Lewis & Clark Ventures

Lewis & Clark Ventures, established in 2014 and based in St. Louis, is a private equity firm that focuses on early-stage investments in the U.S. heartland. The firm primarily targets Series A and B companies in sectors such as enterprise software, healthcare IT, and agricultural technology. Founded by former operators, Lewis & Clark Ventures believes in the abundance of innovation and entrepreneurial talent outside the traditional coastal hubs. Their goal is to serve as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs, providing support as these companies grow and strive for greater significance in their respective markets.

Brian Hopcraft

General Partner

Meg Lane

Chief Financial Officer

Megan Lane

CFO and Controller

Ralph Quatrano

Venture Partner

34 past transactions

ChatLingual

Series A in 2022
ChatLingual enables companies to radically simplify their support teams. Our multichannel service platform empowers each Advisor to be your Best Advisor by removing barriers around language, technical skill set and tribal knowledge. With ChatLingual, Global Fortune 500’s are simplifying staffing models, increasing NPS scores, accelerating entry into new markets and driving efficiency across their customer care, sales, IT and HR support teams.

Amper Technologies

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 chef-prepared meal delivery service that creates nutritionist-approved menus tailored to support various dietary preferences and regional market tastes. Its fresh, healthy, ready-to-eat meals are designed by in-house culinary professionals and nutrition experts, prepared by a dedicated team of chefs, and powered by a proprietary algorithm that informs personalized menu variety at scale. Its boredom-proof rotating menus feature a wide variety of freshly-made artisan meals per week that are responsibly sourced, always free of refined sugars, and made without ingredients that contain gluten and dairy. Menus can be customized to meet dietary templates such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, and Keto, taking the guesswork out of navigating and committing to healthy eating. Territory Foods launched in 2011 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Rantizo

Series A in 2020
Rantizo delivers targeted liquid dry applications for agriculture precisely where and when they are needed in the field.The company's system utilizes an electrostatic spraying technology which reduces problems with uneven coverage and covers crops uniformly, enabling farmers to apply pesticides and chemicals in the farms evenly without a hassle and within a short duration of time.

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.

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 chef-prepared meal delivery service that creates nutritionist-approved menus tailored to support various dietary preferences and regional market tastes. Its fresh, healthy, ready-to-eat meals are designed by in-house culinary professionals and nutrition experts, prepared by a dedicated team of chefs, and powered by a proprietary algorithm that informs personalized menu variety at scale. Its boredom-proof rotating menus feature a wide variety of freshly-made artisan meals per week that are responsibly sourced, always free of refined sugars, and made without ingredients that contain gluten and dairy. Menus can be customized to meet dietary templates such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, and Keto, taking the guesswork out of navigating and committing to healthy eating. Territory Foods launched in 2011 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Waldo Photos

Seed Round in 2018
Waldo Photos is a photo-finding platform that streamlines the process of obtaining images taken by others at various events, such as sports games, concerts, and family gatherings. Utilizing facial recognition, GPS, and other advanced matching techniques, Waldo delivers personal photos directly to users' smartphones. This approach transforms the traditional photo retrieval process into a more efficient system, allowing consumers to enjoy their experiences without the distraction of taking their own pictures. For professional photographers, Waldo enhances sales opportunities by enabling a real-time, push-based delivery of photos, making it easier for potential customers to access and purchase images. By eliminating the need to constantly ask friends for photos or feel guilty about not capturing every moment, Waldo fosters a more enjoyable and relaxed experience for both photographers and those being photographed.

Big Squid

Venture Round in 2018
Big Squid is a Predictive Analytics software company that specializes in data solutions utilizing Business Intelligence, Data Sciences and Predictive Analytics. We bring discipline and experience to your initiatives through in-depth consulting and we work to identify critical business outcomes as well as the drivers of those outcomes. We then use data visualizations to prescribe action on those drivers to positively influence your desired business outcomes.

Summersalt

Series A in 2018
Summersalt is a generation-defining apparel brand, providing wardrobe essentials for women who are going places. Summersalt launched in 2017 with swimwear made from recycled materials at a $95 price point — designer quality swimwear without the designer price tag. Since then, we’ve launched additional categories including loungewear, knitwear, sleepwear and activewear. Summersalt pieces are modern, sophisticated and fun, with an impeccable data-backed fit based on millions of measurements from over 10,000 women. In the few short years since our founding, Summersalt has built a loyal following of customers, influencers and celebrities, while garnering praise from leading fashion media including ELLE, Vogue and People.

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 develops a platform that helps ag retailers, advisors, and farmers to work better together. It helps farmers make fast and tactical decisions that drive profit on every acre. Growers' digital tools use farm evaluation and planning to offer soil management, variable rate planting, and hardware calibration services, allowing farmers to reduce input costs, maximize yields, simplify decision making, and improve farming performance. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Garner, North Carolina.

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 chef-prepared meal delivery service that creates nutritionist-approved menus tailored to support various dietary preferences and regional market tastes. Its fresh, healthy, ready-to-eat meals are designed by in-house culinary professionals and nutrition experts, prepared by a dedicated team of chefs, and powered by a proprietary algorithm that informs personalized menu variety at scale. Its boredom-proof rotating menus feature a wide variety of freshly-made artisan meals per week that are responsibly sourced, always free of refined sugars, and made without ingredients that contain gluten and dairy. Menus can be customized to meet dietary templates such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, and Keto, taking the guesswork out of navigating and committing to healthy eating. Territory Foods launched in 2011 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Springbuk

Series B in 2018
Springbuk, Inc. is a health analytics company that offers a cloud-based platform designed for brokers, vendors, and employers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Springbuk's health intelligence software consolidates various data sources, including medical claims, pharmacy records, biometric information, and employee activity data. This integration allows employers to assess the health and wellness of their workforce, identify at-risk employees, and evaluate the effectiveness of their health programs. The platform's predictive modeling capabilities enable employers to make informed decisions regarding healthcare spending and targeted employee engagement initiatives.

Beam

Series B in 2017
Beam Technologies Inc. operates as a dental benefits company. It designs and develops Beam Brush, a wirelessly connected toothbrush that offers consumers the ability to track and monitor brushing habits with a smartphone app. Beam also offers dental insurance plans and perks, which includes floss, toothpaste, and beam® brush with insurance plans. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Blue Medora

Series B in 2017
Blue Medora is pioneering total IT system insight without plugins. Its software easily connects system health and performance data--no matter its source--with the world’s leading monitoring and analytics platforms, breaking barriers to today’s IT challenges. Based in Grand Rapids, Mich, Blue Medora helps more than 350 customers to unlock Dimensional Data across their IT stack.

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 develops and commercializes the bacteria found in Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs. NewLeaf Symbiotics has also filed its own related patents and is actively developing new technologies related to PPFMs. The Company is engaged in laboratory, greenhouse, and field product trials and expects to commercialize and license products beginning in 2014.

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 chef-prepared meal delivery service that creates nutritionist-approved menus tailored to support various dietary preferences and regional market tastes. Its fresh, healthy, ready-to-eat meals are designed by in-house culinary professionals and nutrition experts, prepared by a dedicated team of chefs, and powered by a proprietary algorithm that informs personalized menu variety at scale. Its boredom-proof rotating menus feature a wide variety of freshly-made artisan meals per week that are responsibly sourced, always free of refined sugars, and made without ingredients that contain gluten and dairy. Menus can be customized to meet dietary templates such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, and Keto, taking the guesswork out of navigating and committing to healthy eating. Territory Foods launched in 2011 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

FarmLead

Series A in 2017
FarmLead Resources Ltd. operates a digital marketplace that allows buyers and sellers to list, negotiate, and finalize grain deals. The company offers GrainTests.com, an online service that allows grain farmers to test their grain. It serves farms in North America. Its marketplace is available online and as a mobile application. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Ottawa, Canada. It has operations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.

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 is pioneering total IT system insight without plugins. Its software easily connects system health and performance data--no matter its source--with the world’s leading monitoring and analytics platforms, breaking barriers to today’s IT challenges. Based in Grand Rapids, Mich, Blue Medora helps more than 350 customers to unlock Dimensional Data across their IT stack.

Springbuk

Series A in 2016
Springbuk, Inc. is a health analytics company that offers a cloud-based platform designed for brokers, vendors, and employers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Springbuk's health intelligence software consolidates various data sources, including medical claims, pharmacy records, biometric information, and employee activity data. This integration allows employers to assess the health and wellness of their workforce, identify at-risk employees, and evaluate the effectiveness of their health programs. The platform's predictive modeling capabilities enable employers to make informed decisions regarding healthcare spending and targeted employee engagement initiatives.

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.