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Fall Line Capital

North America, California, United States, San Mateo

Description

Fall Line Capital is a distinctive investment firm based in San Mateo, California, primarily focused on two synergistic areas: the acquisition and management of high-quality broadacre farmland, and strategic investments in early-stage agricultural technology companies. Established with a vision to capitalize on the long-term value of agricultural assets, the firm integrates traditional land investment with technological innovation to enhance productivity and sustainability in the farming sector. This dual approach positions Fall Line Capital as a unique player in the venture capital landscape, bridging the gap between tangible assets and cutting-edge solutions for modern agriculture.

The firm's farmland strategy centers on acquiring large, contiguous blocks of productive land in major agricultural regions across the United States. These investments are characterized by a long-term hold philosophy, aiming to generate consistent returns through active management, operational improvements, and capital appreciation. Fall Line Capital typically deploys substantial capital in these transactions, with individual farmland deals ranging from $5 million to $50 million. This significant investment size underscores their commitment to acquiring substantial, high-quality agricultural assets that form the bedrock of their portfolio.

Complementing its land holdings, Fall Line Capital actively invests in early-stage agricultural technology companies. These investments target innovative solutions that promise to improve farming efficiency, resource management, and overall profitability. The firm seeks out technologies that can be applied to its own farmland portfolio, creating a valuable feedback loop and accelerating the adoption of new solutions. While specific check sizes for agritech are not publicly detailed, their participation in seed and Series A rounds suggests initial investments typically range from the low single-digit millions, reflecting their commitment to fostering growth in the agritech ecosystem.

Overall, Fall Line Capital manages approximately $1.5 billion in assets across multiple funds, demonstrating its substantial financial capacity and long-term commitment to the agricultural sector. Their integrated strategy of owning and optimizing farmland while investing in transformative technologies positions them as a key driver of innovation and sustainable growth in the future of food production. The firm's deep understanding of both land management and technological advancements allows it to identify and nurture opportunities that yield both financial returns and positive industry impact.

Investor Profile

Fall Line Capital has backed more than 49 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 29% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Argentina, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on AgTech, Biotechnology, Agriculture.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $50M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (29%)
  • Seed (24%)
  • Series B (16%)
  • Series C (12%)
  • Series D (8%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (4%)
  • Series E (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (84%)
  • Argentina (4%)
  • Israel (4%)
  • France (4%)
  • Canada (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Agtech
  • Biotechnology
  • Agriculture
  • Farming
  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Robotics
  • Food And Beverage
  • Hardware
  • Life Science
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Fall Line Capital frequently co-invest with?

Syngenta Ventures
Europe, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, Basel
Co-Investments: 5
Prelude Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6
Google Ventures
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 6
Acre Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 4
S2G Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 13
Lewis & Clark Ventures
North America, Missouri, United States, St Louis
Co-Investments: 4
The E14 Fund
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
Cavallo Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 9
Leaps by Bayer
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Leverkusen
Co-Investments: 6
Continental Grain Company
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Fall Line Capital often collaborate with?

NT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
TD
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
MB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Dave Gilboa
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JZ
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
SB
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
MB
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
LR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Fall Line Capital?

Bonsai Robotics

San Jose, California, United States

Bonsai Robotics provides vision-based automation solutions for off-road vehicles, such as agricultural machines.

Industrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
Series AJan 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Vaulted Deep

Houston, Texas, United States

Vaulted Deep provides proven technology solutions for permanent carbon removal to promote local environmental and community health.

Energy EfficiencyEnvironmental EngineeringWaste Management
Series AOct 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $32,300,000
Arzeda

Seattle, Washington, United States

Arzeda is a protein design company that creates and manufactures proteins and enzymes for pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyChemicalManufacturing
Series CSep 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $38,000,000
Micropep Technologies

Ramonville-saint-agne, Midi-Pyrenees, France

Micropep Technologies is a biotech company that focused on biological alternatives to agrochemicals.

AgricultureBiotechnologyChemicalLead Generation
Series BJul 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $29,298,210
UNCAGED Innovations

White Plains, New York, United States

UNCAGED Innovations is a biomaterials company combining the power of nature and technology to reimagine leather.

BiotechnologySustainabilityTextiles
SeedJul 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,600,000
Lumo

Santa Rosa, California, United States

Lumo is a smart irrigation system that enables growers to save water, improve crop quality and reduce costs.

AgricultureAgTechFarmingHardwareInternet of ThingsSoftware
SeedMay 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Bonsai Robotics

San Jose, California, United States

Bonsai Robotics provides vision-based automation solutions for off-road vehicles, such as agricultural machines.

Industrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
SeedOct 2, 2023
Amount Raised: $10,500,000
Guardian Agriculture

Malden, Massachusetts, United States

Guardian Agriculture provides advanced crop protection services using state of the art technology.

AgricultureAgTechDronesInformation TechnologyLogisticsRobotics
Series AJun 20, 2023
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Pluton Biosciences

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Pluton Biosciences tests and discovers microbes for the production of a variety of products, primarily pesticides, and pharmaceuticals.

AgTechBiotechnologyPharmaceutical
Series AMay 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $16,500,000
Ethernovia

San Jose, California, United States

Ethernovia is a developer of an Ethernet system that provides the next evolution in vehicle communication.

Autonomous VehiclesInformation and Communications Technology (ICT)Network HardwareSoftware
Series AMay 15, 2023
Amount Raised: $64,000,000