AAF (AquAgro Fund LP) Group is a dedicated impact investment management firm headquartered in Tel Aviv. The group manages Venture Capital funds that seek to generate strong financial returns by deploying capital in game-changing technology companies that address critical global needs in the fields of smart agriculture, food, and Water. The AAF Group also manages corporate open innovation activities, corporate venturing as well as financing projects in agriculture, aquaculture, and water.
AQUAGRO FUND I is a $50m fund with Early Stage investments in game-changing Israeli technology companies in the fields of Smart Agriculture, Food, Water and Renewable Energy led by seasoned General Partners who have significant experience investing successfully in those themes; The Fund was formed in 2008 by the managing partners Hillel Milo & Nir Belzer in partnership with the anchor group Gaon Agro Industries, AquAgro GbR (Germany) and Ainsbury Properties Ltd.
AAF I has realized 3 exits to date (Evogene IPO; CES Strategic Acquisition and Kinrot Strategic Acquisition) with balance of fund comprised of companies each recognized as disruptor and/or potential leader in its field (Desalitech, Transbiodiesel, Rootility and Tomaisins).