
Middleland Capital
Description
Middleland Capital is a private investment firm based in Washington, D.C., with a distinct focus on early-stage technology opportunities within the global agriculture and food sectors. The firm strategically invests across the entire value chain, from farm-level innovations to consumer-facing food technologies, aiming to support companies that are developing disruptive solutions for efficiency, sustainability, and health in these critical industries. Their investment thesis is centered on identifying and nurturing companies that can significantly impact the future of food and agriculture.
Since its inception, Middleland Capital has demonstrated a commitment to this specialized niche, building a robust portfolio of companies that leverage cutting-edge technologies. The firm typically participates in Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and industry connections to help their portfolio companies scale. Their approach emphasizes long-term partnerships, working closely with founders to navigate the complexities of the AgTech and FoodTech landscapes.
Middleland Capital has successfully raised multiple funds to support its investment activities. Their most recent fund, Middleland Capital Ag & Food Tech Fund III, closed in 2022 with $150 million in commitments, significantly expanding their capacity to invest in promising ventures. This follows the successful close of their second fund, which secured $70 million in 2018, underscoring the firm's consistent growth and increasing influence in the sector. These funds enable Middleland Capital to make meaningful initial investments and provide follow-on capital as their portfolio companies achieve key milestones.
Investor Profile
Middleland Capital has backed more than 81 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 15% of its total and boasts 20 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, Israel, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Agriculture, Software, Biotechnology.
- Typical check size: $500K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (30%)
- Seed (23%)
- Series B (19%)
- Series Unknown (11%)
- Series C (6%)
- Series D (5%)
- Convertible Note (4%)
- Series E (1%)
- Angel (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (91%)
- Israel (2%)
- Canada (2%)
Industry Focus
- Agriculture
- Software
- Biotechnology
- Agtech
- Farming
- E-commerce
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Mobile
- Food And Beverage
- Health Care
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