Since day one it has been clear that the vanilla farm would not be a one-woman show. Not only do I not have the necessary financial pull, but I know that I need partners with other competences and ways of thinking than myself. 

Before approaching potential investors I am making a shortlist of competences needed, as well as a thorough description of the project including detailed budgets, time schedule, SWOT and vanilla market analysis.

I have had quite positive feedback from the people I have spoken to already. And with the initial forecast on IRR, I am very optimistic. For now, it is back to work updating all information, and putting it together in a nice packaging. Whish me luck!