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Michael Dean

Investor

Founding Partner at AgFunder

San Francisco, California

Writes $100K – $5M checks Β· 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.

Invests in

AgTechBiotechClimate TechFoodTechNew MaterialsRobotics

Experience

  1. AgFunderFounding Partnercurrent2012 β€” presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. GROW AgriFood Impact AcceleratorFounder and Executive Directorcurrent2019 β€” presentSingapore
  3. Intelligent Growth Solutions LimitedInvestorcurrent2019 β€” present
  4. Intelligent Growth Solutions LimitedMember Board Of Directors2019 β€” 2023St Andrews, United Kingdom
  5. FieldinInvestorcurrent2019 β€” present
  6. Ai PaletteBoard Observercurrent2019 β€” presentSingapore
  7. Ai PaletteInvestor2019 β€” 2025
  8. TRAYInvestorcurrent2019 β€” present
  9. WefarmInvestorcurrent2019 β€” present
  10. Purissima, Inc.Investorcurrent2019 β€” present
  11. DeHaatInvestorcurrent2019 β€” present
  12. BrightseedInvestorcurrent2018 β€” present
  13. StemInvestorcurrent2018 β€” present
  14. SenteraInvestorcurrent2018 β€” present
  15. SOLINFTEC - Automation without limitsInvestorcurrent2018 β€” present
  16. PhylagenInvestorcurrent2018 β€” present
  17. Chinova BioworksInvestorcurrent2018 β€” present
  18. Connecterra BVInvestorcurrent2018 β€” present
  19. AeroboticsInvestorcurrent2018 β€” present
  20. Trace GenomicsInvestorcurrent2018 β€” present

Education

  1. University of SydneyMaster of Laws (LL.M.)2001

Skills & more

Strategic Planning31Agribusiness16Business Strategy50Business Planning15Negotiation14Marketing Strategy13Strategy42Market Research8Entrepreneurship47New Business Development7Sustainability10Mergers & Acquisitions26
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