BioLumic is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in developing innovative lighting solutions for horticultural producers. Founded in 2013, BioLumic focuses on creating light signals that activate plant growth and enhance the natural genetic potential of crops. The company's photogenics platform combines advancements in plant science, light technology, and genetic insights to deliver results such as higher yield, improved vigor, increased disease and pest resistance, and enhanced crop composition. These benefits have been demonstrated across various seeds and seedlings, including soybean, cannabis, and vegetable and fruit crops. BioLumic's clean technology approach does not rely on chemicals or amendments, making it an environmentally friendly solution for agricultural concerns.
EarthOptics
Venture Round in 2024
EarthOptics is a company focused on sustainable agricultural management through the development of a global soil cloud platform. Utilizing advanced sensors and machine learning, EarthOptics creates highly accurate soil maps by analyzing far fewer soil samples. The platform provides detailed insights into various soil attributes, including compaction, fertility, and carbon levels. This technology empowers farmers, ranchers, and land managers to make informed decisions that enhance profitability and sustainability in soil management. Additionally, EarthOptics offers near-real-time actionable data that aids in monitoring soil health, benefiting both agricultural practices and carbon credit verification efforts.
Arkea Bio
Series A in 2024
ArkeaBio focuses on developing innovative technology aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the agricultural sector. The company specializes in vaccine technology that targets methane-producing microbes in livestock, effectively neutralizing these microbes to cut methane emissions from various ruminant species. By employing proven delivery systems and sustainable farming practices, ArkeaBio's solutions are designed to be applicable across diverse geographical regions and agronomic systems. This approach not only helps in mitigating the environmental impact of livestock farming but also promotes a more sustainable agricultural industry.
Trace Genomics
Series B in 2024
Trace Genomics, Inc. is a company focused on advancing soil health and microbiome analysis through artificial intelligence-based diagnostic tools designed for farmers. The company provides a soil microbiome test that utilizes DNA sequencing and a comprehensive database of microbial species to predict soil diseases, assess soil health, and enhance crop quality. By analyzing the microbial composition and diversity within soil samples, Trace Genomics offers valuable insights that empower farmers to make informed decisions regarding soil management, crop selection, and the application of fertilizers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with an additional office in Ames, Iowa, Trace Genomics aims to support sustainable agricultural practices by providing actionable information that enhances soil productivity and sustainability.
ViAqua Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2023
ViAqua Therapeutics Ltd is an innovative biotechnology company based in Misgav, Israel, focused on developing therapeutics for the aquaculture industry. Founded in 2014, ViAqua is pioneering an orally administered particle-based platform that aims to prevent viral epidemics affecting aquatic species. The company utilizes a proprietary RNAi nanoparticle formulation that activates a cellular response to disable viral infections. This technology enables the delivery of coated nanoparticles through feed or immersion, significantly enhancing the resistance of shrimp and other aquaculture species to viral diseases. With a management team possessing extensive experience in business development and industrial biotechnology, ViAqua Therapeutics is positioned to make a substantial impact on the health and sustainability of aquaculture practices.
BioLumic is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in developing innovative lighting solutions for horticultural producers. Founded in 2013, BioLumic focuses on creating light signals that activate plant growth and enhance the natural genetic potential of crops. The company's photogenics platform combines advancements in plant science, light technology, and genetic insights to deliver results such as higher yield, improved vigor, increased disease and pest resistance, and enhanced crop composition. These benefits have been demonstrated across various seeds and seedlings, including soybean, cannabis, and vegetable and fruit crops. BioLumic's clean technology approach does not rely on chemicals or amendments, making it an environmentally friendly solution for agricultural concerns.
Aidence is a company focused on developing AI-powered clinical applications aimed at enhancing the diagnosis and management of lung cancer. Utilizing a team of over 80 experts in data science, software engineering, and medical fields, Aidence has created Veye Lung Nodules, a solution specifically designed for the management of pulmonary nodules detected in CT scans. This application is actively used in routine clinical practice and lung cancer screening programs across Europe. By transforming complex data into practical insights, Aidence's platform aids physicians in improving patient outcomes through faster diagnosis, reduced risk of misdiagnosis, and early detection of lung cancer.
Olive Bar & Kitchen
Private Equity Round in 2017
Olive Bar & Kitchen, established in 2000, is a prominent Indian restaurant chain headquartered in Mumbai. It operates across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, offering a diverse range of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, wine, and beverages. The company owns and manages nine unique brands, each providing a distinct dining experience, from fine dining to casual eateries and a high-profile nightclub. Additionally, it offers outdoor catering services, catering to various events and occasions.
BluWrap
Venture Round in 2014
BluWrap is a company that specializes in shelf-life technology and solutions for fresh food supply chains globally. Founded in 2006 and based in San Francisco, California, with operations in Talcahuano, Chile, BluWrap has developed a unique fuel cell technology system that employs oxygen management techniques to create a controlled atmosphere. This all-natural environment significantly extends the shelf-life of perishable proteins, allowing suppliers to transport fresh fish and other protein products by ocean freight instead of airfreight. This innovation not only reduces shipping costs but also enhances the quality of the products delivered to customers. Formerly known as Global Fresh Foods, Inc., the company rebranded to BluWrap in September 2013.
Kipp & Zonen
Acquisition in 2014
Kipp & Zonen B.V., founded in 1830 and based in Delft, the Netherlands, specializes in the research, design, manufacture, marketing, and sale of instruments that measure solar radiation and atmospheric properties. Its offerings cater to various fields, including meteorology, climatology, hydrology, renewable energy, agriculture, and public health. The company's product range includes pyranometers, pyrgeometers, pyrheliometers, sun trackers, albedometers, UV radiometers, and various atmospheric science instruments such as brewer spectrophotometers and scintillometers. Kipp & Zonen also provides calibration and recalibration services, ensuring the accuracy of its instruments. The company distributes its products through a global network, with additional offices in France, the United States, and Singapore. Kipp & Zonen operates as a subsidiary of OTT Hydromet GmbH.
Voltea specializes in advanced water purification technologies aimed at effectively removing dissolved salts from various water sources. The company offers innovative solutions for both residential and commercial applications. Its DiEntry product provides a reliable, salt-free water alternative for households, ensuring quality water throughout the home. For commercial clients, the CapDI system is trusted by businesses ranging from brewpubs and coffee houses to major corporations like Pepsi and Marriott, delivering high-quality water for their products. Voltea's technology not only allows for tunable salt removal with minimal chemical usage but also facilitates easy scalability to accommodate increased water demands. Additionally, the system promotes environmental sustainability by enabling unrecovered water to return to the ecosystem, helping clients reduce both economic costs and their environmental footprint.
Ceradis
Venture Round in 2012
Ceradis B.V. is a company that specializes in the development and marketing of environmentally friendly solutions for plant nutrition and crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and based in Wageningen, the Netherlands, with an additional office in Bogotá, Colombia, Ceradis also offers crop formulation services. The company's products feature patented formulations that ensure optimal activity of ingredients and provide excellent handling characteristics for users. Ceradis serves the agricultural industry both in the Netherlands and on an international scale.
Kanters BV
Acquisition in 2012
Kanters BV provides construction, renovation, management, and maintenance of wastewater systems. Its products include sewage pumps, operating systems, kantersnet, and telemetry. It offers its services to the government, municipalities, and provinces, water authorities, cleansing properties, consulting and engineering firms, developers and contractors, and several small and large companies.
Voltea specializes in advanced water purification technologies aimed at effectively removing dissolved salts from various water sources. The company offers innovative solutions for both residential and commercial applications. Its DiEntry product provides a reliable, salt-free water alternative for households, ensuring quality water throughout the home. For commercial clients, the CapDI system is trusted by businesses ranging from brewpubs and coffee houses to major corporations like Pepsi and Marriott, delivering high-quality water for their products. Voltea's technology not only allows for tunable salt removal with minimal chemical usage but also facilitates easy scalability to accommodate increased water demands. Additionally, the system promotes environmental sustainability by enabling unrecovered water to return to the ecosystem, helping clients reduce both economic costs and their environmental footprint.
Voltea specializes in advanced water purification technologies aimed at effectively removing dissolved salts from various water sources. The company offers innovative solutions for both residential and commercial applications. Its DiEntry product provides a reliable, salt-free water alternative for households, ensuring quality water throughout the home. For commercial clients, the CapDI system is trusted by businesses ranging from brewpubs and coffee houses to major corporations like Pepsi and Marriott, delivering high-quality water for their products. Voltea's technology not only allows for tunable salt removal with minimal chemical usage but also facilitates easy scalability to accommodate increased water demands. Additionally, the system promotes environmental sustainability by enabling unrecovered water to return to the ecosystem, helping clients reduce both economic costs and their environmental footprint.
Terra-Gen Power
Debt Financing in 2010
Terra-Gen Power is a renewable energy company focused on geothermal, wind and solar generation. Terra-Gen Power owns 831 MW (net equity) in twenty-one operating renewable energy projects across the Western United States. Wholly owned subsidiaries, Terra-Gen Operating Company and Coso Operating Company, operate and manage most of the projects. The company primarily sells the output of the renewable energy projects to load serving entities under long-term power purchase agreements. Terra-Gen Power plans to expand operations in renewable generation through a combination of acquisitions of operating projects, development of new projects and partnering on mid and late stage development opportunities.
GET Holding NV
Series C in 2009
GET Holding NV is a pioneering company that has integrated WEB 2.0 and B2B community technology to create a comprehensive platform for the fresh products industry. This platform acts as an information and trading hub, facilitating direct communication between buyers and sellers without imposing commissions. Accessible through a membership model, it aims to streamline the trading of fresh goods on a global scale. GET employs a build-and-buy strategy, actively acquiring relevant portals and technology firms within the fresh industries to enhance its services and expand its market presence.
Xunlight Corporation is a technology spin-off from the University of Toledo that specializes in the development, manufacture, and marketing of photovoltaic modules designed to convert sunlight into electricity. The company produces lightweight solar power solutions, including thin-film silicon-based solar cells and various photovoltaic modules. Its offerings encompass a-SiGe-based single-junction solar cells as well as a-Si/a-SiGe/NC-Si triple-junction solar cells, which facilitate the establishment of solar projects with reduced costs and space requirements.