Agri Investment Fund

Agri Investment Fund portfolio company Protealis has appointed Frank van Lierde as independent member of its board of directors, effective as of July 1st, 2024. Having extensive experience in the food and bio-industrial sectors, Frank van Lierde brings invaluable expertise to Protealis as the company expands its commercial footprint with innovative high yield, high protein soy varieties adopted to Northern Europe. More information on our website: https://lnkd.in/euNHVKpb

In 2023, Agri Investment Fund invested a total of 8.4 million euro in promising companies developing new and sustainable solutions for the benefit of agriculture and horticulture in Belgium and abroad. You can read all about it in our activity report: https://lnkd.in/e6Vt9_YK

A warm welcome to Jan Spaas as the new Chairman of our portfolio company Animab. Looking forward in working together and taking Animab to the next level!

Very exciting news of our portfolio company Aphea.Bio. The submission of the dossiers to the EPA for two novel biofungicides, Valoria and Virtuosa, is a major step in bringing necessary solutions for farmers closer to the market! More information on our website: https://lnkd.in/eqjs6siZ

Biotalys appointed Laura J Meyer to its Board of Directors and head of the Audit Committee effective on September 25, 2024. Ms. Meyer will replace Ms. Catherine Moukheibir who has decided to step down from the board. https://lnkd.in/eXnweWrK

Ghent by night after the evening session of the first day of the CROP innovation & business event.    Agri Investment Fund is eager to learn more about the latest trends in crop innovation during the next two days. Come and talk to our investment manager Barbara Berckmans to get to know us.  You can find more information about Agri Investment fund by checking out our video and website: https://lnkd.in/eP95GEGn https://aifund.be/en/

Our portfolio company Protealis, today announces the launch of four new soy seed varieties, creating new opportunities in (Northern) Europe (including Belgium) to increase local protein production. This fits seamlessly in Agri Investment Fund’s mission to help create new and sustainable revenue models for farmers. Read our full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e3_ywVk9

Agri Investment Fund- backed Biotalys, a pioneer in the development of protein-based biocontrol products for sustainable crop protection, has entered into a long term collaboration agreement with Novonesis, a global leader in biosolutions, concerning the production, global supply, and certain commercialization rights of EVOCA NG, the next generation of Biotalys’ product candidate EVOCA™. Being a supporter from the very start, which was confirmed by an additional investment of 5 MEUR only as recently as June 2023, Agri Investment Fund applauds this accomplishment as it fits perfectly with its mission to bring new innovative solutions to farmers at a commercially viable cost. Read our full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e3FW3B32

🌱 Ready to turn your agrifood biotech innovation into reality? 🚀 Too many promising ideas stall in the embryonic phase due to hurdles in collecting scientific results or securing funding. biotope by VIB wants to change this, by providing agrifood biotech startups with a powerhouse network of industry, science & investment experts along with high-tech facilities and a €250K cash pre-seed ticket. Seeking scientific, IP, regulatory, business, and financial support? Biotope empowers you to strengthen both your biotechnology and your business skills, helping you turn your concept into a seed funding-ready venture. Apply by March 31st, 2024. Have a look at the biotope website for more info: https://lnkd.in/eAr5yNiY #startup #incubator #biotech #agtech #foodtech #vib 

Agri Investment Fund will be present at the Animal Health Innovation Europe summit in London next week. We are excited to hear more about you and the latest innovations! You want to meet with AIF? Reach out to our CEO Patrik Haesen, who will be present.  Want to know more about Agri Investment Fund? Check out our video and website:  https://lnkd.in/eP95GEGn https://aifund.be/en/