August 19, 2025 - VP Capital has invested in RegenRate, a Dutch start-up working at the intersection of regenerative agriculture and the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market. The company’s approach offers an innovative pathway for scaling the use of cover crops while building a new value chain for low-carbon fuel alternatives.
RegenRate enables farmers to plant camelina as a second, revenue-generating crop during a period when fields would normally lie fallow. This practice delivers the soil-health benefits of a traditional cover crop while providing a new income stream. The start-up takes on a coordinating role across the supply chain: supplying seeds, supporting farmers during cultivation, processing the harvested crop, and certifying and delivering the resulting oil to SAF producers.
“Farmers we work with already understand the value of cover crops for their soil, but it was a line item in their budget," says Alice, CEO at RegenRate. "We are making soil regeneration a profitable part of their business model for the first time by creating a new value chain that connects their fields to the sustainable aviation fuel market."
The first offtake agreement has been secured, and the company is already working with early adopter farmers and partners in the sector. By offering a set purchase price and free seed, RegenRate provides a clear economic incentive for farmers to integrate cover crops into their rotation — a practice that improves soil health and biodiversity but has historically been financially unattractive.
