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Shake Climate Change
SHAKE Climate Change is a consortium-based entrepreneurship programme led by Rothamsted Research that brings together experts from Rothamsted Research,...
Shake Climate Change
SHAKE Climate Change is a consortium-based entrepreneurship programme led by Rothamsted Research that brings together experts from Rothamsted Research, Cranfield University, University College London and the University of Hertfordshire. It invests in early-stage science and tech-based ideas so food and farming are part of the solution to climate change. The programme provides start-up funding, multi-year training and mentoring, and access to science, tech and business experts in the UK agri-tech ecosystem.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2019
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Harpenden
Corporate office
Harpenden, United Kingdom
Principals
Krista Friis
Programme Manager
Laura A S Ciccolini
Programme Steering Group Member
Nigel Culkin
Programme Steering Group Member
Claudio Marinelli
Programme Steering Group Member and Mentor
Toby Waine
Programme Steering Group Member
Kate Ashworth
Programme Steering Group Observer
David Priseman
Mentor
John Grealish
Mentor
Nicole Sadd
Mentor
Belinda Clarke
Chair of the Investment Panel
Louise Warren
Secretary of the Investment Panel
John Oberman
Investment Panel Observer
Jo Southernwood
Investment Panel Member
Andrew Muir
Investment Panel Member
Eli Kershavarz-Moore
Investment Panel Member
Subhash Jogia
Investment Panel Member
Wilfred Otten
Investment Panel Member
Colin Spiller
Investment Panel Member
Richard Haslam
Programme Steering Group Member
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Shake Climate Change support portfolio companies beyond capital?
Every venture receives three years of training and mentoring alongside its funding. That includes 1-to-1 mentoring with a dedicated business mentor, access to a network of science and tech experts in the UK and international Agri-tech ecosystem, and a structured training program designed to turn early-stage ideas into viable businesses.
What is the typical investment size for a Shake Climate Change portfolio company?
The firm provides start-up funds of up to £140,000 per venture, paired with the three-year support package. It is structured as a cohort-based, early-stage program rather than an open-ended fund making follow-on growth investments.
Does Shake Climate Change invest outside the United Kingdom?
While the firm is headquartered in Harpenden, United Kingdom, its mentoring network draws on leading science and tech experts internationally. The public materials do not restrict applications by geography, but the application process has now closed for the current cohort.
Which sectors does Shake Climate Change focus on?
The mandate is tightly focused on agriculture and food production. It seeks ventures with business ideas that make agriculture part of the climate solution, so its portfolio sits at the AgriTech and FoodTech intersection, with an emphasis on science-driven approaches to decarbonizing the food system.
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