The Yield Lab Europe
Venture capitalDublin · Pre-Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
The Yield Lab Europe funds early-stage startups innovating across agriculture and food systems with the goal of sustainably feeding the world. Its investment focus spans genetics, crop protection and animal welfare; big data and precision farming; bioenergy, biomaterials and other renewables produced from food and agriculture by-products; innovative food and beverages; and novel farming systems. The firm invests in startups across the European region.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 9 people
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What they invest in
from 19 of 49 portfolio companiesAgTech ×14Cleantech ×6Climate Tech ×6Biotech ×4Hardware ×3IoT ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Circular Economy ×2
HQs:Ireland×2Denmark×1United Kingdom×1United States×1
Investments · 49 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathApeel 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.
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
GlasPort Bio develops emissions-reducing technologies for agriculture, including GasAbate, a manure/slurry additive that cuts methane, ammonia and hydrogen sulphide emissions, and Compli360, a measurement, reporting and verification system for tracking emissions.
AgTechCleantechClimate Tech
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 · salestools.io · Oct 22, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does The Yield Lab Europe invest at?
- The Yield Lab Europe invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is The Yield Lab Europe's typical check size?
- The Yield Lab Europe typically writes checks of $108K – $2.2M.
- What sectors does The Yield Lab Europe focus on?
- The Yield Lab Europe focuses on AgTech, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, New Materials.
- Where is The Yield Lab Europe located?
- The Yield Lab Europe is headquartered in Dublin, IE.
- Does The Yield Lab Europe lead rounds?
- The Yield Lab Europe typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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