The Yield Lab
Venture capitalSingapore ยท Pre-SeedโSeries A
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.
What they invest in
from 24 of 46 portfolio companiesAgTech ร18Biotech ร6Cleantech ร5Climate Tech ร5FoodTech ร5Circular Economy ร4Hardware ร3IoT ร3
HQs:Irelandร2United Statesร2Denmarkร1United Kingdomร1Indonesiaร1Myanmar (Burma)ร1
Investments ยท 46 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAptimmune develops vaccines for swine health, partnering with vaccine development and swine health consulting companies to speed product development, testing and manufacturing.
AgTechBiotechHealthtechChampaign, US
Robert Easter(Director)Paul Olivo(Director)Aaron Gilbertie(CEO)Gary Durack(Director)Federico Zuckermann(Executive Officer, Director)
Apeel Sciences develops plant-based coatings derived from fatty acids and glyceridesโingredients naturally found in plant peels and seedsโthat are applied to fresh fruits and vegetables to extend shelf life, preserve flavor and nutrients, and reduce reliance on refrigeration, pesticides, waxes, and plastics.
Circular EconomyCleantechFoodTech
JamesLouJenny
Equimetrics makes patented wearable sensor systems for horses, including S-PRO for capturing training and biometric data during exercise and recovery, and V-PRO for remote clinical monitoring of vital signs and ECG.
IoTSports TechWellness & Fitness
Kaffe Bueno converts coffee by-products into bioactive ingredients for use in personal care, nutrition, and agricultural products.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechCopenhagen, DK
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
Micron Agritech makes the Micron Kit, an AI-powered platform for fast, lab-quality fecal egg count (FEC) testing to detect gastrointestinal worms and liver and rumen fluke in cattle, sheep, and horses.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningHealthtech
N2 Applied builds plasma-based nitrogen fixation systems that use air and electricity to produce fossil-free nitrogen fertiliser, including an organic fertiliser system (NEO) that upgrades organic substrates and a mineral system for nitrate-based fertilisers.
AgTechCleantechClimate Tech
Nanobox produces high-concentration nanobubbles from dissolved air to supercharge water at low energy cost, aiming to increase oxygen bioavailability, process efficiency and reduce chemical use.
AgTechCleantechHardwareIdaho Falls, US
Michael Andrus(Executive Officer, Director)Joe Turner(Director)Tyler Flint(Executive Officer, Director)
Develops patented antibiotic-free, biodegradable 'liquid bandages' for animal wound care that form a protective barrier over skin to block microbes, repel water, and support natural healing.
Neuropeptides for climate-friendly pest control.
Innovation in pest control combined with sustainability.
Talam addresses the presence of heavy metals such as arsenic and cadmium in soil and their uptake by crops, which occur both naturally and through human activity.
AgTech
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesApeel Sciences ยท salestools.io ยท Oct 22, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- 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 โ $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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