CattlEdge Capital
Typical net IRR range based on realized historical deals.
- Typical Range
- -12% to +34%
- Exceptional Years
- Up to 50%+
Rolling Fund • US Beef Cattle
Real Cattle. Real Returns.
Invest alongside American Ranchers—
CattlEdge Capital delivers data-backed cattle exposure built for uncorrelated, risk-managed yield.
How It Works
The Investment
Subscription capital is placed in a U.S. Treasury or money market account with our partner banks. This deposit is then secured as collateral for an operating line of credit used to purchase cattle and fund essential operating costs, including feed, freight, and animal care.
Grower Program
Calves weighing 400-700 lbs are purchased and placed into a grower program. This will consist of a combination of pen starting yards as well as grazing homes (grass fields) to develop animal health and establish the foundation for weight gain. Cattle at grazing homes will feed on wheat, native grass, or equivalent until they are mature enough to go into a feedyard.
Marketing Feeder Cattle
When market conditions present a premium for doing so, cattle ranging from 750 - 1050 lbs will be sold. These marketings will primarily be direct contract sales from the field but will also include inventory being sold at auction.
Feeding Program
Cattle entering this program will either be inventory that has been developed through the Grower Program or new feeder cattle purchased. At this stage, cattle are fed a high concentrate diet to promote optimum gain and performance. Cattle are regularly sorted by performance at the yard in order to maximize feed conversion efficiency.
Marketing Finished Cattle
Finished cattle are sold direct to a packer such as Tyson, Cargill, etc. Reps from these companies regularly visit the feedyards to acquire pens of cattle. Cattle will be sold on live weight or grid based on genetics and condition.
Sale Proceeds
Proceeds from cattle sales are redeployed into new inventory, maintaining continuous capital utilization. Net profits from operations are distributed to investors on a quarterly basis.
Investor Terms
CattlEdge Capital provides direct exposure to real livestock assets through a disciplined, continuously managed structure. A meaningful general partner commitment ensures full alignment with investors, reinforcing confidence in the fund's strategy and execution.
We're Invested Alongside You.
- Minimum Commitment$100K
- Income DistributionQuarterly
- Initial Lockup2 Years
- GP Contribution1% +
Financial Performance
Historically, our strategy has produced strong, consistent returns with lower dispersion relative to traditional equity benchmarks.
S&P 500 (Total Return)
Long-term average performance profile.
- Typical Range
- -20% to +25%
- Exceptional Years
- Up to 38%+
* Past results are not indicative of future returns. All investing involves the risk of loss including the loss of principal. Consult your financial, legal, and tax advisors before making any investment decision.
Meet the Team
Behind CattlEdge Capital is a team of lifelong cattlemen who share a passion for raising livestock the right way. We've each grown up in this business, learning the value of hard work, patience, and stewardship that comes with caring for animals and the land.
That same respect for tradition guides how we operate today. We combine generations of ranching experience with modern data tools and disciplined management to make cattle production more efficient, transparent, and sustainable.
Together, we've built CattlEdge around a simple idea: when you take care of the cattle, the land, and the people involved, good results follow. It's that philosophy that drives everything we do.
"Our goal is to honor the heritage of cattle ranching while managing it with the same precision, transparency, and discipline investors expect from any other institutional asset."
— Tim Starks, Partner | Acquisition & Marketing
Garrett Starks
Partner | Fund Manager
Garrett brings over a decade of experience in finance and data analytics, combining multi-generation ranching knowledge with modern portfolio management. His background in technology and software has driven the creation of data systems that enhance operational efficiency, manage risk, and improve profitability across the livestock supply chain.
Tim Starks
Partner | Acquisition & Marketing
Tim brings lifelong experience in cattle production and market operations, combining veterinary training from Oklahoma State University with over 15 years managing a leading regional livestock auction. He now facilitates more than $300 million in annual cattle sales, recognized across the industry for his expertise in valuation, selection, and marketing strategy.
Aaron Hughes
Partner | Cattle Operations
Also an OSU graduate, Aaron comes from a multi-generational ranching family where he has spent his life dedicated to cattle production and animal care. As head of cattle operations, Aaron ensures every animal is managed with attention to health, performance, and welfare—reflecting his lifelong commitment to responsible stewardship.