EatoFundGovernment
Co-Investment for Public Benefit
A structured co-investment vehicle enabling government and public bodies to match private capital for regenerative food infrastructure—amplifying impact while sharing risk.
Leveraging private capital for climate action, rural development, and food security.
1:2
€1 public : €2 private
€20-40M
Subject to program design
32
Full national coverage
1,000+
Rural employment creation
Why Government Co-Investment?
Regenerative food systems deliver public goods—climate mitigation, biodiversity, rural livelihoods, food security. Public co-investment ensures these benefits are prioritized alongside financial returns.
The Challenge
- ×Private capital alone demands returns that may compromise public benefit
- ×Government grants alone lack implementation capacity and scale
- ×Fragmented funding creates gaps between policy intent and delivery
- ×Climate targets require faster deployment than traditional mechanisms allow
The Solution
- Co-investment improves risk-adjusted returns, attracting more private capital
- Private partners bring implementation expertise and efficiency
- Coordinated capital creates coherent systems, not fragmented projects
- Blended finance accelerates deployment timelines significantly
The Multiplier Effect: Every €1 of public co-investment can unlock €2+ in private capital, creating €3+ in total investment for regenerative food infrastructure.
Co-Investment Structure
A flexible framework designed to work with existing government programs and funding mechanisms.
Structure
Public-Private Partnership Vehicle
- Not a fund—a co-investment mechanism
- Deploys alongside EatoFund Impact LP
- Outcome-linked disbursement
Match Model
Target: €1 public for every €2 private
- Ratio varies by program/outcome
- Higher match for climate outcomes
- Subject to eligibility criteria
Purpose
Match private capital for public benefit infrastructure
- De-risk private investment
- Ensure public benefit outcomes
- Accelerate climate action
How Co-Investment Flows
Private Capital
Impact LP + Corporate
Co-Investment
Matched + Deployed
Infrastructure
Built + Operational
Public Outcomes
Climate + Jobs + Food
Policy Alignment
EatoFund Government is designed to align with and accelerate existing national and EU policy objectives.
Climate Action Plan
Supporting Ireland's 2030 and 2050 climate targets through regenerative agriculture.
- Carbon sequestration in agricultural soils
- Reduced emissions from food systems
- Renewable energy integration
- Circular economy principles
Rural Development
Creating sustainable livelihoods and vibrant rural communities.
- Rural job creation and retention
- Farm viability and succession
- Local economic multipliers
- Community infrastructure
Food Security
Building resilient, local food supply chains for national food security.
- Reduced import dependency
- Diversified food production
- Supply chain resilience
- Strategic food reserves
CAP Strategic Plan
Complementing Common Agricultural Policy objectives for Irish agriculture.
- Eco-schemes and green architecture
- Farm modernization support
- Young farmer incentives
- Knowledge transfer
Food Vision 2030
Delivering on Ireland's agri-food sector sustainability ambitions.
- Origin Green commitments
- Value-added processing
- Export diversification
- Brand Ireland enhancement
EU Green Deal
Contributing to Farm to Fork and biodiversity strategies at EU level.
- Organic farming expansion
- Pesticide reduction targets
- Biodiversity restoration
- Sustainable food systems
Proven Precedents
Similar co-investment mechanisms have been successfully deployed across Europe and internationally.
UK Housing Growth Partnership
Government co-investment alongside private capital for housing infrastructure, demonstrating how public funds can de-risk and accelerate private investment.
InvestEU Guarantee
EU-level mechanism using public guarantees to mobilize private investment for strategic objectives including sustainable infrastructure.
Ireland Strategic Investment Fund
ISIF's co-investment approach for Irish infrastructure and enterprise, providing template for public capital deployment alongside private investors.
EIB Climate Finance
European Investment Bank programs combining public and private capital specifically for climate action and sustainable development.
Target Partners
We're seeking partnerships with public bodies aligned with regenerative food system objectives.
National Level
- Department of Agriculture
CAP implementation, farm support schemes
- Enterprise Ireland
Food innovation, export development
- SEAI
Renewable energy, climate action
- Ireland Strategic Investment Fund
Co-investment expertise, scale capital
EU Level
- European Investment Bank
Climate finance, infrastructure lending
- InvestEU
Guarantee mechanisms, blended finance
- Horizon Europe
Research partnerships, innovation funding
- EU LIFE Programme
Environment, biodiversity support
Regional & Local
- Local Authorities
Planning, local economic development
- Regional Assemblies
Regional development funds
- LEADER Partnerships
Rural community development
Semi-State & Agencies
- Teagasc
Research, advisory, knowledge transfer
- Bord Bia
Market development, quality assurance
- IDA Ireland
International investment attraction
Partnership Development
Timeline for government co-investment partnership development.
Exploration & Alignment
2026- Initial discussions with key agencies
- Policy alignment analysis
- Pilot design for co-investment
- Identify appropriate funding mechanisms
Pilot Partnership
2026-2027- First co-investment pilot (2-3 counties)
- Establish governance and reporting
- Document outcomes and learnings
- Build case for expansion
Scale Partnership
2027-2028- Expand to additional counties
- Increase co-investment commitment
- Integrate with national programs
- EU-level partnership exploration
National Integration
2028+- Full 32-county coverage
- EatoFund as delivery mechanism for policy
- Model replication to other jurisdictions
- Long-term partnership frameworks
Connected Capital Architecture
Government co-investment works alongside three other coordinated capital vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about government co-investment partnership.
National agencies (Enterprise Ireland, SEAI, Department of Agriculture), EU bodies (InvestEU, EIB), local authorities, and semi-state organizations focused on rural development, climate action, or food security.
Our target design is €1 public for every €2 private capital, though this varies by program. Some schemes may offer higher matching for specific outcomes like climate mitigation or rural job creation.
EatoFund is designed to complement existing schemes like TAMS, CAP strategic plans, and climate action funding. We provide the private capital and implementation capacity that government programs often lack.
EatoIndex provides transparent impact measurement, regular reporting to all stakeholders, independent audits, and governance structures that include public representation where appropriate.
Not in the traditional infrastructure PPP sense. This is a co-investment vehicle where public funding matches private capital for specific outcomes. Government doesn't own or operate assets but co-invests for public benefit.
Similar structures include UK Housing Growth Partnership, InvestEU guarantee mechanisms, Irish Strategic Investment Fund co-investments, and various EU blended finance facilities.
Allocation is based on readiness (community engagement, farmer interest), need (rural development priorities), and match potential (available private co-investment). We aim for geographic balance over time.
Milestone-based disbursement protects public funds. If outcomes aren't met, further tranches can be paused or redirected. Transparent reporting ensures early identification of challenges.
Explore Partnership
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