We’re investing in a portfolio of innovative ventures and projects with a shared commitment to helping farmers lead the worldwide advancement of near-zero emissions pasture-based farming.
We’re scanning the world for solutions to reduce biogenic methane and nitrous oxide emissions from ruminant animals and we're investing to support ventures, research and testing facilities.
We offer a flexible combination of funding, strategic advice and market access to accelerate the development and deployment of solutions:
Investment: Venture capital to unlock company growth and strategic funding for research and development and testing facilities to address market gaps.
Acceleration: Support and advice on building companies and getting solutions to market.
Regulatory support: Help to understand and navigate the regulation based on our experience of the requirements and opportunities in New Zealand.
Trials: Connections across the New Zealand farming sector to help facilitate trials.
Uptake on-farm: Supporting a pathway to deploying your solution at scale through our extensive farm networks and shareholders.
Contact us to find out how we can help bring your solution to market or co-invest in innovative ventures and opportunities in our focus areas.
ArkeaBio
US startup developing a methane vaccine for ruminant animals, with an innovative approach and initial focus on cattle.
BioLumic
An agriculture biotech company founded in New Zealand utilising ultraviolet (UV) light to develop a low-emissions farm pasture with increased productivity gains. Our funding enables BioLumic to apply its technology to ryegrass, the most common pasture on New Zealand farms, with a goal to increase fat content and subsequently reduce methane emissions from animals that consume it.
Ruminant BioTech
New Zealand startup developing a slow-release, biodegradable methane-inhibiting bolus for ruminant livestock. The bolus sits in the animal's stomach for up to 6 months while active ingredients are released over time. Initial trials show up to 70% reduction for up to 6 months.
Hoofprint Biome
Lead investor in this US-based startup developing probiotics and natural enzymes aimed at reducing methane emissions by up to 80% while improving cow health. Our investment supports development of the probiotic into animal trial proof-of-concept stage.
NZ research: methane vaccine & inhibitors
Supporting this research which has been underway since 2007 and includes development of a methane vaccine and inhibitors (via intra-ruminal capsules) for grazing ruminant livestock. We're also setting up a new venture to accelerate the vaccine work and attract external funders.
GHG Research Facility
Supporting construction of a new greenhouse gas research facility in Palmerston North. This facility will boost research capacity with 12 new respiration chambers for capturing and measuring methane emissions from cattle.
