FI Expert Network

A company is only as strong as the web of support it's built in.

​That's where you come in.

Foodshed Investors has built a base of experts in and around the sustainable food supply chain:from finance and fundraising to marketing and regenerative agricultural expertise.

As we learn of company needs, we team match them with Expert Network members and help facilitate these relationships. 

Characteristics

FI Experts have something to offer entrepreneurs that will help them meet their goals:

• Experience starting, building, growing, and selling small business;
• Specialized industry-sector understanding;
• Senior domain expertise in a functional area, like finance, or marketing, operations;
• A willingness and desire to share hard-earned experience and knowledge with local entrepreneurs in a one-on-one setting;
• A passion for sustainable foods and sustainable companies.

Benefits of Joining

Joining the FI Expert Network is easy, free, and offers a number of benefits:

• Meet entrepreneurs and support their efforts to succeed;
• Expand your network;
• Provide services to FI Companies for free or for a fee;
• Learn from other professionals in the FI Expert Network; 
• Be on the cutting edge of sustainability and local food trends across the country;
• Get invitations to social events with like-minded values-based people;
• Have a direct impact on climate change, soil restoration, and social justice.

How it Works

1. Fill out the form below - FI Expert Network Application;
2. Meet with FI to discuss what you'd like to take from your work in the Expert Network and learn more about FI;
3. We'll facilitate introductions to companies as good matches arise;
4. Experts work with entrepreneurs to develop terms (if any); if there is an agreement that leads to compensation, FI is portioned 15% as a referral fee.
5. Work commences;
6. Repeat!

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​Fit

• What Industries Does FI Target?
• Why Does FI Focus on Sustainable Food and Ag?
• What Types of Firms Qualify to Work with FI?
• Why Focus on Sustainable Food and Ag?

Process and Approach

• Does FI Run Cohorts?
• What is the FI Funding Process?
• How is Due Diligence Handled?
• How Often does FI Meet?​
• What is FI's Business Model?
• What is FI's Approach to Client Engagement?​

Fees

• Does FI Charge a Transaction "Success Fee"?
• What Fees are Typical when Fundraising?

​Deals

• How do You Find Viable Investments?
• How are Deals Structured?​

​Musings

• What are FI's Guiding Principles and Values?​
• What is an "Impact" Company?​
• "Scaling" vs. Growing​