Upstream
- Genetics
- Biocontrol
- Propagation
We target companies with strong fundamentals, capable teams and clear opportunities to improve margins through operational discipline, technology adoption and market expansion.
We target assets where technology can improve productivity and yield, compress operating costs and strengthen security of supply. The result is assets that are more productive, more defensible and increasingly scarce, the foundations of strong risk-adjusted returns.
Cibus Fund deploys capital across the full food value chain, targeting opportunities where efficiency, resilience and security create competitive advantage.
Case Study: Portfolio Symbiosis
The Summer Berry Company is a Cibus Fund portfolio company producing over 12,000 tonnes of premium berries annually across 360 hectares of glasshouses, polytunnels and open fields.
With guidance from the Cibus Enterprise team, TSBC trials technologies ranging from robotics and fruit monitoring to novel biologicals and sustainable packaging.
Saga Robotics, a Cibus Enterprise portfolio company, has developed robots that use UV light to suppress fungal diseases without fungicides. These have been used to control powdery mildew at The Summer Berry Company, with exceptional results.
Cibus has been a deeply engaged and steadfast partner since the outset. Their blend of hands-on operational experience and long-term commitment has been instrumental in shaping TSBC’s strategic development.
David Sanclement
CEO, The Summer Berry Company
To find Cibus has been something very fundamental. They have deep experience in agricultural innovation, combining biotechnology with strategic vision and an international network that generates real synergies.
Stéphane Bufatt
Chief Breeder, Shareholder and Director, PSB
Cibus is a true partner providing financial and operational support, strategic insights, and global relationships. They provide access to technology and automation pathways through other portfolio companies.
Jeremy Callachor
CEO, Withcott Seedlings
Building a global leader in horticultural robotic automation requires more than capital. It demands a partner who understands the complexity of scaling deep-tech. Cibus brings deep sector knowledge, strategic insight and operational experience.
Wim van der Meyden
Shareholder and Director, TTA-ISO
Cibus has been a highly engaged and thoughtful owner. Through extreme weather events, market volatility and difficult operating conditions, they continued to support the business with capital, patience and clear strategic guidance.
James Campbell
Chairman, Amaretto Almonds