Proterra Investment Partners

Proterra Investment Partners LP is a private equity firm that specializes in growth equity investments in the natural resources sector, focusing on agriculture, food, and metals and mining. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hopkins, Minnesota, with additional offices in major global cities, Proterra targets investments in areas such as farmland development, food processing, and supply chain logistics. The firm also invests in metals and mining, specifically in bulk minerals and precious metals, with a keen interest in emerging markets in Latin America and the Caribbean, India, Australia, and China. Proterra typically invests between $15 million and $50 million and prefers to acquire majority stakes in its ventures. The firm's investment strategies are shaped by the extensive experience of its leadership team, which has a history with Cargill, a global leader in the agriculture and food industries.

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 of Proterra Asia

Jonathan Logan

Managing Director

Tim Noonan

Managing Director

Thomas Pugh

Director

Jim Sayre

Founding Partner

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 enhancing agricultural productivity and addressing global challenges such as food security and climate disruption. By utilizing innovative and patented technology, MyLand enables farmers to implement regenerative agriculture practices that restore the natural ecosystem of the land. This approach infuses life into the soil, allowing farms to regain their fertility and improve overall soil health. Through partnerships with farmers, MyLand aims to increase biological health, ultimately leading to greater productivity and profitability for agricultural operations.

Lil Bucks

Series A in 2024
Lil Bucks operates as an online marketplace specializing in food products made from sprouted buckwheat. The company focuses on producing crunchy snacks and flavored seeds that serve as healthy alternatives to traditional granola. By offering products that are rich in plant-based protein, fiber, and magnesium, Lil Bucks caters to health-conscious consumers seeking gluten-free and grain-free snack options.

Apeiron Bioenergy

Private Equity Round in 2022
Apeiron Bioenergy is a company focused on the comprehensive management of bioenergy products, encompassing the entire process from feedstock collection to the production of end products and by-products. It operates in the waste management sector, where it specializes in processing various renewable feedstocks, such as used cooking oil and palm oil mill effluent. Additionally, Apeiron Bioenergy plays a significant role in the exportation of cooking oil, contributing to the global bioenergy market. By integrating these processes, the company positions itself as a key solutions provider in the bioenergy industry.

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 eggs. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on providing raw-edible eggs that are free from Salmonella, ensuring higher food safety and quality for consumers. Through its commitment to health standards, Yellow Swan aims to enhance the culinary experience by offering a product that allows for safer consumption of raw eggs.
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