What is finres?
finres is an agtech startup on a mission to tackle one of the biggest challenges of our time: food security amid climate change. Founded by Florent Baarsch, finres brings together a team of young scientists and developers who are passionate about revolutionizing decision-making in rural economies. By bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and the private sector, finres creates a unique link between finance and agricultural resilience. Their tools help optimize investments in farming, making the sector stronger and more adaptable to the ever-changing climate. Simply put, they’re paving the way for financial institutions to confidently support rural adaptation efforts.
Main Benefits and Key Figures
Here’s what finres brings to the table:
- Operates across 32 countries with a global reach from its Paris headquarters
- Informs over $1.4 billion in investments aimed at resilient agriculture
- Works with major clients like the World Bank, Green Climate Fund, and the Food and Agricultural Organization of the UN
- Supports tens of thousands of farmers directly through data-driven solutions
- Combines climate science, advanced agroeconomic modeling, and AI to manage physical climate risks
Data-Driven Resilience in Agriculture
At its core, finres is about using data to build resilience. They bring together climate science data, sophisticated agronomic models, and adaptation strategies to help farmers and the agricultural sector understand and manage physical climate risks. It’s not just about reacting to climate change but proactively preparing for it. Their tools support the entire resilience cycle—from assessing risks to prioritizing smart investments that consider both current and future climate scenarios.
Science-Based Solutions Powered by AI
finres leverages advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence to make sense of complex data. Their agronomic models integrate meteorological observations, climate projections, agronomic parameters, and yield data—localized to specific regions. This science-based approach ensures that adaptation solutions are tailored to the unique challenges of each location. Because, let’s face it, what works in one place might not work in another. finres helps figure out the best strategies to optimize yields and reduce risks, all backed by solid data.
Bridging Finance and Agricultural Resilience
One of the biggest hurdles in climate adaptation for agriculture is the lack of reliable data to guide investment decisions. finres breaks down this barrier by providing banks and financial institutions with the insights they need to invest wisely. Their tools make climate risk and adaptation opportunities accessible and understandable, transforming how the agricultural sector prepares for climate change. By ensuring profitability and resilience go hand in hand, finres opens the door for more financial support in rural adaptation efforts.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger – Enhancing food security through resilient agriculture
- SDG 13: Climate Action – Supporting adaptation to climate change impacts
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Leveraging AI and advanced modeling
- SDG 1: No Poverty – Protecting farmers’ incomes and livelihoods
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Collaborating with global organizations and financial institutions
Looking Ahead: Transforming Farming for a Changing Climate
finres was born from the vision that farmers should thrive even as the climate shifts beneath their feet. Farmers feel the impact of climate change directly—on their yields, incomes, and the entire value chain. Yet, many adaptation decisions are made without enough data to know what really works. finres is changing that by making data-driven decision-making the norm. With a team of world-leading climate scientists, agronomists, and digital innovators, they’re not just predicting the future—they’re helping shape it. The future of farming? It’s smarter, more resilient, and ready for whatever climate change throws its way.
