NATURAL HERITAGE

Agrifood 
the first verticality

Our company has roots in the province of Cuneo, an area which, due to its natural characteristics, has always seen the development of the agricultural sector. Over the years, agricultural, food, product processing, food and wine companies have been born and grown, which have become an excellence all over the world, showing high quality and cutting-edge technology with the times.

To understand how crucial the agrifood sector is for the future of the planet, just read the data emerging from international reports: the sector provides a means of subsistence for over 1.23 billion people around the world .

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that, to feed the global population expected to be 9.1 billion people by 2050, the agrifood sector will have to produce 70% more food compared to current levels and will have to do so with resources similar to those of today, but in the direction of greater equity in the supply chain.

At the same time climate change, the unequal distribution of food in the world population, soil degradation, supply interruptions caused by international conflicts and the shortage of water accentuate the differences and possibilities of equal distribution of food resources and make it more difficult, if not impossible, to maintain the same food production. We need new methods, less waste and greater respect for nature in a constantly changing context and difficult to predict.

HOW WE INVEST

Program of
acceleration

The program is created in collaboration with

DURATION

Over the period of 4 years, we will invest up to 1 million Euros per year in startups that will follow our acceleration program.

HOW WE INVEST

The investment will take place through a convertible, i.e. an interest-free loan convertible into startup equity. The convertible is a financing instrument typically used by early stage startups because it represents a simple, fast and economical way to raise the first funds without the need to formally and immediately introduce a new equity partner with all the costs that this entails .  The conversion into equity by LaGemma Venturewill take place if the startup has good business performance and/or raises capital from other investors.

MODE OF DELIVERY

The transfer of resources will take place in two solutions: the first at the beginning of the acceleration program, the second halfway through the program and on the basis of the achievement of shared objectives.

Program of
acceleration

DURATION

Over the period of 4 years, we will invest up to 1 million Euros per year in startups that will follow our acceleration program.

HOW WE INVEST

The investment will take place through a convertible, i.e. an interest-free loan convertible into startup equity. The convertible is a financing instrument typically used by early stage startups because it represents a simple, fast and economical way to raise the first funds without the need to formally and immediately introduce a new equity partner with all the costs that this entails .  The conversion into equity by LaGemma Venturewill take place if the startup has good business performance and/or raises capital from other investors.

MODE OF DELIVERY

The transfer of resources will take place in two solutions: the first at the beginning of the acceleration program, the second halfway through the program and on the basis of the achievement of shared objectives.

The program is created in collaboration with

CHALLENGE AREAS

We select startups capable of developing innovative products, services and models capable of responding to production sustainability challenges, improving food options capable of balancing nutrients and health,  innovate through solutions that bring greater diversification in the agricultural and livestock sector,  introduce new possibilities for shortening the supply chain.

AGRICULTURE

Climate change, water scarcity and pollution are among the main causes of the transformations agriculture is going through. Study, technology and innovation can make it possible to arrive at new solutions that help agriculture adapt to the changes while respecting nature.

Innovation and technology to support greater respect for soil, animals and people.

AGRICULTURE

FOOD CHAIN

From producer to consumer; the food supply chain is sustainable logistics service, job opportunities, social inclusion. It is respect for nature and the food that comes to our tables. It is link between food and health, sustainable packaging; it is incentive for large-scale supply of healthy food.

Technology helps to shorten the supply chain, finding zero-kilometer solutions lower ecological impact, quality and proximity for the end user.

FOOD CHAIN

NUTRITION

In an age of major social changes imposed by the hustle and bustle of modern life, an aging population, and the cultural mixes in each country, food must not only be tasty, but also ensure healthy and proper nutrition to make nutritious foods accessible and affordable on a large scale.

Modern nutrition is culture and should aim to provide a healthy balance by combining or using foods in alternative ways.

NUTRITION

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Circular economy in Agrifood is reduction of food waste; it means better food preservation, more conscious consumption thinking about optimizing the use of natural resources.

Waste reduction and reuse of waste.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

AGRICULTURE

Innovation and technology to support greater respect for soil, animals and people.

Climate change, water scarcity and pollution are among the main causes of the transformations agriculture is going through. Study, technology and innovation can make it possible to arrive at new solutions that help agriculture adapt to the changes while respecting nature.

FOOD CHAIN

Technology helps to shorten the supply chain, finding zero-kilometer solutions lower ecological impact, quality and proximity for the end user.

From producer to consumer; the food supply chain is sustainable logistics service, job opportunities, social inclusion. It is respect for nature and the food that comes to our tables. It is link between food and health, sustainable packaging; it is incentive for large-scale supply of healthy food.

NUTRITION

Modern nutrition is culture and should aim to provide a healthy balance by combining or using foods in alternative ways.

In an age of major social changes imposed by the hustle and bustle of modern life, an aging population, and the cultural mixes in each country, food must not only be tasty, but also ensure healthy and proper nutrition to make nutritious foods accessible and affordable on a large scale.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Waste reduction and reuse of waste.

Circular economy in Agrifood is reduction of food waste; it means better food preservation, more conscious consumption thinking about optimizing the use of natural resources.

WHO WE SEEK

We accelerate startups in
agrifood sector ready to
grow with us, for
trigger processes
innovative change.

STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT

We are looking for startups with a validated prototype or in the revenue making phase.

LEGAL FORM

We accept applications from both established companies (innovative startups, SIAVS, S.r.l.) and companies still in the process of being set up.

SCALABILITY

The target is startups whose models have the potential to grow qualitatively, quantitatively and rapidly, on the national and international territory.

SOCIAL/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

We turn to startups that in an intentional, additional and measurable way, stand out for offering an innovative product/service in the agrifood sector, capable of generating impact.

TIMELINE

CANDIDATE

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LaGemma with the
announcement Agrifood

Do you need information? Contact us!

Contact person Lorenzo Di Sapio

M agrifood@lagemmaventure.it

T  0171-452790

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