Fall Line Capital

Fall Line Capital is a private equity firm uniquely focused on investments in U.S. farmland and agricultural technology startups. Founded in 2011, the firm was established by Clay Mitchell, a fifth-generation Iowa farmer with expertise in agronomy and biomedical engineering, and Eric O’Brien, a Silicon Valley venture capital veteran. Their combined backgrounds in agriculture and finance drive a distinctive approach that blends active farmland management with strategic investments in AgTech companies.

The firm’s strategy centers on acquiring and actively managing productive farmland across the United States, integrating innovative technologies to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and long-term value. Fall Line Capital works directly with farmers to implement capital improvements and introduce new technologies, taking a hands-on approach rather than outsourcing management. Their team includes experienced farmers, agronomists, scientists, and investors who have pioneered key innovations in commercial farming.

Fall Line Capital also invests in early-stage technology companies that offer solutions for agricultural production and land management. By combining precision farming techniques with cutting-edge technologies, the firm seeks to address long-term supply and demand imbalances in agricultural commodities. Their dual focus on land and technology enables them to realize untapped productivity and drive step-function improvements in farm value.