Lewis & Clark Ventures

Lewis & Clark Ventures is a St. Louis-based venture capital firm founded in 2014, focusing on early-stage investments in the heartland of the United States. The firm primarily targets Series A and B companies within the enterprise software, healthcare IT, and agricultural technology sectors. Committed to fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurial talent, Lewis & Clark Ventures aims to be a trusted partner for the entrepreneurs they back, helping them navigate their growth journeys toward achieving scale and significance.

Brian Hopcraft

General Partner and Venture Partner

Nick Nardacci

Senior Associate

David Poldoian

Operating Partner

Michael Rockhold

Principal

Rohan Verma

Principal

35 past transactions

ChatLingual

Series A in 2022
ChatLingual, Inc. is a Germany-based company that offers a web-based instant messaging application designed for real-time translation of text. This application facilitates communication among users speaking different languages through features such as chat with subtitles, multilingual group chats, and offline messaging. Catering to both business and personal users, ChatLingual aims to enhance support operations by simplifying communication barriers related to language and technical skills. The platform is particularly beneficial for large organizations, helping them streamline staffing, improve customer satisfaction scores, and enhance efficiency across various departments, including customer care, sales, IT, and HR.

Amper

Series A in 2022
Amper Technologies, Inc. develops and operates a clip-on device that helps factory owners and managers to analyze power consumption of their machines, predict downtime, and deploy predictive maintenance. It offers hardware and software to improve productivity and OEE. The company offers a solution from the hardware to the software, including non-invasive sensors, Internet-connected gateway, and web dashboards, as well as online dashboard to configure and see alerts, real-time status, key metrics, and rich reports. Its technologies also provides plant managers in factories to increase machine and labor productivity by having retrofit sensor that monitors across machine types. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

TomoCredit

Series A in 2021
TomoCredit LLC, established in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, focuses on providing innovative credit solutions tailored for Millennials, particularly those with no credit history or credit score. The company manufactures electronic smart and credit cards that enable users to build credit and qualify for loans by utilizing a proprietary algorithm to analyze alternative data sources. In addition to its credit card offerings, TomoCredit has developed a mobile application that allows users to manage their accounts effectively. The founding team, composed of immigrant founders, aims to address the challenges faced by foreign nationals in accessing credit, drawing on their backgrounds from notable institutions such as Coinbase, The Kenetic Hedge Fund, and Google, as well as prestigious educational establishments like MIT and UC Berkeley.

Territory Foods

Series B in 2021
Territory Foods is a meal delivery service that focuses on providing chef-prepared, nutritionist-approved meals tailored to various dietary preferences. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Arlington, VA, the company offers a diverse range of freshly-made meals designed by culinary professionals and nutrition experts. Its menus feature artisan dishes that are responsibly sourced and free of refined sugars, gluten, and dairy, catering to health-conscious consumers. Meals can be customized to fit dietary needs such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, and Keto, making it easier for customers to maintain healthy eating habits. Territory Foods employs a proprietary algorithm to ensure a rotating menu that keeps meal options varied and engaging.

Rantizo

Series A in 2020
Rantizo, Inc. is a company based in Iowa City, Iowa, that specializes in the development and sale of agricultural drones and related equipment. Founded in 2018, Rantizo offers a range of products, including trailers, drone sprayers, spreaders, battery chargers, and batteries. The company provides spraying services for crops using an innovative electrostatic spraying technology that ensures uniform coverage, allowing farmers to apply pesticides and chemicals efficiently and effectively. Rantizo's system is designed to integrate with various drone manufacturers and agronomy systems, addressing key challenges in large-scale agriculture. By delivering targeted liquid and dry applications precisely when and where needed, Rantizo enables farmers to optimize their operations and improve productivity in the field.

MedAvail

Series E in 2020
MedAvail operates as a technology-enabled pharmacy company that integrates automated pharmacy services within clinics and other healthcare settings using its proprietary technology. The company offers comprehensive services through its robotic dispensing platform, known as the MedAvail MedCenter, alongside home delivery options. Additionally, it runs SpotRx, a telehealth platform that facilitates remote pharmacist consultations through on-site dispensing kiosks, complemented by home delivery services. MedAvail is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

BinSentry

Series A in 2020
BinSentry Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing an Internet of Things (IoT) solution that provides software and solar-powered sensors to monitor feed bins for feed mills and livestock producers. BinSentry's platform enables effective tracking of on-farm inventory, automating logistics and inventory management to enhance operational efficiencies. By utilizing predictive technology and integrating artificial intelligence, the solution helps streamline supply chains and optimize trucking routes, reducing the risk of supply disruptions and increasing overall profitability in livestock and grain management.

GreenLight Biosciences

Series D in 2020
GreenLight Biosciences is a biotechnology company that specializes in RNA-based solutions for agricultural and pharmaceutical applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Medford, Massachusetts, with an additional location in North Carolina, the company utilizes its Unconstrained Metabolism technology platform to convert renewable substrates into valuable chemicals and fuels. This platform allows for significant flexibility and control in the production process. GreenLight is also focused on developing RNA products aimed at improving crop management, plant protection, and animal health, while advancing vaccine development and pandemic preparedness. In addition to these applications, the company is working on mRNA-based vaccine candidates targeting seasonal and pandemic influenza, as well as other emerging viruses, to enhance public health. Through its innovations, GreenLight aims to provide sustainable solutions that contribute to global food security and health.

Kaizen Health

Series B in 2020
Kaizen Health is a healthcare mobility company that is improving access, quality, satisfaction and efficiency in health care by removing transportation as a barrier. Top healthcare delivery systems, payers, senior living, clinical trials and municipalities are utilizing Kaizen Health’s industry-leading technology and transportation network to address social determinants of health within and outside of health care to better promote health equity.

Bushel

Series B in 2019
Bushel Inc. is a technology company based in Fargo, North Dakota, that specializes in developing software solutions for the agricultural sector, particularly for grain companies and growers. Founded in 2011, Bushel provides an automated mobile app platform designed for grain elevators and cooperatives, enabling them to connect with growers and deliver real-time information. The platform integrates with grain elevator accounting systems, allowing growers to access vital data such as contracts, scale tickets, cash bids, and market information directly on their mobile devices. This streamlined communication empowers growers to make informed decisions quickly, enhances their ability to track grain deliveries, and simplifies the management of contracts. By eliminating the reliance on paper slips and ensuring real-time updates, Bushel facilitates a more efficient and transparent business relationship between growers and grain facilities.

Aker Technologies

Venture Round in 2019
Aker Technologies Inc. specializes in providing advanced crop intelligence and in-season analytical tools to enhance farm operations. The company offers a customer service platform designed for chemical suppliers, agricultural retailers, and consultants, facilitating support for growers. Aker Technologies has developed patented technology, including computer vision and biometric sensors, paired with software solutions to detect and assess pest pressures, airborne pathogens, crop diseases, and fertility issues within crop canopies. Incorporated in 2014 and formerly known as Leading Edge Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded in December 2015 and operates from its headquarters in Winnebago, Minnesota, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois.

Benson Hill

Series C in 2019
Benson Hill is an agricultural technology company focused on crop improvement, particularly in soy protein innovation. By leveraging its proprietary CropOS™ platform, the company integrates machine learning, genomic data, and traditional breeding techniques to streamline the development of healthier and more sustainable food products. Benson Hill emphasizes unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants to empower innovators in creating flavorful and nutritious ingredients. The company operates a Crop Accelerator for rapid prototyping and is developing a diverse seed portfolio that includes protein ingredients, aquaculture, specialty animal feed, and vegetable oils. Its revenue is generated from both proprietary and non-proprietary product categories, reflecting its commitment to advancing agricultural innovation.

Territory Foods

Series A in 2019
Territory Foods is a meal delivery service that focuses on providing chef-prepared, nutritionist-approved meals tailored to various dietary preferences. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Arlington, VA, the company offers a diverse range of freshly-made meals designed by culinary professionals and nutrition experts. Its menus feature artisan dishes that are responsibly sourced and free of refined sugars, gluten, and dairy, catering to health-conscious consumers. Meals can be customized to fit dietary needs such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, and Keto, making it easier for customers to maintain healthy eating habits. Territory Foods employs a proprietary algorithm to ensure a rotating menu that keeps meal options varied and engaging.

Waldo Photos

Seed Round in 2018
Waldo Photos operates a photo-finding platform that simplifies the process of retrieving images taken by others at various events, such as sports games, weddings, and concerts. Using advanced technology, including facial recognition and GPS, Waldo delivers photos directly to users' smartphones, allowing them to enjoy experiences without the distraction of capturing every moment themselves. The platform enhances the photo-sharing experience for both consumers and professional photographers, transforming traditional methods into a more efficient system. By enabling users to receive their photos in real-time through a text-based interface, Waldo alleviates the burden of tracking down images, making it easier for families, schools, and organizations to manage their visual memories. The service empowers individuals to fully engage in their experiences, ensuring they never miss capturing important moments.

Big Squid

Venture Round in 2018
Big Squid, Inc. is a data and digital solutions company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2009. The company specializes in providing software solutions in business intelligence, data sciences, and predictive analytics. Its flagship product, the Predictive Toolkit, empowers users, including those without data science expertise, to select data, define predictions, and visualize results through scenario building. Additionally, Big Squid offers consulting services and utilizes the Domo platform to enhance business intelligence capabilities for various sectors, including retail, insurance, real estate, media, professional services, education, healthcare, and manufacturing. The company supports professionals across marketing, sales, operations, finance, and human resources by helping them identify critical business outcomes and leverage data visualizations to inform decision-making.

Summersalt

Series A in 2018
Summersalt, LLC is a women's apparel brand established in 2017 and based in Clayton, Missouri. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling eco-friendly swimwear, activewear, loungewear, travel wear, and sleepwear, all while maintaining an affordable price point. Summersalt's swimwear is crafted from recycled materials and is designed to provide comfort and functionality, including features like chlorine resistance and protection against sand and sweat. The brand is known for its modern and sophisticated styles, backed by extensive data-driven research from millions of measurements collected from thousands of women to ensure an impeccable fit. Summersalt has quickly gained recognition in the fashion industry, attracting a diverse customer base, including influencers and celebrities, and receiving accolades from prominent publications such as ELLE and Vogue. The products are primarily sold online, making them accessible to a wide audience.

Benson Hill

Series C in 2018
Benson Hill is an agricultural technology company focused on crop improvement, particularly in soy protein innovation. By leveraging its proprietary CropOS™ platform, the company integrates machine learning, genomic data, and traditional breeding techniques to streamline the development of healthier and more sustainable food products. Benson Hill emphasizes unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants to empower innovators in creating flavorful and nutritious ingredients. The company operates a Crop Accelerator for rapid prototyping and is developing a diverse seed portfolio that includes protein ingredients, aquaculture, specialty animal feed, and vegetable oils. Its revenue is generated from both proprietary and non-proprietary product categories, reflecting its commitment to advancing agricultural innovation.

Growers

Series A in 2018
Growers Holdings, Inc. is a company based in Garner, North Carolina, that specializes in developing an agronomic services platform aimed at enhancing collaboration among farmers, agronomists, and agro-professionals. Founded in 2011, the platform focuses on collecting and structuring both manual and machine-generated farm data to facilitate better decision-making. Growers offers digital tools that assist farmers in soil management, variable rate planting, and hardware calibration, ultimately enabling them to reduce input costs, maximize yields, and improve overall farming performance. The platform also streamlines the purchasing process for farmers by allowing them to explore products by categories and manufacturers, thereby simplifying engagement with agricultural retailers. As of early 2020, Growers operates as a subsidiary of Israel Chemicals Ltd.

MedAvail

Series D in 2018
MedAvail operates as a technology-enabled pharmacy company that integrates automated pharmacy services within clinics and other healthcare settings using its proprietary technology. The company offers comprehensive services through its robotic dispensing platform, known as the MedAvail MedCenter, alongside home delivery options. Additionally, it runs SpotRx, a telehealth platform that facilitates remote pharmacist consultations through on-site dispensing kiosks, complemented by home delivery services. MedAvail is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

Kaizen Health

Series A in 2018
Kaizen Health is a healthcare mobility company that is improving access, quality, satisfaction and efficiency in health care by removing transportation as a barrier. Top healthcare delivery systems, payers, senior living, clinical trials and municipalities are utilizing Kaizen Health’s industry-leading technology and transportation network to address social determinants of health within and outside of health care to better promote health equity.

Territory Foods

Series A in 2018
Territory Foods is a meal delivery service that focuses on providing chef-prepared, nutritionist-approved meals tailored to various dietary preferences. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Arlington, VA, the company offers a diverse range of freshly-made meals designed by culinary professionals and nutrition experts. Its menus feature artisan dishes that are responsibly sourced and free of refined sugars, gluten, and dairy, catering to health-conscious consumers. Meals can be customized to fit dietary needs such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, and Keto, making it easier for customers to maintain healthy eating habits. Territory Foods employs a proprietary algorithm to ensure a rotating menu that keeps meal options varied and engaging.

Springbuk

Series B in 2018
Springbuk, Inc. operates a health analytics platform aimed at employers, brokers, and vendors. Founded in 2015 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company offers cloud-based health intelligence software that integrates various data sources, including medical claims, pharmacy records, biometric information, payroll, and activity data. This unified platform allows employers to assess employee health and wellness, make informed budget and spending decisions, and identify at-risk employees. Additionally, Springbuk’s predictive modeling engine enhances employer engagement strategies by accurately forecasting healthcare costs and measuring the effectiveness of wellness programs.

Beam

Series B in 2017
Beam Technologies Inc. is a dental benefits company that focuses on integrating technology with oral hygiene. Founded in 2012 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company has developed the Beam Brush, a wirelessly connected toothbrush that tracks users' brushing habits through a smartphone app. This data is utilized to inform insurance plan pricing, allowing individuals to potentially lower their premiums based on their dental hygiene practices. In addition to the smart toothbrush, Beam offers dental insurance plans that include benefits such as floss, toothpaste, and the Beam Brush itself. The company also provides a biannual subscription service that includes an electric toothbrush, replacement heads, toothpaste, and floss, simplifying access to dental care through a nationwide network of dentists.

Blue Medora

Series B in 2017
Blue Medora Inc. is a software solutions provider based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in enhancing the visibility of cloud system management and application performance management. Founded in 2007, the company develops a range of product extensions for major platforms such as VMware vRealize Operations, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and IBM Tivoli Monitoring. Its offerings include management solutions that integrate with various databases and applications, such as Oracle, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, and NetApp Storage. Blue Medora's solutions facilitate the monitoring and troubleshooting of IT environments, providing analytics and capacity planning capabilities. The company also addresses limitations in traditional IT monitoring through its BindPlane service, which connects performance data across diverse sources. Blue Medora distributes its products through resellers and has established strategic partnerships with VMware, Oracle, and IBM to enhance its service offerings.

GreenLight Biosciences

Series D in 2017
GreenLight Biosciences is a biotechnology company that specializes in RNA-based solutions for agricultural and pharmaceutical applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Medford, Massachusetts, with an additional location in North Carolina, the company utilizes its Unconstrained Metabolism technology platform to convert renewable substrates into valuable chemicals and fuels. This platform allows for significant flexibility and control in the production process. GreenLight is also focused on developing RNA products aimed at improving crop management, plant protection, and animal health, while advancing vaccine development and pandemic preparedness. In addition to these applications, the company is working on mRNA-based vaccine candidates targeting seasonal and pandemic influenza, as well as other emerging viruses, to enhance public health. Through its innovations, GreenLight aims to provide sustainable solutions that contribute to global food security and health.

NewLeaf Symbiotics

Series C in 2017
NewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc. is a research-driven company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, specializing in the development and commercialization of beneficial symbiotic bacteria to enhance plant health and increase crop yields. The company focuses on Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs (PPFMs), which are natural bacteria beneficial to various agricultural sectors, including row crops, vegetables, fruits, and flowers. NewLeaf conducts extensive laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials to validate and refine its products, which are designed to help farmers combat plant diseases sustainably. Established in 2011 and previously known as TrophoMax, NewLeaf aims to innovate and expand its offerings through ongoing research and the filing of related patents, with the goal of commercializing its products.

Benson Hill

Series B in 2017
Benson Hill is an agricultural technology company focused on crop improvement, particularly in soy protein innovation. By leveraging its proprietary CropOS™ platform, the company integrates machine learning, genomic data, and traditional breeding techniques to streamline the development of healthier and more sustainable food products. Benson Hill emphasizes unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants to empower innovators in creating flavorful and nutritious ingredients. The company operates a Crop Accelerator for rapid prototyping and is developing a diverse seed portfolio that includes protein ingredients, aquaculture, specialty animal feed, and vegetable oils. Its revenue is generated from both proprietary and non-proprietary product categories, reflecting its commitment to advancing agricultural innovation.

Territory Foods

Series A in 2017
Territory Foods is a meal delivery service that focuses on providing chef-prepared, nutritionist-approved meals tailored to various dietary preferences. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Arlington, VA, the company offers a diverse range of freshly-made meals designed by culinary professionals and nutrition experts. Its menus feature artisan dishes that are responsibly sourced and free of refined sugars, gluten, and dairy, catering to health-conscious consumers. Meals can be customized to fit dietary needs such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, and Keto, making it easier for customers to maintain healthy eating habits. Territory Foods employs a proprietary algorithm to ensure a rotating menu that keeps meal options varied and engaging.

FarmLead

Series A in 2017
FarmLead Resources Ltd. is a digital marketplace designed to enhance the buying and selling of grain, connecting farmers with verified buyers across North America. Founded in 2013 and based in Ottawa, Canada, the company operates in key agricultural regions including Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. Through its online platform and mobile application, FarmLead offers various services such as market research, grain testing, and price visibility, which help reduce brokerage fees and risks for farmers. The marketplace promotes efficiency, transparency, and equality within the grain industry, enabling farmers to negotiate better deals while allowing buyers to conveniently find the grain they need in their preferred locations.

Adarza BioSystems

Series C in 2017
Adarza BioSystems is an early-stage medical diagnostics company developing a rapid and label-free biological assay platform for measuring clinical and point-of-care (POC) samples. In addition to performing sophisticated clinical tests within minutes, this technology potentially allowing hundreds of tests to be run simultaneously on a single chip. It was founded in 2008 and headquartered in St Louis, Missouri.

Datica

Series B in 2016
Datica is a cloud-based healthcare platform established in 2013 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company specializes in facilitating clinical data exchange for highly regulated industries, particularly in healthcare. Datica's platform enables developers to implement cloud-based user management, secure messaging, and data storage without the complexities of server configuration. This functionality supports the integration of electronic health records (EHR) and ensures compliance with industry regulations. Datica serves a diverse clientele, ranging from mid-to-late-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies, helping them manage sensitive information effectively while streamlining their operations and enhancing data interoperability.

Blue Medora

Series B in 2016
Blue Medora Inc. is a software solutions provider based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in enhancing the visibility of cloud system management and application performance management. Founded in 2007, the company develops a range of product extensions for major platforms such as VMware vRealize Operations, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and IBM Tivoli Monitoring. Its offerings include management solutions that integrate with various databases and applications, such as Oracle, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, and NetApp Storage. Blue Medora's solutions facilitate the monitoring and troubleshooting of IT environments, providing analytics and capacity planning capabilities. The company also addresses limitations in traditional IT monitoring through its BindPlane service, which connects performance data across diverse sources. Blue Medora distributes its products through resellers and has established strategic partnerships with VMware, Oracle, and IBM to enhance its service offerings.

Springbuk

Series A in 2016
Springbuk, Inc. operates a health analytics platform aimed at employers, brokers, and vendors. Founded in 2015 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company offers cloud-based health intelligence software that integrates various data sources, including medical claims, pharmacy records, biometric information, payroll, and activity data. This unified platform allows employers to assess employee health and wellness, make informed budget and spending decisions, and identify at-risk employees. Additionally, Springbuk’s predictive modeling engine enhances employer engagement strategies by accurately forecasting healthcare costs and measuring the effectiveness of wellness programs.

Adarza BioSystems

Series B in 2016
Adarza BioSystems is an early-stage medical diagnostics company developing a rapid and label-free biological assay platform for measuring clinical and point-of-care (POC) samples. In addition to performing sophisticated clinical tests within minutes, this technology potentially allowing hundreds of tests to be run simultaneously on a single chip. It was founded in 2008 and headquartered in St Louis, Missouri.

OneSpace

Series B in 2016
OneSpace offers a platform designed to help consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands enhance their online presence and visibility on digital retail shelves. The company provides tools and services for centralizing, optimizing, and publishing merchandising content, which are essential for achieving top positions on various online retail platforms. By integrating e-commerce search data with content optimization capabilities, OneSpace enables brands to improve their organic search performance and increase conversion rates efficiently. Its solutions facilitate effective content storage and syndication, allowing clients to manage their product information across multiple retailers seamlessly.
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