Ospraie Ag Science

Ospraie Ag Science LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Rye, New York, specializing in investments within the agriculture sector. The firm focuses on growth capital investments in both public and private markets, leveraging its internal expertise and extensive network to identify unique opportunities in the agricultural value chain. Ospraie Ag Science is committed to building companies that are not only profitable but also adhere to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. With a track record of successfully developing and exiting multibillion-dollar ventures, the firm is well-positioned to create impactful and sustainable businesses in agriculture.

Wiltrout, Tom

Director

32 past transactions

Four Growers

Series A in 2024
Four Growers, Inc., founded in 2017 and located in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, specializes in the manufacture of harvesting robots tailored for greenhouse environments. These robots are designed to efficiently harvest crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers while employing advanced computer vision algorithms and robot grippers. This technology not only identifies and selectively harvests ripe produce but also analyzes plant health, helping greenhouse farmers optimize their operations. By leveraging automation and plant analytics, Four Growers aims to enhance the accessibility of healthy, affordable, and locally produced food, ultimately contributing to improved agricultural productivity and reduced production costs.

AgroSpheres

Series B in 2024
AgroSpheres develops novel technologies that aim to set a new standard for bio-based delivery of active ingredients. It uses a unique platform technology for crop protection solutions and other industrial applications. The company is an encapsulation and delivery technology that dramatically enhances the performance of a broad range of crop protection products including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. AgroSpheres was founded in 2016 and is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

5Metis

Series A in 2024
5Metis is an innovative agricultural company focused on enhancing crop health through the integration of boron-based small molecule discovery and synthetic biology. Formed from the merger of Boragen and AgriMetis platforms, the company aims to identify new modes of action that can improve crop protection. By leveraging these advanced technologies, 5Metis seeks to deliver valuable solutions to growers, thereby contributing to the agricultural industry's overall efficiency and sustainability.
IGS makes platforms that deliver ideal climates for plants and people, based upon a culture of continuous innovation, brilliant, simple design and a refusal to accept conventional technical thinking.

AgroSpheres

Series B in 2023
AgroSpheres develops novel technologies that aim to set a new standard for bio-based delivery of active ingredients. It uses a unique platform technology for crop protection solutions and other industrial applications. The company is an encapsulation and delivery technology that dramatically enhances the performance of a broad range of crop protection products including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. AgroSpheres was founded in 2016 and is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

LandTrust

Series A in 2022
LandTrust, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates access to private land for hunting, fishing, and outdoor 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 recreational use. By partnering with landowners, including farmers and ranchers, LandTrust creates opportunities for these individuals to generate additional income while promoting sustainable land management practices. The service enables outdoor enthusiasts to easily search for and secure access to various properties, enhancing their outdoor experiences while supporting responsible stewardship of natural resources.

Freight Farms

Series B in 2022
Freight Farms, Inc. specializes in manufacturing hydroponic crop production units using up-cycled shipping containers. Their flagship product, the Leafy Green Machine, is a pre-assembled system that allows for the commercial-scale production of various crops, including herbs, lettuces, and hearty greens, regardless of climate or season. This innovative approach addresses food accessibility in regions where traditional farming is impractical, promoting the establishment of local food economies and sustainable food systems. Freight Farms serves a diverse clientele, including business owners, soil farmers, corporations, educational institutions, municipalities, and non-profits across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company is committed to providing fresh, quality, and affordable food options to enhance food security.

AgroSpheres

Series B in 2022
AgroSpheres develops novel technologies that aim to set a new standard for bio-based delivery of active ingredients. It uses a unique platform technology for crop protection solutions and other industrial applications. The company is an encapsulation and delivery technology that dramatically enhances the performance of a broad range of crop protection products including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. AgroSpheres was founded in 2016 and is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Pattern Ag

Series B in 2022
Pattern Ag specializes in soil microbiome analysis, offering farmers insights to optimize their agricultural inputs. The company's precision agriculture platform utilizes high-resolution mapping of soil DNA to provide actionable intelligence tailored to the specific pest and disease challenges faced by corn and soybean farmers. By delivering recommendations on crop protection, seed selection, and fertility needs, Pattern Ag helps farmers make informed decisions about what to purchase and when to apply these solutions. This focus on data-driven insights not only aims to enhance crop yields but also to 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 various sectors including turf maintenance, ornamental and agricultural crops, animal production, and wastewater treatment. The company has developed a patented technology that enhances the delivery of phosphorus to plants while minimizing environmental losses, thereby addressing the adverse effects of phosphorus fertilizers on water quality. Its products are composed of a blend of common earth minerals that effectively absorb nutrients from both synthetic and organic sources, optimizing resource use for growers. This innovative approach not only improves fertilizer efficiency and crop yields but also supports environmental sustainability by reducing application rates and nutrient depletion, contributing to a more sustainable agricultural future.

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 specializes in a digital decision platform that supports controlled farms and plants by monitoring and analyzing operational data. The company offers advanced data analytics and intelligent automation solutions designed to enhance greenhouse agriculture production. By providing smart alerts and automating control decisions, Koidra enables businesses in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors to improve efficiency and scalability. Its technology helps maintain optimal crop-growing environments, ultimately enhancing yield while reducing costs for greenhouse operators. Through its innovative platform, Koidra aims to assist these sectors in the growth and development of digital workforces, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

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 various sectors including turf maintenance, ornamental and agricultural crops, animal production, and wastewater treatment. The company has developed a patented technology that enhances the delivery of phosphorus to plants while minimizing environmental losses, thereby addressing the adverse effects of phosphorus fertilizers on water quality. Its products are composed of a blend of common earth minerals that effectively absorb nutrients from both synthetic and organic sources, optimizing resource use for growers. This innovative approach not only improves fertilizer efficiency and crop yields but also supports environmental sustainability by reducing application rates and nutrient depletion, contributing to a more sustainable agricultural future.
IGS makes platforms that deliver ideal climates for plants and people, based upon a culture of continuous innovation, brilliant, simple design and a refusal to accept conventional technical thinking.

5Metis

Series A in 2021
5Metis is an innovative agricultural company focused on enhancing crop health through the integration of boron-based small molecule discovery and synthetic biology. Formed from the merger of Boragen and AgriMetis platforms, the company aims to identify new modes of action that can improve crop protection. By leveraging these advanced technologies, 5Metis seeks to deliver valuable solutions to growers, thereby contributing to the agricultural industry's overall efficiency and sustainability.

Beeflow

Series A in 2021
Beeflow S.A., founded in 2016 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializes in providing professional pollination services to farmers. The company leverages scientific knowledge and technology to enhance bee populations, developing organic compounds that improve the immune systems of bees and guide them to pollinate specific crops. This approach not only helps increase crop yields—reported to be between 20-90% for various fruits such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit—but also addresses the decline in bee populations. By focusing on the health and efficiency of bees, Beeflow aims to maintain the security of plant ecosystems and support sustainable agriculture practices.

Four Growers

Venture Round in 2021
Four Growers, Inc., founded in 2017 and located in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, specializes in the manufacture of harvesting robots tailored for greenhouse environments. These robots are designed to efficiently harvest crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers while employing advanced computer vision algorithms and robot grippers. This technology not only identifies and selectively harvests ripe produce but also analyzes plant health, helping greenhouse farmers optimize their operations. By leveraging automation and plant analytics, Four Growers aims to enhance the accessibility of healthy, affordable, and locally produced food, ultimately contributing to improved agricultural productivity and reduced production costs.

IN10T

Venture Round in 2021
IN10T is a digital agriculture company, focused on solving farmer adoption challenges in agriculture. We create custom digital and data science solutions for our customers both in agriculture and those investing in agriculture.

Pattern Ag

Venture Round in 2020
Pattern Ag specializes in soil microbiome analysis, offering farmers insights to optimize their agricultural inputs. The company's precision agriculture platform utilizes high-resolution mapping of soil DNA to provide actionable intelligence tailored to the specific pest and disease challenges faced by corn and soybean farmers. By delivering recommendations on crop protection, seed selection, and fertility needs, Pattern Ag helps farmers make informed decisions about what to purchase and when to apply these solutions. This focus on data-driven insights not only aims to enhance crop yields but also to 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 method that genetically modifies insects to suppress invasive crop pests and combat mosquito-borne diseases. Agragene's approach involves engineering male sterile insects that, when released into the wild, mate with female pests, leading to a reduction in pest populations. Additionally, the company employs proprietary techniques for altering polyploid plant genomes, which can enhance crop characteristics in various species, including wheat, oats, and strawberries. Agragene aims to provide environmentally friendly pest control solutions that support farmers in improving the quality and productivity of essential food crops without relying on pesticides or chemicals.

CubicFarm Systems

Post in 2020
CubicFarm Systems Corp. is an ag-tech company based in Langley, British Columbia, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of automated cubic farming systems for global agricultural markets. Founded in 2015, the company offers innovative solutions such as the CubicFarm System and HydroGreen System, which facilitate the hydroponic growth of fresh produce, including lettuce, basil, and microgreens, as well as nutritious animal feed. By utilizing automated controlled-environment technology, CubicFarm Systems enables farmers to cultivate safe and sustainable ingredients that maintain consistency in color, size, taste, and nutrition, ultimately extending shelf life. The company's patented auto harvesting and processing methods enhance the efficiency of growing leafy greens, making it possible to produce food locally and reliably in various environments.

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 method that genetically modifies insects to suppress invasive crop pests and combat mosquito-borne diseases. Agragene's approach involves engineering male sterile insects that, when released into the wild, mate with female pests, leading to a reduction in pest populations. Additionally, the company employs proprietary techniques for altering polyploid plant genomes, which can enhance crop characteristics in various species, including wheat, oats, and strawberries. Agragene aims to provide environmentally friendly pest control solutions that support farmers in improving the quality and productivity of essential food crops without relying on pesticides or chemicals.

Freight Farms

Series B in 2020
Freight Farms, Inc. specializes in manufacturing hydroponic crop production units using up-cycled shipping containers. Their flagship product, the Leafy Green Machine, is a pre-assembled system that allows for the commercial-scale production of various crops, including herbs, lettuces, and hearty greens, regardless of climate or season. This innovative approach addresses food accessibility in regions where traditional farming is impractical, promoting the establishment of local food economies and sustainable food systems. Freight Farms serves a diverse clientele, including business owners, soil farmers, corporations, educational institutions, municipalities, and non-profits across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company is committed to providing fresh, quality, and affordable food options to enhance food security.

Terramera

Series B in 2020
Terramera, Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that develops and manufactures plant-based pesticides and fertilizers. Founded in 2009, it focuses on providing alternatives to conventional chemical products in agriculture. The company's offerings include Proof, a solution for bed bugs and dust mites; Actigate, an organic pesticide; and Rango, a pest control and crop protection product. Terramera integrates artificial intelligence with scientific principles and nature to create innovative agriculture technology platforms. Its mission is to transform food production while ensuring a healthy, safe environment free from toxic chemicals, ultimately supporting sustainable and organic farming practices that enhance yields and profitability for farmers and growers.

Plant Health Care

Post in 2019
Plant Health Care is a leading provider of scientifically proven biological products for the agricultural industry. The Company offers products to improve the health, vigor and yield of major field crops such as corn, soybeans, cotton and rice, as well as specialty crops such as fruits and vegetables.

IN10T

Venture Round in 2019
IN10T is a digital agriculture company, focused on solving farmer adoption challenges in agriculture. We create custom digital and data science solutions for our customers both in agriculture and those investing in agriculture.
IGS makes platforms that deliver ideal climates for plants and people, based upon a culture of continuous innovation, brilliant, simple design and a refusal to accept conventional technical thinking.

Terramera

Series B in 2019
Terramera, Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that develops and manufactures plant-based pesticides and fertilizers. Founded in 2009, it focuses on providing alternatives to conventional chemical products in agriculture. The company's offerings include Proof, a solution for bed bugs and dust mites; Actigate, an organic pesticide; and Rango, a pest control and crop protection product. Terramera integrates artificial intelligence with scientific principles and nature to create innovative agriculture technology platforms. Its mission is to transform food production while ensuring a healthy, safe environment free from toxic chemicals, ultimately supporting sustainable and organic farming practices that enhance yields and profitability for farmers and growers.

AgroSpheres

Series A in 2019
AgroSpheres develops novel technologies that aim to set a new standard for bio-based delivery of active ingredients. It uses a unique platform technology for crop protection solutions and other industrial applications. The company is an encapsulation and delivery technology that dramatically enhances the performance of a broad range of crop protection products including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. AgroSpheres was founded in 2016 and is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Beeflow

Seed Round in 2019
Beeflow S.A., founded in 2016 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializes in providing professional pollination services to farmers. The company leverages scientific knowledge and technology to enhance bee populations, developing organic compounds that improve the immune systems of bees and guide them to pollinate specific crops. This approach not only helps increase crop yields—reported to be between 20-90% for various fruits such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit—but also addresses the decline in bee populations. By focusing on the health and efficiency of bees, Beeflow aims to maintain the security of plant ecosystems and support sustainable agriculture practices.
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. is a biopesticide company based in Davis, California, focused on the discovery, development, and marketing of natural products for agricultural pest and disease management. The company offers a range of bio-based products, including biopesticides, bioinsecticides, bionematicides, biofungicides, biostimulants, and bionutrition products. Its notable offerings include Regalia, which protects crops from fungal and bacterial diseases, and various herbicides like GreenMatch and GreenMatch EX, designed for weed control in organic farming. Additionally, Marrone Bio Innovations develops solutions to manage invasive species in waterways and leverages naturally occurring microorganisms to create effective products for controlling pests and enhancing plant health. Founded in 2006, the company markets its products through online platforms.
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