Capagro

Profile

Capagro is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2014. It is the first independent European VC fund dedicated to AgTech and FoodTech. The firm is led by a team of 10 professionals, including co-founder Pedro Torrado. Capagro distinguishes itself by leveraging a network of industrial and commercial partners to support its portfolio companies and the broader AgTech and FoodTech ecosystem.

Capagro invests primarily in the AgTech and FoodTech sectors, focusing on companies that are innovating in agriculture, food production, and distribution. The firm typically invests in Series A rounds, with check sizes ranging from $1M to $10M. Capagro's investments are concentrated in France but also extend to other countries like Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the USA. The firm is actively seeking new investments and is a member of the French Venture Capital Association and Principles for Responsible Investment.

Notable investments by Capagro include Agriodor - agricultural chemicals, Ubees - commercial services, Plymag - agricultural chemicals, Phagos - drug discovery, and Nofence - electronic equipment. These companies are leaders in their respective fields, contributing to the advancement of the AgriFood Tech value chain.