# Steward Technologies

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/steward-technologies

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Portland, US
- Website: www.gosteward.com
- Total disclosed funding: $8.8M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 22, 2021)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Steward Technologies LLC is a US-based community-lending platform dedicated to financing regenerative agriculture through secured loans, thus fostering sustainable farming practices among small-scale producers.Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Portland, US, Steward Technologies LLC operates a platform that connects lenders to borrowers in the agriculture sector. The company secured USD 8.8 mn in Series A funding on September 22, 2021, co-led by Grantham Foundation, Ponderosa Ventures, and Tripple. The founders of the company include Dan Miller and Peter Kisadha, with Peter serving as the current CEO.Steward Technologies LLC operates a community-lending platform focused on promoting regenerative agriculture. The core product offering includes secured, interest-bearing loans aimed at supporting small-scale, sustainable agricultural projects. These loans enable farmers and food producers to access flexible financing necessary for equipment upgrades, infrastructure improvements, or land purchases, thereby addressing the funding gap that many regenerative producers face. Clients include individual investors looking to support ecological and economic regeneration, as well as farmers engaged in regenerative practices across the United States and internationally, particularly in regions producing organic crops like quinoa from the Bolivian highlands. The platform connects mission-driven lenders with borrowers, facilitating a community-focused approach to rebuilding local food systems and promoting sustainable agriculture.Steward generates revenue primarily through the interest accrued from the loans offered to regenerative agriculture projects. The lending model operates on a structured basis where investors contribute capital in the form of loans, with agreed-upon interest rates, such as a 6.5% annual percentage rate for a typical nine-month loan term. As loans are successfully funded, capital flows from individual lenders to agricultural producers in need, creating a streamlined transaction process. The platform serves both business-to-business (B2B) and direct-to-consumer contexts, where lenders provide funding directly to farmers and food producers engaged in regenerative practices. This approach not only enables financial returns for investors but also supports the growth of sustainable food systems.In September 2021, Steward Technologies LLC raised USD 8.8 mn in Series A funding, which will be utilized to expand its team, enhance marketing, improve technology, and bolster customer support. The company is exploring new product offerings aimed at further supporting sustainable agriculture, although specific details and release dates have yet to be disclosed. Additionally, Steward plans to expand its operations into new markets and geographic regions, focusing on areas with high potential for regenerative agriculture by the end of 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 22, 2021, $8.8M — Grantham Foundation, Tripple, Ponderosa Ventures

## Investors

- Grantham Foundation — Series A
- Tripple — Series A
- Ponderosa Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ponderosa-ventures) — Series A