What we invest in?
Our VC investment thesis
Our primary focus is agriculture, with secondary verticals in horticulture, agbiotech, agrochemicals, biotechnology, waste management, mechanical and electrical engineering (including agriculture machinery and manufacturing
Verticals:
Business model:
All are OK (B2B, B2C, B2B2C, …)
Product type:
Any of SW, HW and services
Stage:
From idea through pre-seed and seed all the way to Series A and beyond
Geographic regions:
World-wide, but our strongest regions are Europe, Israel, USA and Canada
Ticket size:
From €10K to €4M with a bit of flexibility
AGRICULTURE
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
BIOTECHNOLOGY
GARDENING
Our PE investment thesis
We target European businesses (€10M-€150M annual revenue) across agriculture, gardening, production, machinery, manufacturing, processing, logistics, biotechnology and biowaste management verticals.
We seek controlling minority stakes (€3M-€20M tickets) in EBITDA-positive companies with market leadership potential. Value creation through tech integration, buy-and-build strategies, and operational improvements, leveraging AGRO CS's infrastructure.
Operating as a permanent capital vehicle, we eye both traditional exits and evergreen holding options.
Fund size:
€60.000.000 (all funds raised 01/2025)
Why to get an investment from
AgriBoom Ventures?
Our unique advantage is the immediate ability to test in real-life environments on 3,000 hectares of operated farms, our own engineering division for agricultural machinery, and a specialized biotech laboratory. Through our General Partner – AGRO CS, we leverage extensive network of 1,000+ agricultural customers and partners to provide direct market access and rapid scaling opportunities for our portfolio companies.
AgriBoom Ventures was established by AGRO CS, the largest supplier of B2C soil substrates and fertilizers in Central Europe. With over 30 years of experience in the agricultural, gardening, and mechanical engineering sectors, AGRO CS brings deep industry knowledge and practical insights to help businesses grow.
FAQ
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Yes! We are happy to share the ticket with like-minded investors.
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No, all you need to be considered for an investment is to be in our investment thesis. We are open to all stages: idea, pre-seed, seed, Series A and beyond, pre-revenue and with revenue.
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We evaluate each investment opportunity on a case by case basis and there will be many factors affecting our final offer. We always try to keep the cap table clean and make sure our founders stay motivated.
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No, we accept applications that are pre-product, pre-revenue, all the way to fully established businesses.
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If you are maximally cooperative, we can close the investment as soon as in 5 weeks from the first contact. However, in some cases, it may take up to few months to go through all the regulatory processes and due diligence.
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Absolutely, we will respect all your prior funding.
FAQ
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Simply fill out our form after hitting the pitch us button in the pitch us section.
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Please, do not send us e-mails or contact us on Linkedin to apply for investment, unless there is something wrong with the Typeform form. In that case, feel free to ask for support using our contact form at the bottom of our website.
If you, however, really believe that our Typeform form is not for you, you can try contacting us directly, but in most cases, it will be frowned upon. If you have general questions, try to read the FAQ first, then ask.
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Yes! If you are not looking for investment yet but you are about to start your own business, feel free to ask us for help using our contact form at the bottom of our website.
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No, especially in the idea and pre-seed stages, it is quite normal that we will register a company together.
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We invest capital in exchange for direct equity as well as SAFE notes and Convertible notes.
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Yes, absolutely. We are happy to invest both in individual entrepreneurs as well as solid teams with distributed responsibilities and abilities.
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Our team will go through your application and will get back to you. If you are not a good fit for us, we will explain why. No ghosting!
FAQ
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We are looking for a couple of things. In the early stages it is founder’s energy as well as founder-market fit. For later stages it is traction and plans for scaling.
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We're flexible, whether it's stepping in as the first investor, being the sole investor in the round, co-investing with others, or even leading the round.
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We believe in a flexible approach that aligns with the needs of each portfolio company. We can be as hands-on as necessary, offering strategic guidance, connections, and operational support when founders need it, especially during key growth phases. At the same time, we understand and respect the value of founders’ independence, and we’re comfortable stepping back when the team prefers to operate autonomously. Ultimately, our role is to be a resource and a partner – offering insights and support when needed, while trusting the founders to lead the way.
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Yes, we do engage in follow-on investments. In fact, we allocate a specific portion of our budget to support portfolio companies through multiple stages of their growth. This allows us to continue backing companies in which we have strong conviction, ensuring they have the necessary resources to scale from seed to Series A and beyond.
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We focus on field farming, but we also invest in innovations for orchards, vineyards, indoor farming, greenhouses, and more. In recent years, animal husbandry and livestock production have become important areas of focus for us.
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We embrace all technologies and solutions that help farmers and benefit the local and regional environment. Recently, we have been exploring startups that focus on farm management software, drone use in agriculture, precision farming, machine learning and computer vision in agriculture, agri-robotics, and alternative pest protection methods, such as entomophages or plasma-activated water.
Resources
The Pitch Guide – an unparalleled resource for how to build a pitch deck by Jan Haje Kamps. If you want to impress us with your pitch deck, sign up using the discount code “AGRIBOOM” to get 20 % off. We guarantee your application will stand out!
The Mom Test by Rob Fitzpatrick. A short book about how to talk to customers & learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you.
Paul Graham’s essays. The philosophy of building companies written by the guy who created the modern startup world. We recommend starting for example with the “The Top Idea in Your Mind”
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries. A bible for founders about how to build a business without wasting years of your life and all your money.
Our team
We’re more than investors – we actively mentor and offer strategic advice to help you scale. We also leverage our strong connections in the venture capital world to help you secure future funding rounds.
Ondřej (Andrew) Zbytek
Managing
Director
Ondřej has been present for more than 10 years in the venture capital and startup ecosystem. In 2015 he founded Nuledo - a nuclear physics startup that supplied machines to CERN - European Organisation for Nuclear research in Geneva, Switzerland, acquired by TCLS in 2023. Co-founder of Plantee Innovations focusing on indoor gardening, which he exited in 2024 to become a managing partner for the AgriBoom Ventures.
Daniel Satke
Principal
Daniel has experience as an mechanical designer and aerospace engineer from Australia, India and Czech Republic. He is an expert in connecting engineering with business. 3 years ago he co-founded Plantee Innovations with Ondra, venturing into the startup world. He got fascinated by the investment process as well as ways to build successful startups. For AgriBoom Ventures, he maintains the deal flow as well as overseas existing investments.
Filip Harant
Analyst
Filip, currently stationed in Denmark, looks for talented founders and innovative companies. He is the first point of contact for all the startups and prospective businesses. He keeps everything tidy and makes sure no talent gets unnoticed.