Description
Lever VC is a venture capital firm headquartered in New York City specializing in early-stage investments in FoodTech, AgTech, alternative proteins, crop genetics, and sustainable agriculture innovation. The firm backs entrepreneurs building transformative food and agriculture technologies with significant market potential, leveraging deep sector expertise, scientific review, and global networks to support portfolio growth and follow-on fundraising.
Eligibility
• Early-stage food, agricultural, and sustainability startups with high growth potential.
• Companies in sectors such as alternative protein, crop genetics, ag data/analytics, fermentation, ingredient tech, and food systems innovation.
• Teams demonstrating product differentiation, market opportunity, and execution capability.
• Companies at or beyond prototype/early commercial traction are the most common fit for investment.
Process
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Intro & Deal Flow: Founders typically connect through warm introductions, sector outreach, or cold submissions via contact channels.
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Screening & Due Diligence: Lever VC conducts lead-level due diligence including financial, scientific, technical, and market assessments.
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Term Negotiation & Investment: If selected, terms are negotiated (valuation, ownership stake, rights).
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Post-Investment Support: Lever VC provides hands-on strategic support, investor network access, and commercialization guidance.
What an Applicant can Obtain
✔ Venture capital investment tailored to funding needs (varies by deal).
✔ Strategic guidance and industry expertise from experienced investors in food and agriculture tech.
✔ Access to co-investors and follow-on funding networks.
✔ Commercial and operational support leveraging food system expertise.
✔ Deep technical and market diligence support helping validate technology and business models.
