Tabard Venture Capital

Tabard Venture Capital, founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in early-stage venture capital investments, primarily focusing on technical AgTech entrepreneurs. The firm seeks to make minority seed investments, as well as early-stage, later-stage, and growth equity investments across a variety of sectors. These sectors include software, AgTech, food technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, internet of things, fintech, insurtech, and mortgage technology. By concentrating on innovative companies within these fields, Tabard aims to support the development of transformative technologies and foster growth in the agricultural sector and beyond.

Eric Johnson

Venture Partner, Mid-West

Sergey Plotnikov

Venture Partner, Seattle

5 past transactions

Vence

Seed Round in 2018
Vence Corp specializes in developing and manufacturing connected wearable devices for livestock, aimed at reducing fencing and labor expenses on farms. The company's technology includes sensors that monitor the wellbeing of animals and software that enables virtual fencing and autonomous animal control. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Vence optimizes rotational and strip grazing, enhancing livestock yield and improving grass utilization. Farmers can manage and control their livestock remotely through a smartphone application, which also provides insights into animal behavior, health, and fertility. Founded in 2016, Vence is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Key Largo, Florida.

Verdical

Angel Round in 2018
Operator of an indoor food growing system designed to empower consumers with immediate access to healthy, flavorful food options. The company's system increases the availability of fresh produce while reducing the environmental burden caused by storage, transportation, and associated food waste, enabling restaurants, bars, hotels, schools, and cafeterias successfully grow greens and herbs on-site.

Bushel

Seed Round in 2017
Bushel provides gardening management services aimed at helping individuals cultivate and maintain their ideal gardens. The company offers a range of support, from initial planting and ongoing maintenance to harvesting and processing. Bushel caters to various needs, whether clients require assistance during busy periods or a comprehensive gardening solution. It also integrates advanced technology, such as soil, light, and moisture sensors, to enhance gardening outcomes. To ensure reliability and safety, Bushel conducts background checks, assesses gardener ratings, and interviews new gardeners, ensuring that clients receive skilled and trustworthy assistance. This approach allows individuals to achieve their gardening goals without the time commitment typically associated with gardening tasks.

Smart Yields

Seed Round in 2017
Smart Yields Inc. is a technology company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, that develops a mobile and desktop application designed to assist farmers in monitoring and managing their farm environments. Founded in 2015, Smart Yields utilizes integrated sensors to gather data on various environmental conditions, including soil health, water, air, and nutrient levels. The application provides real-time insights into farm conditions, alerts farmers to significant changes, and facilitates data collection for informed decision-making. By connecting farmers with agricultural researchers and leveraging crowd-sourced data, Smart Yields aims to enhance productivity and sustainability in agriculture. The company is committed to empowering farmers and addressing the growing demand for food production, particularly in Hawaii, which aims to double its food output by 2030. Smart Yields has received recognition for its innovative approach and has participated in prominent accelerator programs, underscoring its role in advancing agricultural technology.

GreenSight

Seed Round in 2016
GreenSight Agronomics, Inc. is a company that develops advanced drone technology and a cloud-based platform aimed at improving agricultural and turf management. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, GreenSight manufactures automated drones equipped with sophisticated sensors and data analytics capabilities. Its offerings include services for turf monitoring, crop management, irrigation, and pest detection. The company provides actionable insights through its drone technology, which allows land managers in sectors such as agriculture, energy, and construction to gather daily aerial intelligence efficiently. Notably, GreenSight's solutions have been designed to significantly reduce water and chemical usage, thereby saving costs and enhancing sustainability for golf courses and farms. By detecting plant stress and diseases early, the platform enables timely intervention by agrochemical companies, ultimately improving crop health and operational efficiency.
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