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Key people at ADM Ventures.
ADM Ventures was founded in 2016 by John W. Daniels (Founder) and George A. Archer (Founder).
ADM Ventures operates as the corporate venture capital group for Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), focusing on strategic investments in the food and agriculture technology sector. The firm targets innovative startups commercializing disruptive technologies across human nutrition, microbiome solutions, animal nutrition, bio-solutions, and agriculture technology. It seeks out companies at Series A stage and beyond, which possess proprietary technologies demonstrating clear feasibility and scalability for future growth.
Established as an extension of ADM’s long history of pioneering innovation, ADM Ventures was formed to uphold and advance this legacy by engaging with external innovation. It serves as a dedicated vehicle for ADM to identify and partner with nascent companies, channeling capital and resources into promising ventures that align with its core business objectives and future-forward strategies.
ADM Ventures' portfolio companies gain access to ADM’s expansive global network, leveraging its ingredients, flavors, assets, talent, expertise, and customer base. This collaborative approach aims to de-risk development and accelerate commercialization for early-stage companies, while simultaneously augmenting ADM’s existing capabilities and product offerings. The firm’s long-term vision is to foster the next generation of solutions that will shape the future of food and agriculture.
Key people at ADM Ventures.
ADM Ventures was founded in 2016 by John W. Daniels (Founder) and George A. Archer (Founder).
ADM Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $25.0M Series A in New Culture in November 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2021 | New Culture | $25.0M Series A | Ahren Innovation Capital, CPT Capital | Andreessen Horowitz, Audrey Capital, BASF Venture Capital, Comcast Ventures, Cross Culture Ventures, DFJ Growth, Future Ventures, General Catalyst, Heavybit, LGF, Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, Pillar VC, Pitango Venture Capital, Susa Ventures, Symbolic Capital, Thrive Capital, What IF Ventures, Adrian Aoun, Akshay Sriprasad, Alice Zhang, Troy Carter, BE8 Ventures, BEE Partners, Bluestein Ventures, Steve Sanger, Marinya Capital, Mayfield, S2G Ventures, SOSV |
| Mar 1, 2020 | Nature's Fynd | $80.0M Series B | Breakthrough Energy Ventures | 1955 Capital, Johnson & Johnson Innovation, Chris Schaepe, Danone Manifesto Ventures, Mousse Partners |