Kubota

Kubota is a global manufacturer specializing in machinery and products for agriculture, construction, and water treatment. The company's Farm and Industrial Machinery segment offers a range of equipment, including compact and utility tractors, mini excavators, and rice farming implements such as combine harvesters and transplanters. Kubota has produced over 5.4 million tractors and more than 30 million engines worldwide. Additionally, its Water and Environment segment focuses on providing essential infrastructure components like plastic and ductile iron pipes, valves, and pumps, as well as wastewater treatment facilities and services. With a strong presence in Europe through Kubota Holdings Europe, the company distributes its agricultural and construction equipment across the continent, supporting various sectors with reliable technology and innovative solutions.

Eiji Yoshioka

Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer

9 past transactions

OceanWell

Series A in 2024
OceanWell is a California-based water technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles. The company focuses on addressing the global water crisis and adapting to climate change through its innovative modular deep sea water farm technology. This technology utilizes hydrostatic ocean pressure at depths exceeding 400 meters to naturally drive the reverse osmosis process for desalination and fresh water production. OceanWell's approach is characterized by improved energy efficiency and minimal environmental impact, as it does not require an onshore facility or produce harmful brine waste. By offering sustainable alternatives for clean water, OceanWell aims to provide solutions that benefit society while preserving marine ecosystems.

Chouette

Venture Round in 2023
Chouette is a start-up focused on vine analysis, providing a vineyard monitoring tool tailored for winegrowers. The company has developed patented technology that includes an automated drone equipped with high-precision sensors and advanced image processing algorithms. This technology is designed to address challenges specific to wine-growing environments. Additionally, Chouette's agricultural artificial intelligence enhances the drone's autonomous capabilities, enabling it to analyze and detect disease symptoms in crops. This innovative approach aims to improve agricultural monitoring and assist clients in better managing their vineyards.

Clarifruit

Series A in 2022
Clarifruit is disrupting the $2 trillion Fresh Produce supply chain by creating the world’s first automatic QC & data analytics platform. The Fresh Produce industry is experiencing a staggering 45% waste, caused by multiple reasons and market failures along the chain, in which the common denominator is lack of objective and consistent quality standards as well as hard-data upon to make decisions. Clarifruit’s QC platform can automatically identify, collect, and analyze real-time data about the fresh produce external and internal attributes. Solution results in objective, consistent, and cost- effective inspection that not only increases inspector productivity by x3 and reduces customer's current waste, but also empowers the world’s Fresh Produce growers, wholesalers, and retailers to make decisions based on high-quality data, resulting in better match of quality of supply to customer demand and ultimately favorable revenue opportunities.

AgJunction

Acquisition in 2021
AgJunction, Inc. specializes in providing innovative hardware and software solutions for precision agriculture globally. The company develops a range of products that enhance the efficiency and productivity of agricultural activities through advanced technologies. With a focus on automation and navigation, AgJunction integrates global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) for machine guidance, steering, and flow control. Its well-known brands, including Outback Guidance and Satloc, are recognized for their reliability and ease of use. The Outback product line has set industry standards in precision guidance and machine control, while the Satloc family offers leading solutions for aerial applications. By combining precision data management with dependable guidance and application control systems, AgJunction aims to support efficient decision-making in the agricultural sector.

ListenField

Corporate Round in 2021
ListenField uses precision technology for sustainable farming for the agri-community. The company brings machine learning models to the agriculture community for better decision making. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Nagoya, Aichi.

SeeTree

Series B in 2020
SeeTree is an intelligence platform focused on providing detailed insights into individual trees for growers, enabling them to monitor tree health and productivity effectively. The company employs advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, drone imaging, and a variety of sensors, to gather and analyze data from millions of trees. By integrating information from drones, satellites, IoT sensors, and weather data, SeeTree offers a comprehensive overview that helps farmers identify weak trees within clusters and optimize their agricultural practices. This multifaceted approach allows growers to allocate their resources more efficiently and improve overall farm management at a cost-effective rate.

Tevel

Series C in 2020
Tevel is a company focused on addressing the significant shortage of agricultural labor by developing Flying Autonomous Robots™ designed for fruit picking. Founded in 2017 by Yaniv Maor, Tevel's robots utilize advanced artificial intelligence and computer vision to efficiently harvest fruit while minimizing damage. These agile robots can operate continuously, offering a cost-effective solution for farmers. Tevel's innovative software provides real-time monitoring of the harvesting process, allowing farmers to gain valuable insights into the quality and characteristics of the harvested fruit. This data aids growers in making informed decisions about market value and output. Tevel's headquarters are located in Israel, with additional branches in Italy and the United States.

Great Plains

Acquisition in 2016
Great Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated is a manufacturer of agricultural implements specializing in tillage, seeding, and planting applications. Established in 1976 and headquartered in Salina, Kansas, the company offers a diverse product line that includes finish mowers, rotary tillers, landscape-seeding equipment, and various dirt-working implements. Great Plains is committed to sustainable land management, producing equipment designed for seedbed preparation and nutrient application. Its products are distributed through dealerships across the United States and internationally, and the company also provides financing options to its customers. In addition to its operations in the U.S., Great Plains has manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom.
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