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The premier seed program for agriculture startups.
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At Ag Startup Engine
Our vision is to continue driving growth and innovation in the midwest agriculture ecosystem, while building a strong community of entrepreneurs, investors, and supporters.
We believe that the success of our founders and portfolio companies is a testament to the value of our approach. We want to be a driving force for positive change in the agriculture industry, supporting entrepreneurs and investors as they create solutions to solve real-world problems in the midwest.
Our priorities:
Access to a network of successful entrepreneurs, business professionals, and investors.
Early seed round investment ($25,000-$100,000) with a plan to enhance enterprise value.
Ag Startup Engine Origin
ASE Funds I & II were created to solve lack of early stage investments, but beyond that they created:
System: An organized and simple way to deploy early-stage capital, with a working and repeatable model.
Relationships: A nationwide network of AgTech entrepreneurs, experts, and investors.
Momentum: Credibility for the Ag Startup Engine brand and momentum in the AgTech space and a need for larger capital investments.
AgTech
Robotics
Animal Health
Livestock Automation
Precision Ag
Others
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