iSELECT FUND

iSelect Fund is a St. Louis-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in sectors that have a profound global impact, such as agriculture, food, and healthcare. They invest in companies addressing critical challenges like sustainable food production, improved healthcare delivery, and innovations that enhance human health through better nutrition. iSelect’s portfolio includes over 60 companies, such as Harpe Bioherbicide and Kula Bio, which are tackling sustainability in agriculture through natural and biotechnological solutions. The firm operates with an evergreen fund structure, offering ongoing investment opportunities with low minimums, making venture capital more accessible to accredited investors. Their investment strategy revolves around a balanced, diversified portfolio approach, which allows them to spread risk while supporting transformative companies. iSelect focuses on startups that leverage data, technology, and science to drive innovation, particularly in the areas of food systems, agtech, and health tech. Their emphasis on impact investing means they are highly selective, looking for businesses with the potential for significant financial returns as well as positive societal outcomes. They typically avoid sectors like cannabis and direct-to-consumer models, and focus on companies that can create long-term, scalable change.