How Does Agtech Fit an Impact Investing Thesis?

This article provides an overview of the many ways in which agriculture technology (agtech) may fit into an impact investing thesis. In doing so, Burwood-Taylor utilizes the GIIN definition of impact investing, references GIIN Data from the 2015 Annual Impact Investor Survey, and mentions ImpactBase and IRIS. The article includes examples of firms such as Bridges Ventures, MissionPoint Partners, Omnivore Partners, Closed Loop Capital, and more that are approaching agtech impact investments. Burwood-Taylor goes on to identify key issues investors may consider in approaching agtech impact investments including: CO2 emissions, climate change adaptation, water (conservation and management), foodwaste, and farmer welfare and smallholder empowerment.