Proterra Investment Partners

Proterra Investment Partners is a global private equity firm, established in 2016, that specializes in growth equity investments within the natural resources sectors. The company focuses on three primary sectors: agriculture, food, and metals and mining. Proterra invests in various sub-sectors such as land conversion and development, farmland infrastructure, protein production, value-added processing, and select mining jurisdictions. The firm primarily targets investments in the range of $15 million to $50 million, often seeking a majority stake. Proterra operates globally with offices in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA; London, UK; Shanghai, China; Sydney, Australia; Singapore; New Delhi, India; and Mumbai, India.

Brent Bechtle JD

Founding Partner - Head of Agriculture Funds

Sam Byrd

Managing Director, Metals and Mining

Rich Gammill

Managing Partner

Tom Howell

Managing Director

Rob Hutter

Managing Director

Michael LeSage

Managing Director

Tai Lin

Managing Partner

Jonathan Logan

Managing Director

Tim Noonan

Managing Director

Thomas Pugh

Director

James Sayre

Founding Partner and Member of Management Committee

Matthew Swanson JD

Managing Director, Food and Agribusiness Credit Strategy and Deputy General Counsel

Torben Thordsen

Partner

Tina Wang

Managing Director

Rebecca Willson

Managing Director

10 past transactions

MyLand

Series B in 2025
MyLand is a soil health company dedicated to addressing critical challenges such as food security and climate disruption. The company employs innovative and patented technology that enables farmers to implement regenerative agriculture practices effectively and efficiently. By focusing on the biological health of the soil and leveraging the land's natural ecosystem, MyLand collaborates with farmers to revitalize their soil, aiming to restore farms to their most fertile state. This approach not only enhances soil health but also leads to increased productivity and profitability for farmers. Through its commitment to improving soil health globally, MyLand is playing a pivotal role in promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Lil Bucks

Series A in 2024
Lil Bucks operates as an online marketplace for sprouted buckwheat foods and produces snacks and flavored seeds positioned as a healthy alternative to granola. The company offers plant-based protein and fiber-rich bars that are gluten-free and grain-free, providing nutritious and convenient options for health-conscious consumers.

Apeiron Bioenergy

Private Equity Round in 2022
Apeiron Bioenergy is an integrated global operator in the bioenergy sector, managing the entire chain from feedstock collection to end products and by-products. It specializes in processing renewable feedstocks like used cooking oil and palm oil mill effluent, acting as a critical exporter of these resources.

Simple Love

Series C in 2022
Simple Love is a natural yoghurt brand.

Deli Star

Debt Financing in 2022
Deli Star is a B2B manufacturer specializing in innovative protein products designed to enhance sandwiches, salads, meal kits, and center-of-plate options. The company offers a diverse range of products, including slicing logs, diced meat, pulled meat, shredded meat, post-pasteurized protein salads, and ready-to-eat meat entrées. Utilizing advanced cooking techniques such as Fresh Sous Vide and Steam Post-Pasteurization, Deli Star produces fresh, ready-to-use proteins that maintain an industry-leading refrigerated shelf life. The team comprises skilled food scientists and culinary experts dedicated to creating craveable protein solutions that meet the evolving needs of their customers.

NOD

Seed Round in 2022
NOD is a healthy beverage solutions company based in Shanghai. It is a brand born in China with global ambitions, driven by a team with a proven blend of in-depth China and international expertise in the beverage sector.

NOD

Seed Round in 2021
NOD is a healthy beverage solutions company based in Shanghai. It is a brand born in China with global ambitions, driven by a team with a proven blend of in-depth China and international expertise in the beverage sector.

Daydaycook

Series C in 2021
DayDayCook was founded in December, 2012. They are Hong Kong’s largest cooking multimedia platform and have community with monthly users totaly more than 400,000. Today, as more and more users aspire to a higher quality of life, food safety, and health, DayDayCook has become a platform for original recipes and cooking advice, helping their users to maintain a healthy lifestyle. DayDayCook inspires a young generation to cook and enjoy both traditional and modern Asian recipes through a variety of distribution channels including digital and traditional publishing with high quality and easy-to-follow recipes. DayDayCook has millions of monthly viewers over its broad reach including website, mobile apps, videos, and books. With a strong and dedicated fan base including over 275,000 Facebook fans, DayDayCook also brings goods to the consumer through its e-commerce store 'The DayDayCook Shop'

Simple Love

Series B in 2021
Simple Love is a natural yoghurt brand.

Yellow Swan

Series A in 2020
Yellow Swan Edible Fresh Eggs is a domestic enterprise based in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, specializing in the production and retail of bacteria-free raw edible eggs. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on providing eggs that are free from Salmonella, ensuring a higher standard of food safety and quality for consumers. By prioritizing hygiene and health, Yellow Swan aims to enhance the overall eating experience while addressing concerns related to foodborne illnesses.
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