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🌟 Afterlife Ag at the Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala 🌟 When one of your portfolio companies is featured at one of #NYC’s most meaningful events, you show up. Proudly. 💼✨ Last night, Afterlife Ag provided the mushrooms for the Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala, co-hosted by Daniel Boulud. 🍄🍽️ This iconic event brought together 50+ world-class chefs, each crafting a unique dining experience—a true celebration of culinary excellence, community, and purpose. 👨🍳🍷 We had the honor of enjoying a bespoke menu crafted by Michelin-starred Chef Aaron Bludorn of his namesake restaurant, Bludorn in Houston, Texas. 🌟🍽️ Autism Speaks has touched millions of lives globally, advocating for inclusion, research, and resources for individuals on the autism spectrum. Their work is critical in breaking barriers across healthcare, education, and employment. 🌍💙 Autism Speaks: A Global Force for Change 🌎 🔹 61.8M People Worldwide: Autism affects individuals across every region and demographic, with boys being four times more likely to be diagnosed than girls. 🔹 Top 10 Health Burdens for Youth: Autism ranks among the most significant non-fatal health challenges for those under 20 years old globally. 🔹 30M+ Lives Connected: Autism Speaks has provided critical supports and services to millions of individuals and families over two decades. 🔹 Redefining Possible Campaign: Their latest initiative focuses on breaking barriers in healthcare, housing, education, and employment to ensure autistic individuals thrive across their lifespan. Scaling impact goes hand-in-hand with scaling innovation. 🔄💡 Thank you to Autism Speaks for leading this charge and to Afterlife Ag for representing our portfolio with excellence and heart. 💙 Let’s continue building solutions that drive lasting impact—together. 🤝💚 New York City Economic Development Corporation Fernando Montejo Gayle Jennings O'Byrne The Earthshot Prize #ScalingImpact #AutismSpeaks #CelebrityChefGala #InnovationForGood #InclusionMatters #ValueCreation #PurposeDriven

Value+ Strategy: Scaling Smarter, Not Harder, with the Right Tech 🚀" Always great to be back in #NYC 🗽, at some of my favorite places, surrounded by some of my favorite people! I’ve had the privilege of knowing A Monty Hall for years, and he’s been both an ally and a friend. His insights, particularly in smart technology and its role in scaling businesses, have been invaluable, shaping some of the perspectives I carry forward today.🔑 During our time together while I was at Amazon Web Services (AWS), I saw firsthand how technology is not just a tool—it’s the backbone of scaling. That experience has shaped how we think about investing and building at Waterpoint Lane. 💡 Leading firms like Blackstone have long set a high standard for strategic growth equity. We try to take a similar disciplined approach to empower the next generation of market leaders. 🚀 🚀 Why Technology Diligence is Essential in Our Value+ Strategy: ✔️ Scalability from Day 1 – The right technology stack enables companies to grow sustainably. 📈 ✔️ Competitive Moat – Proprietary technology is not just a differentiator; it’s often a key to long-term success. 🛡️ ✔️ Efficiency & Profitability – Automation and AI-driven solutions can unlock new operational efficiencies and improve margins. 🤖💰 ✔️ Adaptability & Future-Proofing – We focus on companies that are not only built for the present but positioned for long-term success. 🔮 Smart investments are about building resilience and scalability from the ground up. Thoughtful technology diligence ensures that companies are equipped with the infrastructure needed for sustainable growth, while strategic execution drives long-term impact. 🏗️ True #valuecreation occurs where innovation, operational excellence, and a strategic understanding of scalability intersect. 🌍 No #goldenhour this time 😞 but the view was still spectacular! 🌆 #CenturionNYC #ScalingSmart #ValuePlus #TechDiligence #InvestingInTheFuture #FutureOfTech #AI #Automation

🌍 Investing is Just the Start: How We Build Real Value Beyond Capital 🚀 At Waterpoint Lane, we don’t just invest—we build, scale, and create lasting value for our portfolio companies and investors. This week at #VCLatAm and #EmergeAmericas, we’re expanding across Germany, Latin America, and Miami, leveraging regional strengths to drive agrifoodtech, health & wellness tech, and sustainability innovation forward. 🔹 Beyond Capital: How We Unlock Growth ✅ Strategic Partnerships – Connecting portfolio companies with top industry leaders, customers, and investors. ✅ Operational Expertise – Hands-on support to refine tech, market positioning, and scaling strategies. ✅ Portfolio Intelligence – Investing in companies that strengthen each other, creating a multiplier effect. ✅ Market Expansion – Leveraging our network to unlock new revenue opportunities. ✅ Capital Continuity – Supporting follow-on funding for sustained growth. ✅ Exit Optimization – Identifying strategic M&A and IPO pathways for maximum returns. 🇩🇪 Germany: Tech Talent & Health Innovation • Munich’s AI Boom – A rising hub attracting top PhDs and engineers. • Corporate Wellness Growth – A $6.8B market by 2030, driven by digital health innovation. • Healthcare Digitalization – The 2025 rollout of electronic patient records (ePA) opens new opportunities in digital health and telemedicine. Grateful for key connections with Christofer Burger Peter Ptassek and Jean P. Froehly. 🌿 Latin America: Agrifoodtech & Digital Health Boom • 16% of Global Food Exports – Leading in alternative proteins and regenerative agriculture. • $55.3B Digital Health Market by 2032 – Wearable tech and telemedicine reshaping healthcare access. • Climate & Sustainability Leadership – A global player in regenerative farming and climate resilience. Thank you to Mati Barbero and other leaders driving LatAm’s innovation ecosystem. 🌎 Miami: A Global Scale Gateway ✔ Home to 1,200+ multinational HQs ✔ A hub for cross-border collaboration ✔ A global convening point for investors, founders, and policymakers In Miami, we have the opportunity to engage with consulates, global networks, and ecosystem leaders pushing innovation forward. Dr. Armgard Wippler Christian Joerg Jose Jacho FilmGate Miami Columbia Business School Michele Mattei By bridging Germany’s deep tech expertise with Latin America’s agrifoodtech leadership—and using Miami as the connector—we’re building an investment ecosystem that scales innovation, accelerates impact, and drives returns.

“Miami is the capital of Latin America.” 🇲🇽🇧🇷🇦🇷🇨🇴 I’ve heard this line so many times. But after kicking off the VC LatAm Summit 2025 during Miami Climate Week, I get it. This city is a magnet for global investors, founders, and changemakers shaping the future of sustainability and agrifoodtech in Latin America. A few numbers that should make every investor pay attention: 🔥 16% of global food exports come from LatAm—but food demand is set to rise 80% by 2050. 💰 $1.7B raised by LatAm agrifoodtech startups in 2022 (up from <$1B in 2018). 🌎 40% of global biodiversity + nearly 50% of the world’s forests sit in this region. ♻️ Sustainable bond issuance projected to hit $40-45B in 2025. And #Miami? It’s the launchpad. 📍 1,200 multinational HQs for LatAm ops. 📍 80 consulates (5th highest in the U.S.). Huge thanks to Kristin Eckert & Alesia Salvatierra for getting me immersed in this dynamic community. 🙌 And of course, Ricardo Beller for hosting us in style! This week is packed with #investors, #founders, and #policymakers shaping the next era of LatAm’s impact on the global food system. Time to brush up on my Spanish…😉 Here’s to new friends and exciting connections! Who’s ready to dive into these game-changing opportunities? Let’s connect and build the future! 🚀🔥 #LatAmVC #MiamiClimateWeek #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #Agrifoodtech #WomenInVC #FutureOfFood

🇨🇦 Canada’s $18.8 Billion Food Innovation Opportunity! 🚀🍽️ The Ontario Genomics event this week underscored a powerful reality: Canada is emerging as a global leader in agrifoodtech innovation. Addressing food security is a global imperative. Solving this challenge requires bold investments, breakthrough technologies, and visionary founders. Ontario Genomics is spearheading this transformation at the intersection of biotechnology, agriculture, and food production—accelerating innovations that will define the future of food. From precision fermentation to alternative proteins and bio-based food processing, this ecosystem is laying the groundwork for a more sustainable and resilient food system. We are proud to stand alongside industry leaders in driving this transformation. 🚀 My Co-Managing Partner Ben Gibbons was at the forefront of the event, engaging with global leaders, scientists, investors, and institutions to take meaningful action on this urgent issue. 🚀 Key Insights from the Event: 🔹 $4.1B invested in Canadian agrifoodtech over the past decade 🔹 49.5% CAGR in plant-based food innovation 🔹 60+ companies advancing alternative protein solutions 🔹 26% of Canada’s agrifoodtech ecosystem is focused on plant-based innovation—nearly double the global average With the potential to reduce global food insecurity for 350 million people, the need for capital, innovation, and leadership has never been greater. The economic landscape suggests that consumers may face continued pressure on grocery budgets in 2025, with some food categories seeing substantial price increases. The time to act is NOW. The market is shifting, and the next decade will be defined by the bold choices we make today. Let’s invest in the #futureoffood and build a more sustainable, secure world together. 🌍 💪 Sylvia Cesaratto Ontario Genomics Evan Fraser Lenore Newman Waterpoint Lane Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Farm Credit Canada (Corporate Office) BDC #GlobalFoodSecurity #Agrifoodtech #InvestingInInnovation #SustainableInvesting #WaterpointLane #OntarioGenomics

Looking forward to seeing more outstanding women of color represented in boardrooms—there’s still work to be done, and every voice matters! Thank you for being an ally David Chun! #DiversityInLeadership #BoardroomEquity #LeadershipMatters #InclusiveLeadership #RepresentationMatters #WomenOnBoards #LeadByExample #EquityAndInclusion

With International Women's Day 2025 upon us, I reflected this morning on both third party initiatives as well as my own personal contributions to the world in which my daughter is growing up into. 🤔 While there are many reasons to feel like the challenges are as large as ever, I feel buoyed by the role models my daughter can look to, from my wife Kar Ng, CPA, CA to my business partner Meifan Shi (史美帆) - who demonstrate daily that the theme of #IWD2025 - being #AccelerateAction - will result in great things for all us and especially my daughter. 🙌

🏆 Strategic Investing: Lessons from the NFL and Venture Capital Excellence Sustained success—whether in professional sports or venture investing—requires more than just talent. It demands strategic capital deployment, disciplined execution, and a long-term vision to build enduring value. The most successful franchises don’t just compete; they create scalable systems that generate sustained enterprise growth. The National Football League (NFL) serves as a compelling case study in investment strategy, where leadership, asset optimization, and brand expansion drive outsized returns. From Jerry Jones, whom I’ve had the pleasure of meeting, transforming the Dallas Cowboys into a $9B+ business empire, to Tom Brady’s meticulous approach to investment, the parallels between elite sports management and venture capital are striking. 🏈 The Dallas Cowboys: A Case Study in Scalable Growth Under Jerry Jones' leadership, the Cowboys have become the most valuable sports franchise globally, exemplifying principles critical to high-impact investing: 💰 Strategic Asset Deployment – Transforming Jones AT&T Stadium into a multi-purpose revenue-generating asset beyond football. 🌎 Brand and Market Positioning – Establishing dominant sponsorships, media rights, and commercial partnerships to enhance global brand equity. 📈 Operational Optimization & Expansion – Leveraging real estate, digital media, and corporate partnerships to drive sustained enterprise value. 🏆 Tom Brady: A Disciplined Approach to Investing Brady, who recently spoke at the Global Fund Finance Symposium in #Miami, has transitioned from elite athlete to strategic investor, applying the same rigorous decision-making and long-term thinking that defined his playing career: ⚡ Sustainability & Innovation – Championing all-electric powerboat racing as owner of Team Brady in the E1 Series. 🔗 Investing in Disruptive Technologies – Co-founding Autograph, a Web3 company focused on digital asset monetization. 📊 Portfolio Diversification – Expanding into private equity, health & wellness, and media investments. 🏋️ Scaling High-Growth Ventures – Developing TB12 into a global wellness and performance brand. Investors take a similarly strategic and disciplined approach to venture investing: ✔️ We identify and back transformational businesses at the intersection of technology, health, and sustainability. ✔️ We deploy capital strategically, ensuring scalability and long-term market positioning. ✔️ We optimize growth through hands-on engagement, leveraging our network, operational expertise, and industry insights. Long-term #valuecreation requires more than capital—it demands vision, precision, and execution at scale. Which investment strategies do you believe drive sustained competitive advantage? Comment below. 👇 #VentureCapital #InvestmentStrategy #SportsBusiness #ScalingExcellence #PrivateEquity #Leadership #Entrepreneurship

The latest episode of the #Builders podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Meifan Shi, MBA (史美帆), managing partner at Waterpoint Lane. Waterpoint Lane is a venture capital and growth equity firm that specializes in unlocking transformative opportunities in the agrifoodtech sector. Meifan has 20+ years in technology and finance, she built, scaled, and exited high-growth companies, driving EBITDA growth, enterprise value, and long-term scalability across Fortune 500 firms and market-defining startups. She also co-founded the private equity business at AWS, growing an $800B+ AUM client portfolio and generating $50M+ in revenue within 18 months. With her, we will talk about the experience of launching the first fund coming from a syndicate, the agrifoodtech sector and the challenges they face, but also how to bring value to startups by collaborating with large corporations. Available now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcast. Link in the first comment.

🌱 MyLand Secures Public Funding to Advance Regenerative Agriculture 🌱 MyLand Agriculture, A Soil Health Company has received significant funding from Washington State to scale its Soil-as-a-Service™ model, reinforcing the critical role of soil health in sustainable agriculture. By leveraging live, native microalgae, MyLand enhances soil structure, improves nutrient cycling, and reduces reliance on synthetic inputs—supporting both productivity and environmental resilience. This investment underscores the importance of public-private collaboration in driving regenerative agriculture at scale. Healthy soil is the foundation of a more sustainable and resilient food system. Dane Hague #RegenerativeAg #SoilHealth #SustainableFarming https://lnkd.in/d8SNTzvR