The Yield Lab
Overview
The Yield Lab is a venture capital firm that invests in and advances high-impact early-stage companies in the agrifood technology sector.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrosat | Nov 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Kaffe Bueno | Jan 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Ascribe Bio | Oct 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Botanical Solution Inc. | Dec 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Wittaya Aqua | Jul 2024 | Seed | - |
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Key People
Luis Azevedo
General Partner
Jeffrey Peterson
Managing Director Partner
Brian Clevinger
Venture Partner
Juan Ferreira
Venture Partner
Camila Petignat
Partner
Paul Finnerty
Chairman and Partner
Swapnil K.
Investment Manager
Cristine Handel
Ag Tech Investor
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Yield Lab based?
The Yield Lab is headquartered in Saint Louis, Michigan, United States.
When was The Yield Lab founded?
The Yield Lab was founded in 2014.
How many portfolio companies does The Yield Lab have?
The Yield Lab has 51 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Yield Lab's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Hydrosat, Kaffe Bueno, Ascribe Bio, Botanical Solution Inc., Wittaya Aqua.
What was The Yield Lab's most recent investment shown here?
The Yield Lab's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Ascribe Bio in 2025.
What sectors does The Yield Lab focus on?
The Yield Lab focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does The Yield Lab focus on?
The Yield Lab typically invests at the Early stage.
What is The Yield Lab's AUM?
The Yield Lab's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.