Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | Food & Beverage |
Stages | Early Stage, Expansion, Later Stage, MBO/LBO |
Investing | Belgium |
Investment Range | €500,000 |
Assets Under Management | €50,000,000 |
Agri Investment Fund (AIF) is a Venture Capital Fund focused on Equity and Mezzanine investments, predominantly within the Food & Beverage sector. AIF is located at Diestsevest 32/5b, Leuven, BE-3000, Belgium and manages assets of approximately 50 million Euros. As the private equity and venture capital arm of the Boerenbond group, AIF specializes in early stage, expansion, later stage, as well as management buyout and leveraged buyout (MBO/LBO) opportunities. Their investment strategy prioritizes companies that contribute to a stronger and more sustainable agriculture and horticulture sector, specifically those involved in Ag-Tech and Agro-Food. They believe sustainability means reducing environmental impact while maintaining essential production. By investing in the future of robust agriculture, they support farmers and growers in delivering high-quality products at fair prices. AIF's portfolio includes innovative companies like Animab, which produces a new class of edible antibodies; Aphea.Bio, a leader in developing next-generation biological products from naturally occurring microorganisms; and Better3fruit, which has a pioneering apple and pear breeding program. Their approach includes a commitment to making a positive impact on agriculture, the environment, and society while also building a strong agricultural network. A minimum investment amount for AIF is set at 500,000 Euros. Interested parties with relevant projects are encouraged to contact AIF to explore potential investment support. Their website also mentions the importance they place on functionality, user preferences, statistics for website improvement, and the option for users to manage cookie preferences for marketing and other uses.