Miguel founded Newland to back the leading Food and Agtech founders in Europe. He brings more than a decade of professional experience in Agrifood and Finance.

In addition to leading Newland, Miguel runs strategy and finance at Gardin, having joined as an early employee and helped raise Europe’s largest ever impact seed round. As part of Gardin's leadership team, he is responsible for developing its business strategy and optimising resource allocation. The business has since gone from 0 to 1 and its customers include some of the leading Ag companies globally. Prior to Gardin, Miguel worked for c.8 years in financial services, having held diverse roles across investing, business development, and sales & trading. He is a graduate of London Business School (MBA) and a CFA charterholder.

Oliver’s journey into Food & Ag is driven by personal health experiences and a vision for how technology can be leveraged to enable scalable, nutritious and sustainable solutions in response to growing food insecurity. For the past decade, Oliver has held a wide range of roles across the technology sector. His current role is within Product Growth at Meta in London, after working at Uber where he helped drive the UK businesses to profitability.

Across the last few years, a personal health issue led Oliver on a path of discovery into the intricate connection between agriculture, food and human health, shaping his passion for these sectors. However, the challenges we face in the AgriFood domain extend far beyond individual well-being and the urgency to ensure food and water security has never been greater. It is with this lens that he believes supporting AgriFood founders and redirecting capital into this space can generate outsized returns whilst having enormous positive impact on the human race and the planet we live on. Oliver is a graduate from London Business School (MBA).

James is an expert in the horticultural sector, having worked in a range of large, international fresh produce businesses. He most recently worked as Managing Director of Haygrove (Growing), where he was responsible for the overall business performance of Haygrove Growing across 8 operating sites, overseeing 170 permanent staff, plus a seasonal workforce rising to 1,100 peak in UK, & 500 in Portugal.

Over the past 20+ years, Minesh worked in food, hospitality and travel marketplaces, with a focus on weaving technology and operations to drive scale and growth. Minesh was recently at Deliveroo where he led a central program team focused on improving the merchant experience working across product, process, commercial teams and support. Prior to that he was at Time Out Markets looking after POS tech and launched 3P delivery and an in market online ordering solution for participating restaurants as well as managing Time Out offers and restaurant on site advertising. He started his career with various travel tech companies working in strategy, product, and partnership roles with Expedia, Travelport and TripAdvisor. Minesh holds a MBA from the London Business School and BSc in Economics from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

Orli is an experienced dietitian who provides individuals and corporations expert advice on diet and nutrition. She works with a range of experienced consultants across the field including dermatologists, gastroenterologists, oncologists, hepatologists and cardiologists, offering patients a rounded and holistic treatment tailored to individual needs and goals.

Joao is a biomedical engineer and holds a PhD on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Between 2022 and 2024, Joao joined the Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration at the European Space Agency as a research fellow. His mission? To explore the feasibility of using cultivated meat to feed astronauts in long-term space missions. As of March 2024, Joao was appointed Assistant Professor at the Wageningen University, where he is involved in research and educational programs on cellular agriculture and cultivated meat.

Since over a decade, Jonathan is working in the Food & Beverage market with focus on Food Service Delivery platforms and plant based products. He currently serves as Board Member for a major European Wholesaler where he leads the Marketing and Sales Department as Executive.

Prior, Jonathan worked as Value Creation Director in Singapore where he was responsible for cross-board growth initiatives and post merger integration projects. Jonathan started his career in M&A at Nomura in London and holds a Master in Investment Management from Cass Business School.

His passion for food and his desire to contribute to a more sustainable world is what led him to join Newland.

Duarte combines a robust background in law, finance, and strategic management with a passion for innovative business solutions. Starting as an M&A Lawyer, progressing to Chief of Staff at Crédit Agricole, and then earning an MBA from London Business School, Duarte has consistently demonstrated adaptability and strategic acumen. Leading strategic projects at HelloFresh and currently at the helm of Uber Direct, Duarte showcases a unique blend of expertise in navigating complex business landscapes, driving operational excellence, and spearheading growth in fast-paced, technology-driven environments.

Pedro’s career as an operator spans over a decade working in VC-backed startups. Pedro currently leads kencko's Growth team, driving expansion for a food startup that's currently present in 30 countries and thousands of retail stores in the US. With a decade-long career in VC-backed startups, Pedro specialized in marketing, growth and customer retention notably at Lyst and allplants, where he helped deploy strategies to create one of the most loved food brands in Europe. In his current position, he oversee Digital Marketing, CS, UX, and Digital Product teams, driving growth in the US and internationally.

Throughout his career, Pedro has focused on understanding the growth dynamics of businesses, specifically where bottlenecks and opportunities lie, and coming up with clear strategies to generate sustainable growth. Pedro also co-organizes FoodHack Lisbon, bringing together leading players in Portugal's food tech industry.

Tracy is currently pursuing an MBA at London Business School and is passionate about making Good Food accessible through innovation. Prior to joining Newland Syndicate, Tracy was a senior development partner at the enterprise development agency of the Singapore government, where she supported the growth of the country’s agrifood tech ecosystem and startups, and Asia-Europe partnerships. She has also been a fellow of venture capital mentorship programmes with Insignia Ventures and OpenSpace Ventures.

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Marae is currently pursuing an MBA at London Business School and is passionate about investing in innovative companies that will make a positive impact on the world. Prior to joining Newland Syndicate, Marae was the Head of Operations and Finance at a robotics startup, where she successfully managed investor relations, secured additional funding, and developed the company’s value proposition. Additionally, Marae is an angel investor in multiple funds and direct investments with a focus on building a portfolio that champions underrepresented founders. Her investments span healthcare disruptors and innovative food supply chain platforms.

Tom is passionate about leveraging technology to build a more sustainable and healthier future in the food and agriculture sectors. Currently pursuing an MBA at London Business School, he brings a unique blend of expertise in law, economics, and high-tech innovation. Tom’s career began in Israel's elite IDF Intelligence Unit, where he was first exposed to cutting-edge technology and innovation. He later earned a bachelor's degree in Law and Economics from Tel-Aviv University, became a licensed lawyer, and joined LitiGate, a seed-funded legal tech startup, as one of its earliest employees, helping drive its growth. He went on to play a pivotal role as a Product Manager at unicorn startup Kaltura, leading cross-functional teams and building new products. Most recently, Tom interned at Amazon in Amsterdam as a Senior Product Manager, where he expanded his expertise in scaling global, tech-driven solutions.