There is an increasing number of individuals and organizations engaged in building regenerative agriculture and food systems around the globe. At Regenerative Food Systems Investment (RFSI) we understand that capital is key to advancing these systems. To support the growth of the space, RFSI works to help build a capital ecosystem for regenerative agriculture and food systems.
For us a “capital ecosystem for regenerative agriculture and food systems” means:
- There is enough capital coming into the system to fuel the expansion of regenerative agriculture and food (and its positive outcomes)
- The capital is aligned with the unique needs and diverse goals of regeneration
- The capital is diverse and can serve the space in the myriad of ways it is needed across the value chain and across geographies
- There is continual innovation in how the capital is put to work by both funders and solution builders on the ground
We serve this mission in many ways – education and connections being a large part of our work – but an important first step in building a capital ecosystem is understanding who the capital players are. This has been on our mind as we prepare to launch our first RFSI Europe event in Brussels, Belgium on 28-29 February and we are thrilled to release an updated Regenerative Ag & Food Finance Ecosystem map along with our European partner Lively Earth, a regenerative ecosystem builder and funding platform based in France.
RSFI published the first Regenerative Ag & Food Finance Ecosystem map back in September 2022 – since that time the capital ecosystem has grown, as has our understanding of the landscape. So, what does the regenerative agriculture and food funding ecosystem look like in Europe today? Have a look at the map below to learn who is working to fund regenerative agriculture and food across Europe today.
Source: Regenerative Food Systems Investment & Lively Earth, February 2024
Did we miss someone? Please email additional organizations to include to info@rfsi-forum.com.
A bit on methodology:
Organization selected to be included in this map have met one or more of the following criteria:
- Are funding or investing in projects in Europe
- Have regenerative agriculture and/or food systems embedded in their core thesis
- Have already made investments in regenerative projects or funds
- Show consistent alignment with the goals of regeneration within their portfolio (even if the entire portfolio is not within the agriculture and food space)
Please note: smaller, country specific funders may not be included here.
Want to Learn More? Join RFSI Europe!
RFSI Europe on 28-29 February, 2024 is the only event in Europe that exclusively brings together the investors, funders, and change-makers working to advance the agriculture and food systems. Listen and learn from the leaders of regeneration. Meet existing and new connections to advance your goals in this movement.
Sarah Day Levesque is Managing Director at RFSI & Editor of RFSI News. She can be reached here.
Fanny Corpet Sauvageon is President at Lively Earth. She can be reached here.