The Yield Lab
Venture capitalSingapore · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The Yield Lab invests in and advances high-impact early-stage companies worldwide. It operates via four separate regional funds, each with a distinct geographical focus, dedicated team, and investor base. The firm maintains close collaboration across these funds, pooling knowledge to leverage global insights, deep sectoral expertise, and strategic relationships for the benefit of its portfolio companies and investors.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
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What they invest in
from 39 of 49 portfolio companiesAgTech ×31Biotech ×13FoodTech ×10Cleantech ×9Climate Tech ×9Hardware ×9IoT ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7
HQs:Ireland×5United States×5Netherlands×4Denmark×2United Kingdom×2Singapore×2
Investments · 49 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12024 · 22021 · 12019 · 12017 · 27 dated
Aptimmune develops vaccines for swine health, partnering with vaccine development and swine health consulting companies to speed product development, testing and manufacturing.
AgTechBiotechHealthtechChampaign, US
Aaron Gilbertie(CEO)Federico Zuckermann(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRobert Easter(Director)Paul Olivo(Director)Gary Durack(Director)
Co-investorsMissouri Technology CorporationArsenalCultivation CapitalIllinois VenturesThe Yield Lab Asia Pacific
NanobOx develops nanobubble technology based on a patented electric field method for use in agriculture, aquaculture, and other biological applications.
AgTechCleantechDeep TechHardwareIdaho Falls, US
John Favier(Co-founder & CEO)inMohammad Reza Ghaani(Co-founder & CTO)inMichael Andrus(Executive Officer, Director)Joe Turner(Director)Tyler Flint(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsEnterprise IrelandThe Yield Lab Europe
Pluton is developing a sun-powered, soil-surface biological nutrient system that uses photosynthetic microbial consortia to fix atmospheric nitrogen, improve phosphorus availability, and add carbon to soil for crop growers.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechSt. Louis, US
Barry Goldman(Co-founder)inElizabeth Gallegos(Chief Executive Officer)inJerry Steiner(Executive Chair)inCharlie Walch(Executive Officer, Director)inGlendon Schuster(Director)
Co-investorsFirst In VenturesIllumina VenturesRadicle GrowthBetter VenturesFall Line CapitalGrantham Foundation+4 more
Apeel Sciences develops plant-based coatings derived from fatty acids and glycerides—ingredients naturally found in plant peels and seeds—that are applied to fresh fruits and vegetables to extend shelf life, preserve flavor and nutrients, and reduce reliance on refrigeration, pesticides, waxes, and plastics.
AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechFoodTech
LouJames Rogers(Founder)inJenny Du(Founder)in
Co-investors3cubed VenturesA-Rod CorpAgFunderAndreessen HorowitzBild Alternative Investments CorporationDBL Partners+10 more
Archisen designs and operates controlled-environment agriculture farms in Asian cities to grow ultra-fresh produce for retail partners.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTechIoTSingapore, SG
Co-investorsSGInnovateThe Yield Lab Asia Pacific
Auravant provides a mobile and desktop platform for agricultural management, enabling farmers to track field operations, manage production data, and optimize crop performance through centralized operational and agronomic information.
AgTechSaaS
Co-investorsGoHub VenturesKamay VenturesThe Yield Lab EuropeThe Yield Lab Latam
BBLeap develops precision agriculture spraying technology that enables farmers to apply resources at plant level with exact dosage control, minimizing waste and improving crop protection.
AgTechCleantechClimate TechHardwareIoT
Peter Millenaar(Founder)inRieks Kampman(Founder)Martijn van Alphen(Founder)in
Co-investorsBOMThe Yield Lab Europe
BiOceanOr offers AI-powered water quality monitoring and forecasting tools for aquaculture operators, combining biology and machine learning to predict oxygen levels, prevent hypoxia, and optimize feeding and aeration.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate Tech
Samuel Dupont(CEO)
Co-investorsThe Yield Lab Europe
Biotic Labs develops biological processes to manufacture bio-based, biodegradable polymers that replace fossil-fuel plastics for industrial and consumer applications.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Co-investorsRockstartThe Yield Lab Asia PacificUM6P Ventures
Bloomfield offers a vehicle-mountable FLASH camera system that combines plant-level imaging with deep learning to assess the health and performance of individual plants at scale.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardware
Co-investors37 AngelsThe Yield Lab Asia PacificWGD Capital, L.P.
Botalys develops a platform for creating rare botanical ingredients tailored for nutraceutical and cosmetic applications through structured co-development partnerships with industry leaders.
AgTechBiotechDeep TechHealthtechWellness & FitnessBelgium, BE
Pierre-Antoine Mariage(CEO & Co-founder)
Co-investorsAir Liquide Venture Capital (ALIAD)VIVES PartnersMirovaThe Yield Lab Europe
Collie makes GPS collars and a mobile app that enable farmers to remotely manage dairy cow grazing through virtual fencing and herding using sound and vibration cues.
AgTechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodIoTSaaSIreland, IE
Co-investorsFreigeist CapitalThe Yield Lab Europe
Cotter Agritech manufactures livestock handling equipment, specifically metal gates and pens for sheep processing and sorting.
AgTechHardwareIoTAbbeyfeale, IE
Jack Cotter(Co-founder & CTO)Nick Cotter(Co-founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsThe Yield Lab Europe
DiMuto provides a digital platform for global food trade that enables visibility and traceability of transactions in the agricultural supply chain, helping buyers, sellers, and service providers manage perishables distribution with greater efficiency and sustainability.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesFintech
Co-investorsAsia Capital Pioneers GroupThe Yield Lab Asia Pacific
Equimetrics develops wearable medical devices for remote monitoring of equine health, serving veterinarians, trainers, owners, and caregivers.
HealthtechIoTMedical DevicesSports TechWellness & FitnessDublin, IE
Annemarie O'Brien(Founder, CEO)inTom Curtis(Founder, Director)Frank Long(Founder, Director)
Co-investorsAtlantic Bridge VenturesThe Yield Lab Europe
Fasal builds smart irrigation and agriculture automation products, including the FasalJet irrigation controllers, FasalJet Pro fertigation automation system, and soil moisture/temperature sensors and weather stations.
AgTechHardwareIoT
Ananda Verma(Founder)inShailendra Tiwari(Founder)in
Co-investorsBeyond Capital VenturesMount Parker VenturesThe Yield Lab Asia Pacific3one4 CapitalBritish International InvestmentOmnivore+2 more
Glaia develops technology that improves plant photosynthesis efficiency to increase crop yields without adding more agricultural inputs.
AgTechAI & Machine Learning
Dr David Benito(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Dr Imke Sittel(Founder & Chief Scientific Officer)
Co-investorsThe Yield Lab Europe
INSYLO produces a 3D camera-based sensor system for monitoring silo fill levels, temperature, and humidity in agricultural storage operations.
AgTechHardwareIoT
Co-investorsThe Yield Lab Europe
JALA operates an integrated supply chain platform for shrimp farming and distribution in Indonesia, connecting farmers, processors, and buyers with technical support, feed, post-larvae, and logistics services.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesFoodTech
Aryo WiryawaninFarid InawaninHanry ArioHanry Ario PrestiantoLiris Maduningtyas(Founder)inJohn Lottoin
Co-investors500 GlobalBlue Revolution Investments G.P.Intudo VenturesThe Yield Lab Asia PacificUntroD Capital
Kaffe Bueno upcycles coffee by-products into functional ingredients for consumer and industrial applications, operating as a sustainable biotech company focused on circular economy principles.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechFoodTechNew MaterialsCopenhagen, DK
Camilo Fernandez(Co-founder | CFO)inAlejandro Franco(Co-founder | CCO)inJuan Medina(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsKickstart InnovationEuropean Innovation Council FundPINCThe Yield Lab Europe
Kapsera develops custom microcapsules using a patented microfluidics process to formulate, stabilize, and produce sensitive natural active ingredients such as probiotics, enzymes, natural extracts, vitamins, and pheromones.
AgTechFoodTechNew Materials
Co-investorsThe Yield Lab Europe
Marama Labs develops optical spectroscopy instruments for life-sciences research, leveraging surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and nanoparticle characterization technology.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechDublin, IE
Eric Le Ru(Founder)inBrendan Darby(Co-founder & CEO)inMatthias Meyer(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBooster Innovation FundNZ Growth Capital PartnersNZVCRadar VenturesWNT VenturesIcehouse Ventures+2 more
Micron Agritech develops portable pen-side diagnostic devices for animal health testing, enabling rapid diagnostics for farmers and veterinarians.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesDublin, IE
Daniel Hijazi(CEO)in
Co-investorsAct Venture CapitalACT Venture CapitalAtlantic Bridge VenturesThe Yield Lab EuropeEnterprise Ireland
N2 Applied develops plasma-based systems that convert electricity and air into nitrogen for industrial fertilizer production, offering a renewable and electricity-based alternative to traditional fossil fuel-dependent nitrogen fixation.
AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechEnergyOslo/Asker, NO
Co-investorsThe Yield Lab Europe
NanoGuard Technologies is a deep-technology company developing High Voltage Atmospheric Cold Plasma treatment technology and its applications.
Deep TechFoodTechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsSt. Louis, US
John L Clarke(Executive Officer)Kyle Wellborn(Director)Scott Wernimont(Director)Nanda Kumar(Director)Edward T Briscoe(Director)
BoardJohn Peryam(Director)in
Co-investorsFulcrum Global Capital
NoBACZ Healthcare develops antibiotic-free, patented liquid barrier products for wound and lesion management, creating waterproof physical barriers that block microbes as an alternative to topical antimicrobials.
AgTechBiotechHealthtechNew Materials
Co-investorsAdjuvoCambridge Angels groupEMV CapitalMartlet CapitalThe FSE GroupThe Yield Lab Europe+1 more
Oligofeed is a science-based company that applies over a decade of academic research to animal health, developing products for real-world livestock and animal health challenges.
AgTechBiotech
Co-investorsThe Yield Lab Europe
Peptobiotics designs synthetic antimicrobial peptides intended to treat bacterial infections in farm animals.
AgTechBiotechSingapore, SG
Jonathan Bester(CEO)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstThe Yield Lab Asia Pacific
Proba helps agri-food supply chains measure and reduce fertilizer emissions through methodologies and tools that generate certified Scope 3 emission reductions.
AgTechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodSaaSAmsterdam, NL
Sijbrand Tieleman(CEO)in
Co-investorsFFFFuture Food FundThe Yield Lab Europe
Protenga develops technology-driven insect farming systems using Black Soldier Flies to produce sustainable protein for animal feed and pet nutrition while converting food waste into valuable nutrients.
AgTechCircular EconomyFoodTech
Co-investorsThe Yield Lab Asia PacificSEEDS Capital
Relement develops specialty biobased aromatic chemicals for use as sustainable alternatives to fossil-derived inputs in the chemical industry.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Roger Blokland(CEO)inStefano Iannacone(CTO)
Co-investorsBOMKIKK CapitalThe Yield Lab Europe
Develops electric weed control technology using high-frequency AC to destroy weeds to the roots, as an alternative to chemical herbicides.
Co-investorsAgri Investment FundOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)V-Bio VenturesThe Yield Lab Europe
Co-investorsJerusalem Venture Partners (JVP)Takwin VenturesThe Yield Lab Europe
Skytree provides Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology for carbon removal and clean CO₂ sourcing.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareAmsterdam, NL
Co-investorsThe Yield Lab Europe
SOLASTA Bio develops peptide-based, precision-targeted biological insecticides that control specific pest insects while remaining non-toxic to non-target species such as pollinators, wildlife and humans.
AgTechBiotechCleantech
Shireen Davies(CEO)in
Co-investorsCarbonCavallo VenturesFuture Planet CapitalUK Innovation & Science Seed FundThe Yield Lab Europe
Spotta builds IoT-based pest detection systems that automatically monitor for insects such as bed bugs, red palm weevil, and forestry pests.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTCambridge, GB
Robert Fryers(Founder & CEO)inNeil D'Souza-Mathew(Founder & CTO)inRob Alner(COO)inMike Payne(Finance Director)
Co-investorsBayes Entrepreneurship FundCambridge Angels groupEMV CapitalMartlet CapitalREMUS CapitalThe Yield Lab Europe
Sundew Bio develops fermentation-based biological products and vaccines for the aquaculture industry, leveraging synthetic biology and microbial strain engineering to address disease control and health management in fish farming.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechDeep TechHealthtechCopenhagen, DK
Neil Goldsmith(Founder)inAndy Gardiner(Founder)in
Co-investorsThe Yield Lab Europe
Talam Biotech develops natural, microbial-based products aimed at challenges in agriculture and food systems.
AgTechBiotechFoodTech
Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsFulcrum Global CapitalCultivation CapitalThe Yield Lab Europe
Tun Yat rents quality farm machinery including tractors and harvesters to farmers in Myanmar through an online platform, aiming to improve agricultural yields and connect rural growers to markets.
AgTechFoodTechYangon, MM
Hujjat Nadaarajah(Co-Founder, CEO)Kyaw Wint Thu(Co-Founder, COO)in
Co-investorsThe Yield Lab Asia Pacific
Umami Bioworks develops cultivated seafood using cell biology and bioprocess engineering technologies.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTech
Mihir Pershad(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAera VCAqua SparkBetter Bite VenturesBrincMindshift CapitalSustainable Food Ventures+2 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
ApisprotectArvegenixCarbonspaceCelineCreditaiHexaflyMygugPure Ocean AlgaeWittaya Aqua Seed
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesProba · eu-startups.com · Sep 10, 2026
BOTALYS · mycapital.co.uk · Apr 20, 2026
Marama Labs · siliconrepublic.com · Nov 28, 2025
Apeel Sciences · salestools.io · Oct 22, 2025
Collie · colliehealth.org · Jul 13, 2025
RootWave · newaginternational.com · Jun 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has The Yield Lab made?
- The Yield Lab has 49 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does The Yield Lab invest at?
- The Yield Lab invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is The Yield Lab's typical check size?
- The Yield Lab typically writes checks of $48K – $12M.
- What sectors does The Yield Lab focus on?
- The Yield Lab focuses on AgTech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Logistics & Supply Chain.
- Where is The Yield Lab located?
- The Yield Lab is headquartered in Singapore, SG.
- Does The Yield Lab lead rounds?
- Yes, The Yield Lab leads investment rounds.
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