Praesidium Agri-FoodTech

Praesidium Agri-FoodTech is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on driving innovation in the Agri-Food sector.
Praesidium invests in and partners with ambitious and visionary entrepreneurs to support innovative companies solving the challenges of sustainably feeding the planet, whilst respecting its natural resources.

Together we’re transforming the future of food, from farm to table.

What We Do

Direct Investments

We invest in early-stage companies (Seed, Series A and B), and sometimes beyond, fueling growth and innovation

Tech For Change

We focus on game-changing solutions that revolutionize the industry, improving lives and protecting the planet

Strategic Support

Our network powers rapid growth, helping companies scale and succeed in a changing world

Areas Of Investment

We focus on transformative technologies that are reshaping the food system.

Reinventing Farming
Reinventing Farming
Boosting efficiency and reducing resource strain with cutting-edge tech like AI, IoT, sensors, and sustainable solutions like aquaculture, novel crops, and new farming.

Clean Food
Clean Food
Developing sustainable, traceable, and nutritious food through innovative tech that reduces environmental impact.

Alternative Proteins
Alternative Proteins
Creating protein alternatives to meet global demand while reducing reliance on traditional meat and dairy.

Functional and Personalized Nutrition
Functional and Personalized Nutrition
Leveraging and new tech to deliver functional foods that tackle health concerns and provide personalized nutrition solutions.

Areas Of Investment

We focus on transformative technologies that are reshaping the food system.

Reinventing Farming
Reinventing Farming
Boosting efficiency and reducing resource strain with cutting-edge tech like AI, IoT, sensors, and sustainable solutions like aquaculture, novel crops, and new farming.

Clean Food
Clean Food
Developing sustainable, traceable, and nutritious food through innovative tech that reduces environmental impact.

Alternative Proteins
Alternative Proteins
Creating protein alternatives to meet global demand while reducing reliance on traditional meat and dairy.

Functional and Personalized Nutrition
Functional and Personalized Nutrition
Leveraging and new tech to deliver functional foods that tackle health concerns and provide personalized nutrition solutions.

How We Support

We actively help our portfolio companies thrive, leveraging our team’s deep experience and network in agriculture, food, private equity and management consulting.

Product Development
Product Development
Access to leading R&D specialists and corporate partners, along with knowledge-sharing with industry experts to accelerate innovation.

Scaling Up
Scaling Up
With hands-on experience, we guide companies from research to production, helping them scale efficiently.

Business Development
Business Development
Through our Praesidium Club Members, we offer global expertise and connections that unlock business growth opportunities.

Fundraising And Exit-Strategy
Fundraising And Exit-Strategy
Our network of top Venture Capital firms, family offices and industry insiders ensures access to funding and successful exits.

How We Support

We actively help our portfolio companies thrive, leveraging our team’s deep experience and network in agriculture, food, private equity and management consulting.

Product Development
Product Development
Access to leading R&D specialists and corporate partners, along with knowledge-sharing with industry experts to accelerate innovation.

Scaling Up
Scaling Up
With hands-on experience, we guide companies from research to production, helping them scale efficiently.

Business Development
Business Development
Through our Praesidium Club Members, we offer global expertise and connections that unlock business growth opportunities.

Fundraising And Exit-Strategy
Fundraising And Exit-Strategy
Our network of top Venture Capital firms, family offices and industry insiders ensures access to funding and successful exits.

Our Team

Katrin Brokelmann

KATRIN
BRÖKELMANN

COO
Giampaolo Cagnin

GIAMPAOLO
CAGNIN

Industry Advisor
Marco Costaguta

MARCO
COSTAGUTA

Co-Founder
Graham Ellis

GRAHAM
ELLIS

Head of Agri-FoodTech
Lorenzo Giuliani

LORENZO
GIULIANI

Analyst
(Agri-FoodTech)
Alice Laurora

ALICE
LAURORA

Vice President
(Agri-FoodTech)
Luc Mathis

LUC
MATHIS

Industry Advisor
Jean Mouton

JEAN
MOUTON

Member of the Agri-FoodTech Investment Committee
Alessandro Poli

ALESSANDRO
POLI

Founder & CEO
Jean Spence

JEAN
SPENCE

Member of the Agri-FoodTech Investment Committee
HUGH FEARNLEY-WHITTINGSTALL

HUGH
FEARNLEY-WHITTINGSTALL

Industry Advisor

Our Portfolio