Yara Growth Ventures

Hydrogen Mem-Tech aim is to make the green shift happen through our state-of-the-art hydrogen separation technology with carbon capture.

Agrolend is a digital bank dedicated to providing credit services specifically for the agribusiness sector in Brazil. The company aims to support small and medium rural producers by offering a lending platform that facilitates the purchase of essential agricultural inputs, including seeds, crop protection, and crop nutrition. Utilizing advanced technology and innovative credit analysis methods, Agrolend provides loans without requiring physical guarantees like farms or grains. This approach enables farmers to access sustainable credit necessary for enhancing their production capabilities and encourages investment in equipment and technology, ultimately leading to increased productivity and profitability in the agricultural sector.

Dynelectro is a green energy technology company dedicated to reducing CO2 emissions by converting fossil fuels into sustainable alternatives. It specializes in power-to-x systems, employing a proprietary method that enhances the longevity of high-efficiency electrolysis. This innovation allows organizations to effectively offset intermittent power sources by producing green fuels, thereby supporting the transition to cleaner energy solutions.

Developer of ship bunkering infrastructure technology based in Oslo, Norway. The company's platform, in collaboration with leading project consortium partners, is building the first units in an ammonia fuel bunkering network, realizing a complete green ammonia fuel value chain from production to consumption, enabling the shipping industry to transition towards more sustainable fuel options.

Verqor is an innovative platform that transforms the agricultural sector by integrating finance and technology. It provides farmers with access to cashless credits, facilitating the purchase of essential supplies and machinery. By employing an alternative data-driven credit scoring system, Verqor aims to enhance financial inclusion within the agricultural community. The platform connects various stakeholders in the agriculture industry, including buyers, sellers, and financial institutions, promoting collaboration and transparency. Financial institutions can issue low-risk credits based on Verqor's unique credit assessment criteria, ensuring that farmers can acquire necessary resources while enabling crop buyers to access quality produce. This approach empowers farmers and strengthens supply chain management in the agriculture sector.

Verdagy is focused on advancing water electrolysis technology to enable large-scale production of green hydrogen. Based in Moss Landing, California, the company develops high-performance cells, electrolyzers, and plants aimed at achieving low upfront capital and operating costs. Their innovative approach positions them to offer competitive unit economics in hydrogen production, making it more accessible for various industries to adopt clean energy solutions. Verdagy operates laboratory and pilot plant facilities to support the rapid scaling of its technology platform.

Intelecy is a Norwegian technology company specializing in machine learning solutions for the manufacturing and processing industries. The company focuses on analyzing production data to help businesses prevent equipment breakdowns, predict failures, and enhance production processes. With over 20 years of expertise in automation and industrial IT, Intelecy aims to improve predictive maintenance and process optimization for its clients. By leveraging advanced analytics, Intelecy enables organizations to reduce waste, lower energy consumption, and cut costs, ultimately providing valuable insights into their operations.

EcoRobotix Ltd is a Swiss company that specializes in the development and manufacture of autonomous farming machines designed for efficient weeding of row crops, meadows, and intercropping cultures. Founded in 2011 and based in Yverdon-les-Bains, the company offers an innovative product known as ARA, which employs advanced AI for plant recognition and ultra-high precision spraying. This technology allows the machine to detect weeds and apply a micro dose of herbicide directly to them, significantly reducing chemical usage by 70-95%. By utilizing a combination of camera systems, GPS RTK, and sensors, EcoRobotix enables farmers to minimize their environmental impact while lowering operational costs and enhancing crop yields.

Agrolend is a digital bank dedicated to providing credit services specifically for the agribusiness sector in Brazil. The company aims to support small and medium rural producers by offering a lending platform that facilitates the purchase of essential agricultural inputs, including seeds, crop protection, and crop nutrition. Utilizing advanced technology and innovative credit analysis methods, Agrolend provides loans without requiring physical guarantees like farms or grains. This approach enables farmers to access sustainable credit necessary for enhancing their production capabilities and encourages investment in equipment and technology, ultimately leading to increased productivity and profitability in the agricultural sector.

Jai Kisan is a fintech platform focused on providing sustainable financing solutions for rural emerging markets, particularly for farmers. The platform assists farmers in understanding their financial situations through a hyper-localized agricultural credit score, which digitizes their financial and farm-related data for financial institutions. By streamlining the loan process with minimal paperwork and facilitating access through physical points in rural areas, Jai Kisan enables borrowers to obtain loans at competitive rates. This approach not only mitigates the risks associated with capital flow to these markets but also allows lenders to achieve risk-adjusted returns, ultimately fostering financial inclusion and supporting agricultural development.

Sabanto specializes in Farming-as-a-Service, focusing on enhancing autonomy in agricultural operations through innovative technology. The company offers low-cost retrofits for existing agricultural machinery, regardless of the make or model, enabling farmers to modernize their equipment affordably. Additionally, Sabanto develops supporting software that enhances the utility of autonomous technologies, ultimately improving return on investment for producers. By providing a supervised autonomous equipment platform, Sabanto delivers comprehensive agriculture services that allow farmers to monitor and manage their farmlands efficiently from a centralized location. This approach not only streamlines operations but also advances the future of agriculture through accessible and effective technological solutions.

Hydrogen Mem-Tech aim is to make the green shift happen through our state-of-the-art hydrogen separation technology with carbon capture.

Apollo Agriculture Ltd. is an agtech company based in Nairobi, Kenya, that supports smallholder farmers by providing financial and technical assistance. Founded in 2015, the company offers loans to help farmers acquire essential inputs such as fertilizer, seeds, and crop insurance, along with access to expert advice. By utilizing agronomic machine learning, remote sensing, and mobile technology, Apollo customizes financing packages based on individual farmer needs, assessing credit risk through satellite and soil data. This tailored approach aims to enhance farming practices and significantly increase crop yields, thereby maximizing profits for farmers in emerging markets.

H2Pro, Ltd. is a renewable energy company based in Caesarea, Israel, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing innovative water-splitting technology aimed at producing hydrogen fuel efficiently. Its proprietary method, known as E-TAC (Electrochemical–Thermally-Activated Chemical water splitting), effectively decouples the hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions, allowing for the generation of hydrogen and oxygen in separate phases. This technology is designed to facilitate the widespread adoption of sustainable hydrogen fuel by providing an efficient, affordable, safe, and environmentally friendly means of hydrogen production.

Tarfin is a digital agricultural platform focused on providing farmers and retailers with access to farm inputs under competitive credit terms. By utilizing technology, big data analytics, and machine learning, Tarfin compares prices of essential agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, medicines, seeds, equipment, and feed. The platform also presents low-cost alternatives and various payment schemes, allowing farmers to obtain necessary inputs at favorable prices. Through these innovations, Tarfin aims to enhance the financial accessibility of agricultural resources in Europe.

Agrofy S.A. is an online retail platform based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that facilitates transactions for agricultural products and machinery. Founded in 2015, the platform serves as a comprehensive marketplace for various agricultural needs, including machinery, inputs, infrastructure, tools, crops, cattle, insurance, loans, farmlands, jobs, and vehicles. By providing a centralized space for buying and selling, Agrofy aims to enhance efficiency and transparency within the agribusiness sector, enabling farmers to access the latest machinery and resources necessary for effective farming operations. The company is dedicated to boosting agribusiness on a global scale through its innovative online platform.

Boomitra is an innovative carbon marketplace focused on mitigating climate change by collaborating with farmers and landowners globally to enhance agricultural practices. Based in the United States, the company employs proprietary artificial intelligence and satellite technology to monitor, report, and verify soil organic carbon levels to a depth of over 30 centimeters without the need for physical soil sampling, achieving a 99% reduction in measurement costs. This efficient and scalable approach allows Boomitra to operate across diverse landholdings, impacting over 5 million acres and engaging more than 150,000 farmers on four continents. Farmers and landowners benefit significantly from the sale of carbon credits, receiving the majority of the proceeds, which can be reinvested into their farms and local communities. By integrating satellite data and geospatial deep learning, Boomitra promotes sustainable land management and provides cost-effective pathways for farmers to participate in the carbon credit market while assisting organizations in achieving their sustainability goals.