Continental Grain Company

Established in 1813, Continental Grain Company is a global investment firm focused on the food and agriculture landscape. With a rich entrepreneurial legacy and significant permanent capital, it builds long-term value through strategic partnerships with exceptional management teams across its diversified operations and investment activities.

Maximiliano Astruc

Vice President

Frank Baier

CFO and Administrative Officer

Marcelo Deschamps

Vice President

Paul Fribourg

Chairman and CEO

Ari Gendason

Chief Investment Officer

Nicolas Guzman

Associate, Direct Investments

Ryan Oksenhendler

Principal, Corporate Investments

Carlos Poblete

Co-Head and Principal

Nicholas Rosa

Chairman, Conti International

Ignacio Sanz

Co-Head and Principal

Kevin Thorson

Principal

Hunter Whitney

Associate, Direct Investments

Jiayu Zhang

Principal, Conti Asia

46 past transactions

Baja Aqua Farms

Venture Round in 2023
Baja Aqua Farms specializes in sustainable aquaculture, specifically raising and distributing high-quality Pacific Bluefin tuna. The company employs eco-friendly practices and focuses on delivering products responsibly to global clients.

Bushel

Venture Round in 2023
Bushel Inc. is a Fargo, North Dakota-based company that develops software solutions for the agricultural industry, specifically targeting the grain trading sector. Established in 2011, Bushel offers a comprehensive platform that connects grain companies and growers through various digital tools. Its product suite includes a mobile application, websites, trading tools, market feeds, and API services, all designed to facilitate efficient transactions and enhance communication between farmers, grain buyers, protein producers, and food companies. The platform provides users with instant access to essential information such as scale tickets, contracts, commodity balances, and cash bids, while prioritizing data privacy as a fundamental aspect of its operations.

Sentera

Series C in 2023
Sentera designs, manufactures, and distributes integrated software and sensor products for various industries. It specializes in drone sensors, video technology services, and OnTop, a mobile app and desktop client for inspection access. Serving agriculture, mining, infrastructure, security, and public safety sectors, Sentera incorporates machine learning and data science tools to gather and analyze data, providing insights to improve outcomes.

Agrolend

Series B in 2022
Agrolend is a digital bank specializing in providing credit facilities for the agribusiness sector. It focuses on supporting farmers by offering loans for purchasing agricultural inputs like seeds, crop protection products, and nutrients.

Vestaron Corporation

Series C in 2022
Vestaron develops and manufactures peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Its offerings include Spear-T for thrips control in greenhouses, Spear-Lep for fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina with a research center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron aims to provide growers with effective, safe, and sustainable biopesticides.

Pattern Ag

Series B in 2022
Pattern Ag specializes in soil microbiome analysis to enhance agricultural practices. The company focuses on corn and soybean farms, offering recommendations for optimizing inputs by addressing specific pest and disease pressures. Their precision agriculture platform provides high-resolution mapping of soil DNA, delivering actionable insights to farmers. This helps with decisions related to crop protection, seed selection, and fertility needs, ultimately aiming to increase yield, save costs, and improve overall farm productivity and sustainability.

Stable

Series B in 2022
Stable Group Limited, incorporated in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom, is a risk management platform that assists businesses in managing price volatility and costs through its volatility insurance solutions. The company serves various sectors globally, providing protection against untraded commodity price fluctuations in the derivatives market. Stable operates as a subsidiary of Anthemis Baloise Strategic Ventures.

Vestaron Corporation

Series C in 2022
Vestaron develops and manufactures peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Its offerings include Spear-T for thrips control in greenhouses, Spear-Lep for fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina with a research center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron aims to provide growers with effective, safe, and sustainable biopesticides.

Brightseed

Series B in 2022
Brightseed, Inc. is a pioneering biosciences company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in the discovery of bioactive compounds in plants that have beneficial effects on human health, particularly for chronic disease management. Utilizing its proprietary Forager platform, which incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning, Brightseed accelerates the identification and validation of these naturally occurring compounds, transforming what was once a lengthy process into a matter of months. By mapping bioactives to specific health outcomes, Brightseed provides valuable insights and science-backed solutions to partners across the consumer health continuum. The company's innovative approach aims to illuminate the connections between nature and human health, ultimately improving quality of life and addressing health challenges through the exploration of previously uncharted plant compounds.

MycoTechnology

Series E in 2022
MycoTechnology is a food technology company based in Aurora, Colorado, that specializes in utilizing fungi-based food-processing platforms to enhance the flavor and nutritional value of agricultural products. Incorporated in 2013, the company addresses challenges in the food, beverage, and flavor industries through innovative solutions. One of its key products, ClearTaste, is an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is both Kosher and Halal certified, designed to improve the flavor profile of various agricultural offerings. Additionally, MycoTechnology engages in the fermentation of agricultural products using gourmet fungi, producing items such as myceliated chocolate and enhanced coffee beans. The company also develops and licenses technology aimed at naturally improving the flavor characteristics of robusta and arabica coffee, thereby enabling food producers to incorporate healthier ingredients and strengthen brand association.

Agrolend

Series A in 2022
Agrolend is a digital bank specializing in providing credit facilities for the agribusiness sector. It focuses on supporting farmers by offering loans for purchasing agricultural inputs like seeds, crop protection products, and nutrients.

Agroberries

Venture Round in 2022
Agroberries is a vertically integrated producer and global distributor of fresh berries, specializing in a diverse range that includes blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. The company operates its own fruit farms and focuses on organic production by implementing sustainable agricultural practices. This commitment ensures that Agroberries can supply high-quality, natural products to a prominent customer base of leading retailers year-round. Through its dedication to both quality and sustainability, Agroberries aims to deliver fresh berries while promoting environmentally responsible farming.

DMC Biotechnologies

Series B in 2021
DMC Biotechnologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in the development of bio-based products through microbial fermentation technology. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on engineering microbial hosts to produce a range of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, nutraceuticals, natural products, and pharmaceuticals. DMC Biotechnologies employs its proprietary Dynamic Metabolic Control technology to enhance production efficiency, thereby reducing costs and accelerating the timeline from discovery to commercial performance. The company's innovative approach supports sustainability by utilizing lower energy and resource inputs in the manufacturing process.

Plasma Nutrition

Series A in 2021
Transforming the performance of protein powders through our patent-pending Ingredient Optimization process to increase sustainability and improve health outcomes.

Agot

Convertible Note in 2021
Agot is an all-in-one computer vision platform for quick-service and other food service brands. It digitizes restaurant activities and translates observations into real-time team interactions and actionable analytics, helping to reduce online order errors, increase order volume and ratings, and improve pickup time estimates while providing operations insights across locations.

Yuan Yao Nong Ye

Venture Round in 2021
Yuan Yao Nong Ye is a group of companies that mainly focuses on feeding raw materials in the agriculture and animal husbandry sector. It also has businesses in big data trade, biological fermentation, and industrial internet sectors.

Stable

Series A in 2021
Stable Group Limited, incorporated in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom, is a risk management platform that assists businesses in managing price volatility and costs through its volatility insurance solutions. The company serves various sectors globally, providing protection against untraded commodity price fluctuations in the derivatives market. Stable operates as a subsidiary of Anthemis Baloise Strategic Ventures.

Prenexus Health

Series B in 2021
Prenexus Health, Inc. is a manufacturer of natural prebiotic ingredients, specializing in the scientific research, development, and production of components for functional foods, beverages, and dietary supplements. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona, the company emphasizes digestive health and wellness through its innovative offerings, including XOS95, a highly purified prebiotic ingredient derived from high-fiber sugarcane. Prenexus Health is recognized as a global leader in the prebiotic sector, underpinned by extensive scientific and clinical research that supports its products' efficacy in enhancing digestive and microbiome health. The company serves clients in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, providing them with high-quality functional ingredients to improve their products.

Pivot Bio

Series D in 2021
Founded in 2010, Pivot Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in microbial nitrogen fertilizers. It harnesses naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops sustainably, aiming to reduce the need for petrochemical fertilizers and improve crop yield.

Sentera

Series C in 2021
Sentera designs, manufactures, and distributes integrated software and sensor products for various industries. It specializes in drone sensors, video technology services, and OnTop, a mobile app and desktop client for inspection access. Serving agriculture, mining, infrastructure, security, and public safety sectors, Sentera incorporates machine learning and data science tools to gather and analyze data, providing insights to improve outcomes.

EAVISION

Series C in 2021
EAVision is a smart agricultural robotics company specializing in the development of autonomous drones for crop protection. Utilizing advanced computer vision technology, EAVision's unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are equipped with AI visual recognition and precision spraying capabilities. This innovative approach enables farmers to effectively safeguard their crops, even in challenging geographical conditions. In addition to their UAVs, EAVision also focuses on binocular visual perception, AI autonomous control, and intelligent machine equipment. Their offerings include software solutions and a commercial corn emasculation test system, further enhancing their contribution to modern agricultural practices.

Bushel

Series C in 2021
Bushel Inc. is a Fargo, North Dakota-based company that develops software solutions for the agricultural industry, specifically targeting the grain trading sector. Established in 2011, Bushel offers a comprehensive platform that connects grain companies and growers through various digital tools. Its product suite includes a mobile application, websites, trading tools, market feeds, and API services, all designed to facilitate efficient transactions and enhance communication between farmers, grain buyers, protein producers, and food companies. The platform provides users with instant access to essential information such as scale tickets, contracts, commodity balances, and cash bids, while prioritizing data privacy as a fundamental aspect of its operations.

Cérélia

Corporate Round in 2021
Cérélia SA, established in 1974 and headquartered in Liévin, France, specializes in the production and distribution of a wide array of ready-to-bake chilled dough products. Its portfolio includes pie, pizza, pastry, cake mix, and organic doughs, catering to both private label and own-brand markets under the Croustipate and Pop! Bakery labels. With four production plants and approximately 650 employees, Cérélia serves customers across France, Italy, Spain, the Nordic countries, and internationally.

Agrolend

Seed Round in 2021
Agrolend is a digital bank specializing in providing credit facilities for the agribusiness sector. It focuses on supporting farmers by offering loans for purchasing agricultural inputs like seeds, crop protection products, and nutrients.

Vestaron Corporation

Series B in 2021
Vestaron develops and manufactures peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Its offerings include Spear-T for thrips control in greenhouses, Spear-Lep for fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina with a research center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron aims to provide growers with effective, safe, and sustainable biopesticides.

Ukko

Series B in 2021
Ukko is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by food allergies and disorders. The company utilizes a computational engineering platform that employs artificial intelligence, immunology, and protein engineering to redesign food allergens into therapeutics that are both safe and effective. By creating a comprehensive, clinically validated map of the molecular structures associated with food allergies, Ukko reveals critical insights into the biological mechanisms governing human-food interactions. This innovative approach enables the development of new protein versions that do not provoke an immune response, providing a novel strategy for treating protein-based allergies.

Phospholutions

Series A in 2021
Phospholutions LLC, founded in 2016 and headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, specializes in the production of sustainable fertilizers aimed at turf maintenance, ornamental and agricultural crops, animal production, and wastewater treatment. The company has developed patented technology that enhances the efficiency of phosphorus delivery to plants while minimizing environmental losses, thereby addressing the adverse effects of traditional phosphorus fertilizer on water quality. Its products are formulated from a mixture of common earth minerals that optimize nutrient absorption from both synthetic and organic sources. This innovative approach not only improves fertilizer efficiency and crop yield but also supports sustainable agricultural practices by reducing application rates and environmental impact, contributing to the long-term health of ecosystems.

Agrolend

Seed Round in 2021
Agrolend is a digital bank specializing in providing credit facilities for the agribusiness sector. It focuses on supporting farmers by offering loans for purchasing agricultural inputs like seeds, crop protection products, and nutrients.

Brightseed

Venture Round in 2020
Brightseed, Inc. is a pioneering biosciences company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in the discovery of bioactive compounds in plants that have beneficial effects on human health, particularly for chronic disease management. Utilizing its proprietary Forager platform, which incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning, Brightseed accelerates the identification and validation of these naturally occurring compounds, transforming what was once a lengthy process into a matter of months. By mapping bioactives to specific health outcomes, Brightseed provides valuable insights and science-backed solutions to partners across the consumer health continuum. The company's innovative approach aims to illuminate the connections between nature and human health, ultimately improving quality of life and addressing health challenges through the exploration of previously uncharted plant compounds.

GreenLight Biosciences

Series D in 2020
GreenLight Biosciences is a biotechnology company specializing in RNA-based solutions for agriculture and pharmaceutical applications. It develops mRNA vaccines, including COVID-19 candidates, and offers sustainable crop protection technologies using its proprietary cell-free production platform.

MycoTechnology

Series D in 2020
MycoTechnology is a food technology company based in Aurora, Colorado, that specializes in utilizing fungi-based food-processing platforms to enhance the flavor and nutritional value of agricultural products. Incorporated in 2013, the company addresses challenges in the food, beverage, and flavor industries through innovative solutions. One of its key products, ClearTaste, is an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is both Kosher and Halal certified, designed to improve the flavor profile of various agricultural offerings. Additionally, MycoTechnology engages in the fermentation of agricultural products using gourmet fungi, producing items such as myceliated chocolate and enhanced coffee beans. The company also develops and licenses technology aimed at naturally improving the flavor characteristics of robusta and arabica coffee, thereby enabling food producers to incorporate healthier ingredients and strengthen brand association.

Pivot Bio

Series C in 2020
Founded in 2010, Pivot Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in microbial nitrogen fertilizers. It harnesses naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops sustainably, aiming to reduce the need for petrochemical fertilizers and improve crop yield.

Ceva Santé Animale

Venture Round in 2020
Ceva Santé Animale S.A. specializes in the research, development, production, and marketing of veterinary pharmaceuticals and vaccines for both companion and farm animals. The company provides a diverse range of products, including treatments for behavior, cardiology, nephrology, dermatology, locomotion, parasitology, and reproduction management for companion animals. For farm animals, Ceva offers anti-infective products, vaccines, and reproductive management solutions for cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and poultry. Additionally, the company has developed tools such as the Ceva Lung Program, a mobile application that helps manage lung health in livestock. Established in 1988 and headquartered in Libourne, France, Ceva operates pharmaceutical and research facilities in various countries, including Canada, Brazil, Italy, Hungary, the United States, Japan, Mexico, China, and Canada. The company is actively involved in global welfare initiatives, collaborating with local organizations to enhance animal health and welfare.

Bushel

Series B in 2019
Bushel Inc. is a Fargo, North Dakota-based company that develops software solutions for the agricultural industry, specifically targeting the grain trading sector. Established in 2011, Bushel offers a comprehensive platform that connects grain companies and growers through various digital tools. Its product suite includes a mobile application, websites, trading tools, market feeds, and API services, all designed to facilitate efficient transactions and enhance communication between farmers, grain buyers, protein producers, and food companies. The platform provides users with instant access to essential information such as scale tickets, contracts, commodity balances, and cash bids, while prioritizing data privacy as a fundamental aspect of its operations.

Vestaron Corporation

Series B in 2019
Vestaron develops and manufactures peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Its offerings include Spear-T for thrips control in greenhouses, Spear-Lep for fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina with a research center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron aims to provide growers with effective, safe, and sustainable biopesticides.

MycoTechnology

Series C in 2019
MycoTechnology is a food technology company based in Aurora, Colorado, that specializes in utilizing fungi-based food-processing platforms to enhance the flavor and nutritional value of agricultural products. Incorporated in 2013, the company addresses challenges in the food, beverage, and flavor industries through innovative solutions. One of its key products, ClearTaste, is an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is both Kosher and Halal certified, designed to improve the flavor profile of various agricultural offerings. Additionally, MycoTechnology engages in the fermentation of agricultural products using gourmet fungi, producing items such as myceliated chocolate and enhanced coffee beans. The company also develops and licenses technology aimed at naturally improving the flavor characteristics of robusta and arabica coffee, thereby enabling food producers to incorporate healthier ingredients and strengthen brand association.

GreenLight Biosciences

Venture Round in 2019
GreenLight Biosciences is a biotechnology company specializing in RNA-based solutions for agriculture and pharmaceutical applications. It develops mRNA vaccines, including COVID-19 candidates, and offers sustainable crop protection technologies using its proprietary cell-free production platform.

Checkmate

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2016, Checkmate specializes in integrating over 30 third-party delivery platforms directly into point-of-sale (POS) systems for restaurants. Its platform enables orders from these external systems to flow seamlessly through to the restaurant's POS and kitchen printers, eliminating manual intervention and reducing errors.

Pivot Bio

Series B in 2018
Founded in 2010, Pivot Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in microbial nitrogen fertilizers. It harnesses naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops sustainably, aiming to reduce the need for petrochemical fertilizers and improve crop yield.

SmartAHC

Series A in 2018
SmartAHC is a company focused on enhancing husbandry management through the development of intelligent farming models. Incubated by Nanyang Technological University, it has garnered support from various prominent investors. The company specializes in creating pig wearables and tracking systems that monitor health metrics and predict ovulation periods for pigs. This technology allows farmers to streamline their operations by reducing labor needs and enhancing animal care. SmartAHC's solutions facilitate comprehensive management of farming activities, including breeding, inventory counting, growth monitoring, and behavioral assessments, ultimately improving the efficiency of livestock farming.

Sentera

Series A in 2018
Sentera designs, manufactures, and distributes integrated software and sensor products for various industries. It specializes in drone sensors, video technology services, and OnTop, a mobile app and desktop client for inspection access. Serving agriculture, mining, infrastructure, security, and public safety sectors, Sentera incorporates machine learning and data science tools to gather and analyze data, providing insights to improve outcomes.

Perfect Day

Series A in 2018
Perfect Day develops animal-free dairy proteins and dairy substitutes using fermentation to produce proteins that are nutritionally identical to cow’s milk. The company makes products including milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and milk proteins without using animals. Its fermentation process uses yeast to convert plant-based sugars into dairy proteins, enabling products with the same taste, texture, and nutrition as traditional dairy while avoiding animal welfare concerns and reducing environmental impact. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Perfect Day focuses on sustainable, vegan dairy alternatives that aim to appeal to both consumers and manufacturers seeking dairy-like ingredients without conventional dairy farming.

RiceBran Technologies

Post in 2017
RiceBran Technologies is a specialty ingredient company that specializes in processing and marketing healthy, natural, and nutrient-dense products derived from rice and other small grains. The company converts raw rice bran into stabilized rice bran (SRB) and various high-value derivative products, such as RiBalance, RiSolubles, RiFiber, and ProRyza. These products are rich in oil, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fibers, and antioxidants, enhancing the nutritional value of consumer food products and animal feed ingredients. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, RiceBran Technologies serves manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers both domestically and internationally.

MycoTechnology

Series B in 2017
MycoTechnology is a food technology company based in Aurora, Colorado, that specializes in utilizing fungi-based food-processing platforms to enhance the flavor and nutritional value of agricultural products. Incorporated in 2013, the company addresses challenges in the food, beverage, and flavor industries through innovative solutions. One of its key products, ClearTaste, is an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is both Kosher and Halal certified, designed to improve the flavor profile of various agricultural offerings. Additionally, MycoTechnology engages in the fermentation of agricultural products using gourmet fungi, producing items such as myceliated chocolate and enhanced coffee beans. The company also develops and licenses technology aimed at naturally improving the flavor characteristics of robusta and arabica coffee, thereby enabling food producers to incorporate healthier ingredients and strengthen brand association.

Impossible Foods

Convertible Note in 2017
Impossible Foods Inc. is a Redwood City, California-based company that specializes in developing plant-based substitutes for meat, dairy, and fish products. Founded in 2011 by Patrick Brown and Monte Casino, the company utilizes a combination of natural ingredients, including proteins, fats, amino acids, and vitamins sourced from greens, seeds, and grains, to recreate the taste and texture of traditional meats and dairy. Its product lineup includes items such as burgers and pork alternatives, which are marketed as healthier options for consumers. Impossible Foods distributes its products through various channels, including restaurants and online platforms in the United States.

Modern Meadow

Series B in 2016
Founded in 2011, Modern Meadow is a biofabrication company based in Brooklyn, New York. It specializes in growing animal-free leather using living cells, aiming to provide sustainable alternatives without compromising performance.
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