Yara ventures

Yara Ventures operates multiple investment vehicles strategically designed for different growth stages. Their portfolio includes an evergreen open-end Yara Seed fund targeting seed-stage opportunities with seven active investments across Spain, the United States, and Israel. Additionally, they manage a Food Tech & Innovation Fund focused on early stage/Series A/B investments, and a specialized fund concentrating on Fintech, Insurtech, Proptech, and Regtech sectors. With fundraising initiatives actively underway, Yara offers investors exclusive opportunities to deploy capital directly or through co-investment and syndication arrangements with their established network of partners.

The firm implements a proven investment thesis centered on seed and early-stage startups that create positive societal impact. Their investment focus has evolved strategically over time, shifting from Marketplaces, Mobility, AI, and Cybersecurity in 2016-2017 to four core areas for 2018-2019: Food technology (spanning agriculture to kitchen devices and retail technology), Health (with emphasis on mobile devices and genomics), Madtech (at the intersection of media, advertising, and technology), and financial technology verticals. Yara demonstrates particular interest in ventures leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain technologies that can transform traditional industries.

Target companies in Yara's portfolio exhibit specific characteristics that align with their rigorous selection criteria. They seek ventures led by serial entrepreneurs or well-mentored founding teams capable of building strong organizational structures. Ideal candidates have typically completed partner incubation or acceleration programs, demonstrating scalability potential from seed stage through follow-on investments. Yara prioritizes startups with proven products or services that manage technology risk effectively—preferably with patent protection—and offer innovative solutions with clear defensive strategies. Additionally, they look for ventures addressing substantial market opportunities or filling distinct industry niches.

True to its name—"Yara" meaning acceleration in Yoruba—the firm provides more than just financial backing. Their value-added investment approach combines capital with comprehensive mentorship and tactical support designed to help entrepreneurs scale their ventures effectively. Yara favors companies demonstrating consistent revenue growth, particularly those with recurring revenue models that show international scalability potential. Their metrics-driven methodology ensures portfolio companies maintain disciplined growth trajectories while receiving the strategic guidance necessary to navigate expansion challenges. This hands-on philosophy distinguishes Yara as a smart money investor committed to building sustainable businesses rather than simply providing capital.