A year ago, we wrote about searching for the Next Big Thing to invest in. So, here’s an update on the companies and teams in which we have placed recent venture capital bets. But, first some context.

The Farmer Companies is a private equity firm that licenses, invests in, and acquires brands with the potential to expand into new markets.

Abe Collins, founder of Land Care Cooperative (LCC) and LandWEB, is on a mission to support farmers working to heal Vermont’s watersheds, soils, and biodiversity.