Gareth Davies

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ABOUT GARETH DAVIES

Entrepreneurial leader with a deep passion for societal impact through business- I founded YAGRO, the UK leader in farm data intelligence, which I sold in 2021 in one of the highest value UK agritech acquisitions to date, before stepping out in 2025- I chair iSDA Africa, harnessing AI to have become the fastest growing digital advisory service in Africa- I entered agriculture through global agribusiness Syngenta, where I developed new operating and investing models to harness innovation- I have been expert strategy advisor to industry-leading companies through McKinsey & Co, Corporate Value Associates, and others.I started my career in strategy consulting to gain a broad base familiarity and skill set in business strategy and operations, with boutique quantitative firm Corporate Value Associates: recognising data would only ever grow in its importance to shape corporate decision making.Living in Cambridge (UK) I hold a 1st class undergraduate Masters degree in Chemistry from Oxford University, and MBA from London Business School.I am a hands-on, high-intellect leader and advisor. I excel delivering razor sharp, commercially powerful strategies. I build great companies, putting technology, people, and culture at the heart of success.I am focusing on two activities- Early stage investment opportunities, with a portfolio covering artificial intelligence, novel biomaterials, fintech, and agritech. But I\'m sector agnostic as long as there\'s a clear technology rationale, I look for exceptional founders- Board and advisory roles, especially for early-stage companies considering exit pathways, and those requiring strategic focus especially in the face of technological change.I\'m always open to opportunities and building my professional network, please get in touch if I can help.