Investor Panel // Beyond the Buzz: Mobilising Capital for Livestock Innovation
- What structural changes are needed in the investment ecosystem to close the growth capital gap for animal agtech companies stuck between venture and private equity stages?
- How can we raise the bar for investor sophistication in agtech, and what sector-specific knowledge or advisory frameworks are essential to enhance due diligence and reduce risk?
- Given the high early-stage valuations that have limited exit options, what lessons should investors take from the past decade, and how should current valuations be adjusted to align with market realities and scalability?
- Where is the most untapped investment potential within the animal health space—across diagnostics, therapeutics, genetics, and vaccines—and what are the key barriers to scaling innovation in these areas?
- What role can the finance industry play in accelerating the adoption of methane reduction solutions in the livestock sector?