Tenacious Ventures

Thesis-led venture firm unlocking impact & returns at the intersection of food system transformation & climate solutions.

Host of #agtechsowhat podcast

[Tenacious Ventures @tenaciousvc]

"Technology isn't the reason to change… it's the catalyst for change"

So much new tech goes wrong, or right, in this

From probes to #ChatGPT, @marcarnusch has tons to share about getting business value from #agtech

Listen here: https://t.co/hBSHOdBQkP
#agtechsowhat

[AgriFutures evokeAG @evokeAG]

🌏🚨 Are we ready for the unexpected?
At #evokeAG2025, Sarah Nolet & Matthew Pryor (@tenaciousvc) unpacked the Horizon Scanning report, urging us to widen our lenses. Then, Bryce Ives led industry leaders through an unscripted crisis scenario.
🎥 Watch now https://t.co/woOzc2J8JX

[Tenacious Ventures @tenaciousvc]

For those outside the boardroom, governance often seems dry or even irrelevant.

But those who know, know it can be the backbone of a company’s resilience & success

In this 5-part series, our COO @VelaGeorgiev explores what makes a great board member?

https://t.co/iOohsNX8Y2

[Tenacious Ventures @tenaciousvc]

Our 2024 Impact Report is a testament to the bold ideas, measurable impact, and systemic solutions shaping the future of agri-food.

Here's to more impact at scale in 2025 and beyond! 🍾

https://t.co/U0frL9HAzN

[Tenacious Ventures @tenaciousvc]

This week, we’re sitting down with Gerard Davis, CEO of @nbryoaus, to discuss his unconventional journey to the startup, the work the company is doing, and why he thinks genetic interventions are critical climate work

Listen here: https://t.co/ozEQffUASK

[Tenacious Ventures @tenaciousvc]

We believe tech alone - no matter how powerful or novel - won't deliver impact and outcomes at scale

You must find a viable business model

But doing this, especially in the on-farm part of #agtech, is really tough.

Here's how one founder did it:
https://t.co/EHsAqti0HD

[Tenacious Ventures @tenaciousvc]

This week, we sit down with @JairoTrad, CEO and Co-founder at @AgroKilimo, who’s spent the last 14 years expanding the boundaries of the ag-water system to find the right answer to the question “who pays for water efficiency improvements.”

https://t.co/1iidwot8Z3

[Beanstalk AgTech @beanstalkagtech]

🌱Meet the Beanstalk Drought Venture Studio’s Investment Committee!

The Drought Venture Studio’s Investment Committee - a powerhouse of leading agtech and sustainability investors from Australia and South East Asia and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce them!

[Tenacious Ventures @tenaciousvc]

Farmland has long been considered a steady asset class, but with emerging pressures and opportunities, it’s increasingly becoming an area for innovation.

In this week’s newsletter, we break down the agtech + farmland investing landscape

https://t.co/Q4fjKqx1JV

[Tenacious Ventures @tenaciousvc]

What exactly is ESG?

Who pays for it?

Why are the definitions, models, and methodologies so inconsistent?

And what does it all mean for farmers?

Tune in for answers to the above & more on this week’s pod with Catherine Marriott

https://t.co/5S21q9RpI0

[Tenacious Ventures @tenaciousvc]

Ever wondered if "broadacre crops" and "row crops" are the same thing? What about "field crops"? And where does rice fit in?

In this week's newsletter, @svnoles attempts to break down the crop category confusion 👇

https://t.co/QWepNWfcwz

[AgriFutures evokeAG @evokeAG]

In this evokeAG. podcast, explore the relationship between a startup and its investor. Hear from Liam Hescock, @azaneo_au, and Matthew Pryor, @tenaciousvc
Listen here 🎧 https://t.co/XMf49y2W5q
📆 The evokeAG 2025 Startup Program closes October 27. Apply: https://t.co/qPoa4qbZAi

[Tenacious Ventures @tenaciousvc]

On this week's pod @svnoles and @ShaneAgronomy break down the @Fractal_Ag pitch with @gordo701

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!

https://t.co/Bc2UTfpKyg

[Tenacious Ventures @tenaciousvc]

When it comes to leveraging capital to fund climate action in agriculture, few ideas get as much play as #regenerativeagriculture.

@svnoles is headed to the RFSI Forum next week, and to get a jump on the discussions, check out this week's pod

https://t.co/98NR14kuvy

[AgriFutures Australia @AgriFuturesAU]

🚜🌱 How are AI, climate disclosures and global conflicts transforming agriculture?

Tune in to the latest #AgriFuturesOnAir podcast with Sarah Nolet (@tenaciousvc) & Jane Knight (@agrifuturesau) as they unpack the "cross-sectional forces" at play.

🎧👉 https://t.co/cHszZQs0op

[Tenacious Ventures @tenaciousvc]

Much of the US is at risk for severe drought and heat in the next 30 years due to climate change.

Then there’s Kansas.

What if the Ogallala aquifer dried up? Soon.

More in this week's pod 👇https://t.co/5McpqaFYtb

[Nat Gibson @NathalieGibson]

The Women Founders & Funders Singapore event empowers women agrifoodtech founders, highlighting their impact and driving investment. Women-led startups get only 3% of agrifoodtech funding. Apply by Sunday, Nov 15! https://t.co/5DTFkk5UBk #womenfounders #agrifoodtech #funding

[Tenacious Ventures @tenaciousvc]

The Women Founders & Funders event is back in Singapore this November!

Know any APAC-based agrifoodtech founders driving sustainable impact? Apply now or before Sept 15!

👉 https://t.co/OUeHmiraA3

@ftwvc, @bfrank, @RobWilder, @chamiduk, @NathalieGibson, @SGInnovate

[Tenacious Ventures @tenaciousvc]

“In 2015, we started questioning the viability of the grain market”

In the latest episode, @svnoles chats with @AffinityFarms about flipping the farming script.

From tomatoes to bourbon, their success is about meeting real needs, not just trends.

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https://t.co/TBnr3TSnxy

[Tenacious Ventures @tenaciousvc]

What if farming didn’t rely on traditional farm finance?

This week @Affinity_Farms shares how his unconventional strategies are creating sustainable local systems and driving innovation.

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https://t.co/TBnr3TSnxy

[Tenacious Ventures @tenaciousvc]

@svnoles @jmatthewpryor @sarah_k_mock @ShaneAgronomy @AgriFuturesAU

[Tenacious Ventures @tenaciousvc]

How do we identify and prioritize unlikely - but impactful - forces?

What can we do TODAY to be more ready for future uncertainties?

Insights on future forces, horizon scanning, and evil world domination plans on this week’s #agtechsowhat ;)

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https://t.co/WRcjVNEo5S