Venture Capital Due Diligence

And Startup Support

Investing in agtech or sustainability can be tricky. The space moves fast, and it’s full of great ideas, but not all of them are ready for scale.

I help venture investors figure out what’s real, what’s wishful thinking, and what has genuine potential to deliver.

This isn’t academic or theoretical. I’ve spent years in the industry, reviewing and designing carbon and sustainability projects around the world, and working directly with the people building and buying these technologies.

Why Work with Me?

I have built and evaluated technology from multiple perspectives as a founder, operator, and investor.

I co-founded NXT Farm, a precision agriculture startup that was later acquired. I then worked on building agriculture based carbon projects for the voluntary market with CarbonTerra. Now at Cargill, I help build, source, and commercialize carbon programs, turning complex sustainability initiatives into real world, scalable solutions. I work with Cargill’s ventures team to conduct due diligence on companies that can store carbon, improve farm efficiency, or improve the monitoring and measurement of emissions.

This combination of experience gives me a clear view of both sides: what a company presents on paper and how it actually performs in practice. When I evaluate a company, I focus on finding proof that the technology works, the market demand is real, and the business can scale. I am not here to check boxes. My goal is to give investors a grounded, practical understanding of risk and potential so decisions can be made with confidence.

What I Evaluate

Precision Agriculture and Data Platforms

  • Sensor, satellite, and drone technologies

  • GIS and infield data tools

  • Crop yield, crop health, and soil health analytics

  • Decision support platforms

Automation and Robotics

  • Autonomous field equipment and monitoring robots

  • Smart irrigation and nutrient delivery systems

  • Drone based scouting, spraying, and sampling

Livestock and Animal Ag Solutions

  • Ranch and Feedlot emissions tracking tools

  • Feed optimization platforms

  • Grazing and rotational management systems

Carbon and MMRV Systems

  • MMRV models for carbon, water, or biodiversity

  • Carbon market exchanges and registries

  • Corporate carbon accounting and sustainability tracking tools

Supply Chain and Traceability

  • Farm to market traceability platforms

  • Certification and sourcing tools

  • Sustainability data integration with corporate reporting

Carbon Project Developers and Removal Technologies

  • Agriculture based and engineered removals like biochar, DAC, ERW, BECCS, or ocean based methods

  • Reduction solutions such as biologicals, improved equipment, or alternative fuels

What I Provide

Technical Due Diligence

• Assess how the product actually works and how scalable it is

• Deep technical review of the data architecture, models, and measurement reliability

• Examine IP, integrations, and scientific foundation

Commercial Due Diligence

• Test the real value proposition and how customers see it

• Review competition and differentiation

• Speak with potential customers to understand adoption barriers and practical demand

Portfolio Company Support

• Direct work with founders to refine strategy and strengthen the product roadmap

• Technical guidance on product architecture, data reliability, and scalable development

• Support go-to-market with value proposition clarity, targeted sales materials, and early customer adoption

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