AgTech Founders Initiative
Founders Network

AgTech Founders Initiative

Our Leadership Team

Andrew Kao
Sector Chair
Founder, 77SPARX Studio, Inc.
FN April 2023 Cohort

Sector Chair for EdTech (vertical within Consumer (B2C)). Auto-imported.

A Founders Network member speaking at an event

About AgTech Founders Initiative

Whether you’re developing IoT solutions, online platforms or other business solutions for the agricultural industry, there’s a place for you in the Founders Network AgTech Initiative. We provide full-lifecycle support to AgTech founders, from assistance with your next funding round to looking for corporate and government partnerships.

600+
Vetted tech founders
$50B+
In exits by members
55%
Serial founders
100+
Events a year
Next step

Meet us

Membership is by nomination and approval. Request an invitation and we'll review your background. If it's a fit, we arrange a nomination and invite you to the Nominee Preview Q&A, a 30-minute Zoom where current members walk through how Founders Network works and take questions. The next one is Thursday, November 19 at 9:30 AM PT.

Request an invitation

Already nominated? RSVP to the Nominee Preview.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does agtech raise?

Global agrifoodtech startups raised $16.2 billion in 2025, down 3% from 2024, according to AgFunder. Upstream categories, closest to the farm, grew 7% to $9 billion while total deal count fell 12%.

How do I meet other agtech founders?

Founders Network is a peer mentorship community for tech startup founders, with chapter events and introductions across a global network.

How do I join Founders Network as an agtech founder?

Membership is selective and by invitation. You can request an invitation and we'll follow up.

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