Tenacious Ventures
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Tenacious Ventures operates at the intersection of capital, innovation, adoption, and systems change, aiming to support diverse founders and scale impact across the agri-food value chain. The firm backs bold founders, develops new financial tools, unlocks adoption models, and works to accelerate the transition to a resilient and regenerative agri-food future. It emphasizes a long-term approach and values described as bold, impactful, and gritty.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's websiteA serial entrepreneur and agtech pioneer with extensive experience in technology and agriculture across Australia and the USA, spanning company creation, scaling, and exits.
A recognized food systems innovation expert who has developed and executed strategies and programs for leading Australian organizations and agtech startups.
Brings a background in mechatronic engineering, research commercialization, and strategy and transformation consulting, focusing on connecting innovation, impact, and industry change across the agri-food value chain.
Investor with over 25 years of experience in private venture and growth companies, having completed equity investments across technology, life science, food, manufacturing and industrial services, and involvement in several venture funds and exits. Holds a B.Bus and M.Comm.Law and is an FCPA.
Dr. Madeline Mitchell brings deep experience in agricultural sciences and a strong connection to Australia's farming landscapes to her role as Investment Principal.
With a background in mechatronic engineering, research commercialization, and strategy and transformation consulting, Adam focuses on connecting innovation, impact, and industry change across the agri-food value chain.
An investor with over 25 years of experience in private venture and growth companies across technology, life science, food, manufacturing, and industrial services, holding a B.Bus, M. Comm. Law and FCPA credentials.
An engineer and operations leader with a track record of helping global businesses achieve scalable operations, focused on process design and problem-solving.
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Tenacious Ventures invest at?
- Tenacious Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Tenacious Ventures focus on?
- Tenacious Ventures focuses on AgTech, Climate Tech, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good.
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