Downland earns finalist spot at 10th Annual EarthX E-Capital Summit in Dallas
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DALLAS, TX – April 22, 2026 – Downland, a fintech startup supporting landowners and farmers through the generational transfer of agricultural wealth, has earned a finalist position at the 10th Annual EarthX E-Capital Summit, held in Dallas, Texas. The Summit, part of the broader EarthX Congress of Conferences, brought together more than 430 investment, industry, government, and innovation professionals from over 30 states and 14 countries.
Downland was selected as one of more than 250 innovator applicants to compete for the EarthX Climate Tech Prize, sponsored by MassChallenge. The company's participation reflects its growing recognition as a technology-driven solution to one of American agriculture's most urgent challenges: the generational transfer of farmland. Over 70% of U.S. farms — representing more than 1.5 million family operations — are expected to change hands in the next two decades.
"Being selected as a finalist at the EarthX E-Capital Summit is an honor that speaks to the timeliness of what Downland is building," said Jessi Roesch, CEO and Founder of Downland. "The conversations we had with investors and industry leaders in Dallas reinforced that farm succession is not just an agricultural issue — it's an infrastructure issue, a community resilience issue, and an economic opportunity that deserves serious capital and attention."
Now in its tenth year, the E-Capital Summit has established itself as a premier convening for sustainability-focused investors and innovators. This year's event saw record-breaking attendance, with tickets selling out and participants representing a broad mix of early-stage and established companies alongside investors ranging from family offices to venture capital and private equity fund managers.
Downland's business succession platform connects farming families who lack heirs with the next generation of qualified agricultural operators, protecting productive farmland and the generational wealth it represents. The platform combines estate planning tools with a network of vetted practitioners, addressing the legal, financial, and operational dimensions of farm transition in one place.
The EarthX E-Capital Summit is hosted annually by EarthX, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing environmental solutions through education, innovation, and collaboration. The Summit convenes global leaders across investment, industry, and policy to catalyze sustainability investments and industry innovation.
About Downland. Downland is a fintech startup dedicated to solving the American farm succession crisis. Through its business succession platform, Downland helps farming families protect their land, preserve generational wealth, and connect with the next generation of agricultural operators. With over 1.5 million family farms facing transition in the coming decades, Downland provides the financial technology and planning tools needed to keep productive farmland in agriculture.
About EarthX. EarthX is a nonprofit organization that convenes global leaders across industry, investment, government, and innovation to advance environmental solutions. The annual EarthX E-Capital Summit is a flagship event of the EarthX Congress of Conferences, connecting sustainability-focused investors and innovators to drive meaningful impact.
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