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Maumee Ventures functions as the corporate venture capital arm of The Andersons Inc., focused on commercializing agricultural innovation. The firm strategically invests in early-stage companies, concentrating on solutions within plant nutrients, crop protection, grain supply chain, and precision science. It leverages its parent company's industry expertise and operational capabilities to foster portfolio growth.
Established by The Andersons Inc., an agricultural enterprise founded in Maumee, Ohio, in 1947, Maumee Ventures emerged from the insight that dedicated capital and strategic support accelerate ag-tech solutions. The parent company's deep heritage provides a robust platform for identifying promising innovations, allowing Maumee Ventures to be a hands-on partner.
The firm targets entrepreneurial teams developing practical solutions for the agricultural sector, specifically addressing clear market needs. Maumee Ventures aims to be an active assistant in company building, offering more than just capital. Its vision is to cultivate compelling, user-friendly products solving critical problems for end-users across the agricultural value chain.
Maumee Ventures has 6 tracked investments across 5 companies. The latest tracked deal is $10.3M Series A in Phospholutions in January 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2021 | Phospholutions | $10.3M Series A | Continental Grain Company | 1855 Capital, AG Ventures Alliance, Tekfen Ventures |
| Oct 1, 2017 | Safetraces | $7.0M Series A | ROB Veres | City Light Capital, S2G Ventures, Tuscan Management, Simin Zhou |
| Sep 7, 2017 | Agrible | $9.7M Series B | Maumee Ventures | ADM, Flyover Capital, ISelect Fund, Serra Ventures |
| Aug 3, 2017 | 3Bar Biologics | $2.0M Seed | — | Carmen Innovations, Ohio Tech Angel Fund, Queen City Angels, Dave Bergeron, SVG Ventures |
| Aug 25, 2016 | Safetraces | $1.5M Seed | Maumee Ventures | — |
| May 20, 2016 | Terramera | $10.0M Other Equity | Sanjeev Krishnan, Sumitomo | Bold Capital, Renewal Funds |