Trailhead Capital

Trailhead Capital is a mission-driven investment firm dedicated to creating outstanding financial, societal, and ecological returns by supporting entrepreneurs who are building the regenerative future of food and agriculture. The firm focuses on early-stage companies offering tech-enabled solutions to expand regenerative agriculture practices and products. In September 2023, Trailhead Capital closed its inaugural fund, Trailhead Capital Regeneration Fund I, with total commitments of approximately $50 million, underscoring strong investor confidence in the team and demand for the investment strategy. The fund has already backed 22 companies, with two exits to date, and received support from a global base of aligned investors, including agricultural firms McDonald Pelz and the Rodale Institute, foundations such as The Argosy Foundation, Cisco Foundation, and the Zero Gap Fund, as well as climate-focused funds-of-funds like the Wire Group and WovenEarth Ventures. The firm's investment framework, known as SOIL, emphasizes the importance of healthy soil, systemic impact, and stakeholder engagement in evaluating potential investments. Trailhead Capital is a Certified B Corporation, reflecting its commitment to social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. The firm's team comprises experienced operators, long-term investors, and passionate entrepreneurs who work closely with their scientific advisors and network partners to drive the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices. Their investment strategy targets Seed and Series A investments in innovative, tech-enabled companies spanning the entire food value chain, from farm to supply chain to consumer. By focusing on regenerative agriculture, Trailhead Capital aims to improve human, soil, animal, and planetary health, leading to outsized returns for all stakeholders. The firm believes that regenerative agriculture represents the single greatest opportunity to transform the food system and address pressing environmental challenges. Through its investments, Trailhead Capital seeks to build a bridge between traditional and new paradigms in food and agriculture, leveraging its unparalleled network of established global players and disruptive startups to drive meaningful change in the industry.