Endeavor8

About The Fund

Endeavor8 is an investment fund that specializes in propelling novel technologies in sectors starting with food, agriculture, energy, and climate. The firm operates prominently within high-margin industries and looks to expand into additional sectors. They follow a strategic playbook, investing in enterprises with innovative approaches learned from biotechnology, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning which can impact all stages of the food value chain. Endeavor8 positions itself as a crucial financial ally for entrepreneurs and scientists dedicated to revolutionizing these fields. They have a broad investment scope, which runs from a minimum of $250,000 to a maximum of $5,000,000, with a sweet spot for investments around $2,000,000. Their investment arena includes Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds. Endeavor8's current portfolio exhibits a diverse set of companies that align with their vision. This array includes an AI discovery platform for crop protection chemistry, climate prediction software using AI, location-based intelligence platforms for human foot traffic, A/B testing for physical retail, and a producer of mobile biochar along with carbon credits. Financial solutions for farmers and a novel protein producer also make the list, demonstrating the venture's emphasis on sustainability and efficiency. In terms of financial and market innovation, their portfolio comprises a lending platform focused on trade finance for small businesses and a SaaS platform for materials & chemical development. Through these investments, they support ventures which address changing consumer food preferences, exploit new chemical and biological compounds, improve operations through data analytics, and introduce new financing and risk management methodologies. The team at Endeavor8 includes individuals with a deep bench of experience ranging from investment expertise in the food supply chain to proficiency in managing technology-driven business complexities and research in the life sciences.