Crowdfunding has evolved considerably since its nascent days as KickStarter. Companies can now raise funds through a variety of crowdfunding portals using a number of financial vehicles - donations, debt, equity, or a combination of these. Foodshed Investors  Founder and Partner, Jarred Maxwell, discusses the history and potential impact of crowdfunding on the funding landscape moving forward. Also, feel free to check out an FAQ we wrote up on Crowdfunding ..read more

Foodshed Investors (FI) is excited to roll out its services to the Brazos Valley - a region that includes the Bryan/College Station area, as well as the surrounding Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington Counties.   Justin Golbabai will serve as the office’s founding Regional Lead and will be look to connect FI services to local sustainable food and agricultural companies, research and business  experts, and investors that share a common desire to have a positive impact on people and the planet. For more informat ..read more

83% of entrepreneurs don't receive bank loans or venture capital, leaving a huge gap in the market for small to mid sized startups that don't have access to capital. We've seen this at Foodshed Investors, as well, and think there is a huge market opportunity in this capital market segment. We're happy to see the Kauffman Foundation focussing on this exact issue in their report, Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs: Removing Barriers ..read more

Andrew Braunberg, Co-Founder of Still Austin Whiskey, discusses how - and why - they source 100% of their grain from Texas. Andrew is an expert in distilling, procurement, and business operations.Listen to "E4: Andrew Braunberg of Still Austin Whiskey" on Spreaker ..read more

Foodshed Investors Happy Hour! ~ Amy Bell Joins the FI Team ~ Recent Fundings ~ Sweet Ritual ~ Bhoomi Cane Water ~ Hops & Grain ~ Episode 3 Foodshed Investors Podcast ~ Tech Stars ~ Tarmac TX ~ What We're Reading Full Newsletter Here ..read more

Check out this interview with Jarred Maxwell on how food businesses can approach fundraising and how FI is different. Thanks to Foodboro for making this happen! Full article here ..read more

Foodshed Investors is pleased to announce the addition of Amy Bell to the FI Team. Amy joins as a Senior Advisor and is supporting the development of the FI platform and working with entrepreneurs on business planning, capital structure and fundraising. Amy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in impact investing, fund management, and international development.  Amy has nearly a decade of experience in the impact investing field, currently as a consultant with Tideline, a boutique advisory firm providing tailored ..read more

​Foodshed Investors Partner and CFO, Eric de Valpine, discusses company exits: how exits can affect the way companies fundraise, how companies can plan their exits, and whether some companies need to exit at all.  Listen to "E3: Eric de Valpine on Company Exits" on Spreaker ..read more

Hops & Grain Brewing is an Austin based brewery and tasting room focused on environmental stewardship, community engagement and product quality innovation. Their beers are produced in both Austin and San Marcos, TX and their focus is to enhance the human experience through their commitment to quality, sustainability and storytelling. Foodshed Investors closed a "follow on" investment in March, 2019 to help fund their expansion into the San Marcos area ..read more

Sweet Ritual is a vegan ice cream shop in Austin, TX specializing in locally sourced, unique, and delicious dairy-free treats. This is Foodshed Investors' third round of funding with Sweet Ritual,  having worked with them on two prior fundings. Impact ​People:  The joy that they bring to kids (and adults) with dairy intolerances, when they find out they can enjoy ice cream again. Procurement: When at all possible, Sweet Ritual sources their ingredients locally. Whether ..read more