The Yield Lab Institute
Overview
The Yield Lab Institute is a non-profit agrifood think tank and the non-profit affiliate of The Yield Lab Group, which supports and invests in early-stage agtech companies globally through accelerator programs, innovation challenges, and ecosystem development.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoMax Circular Solutions | Jun 2020 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Biomass Controls PBC | Sep 2019 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Apolo Biotech | Oct 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Pluton Biosciences | Oct 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Claire Kinlaw
Member Board Of Directors
Tom Bennett
Global Head Of Partnerships
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Yield Lab Institute based?
The Yield Lab Institute is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
When was The Yield Lab Institute founded?
The Yield Lab Institute was founded in 2017.
How many portfolio companies does The Yield Lab Institute have?
The Yield Lab Institute has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Yield Lab Institute's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include SoMax Circular Solutions, Biomass Controls PBC, Apolo Biotech, Pluton Biosciences.
What was The Yield Lab Institute's most recent investment shown here?
The Yield Lab Institute's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Apolo Biotech in 2025.
What sectors does The Yield Lab Institute focus on?
The Yield Lab Institute focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does The Yield Lab Institute focus on?
The Yield Lab Institute typically invests at the Early stage.