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 sub-sea water farm technology. This technology utilizes hydrostatic ocean pressure at depths exceeding 400 meters to naturally power a reverse osmosis process for desalination. OceanWell's approach significantly enhances energy efficiency while avoiding the environmental drawbacks associated with traditional desalination methods, such as harmful brine byproducts and the need for onshore facilities. By leveraging this sustainable technology, OceanWell aims to provide society with a cleaner and more reliable source of fresh water.
Chouette
Venture Round in 2023
Chouette is an innovative start-up focused on vineyard monitoring for winegrowers. The company has developed a specialized tool that utilizes automated drone technology, featuring high-precision sensors and advanced image processing algorithms tailored to the unique challenges of viticulture. This patented technology enables winegrowers to effectively monitor their vineyards, facilitating the analysis and detection of disease symptoms. By leveraging artificial intelligence and enhanced drone autonomy, Chouette aims to improve agricultural practices and help clients better manage their crops.
Clarifruit
Series A in 2022
Clarifruit is an innovative company focused on transforming the fresh produce supply chain, which faces significant challenges, including a 45% waste rate due to inconsistent quality standards and a lack of actionable data. The company has developed an automated quality control platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision technology, and advanced data analytics to assess the quality, freshness, and durability of fresh produce. By providing real-time insights into the internal and external attributes of products, Clarifruit enhances inspection efficiency, increasing inspector productivity and reducing waste for growers, wholesalers, and retailers. This platform empowers stakeholders in the fresh produce industry to make informed decisions based on reliable data, ultimately leading to better alignment between supply quality and customer demand while maximizing profitability.
AgJunction
Acquisition in 2021
AgJunction, Inc. specializes in providing innovative hardware and software solutions for precision agriculture on a global scale. The company develops a range of products aimed at enhancing the efficiency and productivity of agricultural activities through advanced technology. With a strong focus on automation and navigation solutions, AgJunction utilizes global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) for precision machine guidance, steering, and flow control. The company markets its products under well-known brand names such as Outback Guidance and Satloc. The Outback product line is recognized for its reliability and simplicity in precision guidance and machine control, while the Satloc family leads the industry in precision application solutions for agricultural pilots. By integrating cutting-edge technologies, AgJunction aims to facilitate accurate decision-making in the field, significantly contributing to the evolution of the agriculture industry.
ListenField
Corporate Round in 2021
ListenField is a company based in Nagoya, Aichi, that specializes in precision technology for sustainable agriculture. Founded in 2017, it develops a farm management system that leverages machine learning models to provide predictive insights by integrating various agro-environmental data. The system offers a range of services, including climate analytics, soil profile analysis, and crop status evaluation. These capabilities enable farmers, agricultural organizations, and government entities to create precise farm-scale simulations tailored to their specific needs. Additionally, ListenField facilitates access to high-resolution fertilization application maps derived from satellite data, thereby enhancing decision-making and promoting sustainable farming practices within the agricultural community.
SeeTree is an intelligence platform focused on providing detailed insights for individual trees, aimed at enhancing the management and productivity of agricultural operations. The company utilizes advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, drones, satellites, and IoT sensors to gather and analyze extensive data from millions of trees. This comprehensive approach allows growers to monitor the health and performance of their trees effectively, enabling them to identify weak trees within clusters and allocate resources more efficiently. By leveraging multi-sensor data and real-time analytics, SeeTree delivers actionable information that supports informed decision-making in the farming industry.
Tevel is an innovative agricultural technology company founded in 2017 by Yaniv Maor, specializing in the development of Flying Autonomous Robots™ designed for fruit harvesting. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence and computer vision algorithms, Tevel's robots efficiently and delicately pick fruit, addressing the significant shortage of agricultural labor. These agile robots operate continuously, offering cost-effective solutions that enhance the harvesting process. Tevel's sophisticated software enables farmers to monitor the orchard's harvesting status in real-time, providing valuable insights into the quality and characteristics of the harvested fruit before it reaches the packing house. This data helps growers reduce uncertainties related to market value and output, while facilitating better decision-making regarding their crops. Headquartered in Israel, Tevel also has branches in Italy and the United States, aiming to revolutionize fruit sorting and management for modern agriculture.
Escorts is an engineering company operating in the sectors of agri-machinery, construction, and material handling equipment. It is a partner of choice for farming and construction equipment in India. Escorts has helped accelerate India’s socio-economic growth through its presence across high-growth sectors of agri-machinery, construction and material handling equipment and railway equipment. Escort was established in 1960.
Great Plains UK
Acquisition in 2016
Great Plains UK, a subsidiary of Kubota U.S.A. Inc., is a manufacturer of agricultural equipment based in Salina, Kansas, with manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom. The company specializes in designing and producing a wide range of tillage and drilling equipment, including finish mowers, rotary tillers, cutters, zero-turn mowers, and cultivation equipment. Great Plains UK also offers financing options and installment plans to customers, and distributes its products through dealerships in the United States and internationally. The company's focus is on providing sustainable, environmentally friendly land management solutions for seedbed preparation, nutrient application, and seed placement.