
iSelect Fund
Description
iSelect Fund is a St. Louis-based venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage, disruptive companies at the nexus of food and health. The firm primarily targets innovative businesses within the AgTech, FoodTech, and Human Health sectors. With a strategic emphasis on intellectual property, robust management teams, and significant market potential, iSelect Fund positions itself as a key partner for startups aiming to revolutionize these critical industries. Their investment approach is designed to identify and nurture companies that can drive substantial impact and generate strong returns.
The firm typically engages in Seed and Series A funding rounds, providing initial capital to promising ventures. According to reports, iSelect Fund's initial investments generally range from $500,000 to $2 million. This initial commitment is often followed by additional support, as the firm has the capacity to invest up to $5 million over the entire lifecycle of a portfolio company, demonstrating a long-term commitment to its partners' growth. This patient capital approach allows portfolio companies to scale effectively and achieve their strategic milestones.
Beyond just financial backing, iSelect Fund leverages its deep industry expertise and extensive network to offer strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies. This hands-on approach helps entrepreneurs navigate challenges and accelerate their development. The firm has built a diverse portfolio with over 40 investments, including notable companies like Benson Hill, CoverCress, and Pairwise, showcasing its breadth across its target sectors. The recent launch of iSelect Fund III in 2022 further underscores its continued commitment to identifying and backing the next generation of innovators in food and health.
Investor Profile
iSelect Fund has backed more than 83 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 11% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Australia, New Zealand.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Agriculture.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (25%)
- Seed (23%)
- Series Unknown (18%)
- Series B (16%)
- Series C (7%)
- Angel (5%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Series D (2%)
- Corporate Round (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (98%)
- Australia (1%)
- New Zealand (1%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Agriculture
- Software
- Agtech
- Farming
- Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Saas
- Food And Beverage
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