Middleland Capital

Profile

Middleland Capital is a venture capital firm focused on investing in foodtech and agtech companies. Based in the United States, the firm was founded with a vision to catalyze global change in food and health sectors. The team includes Managing Director Brian Mixer, who had a background in investment banking before joining Middleland, and Co-founder James Ramey, who previously worked at Tyton Partners and Invest Nebraska. The team is complemented by Venture Partner Severine Balick and Senior Associate Kody Cobb. They stand out for their impact-driven investment approach and dedication to supporting innovative entrepreneurs.

Middleland Capital primarily invests in sectors such as food and agriculture technology, with a focus on innovative solutions that promote sustainability. They invest in stages ranging from Seed to Series B and operate globally, evaluating multiple companies and making direct investments. The firm has invested over $100 million across its ventures, providing significant financial capital to promising startups in its chosen fields.

Notable portfolio companies include Swarm Engineering - an AI-powered optimization platform, Upstream Biotechnology - creating natural RNA-based solutions, Nulixir - partnering with food and beverage companies, ModifyHealth - promoting food as medicine, and Earth Optics - providing accurate soil data maps. These investments underscore Middleland’s commitment to backing ground-breaking technologies that address food production and health challenges.