Ospraie Ag Science

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Rye, New York, Ospraie Ag Science is a venture capital firm specializing in growth capital investments within the agriculture sector. The company invests in both public and private markets, leveraging its commercial experience and extensive network across the agricultural value chain to source unique investment opportunities.

Carl Casale

Senior Agricultural Partner

Thomas Wiltrout

Director

32 past transactions

Four Growers

Series A in 2024
Founded in 2017, Four Growers specializes in developing robotic harvesting technologies for greenhouses. Their robots are designed to harvest tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, while also analyzing plant health. The company aims to enhance greenhouse farming operations, reduce production costs, and increase yields.

AgroSpheres

Series B in 2024
AgroSpheres, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, that specializes in innovative pesticide delivery technologies for the agriculture industry. Founded in 2016, AgroSpheres develops engineered bio-particles designed to deliver pesticide-degrading enzymes, which help to minimize waiting periods between pesticide application and harvest. The company employs a unique platform technology that enhances the performance of various crop protection products, including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. By utilizing bioengineering and industrial fermentation techniques, AgroSpheres creates biodegradable encapsulation solutions that aim to reduce harmful pesticide residues on plants, ultimately promoting healthier agricultural practices and improving the overall well-being of crops.

5Metis

Series A in 2024
5Metis is a pure-play discovery company focused on crop health. It emerged from the combination of the Boragen and AgriMetis platforms, integrating boron-based small-molecule discovery with synthetic biology to identify new modes of action for crop protection and health. The company aims to deliver novel modes of action not currently available in the agrichemical industry, enabling farmers to improve crop protection and overall crop health through targeted solutions.

Intelligent Growth Solutions

Series C in 2024
Intelligent Growth Solutions Ltd is a company that specializes in developing and providing advanced vertical farming technology for indoor food production. Founded in 2013 and based in Dundee, United Kingdom, the company offers a plug-and-play solution that includes an indoor vertical farming demonstration facility. This facility features an Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled power and communications platform, incorporating patented electrical, electronic, and mechanical technologies. Intelligent Growth Solutions is committed to creating optimal growing environments for plants and enhancing user experience through continuous innovation and effective design.

AgroSpheres

Series B in 2023
AgroSpheres, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, that specializes in innovative pesticide delivery technologies for the agriculture industry. Founded in 2016, AgroSpheres develops engineered bio-particles designed to deliver pesticide-degrading enzymes, which help to minimize waiting periods between pesticide application and harvest. The company employs a unique platform technology that enhances the performance of various crop protection products, including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. By utilizing bioengineering and industrial fermentation techniques, AgroSpheres creates biodegradable encapsulation solutions that aim to reduce harmful pesticide residues on plants, ultimately promoting healthier agricultural practices and improving the overall well-being of crops.

LandTrust

Series A in 2022
LandTrust, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates access to private land for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities. Founded in 2019 and based in Bozeman, Montana, the platform connects sportsmen with landowners, allowing users to list, discover, and book private land for their outdoor pursuits. By partnering with landowners such as farmers and ranchers, LandTrust helps generate new revenue streams from their land's natural resources, ensuring that landowners are compensated for sustainable land management practices. This innovative approach enables landowners to enhance their income while providing outdoor enthusiasts with convenient access to diverse sporting opportunities.

Freight Farms

Series B in 2022
Freight Farms manufactures crop production units housed in upcycled shipping containers, notably the Leafy Green Machine, a hydroponic farming system capable of delivering commercial-scale yields in any climate or season. The platform is an assembled hydroponic setup inside a container and supports growing a range of crops, including lettuces, herbs such as mint and basil, and brassica greens. It serves business owners, schools, municipalities, and other organizations across the United States, Canada, and Europe, enabling on-site, year-round production to support local food economies and sustainable supply chains. The company is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

AgroSpheres

Series B in 2022
AgroSpheres, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, that specializes in innovative pesticide delivery technologies for the agriculture industry. Founded in 2016, AgroSpheres develops engineered bio-particles designed to deliver pesticide-degrading enzymes, which help to minimize waiting periods between pesticide application and harvest. The company employs a unique platform technology that enhances the performance of various crop protection products, including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. By utilizing bioengineering and industrial fermentation techniques, AgroSpheres creates biodegradable encapsulation solutions that aim to reduce harmful pesticide residues on plants, ultimately promoting healthier agricultural practices and improving the overall well-being of crops.

Pattern Ag

Series B in 2022
Pattern Ag specializes in soil microbiome analysis to enhance agricultural practices. The company focuses on corn and soybean farms, offering recommendations for optimizing inputs by addressing specific pest and disease pressures. Their precision agriculture platform provides high-resolution mapping of soil DNA, delivering actionable insights to farmers. This helps with decisions related to crop protection, seed selection, and fertility needs, ultimately aiming to increase yield, save costs, and improve overall farm productivity and sustainability.

Phospholutions

Convertible Note in 2022
Phospholutions LLC, founded in 2016 and headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, specializes in the production of sustainable fertilizers aimed at turf maintenance, ornamental and agricultural crops, animal production, and wastewater treatment. The company has developed patented technology that enhances the efficiency of phosphorus delivery to plants while minimizing environmental losses, thereby addressing the adverse effects of traditional phosphorus fertilizer on water quality. Its products are formulated from a mixture of common earth minerals that optimize nutrient absorption from both synthetic and organic sources. This innovative approach not only improves fertilizer efficiency and crop yield but also supports sustainable agricultural practices by reducing application rates and environmental impact, contributing to the long-term health of ecosystems.

Beagle Technology

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Beagle uses AI and robotics software to transform traditional farming equipment with unseen accuracy, flexibility, and intelligence. Customers have saved hundreds of dollars per acre using Beagle's pruning technologies with cordon tracking, as well as the potential of no hand follow-up. Beagle's cordon tracking technology automatically regulates the thinning brush to strike the ideal area to remove shoots while preserving the grape clusters.

Koidra

Seed Round in 2022
Koidra offers a digital decision platform for controlled farms and plants. It monitors operational data, provides smart alerts, and automates control decisions, enhancing efficiency in agriculture and manufacturing sectors.

Phospholutions

Debt Financing in 2022
Phospholutions LLC, founded in 2016 and headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, specializes in the production of sustainable fertilizers aimed at turf maintenance, ornamental and agricultural crops, animal production, and wastewater treatment. The company has developed patented technology that enhances the efficiency of phosphorus delivery to plants while minimizing environmental losses, thereby addressing the adverse effects of traditional phosphorus fertilizer on water quality. Its products are formulated from a mixture of common earth minerals that optimize nutrient absorption from both synthetic and organic sources. This innovative approach not only improves fertilizer efficiency and crop yield but also supports sustainable agricultural practices by reducing application rates and environmental impact, contributing to the long-term health of ecosystems.

Intelligent Growth Solutions

Series B in 2021
Intelligent Growth Solutions Ltd is a company that specializes in developing and providing advanced vertical farming technology for indoor food production. Founded in 2013 and based in Dundee, United Kingdom, the company offers a plug-and-play solution that includes an indoor vertical farming demonstration facility. This facility features an Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled power and communications platform, incorporating patented electrical, electronic, and mechanical technologies. Intelligent Growth Solutions is committed to creating optimal growing environments for plants and enhancing user experience through continuous innovation and effective design.

5Metis

Series A in 2021
5Metis is a pure-play discovery company focused on crop health. It emerged from the combination of the Boragen and AgriMetis platforms, integrating boron-based small-molecule discovery with synthetic biology to identify new modes of action for crop protection and health. The company aims to deliver novel modes of action not currently available in the agrichemical industry, enabling farmers to improve crop protection and overall crop health through targeted solutions.

Beeflow

Series A in 2021
Beeflow S.A., founded in 2016 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializes in professional pollination services that leverage scientific knowledge and technology to enhance bee health and efficiency. The company develops organic compounds that improve the immune systems of bees and train them to pollinate specific crops, such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit. By providing these specialized pollination services, Beeflow enables farmers to significantly increase crop yields, with reported improvements ranging from 20% to 90%, while simultaneously addressing the decline in bee populations. Through its innovative approach, Beeflow aims to support agricultural productivity and ecosystem sustainability.

Four Growers

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2017, Four Growers specializes in developing robotic harvesting technologies for greenhouses. Their robots are designed to harvest tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, while also analyzing plant health. The company aims to enhance greenhouse farming operations, reduce production costs, and increase yields.

IN10T

Venture Round in 2021
IN10T Inc. is a digital agriculture company based in Chesterfield, Missouri, founded in 2016. The company specializes in designing and developing an internet-based platform for agronomic field research and data feeds. IN10T focuses on addressing farmer adoption challenges by providing customized digital and data science solutions tailored to the needs of agricultural stakeholders and investors. In addition to its platform, IN10T offers agricultural field data analysis and farm field testing services, enabling clients to make informed decisions based on comprehensive field data.

Pattern Ag

Venture Round in 2020
Pattern Ag specializes in soil microbiome analysis to enhance agricultural practices. The company focuses on corn and soybean farms, offering recommendations for optimizing inputs by addressing specific pest and disease pressures. Their precision agriculture platform provides high-resolution mapping of soil DNA, delivering actionable insights to farmers. This helps with decisions related to crop protection, seed selection, and fertility needs, ultimately aiming to increase yield, save costs, and improve overall farm productivity and sustainability.

Agragene

Series A in 2020
Agragene, Inc. is a sustainable agricultural technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing Precision Guided Sterile Insect Technology (pgSIT), a CRISPR-based approach that modifies the genomes of insects and plants to control invasive crop pests and improve crop properties. Agragene's innovative technology focuses on creating sterile male insects that can effectively reduce wild populations through mating with wild females. This method not only aims to eradicate mosquito-borne diseases but also enhances the quality and productivity of key crops such as wheat, oats, cotton, strawberries, sugarcane, and sorghum. By utilizing advanced genome engineering, Agragene is poised to offer sustainable pest management solutions that are free from pesticides and chemicals, addressing the needs of farmers and promoting environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

CO2 Gro

Post in 2020
CO2 Gro Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in the commercialization of patented CO2 gas infusion technology and a patent-pending CO2 delivery solutions system. Founded in 2010 and originally known as BlueOcean NutraSciences Inc., the company aims to enhance the growth of both indoor and outdoor plants through its innovative CO2 technologies. By using a worldwide license to saturate water with CO2 gas, CO2 Gro provides solutions that enable growers to apply CO2-saturated water to plants, promoting accelerated growth and increased yields in a safe and sustainable manner. The company conducts trials for various crops, including cannabis, lettuce, microgreens, flowers, and peppers, collaborating with plant growers and agri-industrial partners to meet specific yield needs and optimize agricultural outputs.

CubicFarm Systems

Post in 2020
CubicFarm Systems is an ag-tech company that develops automated controlled-environment systems to grow fresh produce and nutritious livestock feed. Its patented HydroGreen Nutrition Technology enables customers worldwide to cultivate lettuce, basil, microgreens, animal feed, and other crops locally, ensuring safety, sustainability, consistency in quality, and extended shelf life.

Agragene

Seed Round in 2020
Agragene, Inc. is a sustainable agricultural technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing Precision Guided Sterile Insect Technology (pgSIT), a CRISPR-based approach that modifies the genomes of insects and plants to control invasive crop pests and improve crop properties. Agragene's innovative technology focuses on creating sterile male insects that can effectively reduce wild populations through mating with wild females. This method not only aims to eradicate mosquito-borne diseases but also enhances the quality and productivity of key crops such as wheat, oats, cotton, strawberries, sugarcane, and sorghum. By utilizing advanced genome engineering, Agragene is poised to offer sustainable pest management solutions that are free from pesticides and chemicals, addressing the needs of farmers and promoting environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

Freight Farms

Series B in 2020
Freight Farms manufactures crop production units housed in upcycled shipping containers, notably the Leafy Green Machine, a hydroponic farming system capable of delivering commercial-scale yields in any climate or season. The platform is an assembled hydroponic setup inside a container and supports growing a range of crops, including lettuces, herbs such as mint and basil, and brassica greens. It serves business owners, schools, municipalities, and other organizations across the United States, Canada, and Europe, enabling on-site, year-round production to support local food economies and sustainable supply chains. The company is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Terramera

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2009, Terramera develops plant-based pesticides and fertilizers. It offers products like Proof (for bed bugs and dust mites), Actigate (an organic pesticide), and Rango (a plant-based pest control). The company aims to transform agriculture by fusing artificial intelligence, science, and nature to provide sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides and fertilizers.

Plant Health Care

Post in 2019
Founded in 1995, Plant Health Care specializes in providing biological products and technology solutions for the global agriculture industry. The company offers a range of products designed to enhance crop health, vigor, and yield, including Harpin ß, a biostimulant, and Myconate, a soil treatment solution. Its portfolio caters to major field crops like corn and soybeans, as well as specialty crops such as fruits and vegetables.

IN10T

Venture Round in 2019
IN10T Inc. is a digital agriculture company based in Chesterfield, Missouri, founded in 2016. The company specializes in designing and developing an internet-based platform for agronomic field research and data feeds. IN10T focuses on addressing farmer adoption challenges by providing customized digital and data science solutions tailored to the needs of agricultural stakeholders and investors. In addition to its platform, IN10T offers agricultural field data analysis and farm field testing services, enabling clients to make informed decisions based on comprehensive field data.

Intelligent Growth Solutions

Series A in 2019
Intelligent Growth Solutions Ltd is a company that specializes in developing and providing advanced vertical farming technology for indoor food production. Founded in 2013 and based in Dundee, United Kingdom, the company offers a plug-and-play solution that includes an indoor vertical farming demonstration facility. This facility features an Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled power and communications platform, incorporating patented electrical, electronic, and mechanical technologies. Intelligent Growth Solutions is committed to creating optimal growing environments for plants and enhancing user experience through continuous innovation and effective design.

Terramera

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2009, Terramera develops plant-based pesticides and fertilizers. It offers products like Proof (for bed bugs and dust mites), Actigate (an organic pesticide), and Rango (a plant-based pest control). The company aims to transform agriculture by fusing artificial intelligence, science, and nature to provide sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides and fertilizers.

AgroSpheres

Series A in 2019
AgroSpheres, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, that specializes in innovative pesticide delivery technologies for the agriculture industry. Founded in 2016, AgroSpheres develops engineered bio-particles designed to deliver pesticide-degrading enzymes, which help to minimize waiting periods between pesticide application and harvest. The company employs a unique platform technology that enhances the performance of various crop protection products, including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. By utilizing bioengineering and industrial fermentation techniques, AgroSpheres creates biodegradable encapsulation solutions that aim to reduce harmful pesticide residues on plants, ultimately promoting healthier agricultural practices and improving the overall well-being of crops.

Beeflow

Seed Round in 2019
Beeflow S.A., founded in 2016 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializes in professional pollination services that leverage scientific knowledge and technology to enhance bee health and efficiency. The company develops organic compounds that improve the immune systems of bees and train them to pollinate specific crops, such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit. By providing these specialized pollination services, Beeflow enables farmers to significantly increase crop yields, with reported improvements ranging from 20% to 90%, while simultaneously addressing the decline in bee populations. Through its innovative approach, Beeflow aims to support agricultural productivity and ecosystem sustainability.

Marrone Bio Innovations

Post in 2018
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. is a biopesticide company based in Davis, California, that focuses on the discovery, development, and marketing of natural products for agricultural pest and disease management. Founded in 2006, the company offers a range of bio-based solutions, including biopesticides, bioinsecticides, bionematicides, biofungicides, biostimulants, and bionutrition products. Notable products include Regalia, which protects crops from fungal and bacterial diseases, and GreenMatch EX, a herbicide designed for organic growers. Additionally, Marrone Bio Innovations develops products for controlling invasive species in waterways and utilizes naturally occurring microorganisms to create effective solutions for managing insects, weeds, and plant diseases. The company sells its products online, catering to the evolving needs of modern agriculture.
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