Eloi is a platform that connects retiring farmers with new agricultural entrepreneurs, facilitating the transfer of over 200,000 farms in the next decade. By providing tailored matchmaking and professional media services, Eloi enhances the accessibility of sustainable farming opportunities for a new generation committed to agroecology.
Funding
$2.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
The agricultural sector faces a significant challenge with an aging farmer population and a lack of connection to new agricultural entrepreneurs, hindering the transfer of farms and perpetuating traditional farming practices. Many potential new farmers struggle to find suitable farms that align with their project goals, production preferences, and financial capabilities.
Solution
Eloi is a platform designed to connect retiring farmers with aspiring agricultural entrepreneurs, facilitating farm transfers and promoting sustainable farming practices. The platform offers tailored matchmaking services, enabling retiring farmers to find suitable successors who align with their values and farm characteristics. Eloi also provides professional media services, including video and photo reports, to showcase farms and attract a wider pool of potential buyers or partners. By focusing on agroecological approaches, Eloi supports a new generation of farmers committed to sustainable agriculture. The platform assists in adapting farms to meet the expectations of new farmers, addressing production orientation, sales channels, farm size, pricing, and housing arrangements.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes retiring farmers seeking suitable successors and aspiring agricultural entrepreneurs, particularly those interested in sustainable and agroecological farming practices.
Features
- Farm listings searchable by agricultural activity (e.g., arboriculture, market gardening, bovine, viticulture) and region.
- Professional video and photo reports to showcase farm features and attract potential buyers.
- Support for various farm transfer scenarios, including association, individual takeover, and "grappe de fermes" (farm clusters).
- Screening of potential buyers to ensure motivation, training, experience, and investment capacity.
- Guidance on adapting farms to meet the expectations of new generations, including production and sales strategies.
- Resources and blog content covering topics such as setting up a GAEC (Groupement Agricole d'Exploitation en Commun) and choosing the right agricultural status.