# Cooks Venture

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cooks-venture

- Industry: Agribusiness
- Headquarters: Decatur, US
- Website: www.cooksventure.com
- Total disclosed funding: $10M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 22, 2020)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Cooks Venture, Inc. is a US-based company focused on innovative farming solutions, emphasizing sustainable practices and technology to enhance food quality and safety.Founded in 2018 in Decatur, US, Cooks Venture, Inc. specializes in agricultural solutions. The company has successfully closed 5 deals, with its most recent venture being a USD 50 mn Venture Debt funding round on February 8, 2022, led by PIUS Limited. The founder, Matthew Wadiak, has a history of involvement in various agricultural initiatives and companies.Cooks Venture, Inc. delivers innovative farming solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies. Their offerings include sustainable agricultural practices and technologies designed to improve food quality and safety. These solutions primarily serve the agricultural sector, addressing challenges in cultivation, supply chain management, and food distribution. Their products are marketed across North America, Europe, and select Asian markets, catering to a diverse clientele, including both large agricultural enterprises and smaller farms.The company's revenue generation model is structured around a subscription framework, enabling clients to access their suite of agricultural solutions through tiered pricing based on service levels. Businesses typically engage in annual contracts that ensure ongoing access to updates, support, and enhanced features. Revenue is generated not only through direct sales but also via strategic partnerships that expand market reach.In February 2022, Cooks Venture, Inc. raised USD 50 mn in Venture Debt funding, which will be utilized to enhance its genetics program and further develop its infrastructure. The company is focused on launching new agricultural technologies and expanding into additional markets, particularly targeting regions in Europe and Asia by the end of 2023. This strategic funding will support their initiatives aimed at improving sustainability and operational efficiency in the agricultural sector.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 22, 2020, $10M — SJF Ventures, Cultivian Sandbox Ventures

## Investors

- SJF Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sjf-ventures) — Series A
- Cultivian Sandbox Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cultivian-sandbox-ventures) — Series A