Innova Memphis

Innova Memphis is a Tennessee-based venture capital firm established in 2007 by the Memphis Bioworks Foundation. It focuses on biosciences, technology, and agri-tech companies at pre-seed, seed, early-stage, and high-growth stages across the United States. The firm provides funding and hands-on support to help early ideas evolve into viable business units and aims to connect portfolio companies with established corporations for licensing, acquisitions, or follow-on investments. By combining technical know-how, market expertise, and venture capital, Innova Memphis seeks to accelerate product development and help startups reach milestones and scale toward market leadership.

Jan Bouten

Partner

Dean Didato

Partner

Past deals in Iowa

Rantizo

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2018, Rantizo specializes in developing and selling agricultural drones along with associated equipment such as trailers, sprayers, spreaders, batteries, and chargers. The company offers spraying services for crops using an electrostatic spraying technique, ensuring uniform coverage.

SwineTech

Convertible Note in 2022
SwineTech is a technology company that develops AI and sensor-based solutions for sow farming. Its flagship SmartGuard farrowing platform monitors pregnancy and piglet health to identify trouble early and help prevent piglet crushing, contributing to increased pork production. The company's livestock management platform also uses machine learning and sensors to assign and monitor tasks, improve operational visibility, and alert farm teams to urgent care needs, enabling pork producers to optimize daily operations and herd health. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, SwineTech focuses on data-driven automation to reduce piglet mortality and enhance productivity.

Tractor Zoom

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2017, Tractor Zoom operates an online platform that connects agricultural equipment auctioneers with buyers. Its mobile application enables auctioneers to list and promote machinery auctions, while buyers can search and browse inventory nationwide.

SwineTech

Convertible Note in 2022
SwineTech is a technology company that develops AI and sensor-based solutions for sow farming. Its flagship SmartGuard farrowing platform monitors pregnancy and piglet health to identify trouble early and help prevent piglet crushing, contributing to increased pork production. The company's livestock management platform also uses machine learning and sensors to assign and monitor tasks, improve operational visibility, and alert farm teams to urgent care needs, enabling pork producers to optimize daily operations and herd health. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, SwineTech focuses on data-driven automation to reduce piglet mortality and enhance productivity.

Rantizo

Convertible Note in 2022
Founded in 2018, Rantizo specializes in developing and selling agricultural drones along with associated equipment such as trailers, sprayers, spreaders, batteries, and chargers. The company offers spraying services for crops using an electrostatic spraying technique, ensuring uniform coverage.

Ag Manufacturing & Technology

Convertible Note in 2021
Ag Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. specializes in the development and production of aftermarket agricultural equipment designed to enhance farming efficiency. The company offers innovative products such as IntelliDrive and IntelliDrive Plus, which are motorized manifold add-ons for John Deere 1690/1990 air seeders. These products utilize software that can be accessed via John Deere split screens or any computer tablet, effectively reducing input waste during the seeding process. Ag Manufacturing & Technology's solutions are particularly beneficial for seed control across a variety of small grains, including soybeans, wheat, cotton, canola, rice, hemp, and cover crops. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Prole, Iowa, the company distributes its products through a network of dealers, ensuring accessibility and support for its agricultural clientele.

Tractor Zoom

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2017, Tractor Zoom operates an online platform that connects agricultural equipment auctioneers with buyers. Its mobile application enables auctioneers to list and promote machinery auctions, while buyers can search and browse inventory nationwide.

Rantizo

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2018, Rantizo specializes in developing and selling agricultural drones along with associated equipment such as trailers, sprayers, spreaders, batteries, and chargers. The company offers spraying services for crops using an electrostatic spraying technique, ensuring uniform coverage.

Ag Manufacturing & Technology

Convertible Note in 2020
Ag Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. specializes in the development and production of aftermarket agricultural equipment designed to enhance farming efficiency. The company offers innovative products such as IntelliDrive and IntelliDrive Plus, which are motorized manifold add-ons for John Deere 1690/1990 air seeders. These products utilize software that can be accessed via John Deere split screens or any computer tablet, effectively reducing input waste during the seeding process. Ag Manufacturing & Technology's solutions are particularly beneficial for seed control across a variety of small grains, including soybeans, wheat, cotton, canola, rice, hemp, and cover crops. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Prole, Iowa, the company distributes its products through a network of dealers, ensuring accessibility and support for its agricultural clientele.

SwineTech

Series A in 2020
SwineTech is a technology company that develops AI and sensor-based solutions for sow farming. Its flagship SmartGuard farrowing platform monitors pregnancy and piglet health to identify trouble early and help prevent piglet crushing, contributing to increased pork production. The company's livestock management platform also uses machine learning and sensors to assign and monitor tasks, improve operational visibility, and alert farm teams to urgent care needs, enabling pork producers to optimize daily operations and herd health. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, SwineTech focuses on data-driven automation to reduce piglet mortality and enhance productivity.

Ag Manufacturing & Technology

Seed Round in 2019
Ag Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. specializes in the development and production of aftermarket agricultural equipment designed to enhance farming efficiency. The company offers innovative products such as IntelliDrive and IntelliDrive Plus, which are motorized manifold add-ons for John Deere 1690/1990 air seeders. These products utilize software that can be accessed via John Deere split screens or any computer tablet, effectively reducing input waste during the seeding process. Ag Manufacturing & Technology's solutions are particularly beneficial for seed control across a variety of small grains, including soybeans, wheat, cotton, canola, rice, hemp, and cover crops. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Prole, Iowa, the company distributes its products through a network of dealers, ensuring accessibility and support for its agricultural clientele.

Rantizo

Convertible Note in 2019
Founded in 2018, Rantizo specializes in developing and selling agricultural drones along with associated equipment such as trailers, sprayers, spreaders, batteries, and chargers. The company offers spraying services for crops using an electrostatic spraying technique, ensuring uniform coverage.

Tractor Zoom

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, Tractor Zoom operates an online platform that connects agricultural equipment auctioneers with buyers. Its mobile application enables auctioneers to list and promote machinery auctions, while buyers can search and browse inventory nationwide.

Rantizo

Convertible Note in 2018
Founded in 2018, Rantizo specializes in developing and selling agricultural drones along with associated equipment such as trailers, sprayers, spreaders, batteries, and chargers. The company offers spraying services for crops using an electrostatic spraying technique, ensuring uniform coverage.

Tractor Zoom

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, Tractor Zoom operates an online platform that connects agricultural equipment auctioneers with buyers. Its mobile application enables auctioneers to list and promote machinery auctions, while buyers can search and browse inventory nationwide.

AgriSync

Seed Round in 2018
AgriSync develops a cloud-based software solution for mobile collaboration and customer support in the agriculture industry. Founded in 2014, it enables farmers to connect with advisors via video chat and seek support, while advisors can track issues and educate farmer customers.

AgriSync

Seed Round in 2017
AgriSync develops a cloud-based software solution for mobile collaboration and customer support in the agriculture industry. Founded in 2014, it enables farmers to connect with advisors via video chat and seek support, while advisors can track issues and educate farmer customers.
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