Investing in AgriFoodTech – has the VC model gone bust?

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Traditional venture capital has driven much of the innovation economy—but does it really fit the agri-food sector? 

From dependency on crop cycles, regulatory approvals and behavioural changes, to capital intensity and long development timelines, the sector faces a distinct investment reality. This session explores alternative investment approaches—patient capital, evergreen funding, blended finance—and dives into real examples of how investors and founders are navigating the gap between achieving truly impactful innovation and financial return expectations.

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