Solasta Bio develops environment-friendly products that meet a global need for new and effective crop protection.
Agtonomy is a hybrid autonomy and tele-assist platform for agriculture vehicles.
Bond Pet Foods makes pet food from real animal protein, without the animal by working with biotechnology. Bond Pet Foods develops meat proteins obtained from animal cells (no slaughter required) and natural microbes. It is fed a nutrient-rich broth of vitamins, sugars, and minerals in fermentation tanks, without the pharmaceuticals. Bond Pet Foods was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.
FarmWise Labs, Inc. develops innovative robotic machinery aimed at enhancing agricultural efficiency. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company specializes in autonomous cultivation solutions, particularly focusing on weeding and thinning crops. FarmWise's technology utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to perform essential farming tasks such as weeding, planting, sowing, and soil tilling. Their autonomous vegetable weeder is designed to minimize the use of herbicides, allowing farmers to cultivate healthier crops while improving overall productivity. By streamlining farm operations, FarmWise aims to support sustainable farming practices and increase food production efficiency.
Developer of an autonomous growing AIoT technology designed to enhance greenhouse agriculture production. The company's platform offers advanced data analytics and intelligent automation solutions that maintain optimal crop-growing environments to improve yield and reduce costs enabling greenhouse operators to scale.
ZymoChem, Inc. develops microbes and bioprocesses that enable production of chemicals from renewable sources, such as sugars. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Emeryville, California.
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.
Sound Agriculture Company develops innovative crop protection and enhancement products aimed at improving agricultural yields and farm revenues while addressing challenges such as drought. The company offers Source, a solution that enhances in-season nutrient uptake by unlocking existing nitrogen and phosphorus in the soil, thereby helping growers optimize crop performance sustainably. Additionally, Sound Agriculture focuses on improving photosynthesis, water capture, and crop efficiency, contributing to healthier and more flavorful food while reducing waste. Founded in 2012 and based in Emeryville, California, the company employs molecular discovery and life science approaches to create climate-resilient crops, ultimately enhancing productivity for farmers. Originally known as Asilomar Bio, Inc., it rebranded to Sound Agriculture Company in September 2018.
Beta Hatch grows insect protein for animal feed. Nutrient balanced fertilizer is a sterile by-product of their process. Beta Hatch knows bugs better than anyone- they use their expertise in entomology to grow the most efficient and nutritious insects. They are currently farming mealworms from their urban farm in Seattle. They believe in changing food systems. Their goal is to develop the technology and knowledge that will make insects the next commodity crop.
Andes Ag, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing microbe-based seed technologies aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture. The company leverages beneficial microbes that have naturally co-evolved with plants over millennia. Through scientific research and advanced predictive software powered by artificial intelligence, Andes creates customized microbe-based formulations designed to enhance crop yields, accelerate growth, and enable cultivation in traditionally unsuitable lands. These solutions also aim to reduce the reliance on fertilizers and pesticides, helping farmers address the challenges posed by global climate change. Andes is positioned to contribute significantly to a new green revolution, fostering responsible and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
Guardian Agriculture designs and manufactures unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with global positioning system (GPS) technology for agricultural applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Malden, Massachusetts, the company offers aerial crop protection and spray services, utilizing its UAVs to apply insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and liquid fertilizers. By leveraging advanced technology, Guardian Agriculture aims to enhance crop protection and improve agricultural efficiency.
SomaDetect Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Fredericton, Canada, that focuses on providing dairy farmers with real-time analytics of milk components. Founded in 2016, the company has developed advanced sensor technology capable of measuring critical indicators such as fat content and somatic cell counts in milk. This innovative system enables farmers to conduct automated analysis without the need for chemicals or consumables, allowing them to identify issues early, manage herd health, and optimize milk quality. By delivering detailed insights during every milking, SomaDetect supports farmers in making informed decisions that enhance production while reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and ensuring high-quality milk enters the bulk supply.
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.
Beta Hatch grows insect protein for animal feed. Nutrient balanced fertilizer is a sterile by-product of their process. Beta Hatch knows bugs better than anyone- they use their expertise in entomology to grow the most efficient and nutritious insects. They are currently farming mealworms from their urban farm in Seattle. They believe in changing food systems. Their goal is to develop the technology and knowledge that will make insects the next commodity crop.
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.
Beta Hatch grows insect protein for animal feed. Nutrient balanced fertilizer is a sterile by-product of their process. Beta Hatch knows bugs better than anyone- they use their expertise in entomology to grow the most efficient and nutritious insects. They are currently farming mealworms from their urban farm in Seattle. They believe in changing food systems. Their goal is to develop the technology and knowledge that will make insects the next commodity crop.
Sound Agriculture Company develops innovative crop protection and enhancement products aimed at improving agricultural yields and farm revenues while addressing challenges such as drought. The company offers Source, a solution that enhances in-season nutrient uptake by unlocking existing nitrogen and phosphorus in the soil, thereby helping growers optimize crop performance sustainably. Additionally, Sound Agriculture focuses on improving photosynthesis, water capture, and crop efficiency, contributing to healthier and more flavorful food while reducing waste. Founded in 2012 and based in Emeryville, California, the company employs molecular discovery and life science approaches to create climate-resilient crops, ultimately enhancing productivity for farmers. Originally known as Asilomar Bio, Inc., it rebranded to Sound Agriculture Company in September 2018.
Checkerspot, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in producing performance materials derived from microalgae, leveraging advancements in biology, chemistry, and materials science. Checkerspot's innovative technology platform enables the design of new materials at the molecular level, allowing for the creation of tailored solutions for various industrial applications. By integrating molecular foundry techniques with fermentation processes, the company develops sustainable materials, including polyurethanes and textile finishes, that meet the specific needs of product designers. Checkerspot collaborates closely with product users and socially responsible corporations to prototype and iterate on products, ultimately bringing superior materials to market that promote sustainability and enhanced performance.
Crop Enhancement LLC is a specialty materials company based in San Jose, California, established in 2011. It focuses on developing innovative formulation technologies that enhance the effectiveness of agricultural chemicals, including pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. By utilizing advanced and environmentally friendly chemistry, Crop Enhancement creates proprietary films that modify plant surfaces, improving resistance to pests and diseases. This approach not only helps farmers increase crop yields and profitability but also reduces reliance on synthetic pesticides, promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The company’s technologies facilitate the controlled release of active ingredients, allowing for precise application and minimizing environmental impact.
FieldIn helps farmers and their stakeholders track operational progress and reduce work errors, offering new, previously inaccessible layers of information that support decision makers at every junction. FieldIn combines innovative hardware with an array of sensors, agricultural best-practices, data science analytics and proprietary algorithms into one integrative solution that captures the farm's pulse. They provide farm professionals with visualized insights and practical tools to manage every step of the pest control process, creating a new level of transparency, traceability and collaboration.
AgroSpheres, LLC, founded in 2016 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, specializes in innovative pesticide delivery technology aimed at improving crop protection products. The company develops engineered bio-particles that efficiently deliver pesticide-degrading enzymes, significantly reducing the waiting periods between pesticide application and harvest. By employing a unique encapsulation and delivery platform, AgroSpheres enhances the effectiveness of various crop protection solutions, including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. The firm focuses on creating biodegradable technologies that minimize harmful pesticide residues on plants, utilizing bioengineering and industrial fermentation techniques to produce biomolecules and chemicals that target toxic materials. This approach not only benefits agricultural businesses but also promotes the health and well-being of plants and their products.
SomaDetect Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Fredericton, Canada, that focuses on providing dairy farmers with real-time analytics of milk components. Founded in 2016, the company has developed advanced sensor technology capable of measuring critical indicators such as fat content and somatic cell counts in milk. This innovative system enables farmers to conduct automated analysis without the need for chemicals or consumables, allowing them to identify issues early, manage herd health, and optimize milk quality. By delivering detailed insights during every milking, SomaDetect supports farmers in making informed decisions that enhance production while reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and ensuring high-quality milk enters the bulk supply.
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.
Performance Livestock Analytics, Inc. is a technology company based in Ames, Iowa, focused on providing innovative farm management solutions for the livestock industry. Established in 2016, the company leverages cloud-based technologies and big data analytics to assist livestock producers in managing their operations more effectively. Its software platform offers a range of services, including data management for daily operations, benchmarking analytics, and performance monitoring. Notable features include a Bluetooth Smart scale device that automates feed delivery processes, ensuring precise tracking of feed usage and costs. The platform facilitates real-time access to on-farm data and enables seamless communication with nutritionists and advisors, aiding producers in making informed decisions that enhance sustainability and profitability. Performance Livestock Analytics operates as a subsidiary of Zoetis Inc., further reinforcing its commitment to transforming the livestock sector through technology.
Crop Enhancement LLC is a specialty materials company based in San Jose, California, established in 2011. It focuses on developing innovative formulation technologies that enhance the effectiveness of agricultural chemicals, including pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. By utilizing advanced and environmentally friendly chemistry, Crop Enhancement creates proprietary films that modify plant surfaces, improving resistance to pests and diseases. This approach not only helps farmers increase crop yields and profitability but also reduces reliance on synthetic pesticides, promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The company’s technologies facilitate the controlled release of active ingredients, allowing for precise application and minimizing environmental impact.
Geltor, Inc. produces bioactive animal free collagens and other proteins for beauty, nutrition, and other applications. It offers Collume, a bio-designed collagen technology for skincare cellular regeneration, protection, and derma-collagen synthesis; and HumaColl21, a collagen product that delivers collagen, elastin, laminin, and fibronectin boosting effect for skin care. The company also provides vegan collagen peptides and other novel proteins for functional food and nutraceutical formulas. Geltor, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Leandro, California.
Beta Hatch grows insect protein for animal feed. Nutrient balanced fertilizer is a sterile by-product of their process. Beta Hatch knows bugs better than anyone- they use their expertise in entomology to grow the most efficient and nutritious insects. They are currently farming mealworms from their urban farm in Seattle. They believe in changing food systems. Their goal is to develop the technology and knowledge that will make insects the next commodity crop.
Sound Agriculture Company develops innovative crop protection and enhancement products aimed at improving agricultural yields and farm revenues while addressing challenges such as drought. The company offers Source, a solution that enhances in-season nutrient uptake by unlocking existing nitrogen and phosphorus in the soil, thereby helping growers optimize crop performance sustainably. Additionally, Sound Agriculture focuses on improving photosynthesis, water capture, and crop efficiency, contributing to healthier and more flavorful food while reducing waste. Founded in 2012 and based in Emeryville, California, the company employs molecular discovery and life science approaches to create climate-resilient crops, ultimately enhancing productivity for farmers. Originally known as Asilomar Bio, Inc., it rebranded to Sound Agriculture Company in September 2018.
Asilomar Bio is creating crop protection tools to enhance harvest yields and efficiency by leveraging their breakthrough technology in plant science and chemical manufacturing.
Vinsight, Inc., operating under the name Bountiful, is an agtech company based in San Francisco that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance agricultural productivity. The company offers a platform designed to assist farmers in forecasting crop yields, specifically for grapes and almonds, well in advance of harvest time. Its dashboard delivers actionable insights by integrating current and historical weather trends, temperature data, evapotranspiration rates, and growing degree days. Bountiful's technology includes features such as monthly yield forecasts, historical forecast performance analysis, daily weather updates, and alternative map layers. By utilizing machine learning alongside satellite and geographic data, Bountiful transforms complex agricultural information into clear, actionable insights, thereby aiding farmers in making informed decisions to optimize crop production. Founded in 2014, Bountiful continues to seek innovative solutions for the agricultural industry.