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The Yield Lab

The Yield Lab

Saint Louis, Michigantheyieldlab.com

Overview

The Yield Lab is a venture capital firm that invests in and advances high-impact early-stage companies in the agrifood technology sector.

Year Founded

2014

Portfolio Companies

51

Investments

The Yield Lab investments
CompanyDateStageLead
IncluirTecFeb 2026VC Round-
BemAgroFeb 2026Series ALead
PhageLabDec 2025Convertible DebtCo-investor
Ascribe BioOct 2025Series ACo-investor
SpottaOct 2025VC RoundCo-investor

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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HeadquartersSaint Louis, Michigan
Year Founded2014

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