Case Study: How We Secured Funding for a Regenerative Farming Startup
Anubis BioConsulting helped transform a zero-revenue agricultural biotech company into an investment-ready startup through strategic consulting and targeted investor outreach.
The Challenge: From Revenue to Zero in AgTech
A promising seed-stage regenerative farming startup faced an unexpected crisis. After four years of consistent positive revenue in the agricultural technology sector, they hit a critical zero-revenue year that threatened their future growth.
Despite their strong foundation, including two pending patents (US/EU) in regenerative agriculture technology and multiple federal grants (2 SBIR Phase I awards and 1 USDA grant totaling over $500K), the agtech startup needed expert biotech startup consulting to navigate this challenging period and achieve scalability.
The core issues:
Revenue had dropped to zero despite previous success
Existing funding was insufficient for growth plans
Patent portfolio needed completion to strengthen market position
Lacked a clear strategy for approaching agricultural investors.
Our Agricultural Biotech Consulting Approach
At Anubis BioConsulting, we developed a comprehensive regenerative farming startup funding strategy that addressed both immediate needs and long-term growth objectives.
Strategic Foundation Building
Our agtech startup consulting team began with a complete business assessment:
Refreshed their pitch deck with current market analysis, competitive landscape evaluation, and comprehensive SWOT/PESTEL frameworks specific to the regenerative agriculture sector
Established measurable KPIs within a realistic 18-month roadmap aligned with agricultural technology investment cycles
Prioritized patent completion to strengthen their intellectual property position in the competitive agtech market
Created detailed revenue projections based on industry benchmarks and comparable agricultural biotech companies
Market Positioning Strategy
We positioned the startup within the growing agricultural biotech funding landscape, emphasizing their unique regenerative farming technology and proven grant-winning track record.
Results: From Zero Revenue to Investment-Ready
Our biotech startup case study demonstrates the power of strategic consulting in the agricultural technology sector:
Investor Network Development
Identified 82 agriculture-focused VCs and angel investors across 5 key regions (North America, Europe, UAE, Asia, North Africa)
Categorized investors by stage preference, check size, and regenerative agriculture focus
Created personalized outreach strategies for each investor category
Funding Structure Optimization
Developed milestone-based funding structure with clear follow-on financing triggers
Structured Series A preparation timeline aligned with patent completion
Created an alternative crowdfunding contingency plan targeting agricultural innovation communities
Credibility Building Campaign
Identified 72 relevant industry podcasts focused on agricultural innovation, regenerative farming, and startup success stories
Positioned founders as thought leaders in sustainable agriculture technology
Built media presence to support investor outreach efforts
Strategic Outcome
This comprehensive regenerative farming startup funding strategy positioned the company to overcome its revenue gap and establish a clear path to scalability in the competitive agtech market.
Client Success Story
"This is a much better pitch! Well done! I'm excited to see how this might shift the conversations..."
— Founder and Branding Specialist
