We're on a mission to create a sustainable future for agriculture

Our Mission

ZELP is an agricultural technology company committed to creating a sustainable future for farming – one that meets the interconnected needs of our planet, our people, and the animals in our care. 

Our first focus is to develop and scale technology to support the livestock industry.

The importance of livestock

Today, 1.3 billion people rely on the livestock industry for their livelihoods and food security1. Meat and dairy products are an important source of essential micronutrients, including iron, calcium, zinc, selenium and vitamin B12,2 and, as the world’s population continues to grow, the demand for beef and dairy is predicted to increase3.

The need for urgent action

The livestock industry is, however, the single biggest source of human-driven methane emissions globally, emitting more than both the oil & gas industry and the coal industry.4

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and air pollutant4 and has a much greater global warming effect than carbon dioxide. Over a 20-year period, methane traps 84 times more heat than carbon dioxide5, which is why experts agree that cutting methane is one of the strongest levers we have to slow climate change in the near future6.

ZELP is committed to helping address these challenges and supporting:

Environmental Sustainability 

Animal Welfare
All systems

Farm Profitability

Food Security

Our Values

Our team of scientists, engineers and veterinarians are driven by four key values.

Collaboration

We believe that viable solutions are ones that meet the needs of all stakeholders. We actively seek input from, and partnership with, a broad range of stakeholders and experts.

Innovation

We believe that success comes from finding new ways to do things. We’re not afraid to challenge prevailing assumptions, think outside the box and disrupt the norm.

Integrity

We believe that progress requires honesty and accountability. We build trust through transparency and take responsibility for our actions.

Determination

We believe that even the hardest problems can be solved. We don’t shy away from challenges. We’re determined, humble and resilient.

Our Team

Leadership

Francisco Norris
CEO & Co-Founder

Vlad Panferov
CFO

James Arnold
COO

Jordan McRae
VP of Engineering

Eva Gandhi
Head of People

Board of Directors

Patricio Norris
Chairman & Co-Founder

Francisco Norris
CEO & Co-Founder

 

Marcus Remmers
Partner, Novo Holdings

Craig Dalton
Executive & Board Leader, Collaborative Fund

Andrés Galindo
Chief Trading Officer & Head of Trading, ED&F Man Sugar 

Edurado Bolio
Senior Partner & Managing Director Emeritus, McKinsey

Jean Prevot
Danone Ventures

Partners and Collaborators

We are committed to creating win-win solutions for key players in the livestock industry, including farmers, producers and governments.

We’re grateful to have received investment and support from:

 

We’re proud to partner with industry-leading brands and renowned research institutions, including:

dairy australia

We’re committed to adhering to key standards and ensuring excellence: 

Awards and Recognition

References:
1 – “Moving Towards Sustainability: The Livestock Sector and the World Bank”. The World Bank. Accessed July 2023.
2 – “Meat, eggs and milk essential source of nutrients especially for most vulnerable groups, new FAO report says”. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Accessed July 2023.
3 – “Global meat consumption, World, 1961 to 2050”. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Accessed July 2023.
4 – “Global Methane Assessment (Full Report)”. Climate and Clean Air Coalition. 2021. Accessed July 2023.
5 – “Methane Emissions”. European Commission Energy. Accessed July 2023. 6 – “Home”. Global Methane Pledge. Accessed November 2025.