Nick Cooney founded Lever VC in 2018, and since then has served as the Fund’s Managing Partner. Lever VC is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in food, FoodTech, and AgTech companies addressing critical challenges or opportunities in sustainability, health, and efficiency.
The global food system faces significant pressures, including a projected population increase to 10 billion by 2050, coupled with the growing impacts of climate change. Governments, consumers, and businesses are increasingly prioritizing sustainability, creating substantial opportunities for innovation.
Government policies and incentives are playing a pivotal role in this transformation. Around the world, many countries are implementing measures to promote sustainable food production, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance food security. These policies, combined with evolving consumer preferences for healthier and more sustainable food options, are driving demand for alternatives. Lever VC sees these shifts not as temporary trends but as indicators of long-term systemic change, underpinned by both technological innovation and economic necessity.
The food and ag sector’s nearly $15 trillion value, combined with a rapid shift toward sustainable practices, highlights the significant potential for new technologies, ingredients and products that take advantage of these long-term macro trends. Lever VC’s investments are positioned to capitalize on this transformation by focusing on scalable and impactful solutions that present significant economic potential.
As a returns-driven fund focused on the sustainable food, FoodTech, and AgTech sectors, Lever VC’s strategic focus positions it to continue delivering both strong financial returns and meaningful contributions to the future of global food production.
More details on the Fund are at LeverVC.com. More technical information on Fund investments can be found at sites like The Org and in SEC filings, You can follow Nick’s investment work on his LinkedIn page and follow Lever VC’s investments on Pitchbook and Crunchbase.
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