Decarbonising Livestock
Commercialising innovative technologies that support productivity
Decarbonising Livestock
Commercialising innovative technologies that support productivity
Decarbonising Livestock
Commercialising innovative technologies that support productivity
Decarbonising Livestock
Commercialising innovative technologies that support productivity
Importantly MMV is technology platform agnostic, meaning we support the most compelling methane mitigating technologies (even if competing) - particularly for pasture livestock systems. This support can extend to JV or distribution partnerships in NZ.
MMV leverages its powerful networks to convert its family office investments to cross-the-chasm to commercial growth. By way of accessing government grants, conducting on-farm animal validation trials, and the securing of strategic Go-to-Market partners.
Our investment strategy is focused on globally scalable, pre commercial technologies and start-ups that have typically reached the TRL 5 stage of product development. Not yet commercial, but with strong, relevant, practical to implement technology that will not only be good for the planet but deliver farmers a compelling ROI. This includes pasture-based livestock farming (80% of ruminants), not just barn and feedlot (20%).
Team
Tom Sturgess
Founder
Tom is the founder of Methane Mitigation Ventures and owner of Lone Star Farms. Tom has a wide range of business interests in New Zealand and the United States, including a significant investment in Regeneration.VC, a consumer climate tech fund, of which Tom is chairman of its investment committee. Tom believes in the power of innovation and is investing heavily in technologies that will address climate change.
Dr Peter Fennessy, NZOM
Science Advisor
Dr Fennessy has built a distinguished career bridging the gap between agricultural science and business, and has recently been awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services in these intersecting fields. Dr Fennessy is a specialist in commercialisation of agri-business ventures and bio-tech concepts, having been involved in many startups as well as founding leading agritech consultancy AbacusBio. Dr Fennessy is also an experienced director, mentor and advisor.
Adrian Barker
Director
Adrian is responsible for setting and executing MMV"s commercialisation pathway. Experienced in commercialisation, Adrian brings expertise in IP protection, new product development, go-to market strategy, supply chain management and global logistics, gained from his work in a range of sectors including the value add end of agri, wool, forestry and horticulture. Adrian's mission in this role is to find the intersection between technology and market at pace.
Ryan Sutherland
Commercial Programme Manager
Ryan has an extensive background in product commercialisation, finance and supply chain management. His ability to review and advise strategy is a critical part of the value add we bring to the table with our investment partners.
