Where does Michael Dean work?

Michael Dean is Founding Partner at AgFunder.

What check size does Michael Dean write?

Michael Dean typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Michael Dean go to school?

Michael Dean studied at University of Sydney (Master of Laws (LL.M.)).

Michael Dean

Investor

Founding Partner at AgFunder

San Francisco, California

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Michael Dean leverages 25+ years in agriculture and environmental law, founded SeedRock Africa, and built an AI-driven discovery and media strategy to advance frontier science for smallholders and climate.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

m•••@agfunder.comreveal

Invests in

AgTechBiotechClimate TechFoodTechNew MaterialsRobotics

Experience

AgFunderFounding Partnercurrent2012 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
GROW AgriFood Impact AcceleratorFounder and Executive Directorcurrent2019 — presentSingapore
Intelligent Growth Solutions LimitedInvestorcurrent2019 — present
Intelligent Growth Solutions LimitedMember Board Of Directors2019 — 2023St Andrews, United Kingdom
FieldinInvestorcurrent2019 — present
Ai PaletteBoard Observercurrent2019 — presentSingapore
Ai PaletteInvestor2019 — 2025
TRAYInvestorcurrent2019 — present
WefarmInvestorcurrent2019 — present
Purissima, Inc.Investorcurrent2019 — present
DeHaatInvestorcurrent2019 — present
BrightseedInvestorcurrent2018 — present
StemInvestorcurrent2018 — present
SenteraInvestorcurrent2018 — present
SOLINFTEC - Automation without limitsInvestorcurrent2018 — present
PhylagenInvestorcurrent2018 — present
Chinova BioworksInvestorcurrent2018 — present
Connecterra BVInvestorcurrent2018 — present
AeroboticsInvestorcurrent2018 — present
Trace GenomicsInvestorcurrent2018 — present
ImpactVisionInvestorcurrent2017 — present
The YieldInvestorcurrent2017 — present
SproutXNon Executive Board Member2017 — 2021Greater Melbourne Area
500 StartupsBatch 122015San Francisco Bay Area
SeedRock Africa AgricultureFounder and CEO2009 — 2013United Kingdom/Burkina Faso/Mali
SeedRock Capital GroupFounding Partner2008 — 2012Australia/Africa/Canada/South America/United Kindom
Carbon SynergyFounder and Managing Director2008 — 2012Sydney, Australia and United Kingdom
Corrs Chambers WestgarthSenior Lawyer2006 — 2008Sydney
HWL Ebsworth LawyersLawyer2000 — 2006Sydney

Skills & more

Strategic Planning31Agribusiness16Business Strategy50Business Planning15Negotiation14Marketing Strategy13Strategy42Market Research8Entrepreneurship47New Business Development7Sustainability10Mergers & Acquisitions26

+9 more

Due DiligenceProduct DevelopmentCorporate FinanceVenture CapitalPrivate EquityManagementStart-upsEmerging MarketsInvestments

From Michael's professional profile.

Colleagues at AgFunder

Andrew Finkelstein

Principal at AgFunder

Angela Tay

Senior Associate (Singapore) at AgFunder

Dianne Omoso-Pribhdas

Executive Assistant at AgFunder

Elaine Watson

Global Food Tech Editor at AgFunder

Jacopo Marzocco

CEO at Unumar Family Office

Jennifer Marston

Global Agtech Editor at AgFunder

John Friedman

Director (Singapore) at AgFunder

Lara Erman

Associate (London) at AgFunder

Network2

Andrew Finkelstein

Principal at AgFunder

Angela Tay

Senior Associate (Singapore) at AgFunder

Investors connected to Michael in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Dean?: Michael Dean leverages 25+ years in agriculture and environmental law, founded SeedRock Africa, and built an AI-driven discovery and media strategy to advance frontier science for smallholders and climate.
Where does Michael Dean work?: Michael Dean is Founding Partner at AgFunder.
What does Michael Dean invest in?: Michael Dean invests in AgTech, Biotech, Climate Tech, FoodTech, New Materials, Robotics.
What check size does Michael Dean write?: Michael Dean typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Michael Dean go to school?: Michael Dean studied at University of Sydney (Master of Laws (LL.M.)).