Ananya Manna

Restoring Land via Regenerative Agriculture Investments and Regen Tourism

Greater Barcelona Metropolitan Area

About

I am an experienced investment professional in the agrifood sector across its entire value chain. I am passionate about the ability to drive sustainable change and impact through investments in technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. Agri-food industry is of particular interest to me given the importance of the sector in sustaining life and livelihood all around the world and the fact that it is facing enormous challenges both as a contributor and victim of climate change. Between the companies I have analyzed and invested in, I have covered areas as diverse as sustainable aquaculture, novel flavour and food ingredients, crop genetics, microalgae biotechnology, natural ingredients, vegan and organic products, healthy protein, microbes-based crop stimulation and protection, agri-food analysis and testing, organic farming, animal feed, proximity supply chain solutions and packaged food. I have a graduate degree in Chemical Engineering, an MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and, since 2017, am also a CFA charterholder. Posts and comments shared here are my own personal views.

Experience

  • Investment Director at Regenerate Asset Management
    Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    Regenerate is a next generation impact investor employing investment themes to invest and transition conventional agriculture to highly sustainable and regenerative. Regenerate has three business areas - Private Equity, Outcomes Financing and Venture Capital.

  • Co-Founder - Finance & Strategy at Terra Regen Tourism
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Financing nature restoration through tourism in rural and wild Iberia, by sharing the economic value generated by small scale hospitality businesses immersed in natural and pastoral settings. Guests experience nature in an immersive way while learning about and participating in rewilding efforts.

  • Investor at Weenat
    Mar 2024 - Jul 2024 · 5 mos

  • Board Observer at RED Horticulture
    Apr 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Board Observer at Trapview
    Sep 2022 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos