Steward, a funding platform working to accelerate the growth of regenerative farms and food producers, announced the closing of its $8.8M Series A investment round. The investment, led by The Grantham Foundation, Tripple, and Ponderosa Ventures.

Founded in 2017, Steward partners with sustainably-run farms, ranches, fisheries, and food producers to access the capital they need to sustain and expand their businesses. Through Steward's online lending platform, users can participate in secured, interest-bearing loans that fuel the growth of regenerative agriculture.