Antony Yousefian is a Partner at The First Thirty, where he specialises in capital allocation, sustainable investments, and agri-food tech innovation. With a track record in founding, operating, and scaling startups, harnessing technology to reveal and capitalise on the economic potential of natural ecosystems.
Antony began his career in asset management, where he quickly identified a growing demand for sustainable investments. It soon became apparent that there was a significant challenge: the difficulty of quantifying environmental impacts for effective allocation. This realisation prompted his shift towards angel investing and support for early-stage technologies in the agriculture and food sectors.
At The First Thirty, Antony directs investments towards data-driven, deep-tech companies, demonstrating a tangible link between ecological restoration and economic productivity. Beyond his role at The First Thirty, Antony is a nominator for the Earth Shot Prize and serves as an advisor at Agrimetrics and Tech Nation.