The Yield Lab Asia Pacific

The Yield Lab Asia Pacific is a venture capital firm based in Singapore, focusing on early-stage investments in AgTech companies across the Asia Pacific region. Their investment areas include crop production, animal health, precision agriculture, sustainability, supply chain, and food ingredients. The firm operates as part of The Yield Lab's global federation of AgTech funds and accelerators, leveraging a network of over 80 expert mentors and advisors with more than 20 years of industry experience in the region. This extensive network aids in selecting and advancing transformative innovations in the agriculture sector. The Yield Lab Asia Pacific's investment strategy emphasizes a curated deal flow, providing investors with access to high-impact early-stage companies. Their proven model has demonstrated value creation and portfolio management success, with global seed investments raising over 100 times in follow-on investments and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 18-22%. The firm's mission is to enable entrepreneurs to sustainably revolutionize agrifood systems, globally, by investing in and advancing high-impact early-stage companies worldwide. This approach is supported by their global network, which offers both local knowledge and global market access to accelerate portfolio companies' growth. The Yield Lab Asia Pacific's commitment to sustainability and impact-driven results is evident in their portfolio, which includes companies like Aptimmune Biologics, DiMuto, Tun Yat, Archisen, Fasal, Umami Bioworks, Biotic, JALA Tech, Wittaya Aqua, Bloomfield Robotics, Peptobiotics, CreditAI, Protenga, and Agriculture Innovation. These companies are working on innovative solutions to enhance vaccine efficacy, digitize global trade, uplift farmers from poverty, save water, reduce pesticide use, restore oceans, replace fossil-based plastics, and more. The firm's focus on ESG and impact investing aligns with its mission to drive positive change in the agriculture industry through sustainable and profitable ventures. The Yield Lab Asia Pacific's approach combines industry expertise, a global network, and a proven investment model to support the growth and success of AgTech companies in the region, contributing to the sustainable transformation of agrifood systems worldwide. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability positions them as a key player in advancing agricultural technologies that address global challenges such as food security, environmental sustainability, and economic development. By fostering early-stage companies that prioritize impact and profitability, The Yield Lab Asia Pacific plays a crucial role in shaping the future of agriculture in the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

Early-stage agri-food technology startups in the Asia Pacific region