Investors should look beyond the farm gate to unlock agri-tech returns, says The First Thirty’s Antony Yousefian

Antony Yousefian, general partner at The First Thirty, advocates for an "agri-health" investment approach that views agriculture as a contributor to preventative healthcare rather than just food production. The firm avoids investments dependent on farm-level margins, instead seeking technologies that capture value further along the supply chain and attract investors from health-tech, biotech, and longevity sectors. Their systems-based strategy focuses on building interconnected portfolios where companies can create more value by collaborating. Advances in AI and related technologies are making these integrated approaches more viable, while new exit opportunities are emerging through private equity and AI-driven business models.