Continental Grain Company
Family officeNew York · Seed–Late Stage · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Continental Grain Company invests with a permanent capital base and a long-term horizon, focused primarily on the global food and agriculture sector. Through its direct investment, venture, Asia, and 1813 strategies, the firm backs high-quality companies and management teams, taking active-ownership positions and giving portfolio companies the time and runway to succeed. Conti Ventures co-invests in early-stage technology companies across food, agriculture and restaurants, while the 1813 strategy backs investment managers and selective direct deals outside food and ag. The firm emphasizes relationship-building, network effects, and partnership with like-minded investors and operators, aiming to create enduring value across generations.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 17, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 2 of 11 portfolio companiesFoodTech ×2Biotech ×1Consumer ×1New Materials ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 11 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFood-focused investment platform within Conti's third-party platforms strategy.
Publicly traded agribusiness company in which Conti holds a stake.
Fast-food chain acquired in partnership with 3G Capital.
Investment platform within Conti's third-party platforms strategy.
Plant-based food company; Conti's first direct venture investment.
Investment platform within Conti's third-party platforms strategy.
Distressed debt firm partnered with Conti.
MycoTech develops food ingredients derived from fungi using mushroom mycelial fermentation, including flavor modulation tools (ClearIQ) and a sweet protein from honey truffles for sugar reduction.
BiotechFoodTechNew MaterialsAurora, US
Alan Hahn(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Eric McCarthey(Director)Brooks Kelly(Director)John Lasko(Director)
BoardPeter Lubar(Director)Sanjeev Krishnan(Director)
Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesGreatPoint VenturesMiddleland CapitalS2G InvestmentsTimeless Partners VenturesBunge+1 more
Smithfield Foods is a food company that produces packaged meats and pork products under a portfolio of consumer brands.
ConsumerFoodTech
Third-largest vertically integrated poultry producer in the U.S.; a JV between Conti and Cargill.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Continental Grain Company made?
- Continental Grain Company has 10 tracked investments.
- What stage does Continental Grain Company invest at?
- Continental Grain Company invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Continental Grain Company focus on?
- Continental Grain Company focuses on AgTech, Consumer, FoodTech.
- Where is Continental Grain Company located?
- Continental Grain Company is headquartered in New York, US.
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