Our companies

We are an active investor in companies throughout the world which are rethinking how food is produced, distributed, and consumed.

Bringing together exceptional industry and investment expertise and a diverse portfolio exposure across subsector and stage, we use our experience and knowledge to be active lead investors and board members helping our companies to lead positive change in a way that enhances human health and the natural environment, enabling the economic sustainability of farming and food production.

Discover how our companies are harnessing the power of technology and deploying it through innovative business models to deliver lasting solutions that can be deployed at scale by clicking on the case studies below.

Can indoor farming deliver food that tastes better, is more environmentally friendly and healthier for consumers?

Our investment in ‘on the farm’ software solutions is helping to increase efficiency, productivity and traceability, saving producers time and money, and giving consumers confidence in food produce.

We’re scaling up the biological performance of fish and shrimp to drive productivity, profitability and sustainability in food production.

Can AI accurately predict plant breeding outcomes to develop healthier, more nutritious and better tasting foods that are more sustainable

How can protein ingredients for use in the food industry be produced without animals - using less water, land energy while generating fewer greenhouse gases?

Can digital technology transform global food supply chains, reducing waste, increasing transparency and enabling more access to fresh, healthy food?

Recipe boxes delivered to your door, helping UK households cook high-quality, fresh foods, while reducing waste.

Harnessing nutrient rich mycelium, which is naturally high in protein and fibre, to produce a sustainable, whole-cut, alternative to meat.

Can we identify the specific protein segments that allow our bodies to better respond to certain needs, such as muscle or tissue repair, or addressing stresses that result from ageing or inflammation, and deliver them as functional food?

Producing environmentally friendly, plant activated fertilisers which improve yields and reduce pollution.

How can a dedicated agricultural bank better support British farmers to become more productive and sustainable?

Can salt and water be turned into a powerful disinfectant that removes the need for hazardous chemicals?

How can you understand billions of datapoints to fight complex diseases and develop personalised medicine, nutrition and health and wellness solutions?

We’re helping to put sustainably grown, organic, speciality mushrooms - delivered to customers within a day of being harvested - on the menu…

Can recyclable plant-based alternatives avoid the need for plastic packaging in fresh food delivery?

Can a “miracle fruit” provide a sustainable and nutritious alternative to meat while reducing waste and lifting farmers out of poverty?

We believe sequencing the DNA of our humble soils holds the key to producing more nutritious foods, improving yields for growers and conserving natural resources.

Imagine if you could reproduce the best of beef and dairy cattle to improve yields and benefit the environment, in harmony.

Can we produce natural crop protection solutions which do not affect bees or other beneficial insects and improve safety for farmers and growers?