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Mark Durno.

Managing Partner, AgriFood · Rockstart · 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Managing Partner, AgriFood
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Mark Durno is Managing Partner, AgriFood at Amsterdam-based early-stage investor Rockstart. He has a background in conventional/organic agriculture, law, early-stage venture and vertical farming, having established some of Europe's first commercial vertical farms since 2010. He leads Rockstart's EUR 22M+ AgriFood Fund and oversees expansion to Copenhagen.

Details.

Current roleManaging Partner, AgriFood
CompanyRockstart
Year started role2018
Country🇳🇱 Netherlands
NationalityScottish
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Notable achievements.

  • Managing Partner of Rockstart AgriFood Fund II (EUR 50M target)
  • Established some of Europe's first commercial vertical farms
  • Quoted in AgFunder News Oct 2025 interview

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