Groundwork exists to accelerate the transition of Europe’s agrifood systems towards flourishing and resilience. We are funders and experts with backgrounds in food systems, health, education, and community development who want to think differently, act collaboratively, and deploy blended capital in service of the living systems that sustain us all. This demands we fund the essential, sometimes unseen work that makes systemic transformation possible. We call this the Groundwork.
Work with a systemic analysis to help you map your existing portfolio or develop a new thesis. Guide your capital thoughtfully; we’re here to support, not prescribe.
Join like-hearted funders and decision-makers in immersive experiences on regenerative farms and landscapes. See living systems with your own eyes and bring insights back to your work.
Connect with peers, co-create strategies, and amplify impact. Become a member of the European Agrifood Co-Funding Alliance or help us build interoperability between funders.
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Europe’s agrifood systems are at a tipping point: climate shocks, fragile supply chains, and extractive capital flows threaten food security and rural livelihoods. At the same time, a historic intergenerational transfer of wealth is unfolding, creating a rare opportunity to reimagine how - and to whom - capital is deployed.
Agrifood systems aren’t just about soil and food; they’re interconnected with human and more-than-human health, climate, education, and culture. Transformation is only possible when catalytic capital is unlocked to build the structures, relationships, and strategies that enable enduring change. Funding the Groundwork today is critical to unlocking a resilient, regenerative food future.
Let’s put capital to work in service of living systems.
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