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Find a co-founder for your foodtech or agritech startup

Foodtech and agritech span alternative proteins, food waste, delivery, farm software, precision agriculture and new distribution models. Many of these projects mix physical products with software, which means founding teams often need a scientist or agronomist alongside a tech or business lead.

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In short

To find a foodtech or agritech co-founder, publish your project on EasyCofounder and specify the expertise you lack: food science, agronomy, software, supply chain or retail sales. Filter talent by skills and location, and discuss early the regulatory and production steps your product will need.

On EasyCofounder, founders in food and agriculture meet engineers, food scientists, agronomists and commercial profiles. Describe your product, your target customers and the role you are looking for, and filter candidates by skill and location.

Building a Foodtech & agritech startup: what matters

  • Science and field knowledge

    Food science, agronomy or farming experience gives a project credibility with growers, manufacturers and retailers.

  • Regulation and safety

    New foods, labelling and hygiene are regulated. In the EU, some novel foods need authorisation before sale, so plan for it early.

  • Supply chain and distribution

    Getting into retail, food service or farms requires sales experience and a solid grasp of logistics and margins.

Find your co-founder in 4 steps

  1. 1

    Create your free profile

    Describe your skills, your availability and what you bring to a founding team.

  2. 2

    Publish your project

    Say which role you are looking for (CTO, CEO, CMO…), the commitment expected and the equity on offer, in Foodtech & agritech.

  3. 3

    Let the matching work

    Filter talent by skill and location, or get suggestions of compatible profiles from the AI matching.

  4. 4

    Talk, then meet

    Chat through the built-in messaging, test your collaboration on a first project and put your agreement in writing in a shareholders’ agreement.

Frequently asked questions

What co-founder does a foodtech startup need?

It depends on the product: a food scientist for new ingredients, a developer for platforms and apps, and a commercial co-founder who knows retail or food service.

How do I find a co-founder for an agritech project?

Publish your project on EasyCofounder, describe the farming problem you solve and the skills you need (agronomy, IoT, data, sales), then filter talent accordingly.

Are foodtech startups capital-intensive?

Products requiring production facilities usually are; software and marketplace models less so. Your founding team and funding plan should reflect that difference.

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