Ag Startup Engine

Established in Ames, Iowa in 2015, Ag Startup Engine is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage agricultural technology startups. It aims to bridge the gap in seed stage investment and mentorship for entrepreneurs in Iowa and the broader Midwest region.

Joel Harris

Investor

Kevin Kimle

Investor

Past deals in Iowa

Continuum Ag

Seed Round in 2021
Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing soil health and promoting regenerative agricultural practices through its innovative soil health data platform, the TopSoil Tool. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag provides farmers with access to independent soil data and tailored agronomic recommendations. The company's offerings include web-based data mapping, unbiased soil fertility assessments, harvest analytics, scouting tools, imagery integration, and crop planning resources. Additionally, Continuum Ag supports a nationwide network of soil health-focused agronomists to expand its soil database and enhance software usability. By providing comprehensive agricultural consulting services, Continuum Ag empowers farmers to improve soil health and optimize crop yields.

Continuum Ag

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing soil health and promoting regenerative agricultural practices through its innovative soil health data platform, the TopSoil Tool. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag provides farmers with access to independent soil data and tailored agronomic recommendations. The company's offerings include web-based data mapping, unbiased soil fertility assessments, harvest analytics, scouting tools, imagery integration, and crop planning resources. Additionally, Continuum Ag supports a nationwide network of soil health-focused agronomists to expand its soil database and enhance software usability. By providing comprehensive agricultural consulting services, Continuum Ag empowers farmers to improve soil health and optimize crop yields.

Gross-Wen Technologies

Series A in 2021
Gross-Wen Technologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Slater, Iowa, that focuses on innovative solutions for wastewater treatment. Founded in 2013, the company has developed the Revolving Algal Biofilm (RAB) system, which effectively removes nitrogen, phosphorus, and other pollutants from municipal and industrial wastewater. This sustainable technology not only treats wastewater but also produces algae biomass that can be repurposed as fertilizer or bioplastics. By offering an economical and eco-friendly approach to water treatment, Gross-Wen Technologies aims to assist municipalities and industries in managing water quality while promoting environmental sustainability.

Tractor Zoom

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2017, Tractor Zoom operates an online platform that connects agricultural equipment auctioneers with buyers. Its mobile application enables auctioneers to list and promote machinery auctions, while buyers can search and browse inventory nationwide.

Continuum Ag

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing soil health and promoting regenerative agricultural practices through its innovative soil health data platform, the TopSoil Tool. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag provides farmers with access to independent soil data and tailored agronomic recommendations. The company's offerings include web-based data mapping, unbiased soil fertility assessments, harvest analytics, scouting tools, imagery integration, and crop planning resources. Additionally, Continuum Ag supports a nationwide network of soil health-focused agronomists to expand its soil database and enhance software usability. By providing comprehensive agricultural consulting services, Continuum Ag empowers farmers to improve soil health and optimize crop yields.

FarmHand App

Seed Round in 2020
FarmHand App LLC is a mobile web application founded in 2018 and based in De Witt, Iowa. The application facilitates connections between farmers and farmhands, enabling users to easily access nearby labor resources. Farmers can list and manage job opportunities, invite farmhands to apply, and communicate directly with potential workers through a chat feature. Additionally, users can browse available jobs, filter listings, and track their applications, streamlining the hiring process for agricultural labor.

Tractor Zoom

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, Tractor Zoom operates an online platform that connects agricultural equipment auctioneers with buyers. Its mobile application enables auctioneers to list and promote machinery auctions, while buyers can search and browse inventory nationwide.

VetMeasure

Seed Round in 2019
VetMeasure, Inc. is a company specializing in the design and manufacture of health monitoring devices for animals. Founded in 2015 and based in Ames, Iowa, VetMeasure offers a product known as MeasureOn, a wearable harness that enables veterinarians to remotely monitor vital health statistics of dogs and other pets. This device tracks heart and pulse rates, respiration, body temperature, and ambient conditions such as temperature and humidity. By leveraging Bluetooth technology, MeasureOn provides real-time data, allowing both veterinarians and pet owners to assess an animal's health status, particularly following surgical procedures or during recovery from illness. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance the care and monitoring of pets, ensuring timely and accurate health assessments.

Tractor Zoom

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, Tractor Zoom operates an online platform that connects agricultural equipment auctioneers with buyers. Its mobile application enables auctioneers to list and promote machinery auctions, while buyers can search and browse inventory nationwide.
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