Rob Leclerc

Rob Leclerc, PhD, is a founding partner at AgFunder, a venture capital firm focused on foodtech and agtech, where effective use of a media and research platform has facilitated access to premier deal flow and networks since August 2012. Leclerc also serves as an investor in several innovative companies, including Bear Flag Robotics, which specializes in autonomous driving technology for tractors; GreenLight Biosciences, known for sustainable biotechnology; Root AI, a developer of harvesting robots; and Brightseed, which leverages machine learning in nutrition. Other notable investments include DeHaat, India's largest agtech firm, Verdant Robotics, Kula Bio, Nobell Foods, and Atomo Coffee, highlighting a commitment to advancing agriculture and sustainability. Academic credentials include a PhD in Computational and Theoretical Evolutionary Biology from Yale University, alongside multiple master's degrees and a BA in Philosophy from the University of Calgary.