Investment Climate Podcast: Steven Lockyer of Inform Ag, How to Get Funded in 2025

In this episode of the Investment Climate Podcast, Steve Lockyer from Inform Ag discusses their journey in helping the farming industry achieve sustainable opportunities through innovation and advanced technology. After a successful $7 million capital raise led by Rural Funds Management, Steve highlights the importance of being profitable before seeking funding and the unique journey of securing their lead investor, one of their largest clients. He also shares the challenges and considerations of opening their business to a customer-turned-investor.

Alex Shandrovsky, the podcast host and a strategic advisor to global food tech accelerators, provides key insights from the episode, including Inform Ag's bootstrap beginnings and how they funded the business through personal funds and industrial projects. He also discusses the benefits of having a single investor take the entire round, simplifying the process and strengthening the partnership. Seeking advice from trusted connections also led to unexpected opportunities for Inform Ag, showcasing the power of networking in the investment landscape.