Cibus Capital

Cibus Fund, established in 2017 and based in London, is a growth equity investment firm focused on the agribusiness and sustainable food processing sectors. The fund is launched by ADM Capital and aims to identify and support innovative companies that are contributing to the advancement of sustainable practices in food production. Cibus Fund seeks to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable food solutions, investing in businesses that demonstrate potential for significant growth and positive environmental impact. Through its strategic investments, the fund aims to drive progress in the agribusiness sector while promoting sustainability and efficiency in food processing.

Kristen Weldon

Partner and Head of Natural Capital

23 past transactions

EcoRobotix

Series B in 2023
EcoRobotix Ltd is a Swiss company that develops, manufactures, and sells autonomous farming machines aimed at sustainable agriculture. Founded in 2011 and based in Yverdon-les-Bains, the company specializes in a solar-powered weeding robot designed for the ecological and economical management of row crops, meadows, and intercropping cultures. This innovative machine utilizes advanced vision systems, including cameras and GPS technology, to accurately navigate crop rows and identify weeds. By applying a micro dose of herbicide directly to the detected weeds, EcoRobotix significantly reduces chemical usage and minimizes environmental impact, while also lowering costs for farmers. The company's commitment to conserving soil and hydrological resources underscores its mission to provide precise and affordable robotic solutions that enhance food production.

Vive Crop Protection

Series C in 2022
Vive Crop Protection, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Mississauga, with additional operations in Boston and Calgary. Founded in 2006, the company develops and markets innovative crop protection products, including fungicides, insecticides, and nematicides. Vive utilizes its proprietary Allosperse Delivery System, a groundbreaking nanotechnology, to enhance the effectiveness of its products and provide new solutions for farmers. This technological advancement positions Vive at the forefront of agricultural innovation, enabling the company to meet the evolving needs of the agricultural sector.

Phytolon

Series A in 2022
Phytolon Ltd, located in Misgav, Israel, specializes in the development of technology for producing natural food colorants. Founded in 2000, the company utilizes baker's yeast cells as bio-factories to create these colorants through a fermentation process. Phytolon's innovative approach aims to provide sustainable and natural alternatives for the food and beverage industry, addressing the growing demand for clean-label products.

Believer Meats

Series B in 2021
Believer Meats, formerly known as Future Meat Technologies, is a Jerusalem-based biotechnology company dedicated to revolutionizing meat production through innovative cellular agriculture. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in distributive manufacturing technology that enables the production of cultured meat from fat and muscle cells without the need to raise or harvest animals. By focusing on animal-free meat production, Believer Meats aims to enhance food safety and mitigate the ecological impact associated with traditional meat farming. The company's advanced technology has been developed by a team of award-winning biologists and bioengineers, and it is further refined through collaboration with renowned chefs from Jerusalem's culinary scene.

Nourished

Venture Round in 2021
Nourished specializes in personalized vitamin gummies, utilizing advanced 3D printing technology and a vegan encapsulation formula to create customized nutrient stacks. Each gummy combines seven active ingredients, providing up to 70% higher absorption rates compared to traditional supplements. The ingredients are sourced from high-grade vegan whole food sources and undergo third-party lab testing to ensure maximum efficacy. Nourished prioritizes sustainability, using 100% plastic-free packaging, with individual flow wraps made from a unique wood pulp film that is home compostable within 32 weeks. The company has gained recognition as the highest-rated vitamin provider in the UK, according to verified reviews on Feefo and Trustpilot. To support its rapid growth, Nourished has recently expanded its workforce across technology, marketing, and operations.

Burro

Series A in 2021
Burro is a mobile application for Android and iOS devices that offers delivery and on-demand moving services to its users. The application enables its users to request pickups by filling up their personal information and items required. The platform offers its services to individuals and businesses. Its delivery portfolio consists of household goods, carpets, wood, and retail store items. Burro was launched in 2014 by Jason Ervin and Ethan Hurtado and is based in Texas.

Prenexus Health

Series B in 2021
Prenexus Health, Inc. is a company specializing in the development and production of natural prebiotic ingredients aimed at enhancing digestive health and wellness. Founded in 2015 and based in Gilbert, Arizona, Prenexus Health focuses on creating branded prebiotic ingredients for use in functional foods, beverages, and dietary supplements. One of its key offerings is XOS95, a highly purified prebiotic derived from high-fiber sugarcane, which has been substantiated by scientific research for its benefits in promoting digestive health. As an innovative leader in the prebiotic space, Prenexus Health emphasizes a science-based approach, leveraging clinical research to support the efficacy of its products in improving microbiome health for various consumer goods manufacturers.

AWM Smart Shelf

Venture Round in 2021
AWM Smart Shelf reinvents the online experience for the in-store market place. The company's mission is to be the comprehensive solution that powers the digital retail transformation by reducing waste and carbon footprint, providing new revenue via on-shelf ad sales, improving operational efficiencies, and boosting margin and product sold. This is done through innovative hardware and software which utilize AI and computer vision to understand and interact with the retail environment in ways never before possible. Founded by Emad Mirgoli, Kevin B. Howard, and Kurtis S. Van Horn in 2016, AWM Smart Shelf is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California.

Remedy Health Media

Series A in 2021
Remedy Health Media is an operator of a digital health platform intended to provide health-related information that produces, publishes, and distributes health magazines to consumers and caregivers. It offers content, tools, and real stories related to consumer health and wellness through the development of authentic communities of health information seekers who can interact and learn from a relatable physician, pharmacist, public health, and patient experts that enable the customers to make informed choices about their health and well-being. The company's mission is to empower patients and caregivers with the information and applications needed to efficiently navigate the healthcare landscape and as a result, to permit better health outcomes through the use of its products and services. Remedy Health Media was established in 1994 and is headquartered in New York.

Nourished

Series A in 2021
Nourished specializes in personalized vitamin gummies, utilizing advanced 3D printing technology and a vegan encapsulation formula to create customized nutrient stacks. Each gummy combines seven active ingredients, providing up to 70% higher absorption rates compared to traditional supplements. The ingredients are sourced from high-grade vegan whole food sources and undergo third-party lab testing to ensure maximum efficacy. Nourished prioritizes sustainability, using 100% plastic-free packaging, with individual flow wraps made from a unique wood pulp film that is home compostable within 32 weeks. The company has gained recognition as the highest-rated vitamin provider in the UK, according to verified reviews on Feefo and Trustpilot. To support its rapid growth, Nourished has recently expanded its workforce across technology, marketing, and operations.

Ostara

Venture Round in 2021
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. is uniquely positioned to become a global leader in the large and rapidly growing wastewater treatment industry. The company uses proprietary technology to remove polluting nutrients from waste waters and recycles these into a high value, environmentally-safe commercial fertilizer. Ostara has successfully scaled-up and commercially deployed its nutrient recovery technology.

Aquapak

Venture Round in 2021
Manufacturer of biodegradable polymer films intended to combat the plastic pollution crisis. The company provides a novel biodegradable, non-toxic, and water-soluble polymer that can be easily processed into films, laminates, and injection molds to be used for a wider range of applications and can be recycled, re-pulped, composted and is compatible with anaerobic digestion, enabling businesses to promote circular economy.

The Kingfish Company

Venture Round in 2020
The Kingfish Company N.V., established in 2015 and based in Kats, the Netherlands, specializes in the production and sale of seafood products within the European Union. The company is known for its Dutch Yellowtail Kingfish, a high-quality, antibiotic-free marine finfish species, which is delivered daily across Europe. Utilizing advanced Recirculation Aquaculture Systems (RAS), The Kingfish Company ensures a sustainable and controlled production environment. As of 2020, the company operates a facility with a capacity of 650 tons and is actively expanding its operations in the Netherlands while pursuing permits for a site in the United States.

Saga Robotics

Venture Round in 2020
Saga Robotics AS, founded in 2016 and based in Oslo, Norway, specializes in the manufacturing of modern farming equipment, focusing on the development of autonomous robots for the agricultural sector. The company has created an agricultural platform known as Thorvald, a versatile modular robot that can be adapted for various agricultural tasks. By offering solutions that perform operations more efficiently and at a lower cost than traditional methods, Saga Robotics aims to be a leading provider of agricultural robotics. The company's short-term objective is to deliver robots that provide clear benefits to farmers, while its long-term vision involves establishing comprehensive autonomous systems capable of handling all agricultural operations, thereby promoting sustainable and profitable food production.

Connecterra

Series B in 2020
Connecterra B.V., founded in 2014 and based in Amsterdam, specializes in developing advanced monitoring solutions for the dairy industry in the Netherlands. The company's flagship product, a dairy activity monitor, includes a wearable device that tracks herd activity in real-time, transmitting data to a cloud platform for behavioral analysis and prediction. This system offers features such as estrus detection, health assessments, and location services for dairy cattle. By utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence, Connecterra aims to provide farmers with valuable insights that enhance productivity, improve milk yield per animal, and optimize breeding cycles. The overall goal is to promote sustainable agricultural practices while allowing farmers to reduce labor demands and make more efficient use of natural resources.

BlueNalu

Series A in 2019
BlueNalu is a cellular aquaculture company that satisfies the global appetite for seafood in a fresh, sustainable, and humane way. It offers consumers with great tasting, healthy, safe, and trusted seafood products, that support the sustainability and diversity of the oceans. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

M2I Life Sciences

Private Equity Round in 2019
M2I Life Sciences is a French company that focuses on custom synthesis and formulation of specialized products in healthcare, veterinary applications, and agricultural biocontrol. It is particularly noted for its expertise in developing pheromones that offer eco-friendly alternatives to chemical insecticides, thereby supporting the ecological transition in agriculture. The company aims to serve as a comprehensive partner for clients, providing services from initial specifications to regulatory approvals, such as Drug Master Files and Marketing Authorizations. M2I operates a research and development center along with a cGMP manufacturing facility, allowing it to efficiently redesign synthetic routes and industrial processes for complex molecules, thereby catering to the diverse needs of its clients in the fields of generics, crop protection, and organic electronics.

AeroFarms

Series E in 2019
AeroFarms is an urban agricultural company with a mission to transform agriculture by building and operating environmentally responsible farms throughout the world. It provides an aeroponic growing system that grows and produces with neither soil or sun, in any location. This is all possible due to the nature of their modular stackable systems which are easy to store as well as enabling of local production of pesticide-free, greens. This allows the food production system to become more sustainable, efficient, and safe by creating commercial-scale farming in urban centers. AeroFarms was founded in 2004 and is based in Newark, New Jersey. It is a recipient of the Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies for 2018 and 2019. The company was also among the Inc Magazine's "25 Most Disruptive Companies" for the year 2017.

Moleaer

Series B in 2019
Moleaer Inc. is a company based in Torrance, California, specializing in the development of industrial-scale nanobubble systems that enhance water and wastewater treatment, agriculture irrigation, and oil-water separation. Founded in 2016, Moleaer’s products, including the XTB nanobubble generators, facilitate the transfer of gas into liquids, resulting in improved productivity and water quality while reducing maintenance costs. The unique properties of nanobubbles, which remain suspended in water for extended periods, enable high efficiency in various applications such as shrimp farming, crop irrigation, aquatic management, food washing, hydroponics, and wastewater treatment. Moleaer’s technology offers sustainable and chemical-free solutions, allowing clients to optimize resource recovery and enhance agricultural practices.

MycoTechnology

Series C in 2019
MycoTechnology utilizes fungi-based food-processing platforms to transform the flavor and value of agricultural products. The platform can be used to solve a variety of challenges faced by the food, beverage, and flavor industries. MycoTechnology has released ClearTaste, an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is Kosher and Halal certified. ClearTaste improves the flavor of various agricultural products. MycoTechnology also engages in fermenting agricultural products with strains of gourmet fungi. The company offers myceliated chocolate as well as robusta and arabica coffee beans. It develops and licenses technology to the industry to naturally improve the flavor of robusta and arabica coffee. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Aurora, Colorado.

Enterra Feed

Series B in 2018
Enterra Feed Corporation, based in Maple Ridge, Canada, focuses on the research, development, and production of renewable feed ingredients and organic fertilizers. The company utilizes a natural system that employs black soldier fly larvae to convert organic waste from various sources, including grocery stores and food manufacturers, into valuable products. Enterra provides whole dried larvae as a natural feed supplement suitable for a range of animals, including birds, fish, and reptiles. Additionally, it offers Enterra meal, a protein-rich powder for animal feed, and Enterra natural oil, a fat source that can be used in aquaculture and pet food. The company also produces organic fertilizers intended for local farmers and home gardening, promoting sustainable practices in food production. Founded in 2007, Enterra aims to enhance nutrient recovery from food waste while contributing to sustainable agriculture.

Rootility

Series C in 2018
Rootility specializes in innovative root-focused plant breeding methods aimed at enhancing crop yields and agronomic performance. By employing GMO-free techniques that integrate sophisticated simulations with traditional breeding practices, the company efficiently selects high-performance roots capable of tolerating abiotic stress. This approach not only increases the yield of existing commercial cultivars but also ensures the preservation of crop quality. Rootility has successfully implemented its technology across various crops and regions worldwide, conducting large-scale field trials over five years, which have led to the initiation of commercial sales. The company's focus on root systems as a means to improve plant resilience and productivity positions it as a leader in sustainable agricultural advancements.

AeroFarms

Series D in 2017
AeroFarms is an urban agricultural company with a mission to transform agriculture by building and operating environmentally responsible farms throughout the world. It provides an aeroponic growing system that grows and produces with neither soil or sun, in any location. This is all possible due to the nature of their modular stackable systems which are easy to store as well as enabling of local production of pesticide-free, greens. This allows the food production system to become more sustainable, efficient, and safe by creating commercial-scale farming in urban centers. AeroFarms was founded in 2004 and is based in Newark, New Jersey. It is a recipient of the Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies for 2018 and 2019. The company was also among the Inc Magazine's "25 Most Disruptive Companies" for the year 2017.
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