![]() Our financial adviser, Ivan Saval, also played an important role in sourcing and structuring this financing transaction,” he added.Īfter launching in Spring 2019, Cooks Venture quickly partnered with online grocer FreshDirect, making its pasture-raised, slow-growth, heirloom chickens available to customers across the Northeast. “ AMERRA was an ideal partner for us and their provided financing will help us achieve our near-term growth objectives and allow us to expand our capacity to serve B2B and direct consumers nationally. We’re starting with the most impactful and prolifically eaten food in the world – poultry,” said Matthew Wadiak, founder and CEO of Cooks Venture. “ Our goal is to use crop science and state-of-the-art technology to build regenerative processes and change our current food system while mitigating climate change. Following these tenants reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers that harm ecosystems and destroy soil fertility which, in turn, lowers energy consumption and decreases carbon emissions. The company operates on four pillars of regenerative agriculture: better soil health, increased biodiversity, the use of integrated pest management, and better energy use. This is supported through propriety poultry genetics and crop science technology developed by Cooks Venture and its acquisitions.Ĭooks Venture was founded on the scientific principle that sequestering 1% more carbon into the soil on agricultural lands could help reverse climate change. In order to increase the use of regenerative farming and further develop crop science, Cooks Venture will use the funding to expand their processing capabilities, lead farmers in the transition to regenerative processes, and work with leading agroecologists to improve and innovate industry practices.Ĭooks Venture’s sole purpose thus far has been to develop the best, slow-growth, heirloom chickens available nationwide with a focus on better animal welfare and regenerative agricultural systems. The company’s first offerings are pasture-raised, slow-growth, heirloom chickens, the result of a nine-figure investment which has taken over a decade to come to fruition. “ Matthew’s impressive background in the food and technology industries, combined with his drive to create lasting change in the agriculture space, will surely solidify Cooks Venture as a household name.”Ĭooks Venture is establishing regenerative agriculture systems through crop science and genetic IP to build a superior, transparent food system for the future as well as redefining Ag Tech for monogastric animals. ![]() “ We strongly support Cooks Venture and its dedication to improving the agriculture ecosystem through scientifically proven regenerative practices and innovation,” said Chris Chapman, Managing Director at AMERRA. On September 5, 2019, Cooks Venture-a next generation ag-tech company committed to regenerative agriculture and transparent supply chains-announced the closing of $12 million in senior secured financing provided by AMERRA Capital Management, LLC, a private, alternative asset management firm with a focus in agribusiness and aquaculture operating companies. ![]()
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