Regenerate Ventures

Sugarox specializes in the development of biostimulants that support farmers in enhancing agricultural productivity and resilience. The company's products are designed to optimize the output of each unit of land while improving the ability of crop systems to withstand challenging weather conditions, such as drought. By focusing on increasing productivity, profitability, efficiency, and sustainability, Sugarox aims to empower farmers to achieve better results in their crop production efforts.

Green Bioactives is a company focused on sustainable plant cell-based biomanufacturing, leveraging natural plant biochemistry to produce bioactive molecules. The company has developed a platform that identifies, isolates, and cultivates plant vascular stem cells for various commercial applications. This innovative approach allows for the creation of new options aimed at enhancing food production on an industrial scale. Green Bioactives serves multiple markets, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and agriculture, by providing novel solutions that address the global demand for sustainable and efficient food production.

BigSis is a company specializing in chemical-free insect control solutions that offer sustainable alternatives to traditional insecticides. Utilizing a unique approach that incorporates the sterile insect technique, BigSis has developed a proprietary platform enhanced by robotics and artificial intelligence, allowing for the creation of multiple effective pest control solutions with minimal regulatory hurdles. The company's first product targets the spotted wing drosophila, a challenging pest for soft fruit growers, and has already achieved initial sales. BigSis produces non-genetically modified, non-toxic sterile male insects that mate with wild females, effectively reducing pest populations while remaining harmless to beneficial species such as pollinators. The company aims to expand its product line to address other pests, including the codling moth, and plans to commercialize various insect control solutions for the agricultural sector and mosquito control agencies.

Agreed Earth is a company focused on creating an information hub for regenerative agriculture, aimed at helping farmers adopt sustainable practices that enhance profitability while nurturing the environment. By operating a software-as-a-service platform, Agreed Earth enables farmers to optimize their use of nitrogen fertilizer, thus reducing waste and improving soil health. The platform provides valuable data services to various stakeholders, including water companies, banks, and food companies, who benefit from improvements in farmers' nitrogen management. These entities support and incentivize farmers to implement sustainable practices, fostering a system that promotes soil rehabilitation and minimizes the need for traditional fertilizer applications. Through its innovative approach, Agreed Earth strives to streamline agricultural operations and contribute to a more sustainable agricultural ecosystem.

Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops. The company's primary focus is on enhancing its technology for harvesting green asparagus, while also exploring applications for other crops. Utilizing computer vision and machine learning, Muddy Machines' robotics platform enables precise harvesting by predicting crop maturity and selectively gathering produce, minimizing damage and ensuring freshness. In addition to harvesting, the company is investigating other labor-intensive agricultural tasks, such as weeding and precision applications, to further support farmers in improving efficiency and productivity in their operations.

Climate Edge is a provider of an all-in-one farmer customer relationship management platform tailored for agribusinesses seeking to enhance their connection with smallholder farmers. The platform facilitates large-scale communication, utilizing automated SMS and interactive voice response (IVR) systems to reach even the most remote farmers. By offering detailed analytics and insights, Climate Edge enables agricultural enterprises to better understand the needs of farmers and make informed business decisions. The company's tools ensure effective communication in farmers' native languages, fostering direct relationships and empowering agribusiness clients to engage meaningfully with their agricultural partners globally.