Berkeley Yeast is a company that specializes in engineering yeast strains for the beer brewing industry. Founded by PhD graduates from Berkeley in 2016 and headquartered in Oakland, California, the company utilizes genome-editing technology to produce industrial brewer's yeast that serves as a substitute for hops in the brewing process. Berkeley Yeast focuses on enabling breweries to create beers that are both flavorful and sustainable, addressing the growing demand for innovative brewing solutions.
Slingshot Biosciences aims to bring simple, elegant, and cost-effective solutions to common problems facing research and development programs. Our technology platform will make a significant bottom-line impact on the speed and cost of early-stage discovery, research and development programs.
Produce Pay was first conceived at Cornell University. With strong support from experienced faculty and the student body, it was able to rapidly gain momentum. Produce Pay obtained recognition from Cornell’s entrepreneurial community and was soon dubbed "The Next Johnson Start-Up," in reference to Cornell’s S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management.
Animol is building its own pipeline of break-through proprietary veterinary small molecules led by a team of animal health industry experts with vast experience in bringing drugs to market. With our unique and powerful technology platform we deliver innovative medicines that are specifically designed for the needs of veterinary patients.
Lollipop is an online grocery shopping platform that includes personalized meal plans.
Invetx, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing protein-based therapeutics for animal health care. The company focuses on creating biopharmaceutical solutions that apply human biotechnology advancements to veterinary medicine. Invetx aims to build a premier innovation platform for veterinary therapeutics, collaborating with leading biotechnology firms, investors, and industry experts. Its team, which includes veterinary scientists and clinicians, is dedicated to discovering and developing a diverse portfolio of therapies and technologies. The company's vision is to enhance health outcomes for both pets and farm animals by leveraging biopharma technologies in the global animal health industry.
BiomEdit is an innovation company that discovers, designs, and develops novel probiotics, microbiome derived bioactives, and engineered microbial medicines to address unmet needs in animal health. Our ambition is to create solutions to some of the most important problems in animal agriculture and food security by leveraging the potential of the microbiome. BiomEdit’s technology is based on a unique platform that utilizes high-throughput sequencing and data analytics to rapidly discover and screen novel probiotic species and bioactive molecules. These can then be engineered to confer thermostability, enhanced production of beneficial metabolites, or expression of immune modulating proteins. These probiotics and microbially-derived compounds represent the next generation of products designed to promote animal health without the use of antibiotics.
Edge Animal Health offers biotechnology solutions that focus on a bi-directional approach to develop novel therapeutics and vaccines.
It’s Fresh! Food Freshness Technology company, delivering freshness solutions to the fresh produce industry, based on consumer-friendly advanced materials innovations. Our discrete It's Fresh! controllers purify the air around perishable produce, inside the pack from field to fork; helping our customers deliver fruit that is fresher for longer, thereby significantly increasing sales, and slashing unnecessary waste - right into the consumer's home. www.itsfresh.com
Smartwyre is a software designed for the agricultural supply industry. It was built by crop protection and software industry veterans to eliminate the financial uncertainty caused by commercial complexity.
The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Slingshot Biosciences aims to bring simple, elegant, and cost-effective solutions to common problems facing research and development programs. Our technology platform will make a significant bottom-line impact on the speed and cost of early-stage discovery, research and development programs.
Produce Pay was first conceived at Cornell University. With strong support from experienced faculty and the student body, it was able to rapidly gain momentum. Produce Pay obtained recognition from Cornell’s entrepreneurial community and was soon dubbed "The Next Johnson Start-Up," in reference to Cornell’s S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management.
Vestaron Corporation is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a research and development center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron offers a range of bioinsecticides including Spear-T for thrips in vegetables and ornamentals, Spear-Lep for various fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. The company's products are designed to enhance the safety, efficacy, and sustainability of agricultural practices while being safe for humans, birds, fish, and pollinators. By utilizing peptides derived from spiders, Vestaron aims to provide innovative solutions for agriculture, animal health, and commercial pest control applications.
Invetx, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing protein-based therapeutics for animal health care. The company focuses on creating biopharmaceutical solutions that apply human biotechnology advancements to veterinary medicine. Invetx aims to build a premier innovation platform for veterinary therapeutics, collaborating with leading biotechnology firms, investors, and industry experts. Its team, which includes veterinary scientists and clinicians, is dedicated to discovering and developing a diverse portfolio of therapies and technologies. The company's vision is to enhance health outcomes for both pets and farm animals by leveraging biopharma technologies in the global animal health industry.
Enko Chem discovers and develops novel products for farmers to protect their crops from pests and diseases. Their proprietary technology platform represents a revolutionary approach to rapidly discover safe and economical solutions that are needed to ensure sustainable food production.
It was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts.
Ascus Biosciences, founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, focuses on developing a computational and genomics-based technology platform aimed at discovering and creating next-generation microbial products. The company's innovative approach leverages advanced data analysis and genomic insights to enhance the development of microbial solutions, catering to various applications in biotechnology and related fields.
Invetx, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing protein-based therapeutics for animal health care. The company focuses on creating biopharmaceutical solutions that apply human biotechnology advancements to veterinary medicine. Invetx aims to build a premier innovation platform for veterinary therapeutics, collaborating with leading biotechnology firms, investors, and industry experts. Its team, which includes veterinary scientists and clinicians, is dedicated to discovering and developing a diverse portfolio of therapies and technologies. The company's vision is to enhance health outcomes for both pets and farm animals by leveraging biopharma technologies in the global animal health industry.
Vestaron Corporation is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a research and development center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron offers a range of bioinsecticides including Spear-T for thrips in vegetables and ornamentals, Spear-Lep for various fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. The company's products are designed to enhance the safety, efficacy, and sustainability of agricultural practices while being safe for humans, birds, fish, and pollinators. By utilizing peptides derived from spiders, Vestaron aims to provide innovative solutions for agriculture, animal health, and commercial pest control applications.
Smartwyre is a software designed for the agricultural supply industry. It was built by crop protection and software industry veterans to eliminate the financial uncertainty caused by commercial complexity.
The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Ashish Group of Industries was established in 1975. In 2002, Ashish Life Science Pvt Limited (ALS) was established and began it’s pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
Over the last decade, we have grown to be a leader in the Indian veterinary export market. They have established trust relationships with key channels of more than 50+ countries today and their cutting-edge products are ensuring better healthcare for many different species of animals.
Produce Pay was first conceived at Cornell University. With strong support from experienced faculty and the student body, it was able to rapidly gain momentum. Produce Pay obtained recognition from Cornell’s entrepreneurial community and was soon dubbed "The Next Johnson Start-Up," in reference to Cornell’s S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management.
Voltea B.V. specializes in the development, commercialization, and installation of capacitive deionization (CapDI) systems, which utilize innovative water desalination technology to effectively remove dissolved salts from brackish water. These systems serve a variety of purposes, including the enhancement of cooling systems by minimizing water and chemical usage, wastewater recycling for agricultural applications, domestic water softening, and the desalination of brackish groundwater to provide clean water for both agricultural and residential needs. Additionally, Voltea B.V. offers installation services for water reuse systems in commercial laundry facilities. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sassenheim, the Netherlands, Voltea operates as a subsidiary of Voltea Ltd, a UK-based company established to commercialize the technology initially developed in collaboration with Unilever Ventures.
Farmobile listens to farmers and delivers an approach to Ag data that farmers love. Our approach makes it simple for farmers to connect, collect, and protect their data, their way, no matter where it comes from! Farmer power! Improve life!
AgriMetis, LLC engages in the research, development, and production of crop protection products. It focuses on developing fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and nematicides from natural products. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Lutherville, Maryland with an additional office in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. It also has a laboratory in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Voltea B.V. specializes in the development, commercialization, and installation of capacitive deionization (CapDI) systems, which utilize innovative water desalination technology to effectively remove dissolved salts from brackish water. These systems serve a variety of purposes, including the enhancement of cooling systems by minimizing water and chemical usage, wastewater recycling for agricultural applications, domestic water softening, and the desalination of brackish groundwater to provide clean water for both agricultural and residential needs. Additionally, Voltea B.V. offers installation services for water reuse systems in commercial laundry facilities. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sassenheim, the Netherlands, Voltea operates as a subsidiary of Voltea Ltd, a UK-based company established to commercialize the technology initially developed in collaboration with Unilever Ventures.
Vestaron Corporation is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a research and development center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron offers a range of bioinsecticides including Spear-T for thrips in vegetables and ornamentals, Spear-Lep for various fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. The company's products are designed to enhance the safety, efficacy, and sustainability of agricultural practices while being safe for humans, birds, fish, and pollinators. By utilizing peptides derived from spiders, Vestaron aims to provide innovative solutions for agriculture, animal health, and commercial pest control applications.
Caribou Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in cellular engineering and genome analysis through CRISPR-Cas9 technology. Founded in 2011, the company provides a gene editing platform that allows for targeted modifications in the genome. Its applications span various sectors, including human and animal therapeutics, agricultural biotechnology, and industrial biotechnology. Caribou's solutions facilitate the development of new disease models, enhance traits in plants, and support functional genomic screens. The company aims to advance both basic and applied biological research, leveraging its transformative capabilities to impact therapeutic development and bioproduction.
Farmobile listens to farmers and delivers an approach to Ag data that farmers love. Our approach makes it simple for farmers to connect, collect, and protect their data, their way, no matter where it comes from! Farmer power! Improve life!
Food Freshness Technology Limited develops and markets food freshness solutions and ethical food sustainability products. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
LemnaTec is a global specialist for digital phenotyping and digital seed testing. LemnaTec has been at the forefront of developing hard- and software solutions around their core competency- image analysis and digital high throughput plant phenotyping. From meeting current research demands for root phenotyping, - field phenomics, drought stress screening, physiological plant phenotyping parameter measurements to high throughput plant phenotyping; LemnaTec has established itself as the leading innovator in plant phenomics. Their motivation is robust engineering solutions with software support frameworks to ensure researchers excel in science deliverables.
Since 1998, LemnaTec has led the development of plant phenotyping technology. Today they continue to innovate in the laboratory, greenhouse and field with a comprehensive range of automated equipment which is used by scientists across the world to measure the development of plants.
Vestaron Corporation is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a research and development center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron offers a range of bioinsecticides including Spear-T for thrips in vegetables and ornamentals, Spear-Lep for various fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. The company's products are designed to enhance the safety, efficacy, and sustainability of agricultural practices while being safe for humans, birds, fish, and pollinators. By utilizing peptides derived from spiders, Vestaron aims to provide innovative solutions for agriculture, animal health, and commercial pest control applications.
Private Equity Round in 2013
Food Freshness Technology Limited develops and markets food freshness solutions and ethical food sustainability products. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom.