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Panel // Rethinking AgTech Funding: Aligning Venture, Private Equity, and Public Finance with Commercial Adoption
- Should AgTech growth timescales be reevaluated to reflect the realities of commodity agriculture, including seasonal cash flow, volatile margins, and operational risk? Which forms of capital are best aligned with these dynamics?
- How suitable is venture capital as a long-term funding model for AgTech, and how can investment structures and expectations be adapted to reflect the slower more variable growth in commodity production?
- What investment and go-to-market strategies, such as peer validation, proven field performance, and strong distributor partnerships are most effective in building farmer trust and adoption?
- What role should public-sector organizations play in supporting AgTech innovation, and how can strategic partnerships between agribusinesses, cooperatives, integrators, public sector finance, and private investors accelerate both market access and funding for early stage companies?
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