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Acre Venture Partners: Venture capital firm investing in agtech and food startups developing breakthrough technologies for a sustainable food ecosystem.
Acre Venture Partners is a Santa Monica, California-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups focused on transforming the global food and agriculture systems. The firm provides capital to emerging companies operating across the agtech, alternative protein, and climate technology sectors from the seed to Series B funding stages. The organization manages over $300 million in total assets under management across multiple investment vehicles, including a $140 million third fund and a $125 million inaugural fund originally anchored by the Campbell Soup Company. Its active portfolio encompasses more than 30 direct investments in food and agricultural technology enterprises, featuring recognizable portfolio companies such as Farmers Business Network, Bowery Farming, Meati, and the $1.5 billion unicorn Inari. Acre Venture Partners was officially founded in 2015 by partners Lucas Mann, Gareth Asten, and Sam Kass.
Key people at Acre Venture Partners.
Key people at Acre Venture Partners.
Acre Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in transformative companies within the food and agriculture sectors. Their mission is to back entrepreneurs developing breakthrough technologies and business models that create a healthier, more sustainable, and efficient global food system. Acre’s investment philosophy emphasizes that impact and financial returns are intertwined, targeting companies that address large-scale challenges at the intersection of human wellness and environmental sustainability. They typically invest from Seed to Series B stages across sectors such as agricultural technology (AgTech), food technology (FoodTech), supply chain innovation, alternative proteins, food waste reduction, and climate-smart farming. Acre plays a significant role in the startup ecosystem by providing not only capital but also operational support and strategic guidance, helping portfolio companies scale and expand globally[1][2][3][4].
Founded in 2016 and based in Santa Monica, California, Acre Venture Partners was initially backed by Campbell Soup Company before transitioning to institutional ownership. The firm was established to address fundamental problems in food and agriculture through technological innovation. Its leadership team combines operators, entrepreneurs, policy leaders, and sustainability experts with deep experience in food and agriculture innovation. Over time, Acre has evolved to focus on scalable solutions that drive systemic change, leveraging its location in Southern California to connect with a vibrant ecosystem of startups, talent, and research institutions. The firm has built a diverse portfolio including companies like Meati Foods (clean protein), Inari (advanced seed breeding), and Spoiler Alert (food waste management), reflecting its commitment to sustainability and innovation[1][2][3][4][5].
Acre Venture Partners rides the growing global trend toward sustainable food systems and climate-smart agriculture. The timing is critical as environmental concerns, food security, and consumer demand for healthier products drive innovation in agrifood technology. Market forces such as advances in AI, robotics, biotechnology, and supply chain digitization favor Acre’s investment thesis. By backing companies that address both human health and environmental sustainability, Acre influences the broader ecosystem by accelerating the adoption of technologies that can reshape food production, reduce waste, and improve supply chain efficiency. Their presence in Southern California, a hub for food innovation, further amplifies their impact on the tech landscape[1][2][3][4].
Looking ahead, Acre Venture Partners is poised to continue expanding its influence by investing in cutting-edge technologies like agricultural robotics, AI-driven farming solutions, and alternative protein sources. Trends such as climate resilience, circular food economies, and digital transformation in agriculture will shape their portfolio’s growth. Acre’s integrated approach of combining impact with financial returns positions it well to lead in the evolving agrifood tech space. Their ongoing support for startups from early stages through growth phases suggests they will remain a key player in driving systemic change in global food systems, reinforcing their founding thesis that positive impact and strong financial outcomes go hand in hand[1][4].
