Rockstart

Rockstart is an accelerator and venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2011. It focuses on incubating and investing in early-stage startups, particularly in the sectors of energy, health, agrifood, and emerging technologies. Rockstart aims to empower purpose-driven founders by providing access to capital, mentorship, and a robust network of partners and investors. The firm has established itself as a global player in startup acceleration, offering customized programs that foster collaboration between startups and corporates. With additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bogotá, Colombia, Rockstart has invested in more than 230 startups, helping them raise over €90 million and create over 700 jobs. The firm also manages specialized funds, such as Rockstart Emerging Tech, which targets innovative sectors including artificial intelligence and blockchain.

Michael Bjørnlund

Managing Partner, Emerging Technologies

Mark Durno

Managing Partner AgriFood

Francisca Sousa Guedes

Investment Manager

Max ter Horst

Managing Partner, Energy

Suzanne Kroeze

Investment Manager, Emerging Tech

Gem Kua

Investment Manager, Energy

Felipe Santamaria

Co-Founder and Managing Director, LATAM

Philippe Schuit

Investment Director

Frederik Ploug Søgaard

Senior Investment Associate

Rune Theill

Co-Founder, CEO

Past deals in AgTech

Innomy

Seed Round in 2022
Innomy developed an animal free food platform through deep understanding of biological divers. Their purpose is to show the world all the benefits that mushrooms can generate, bringing healthy foods to the table of those who dare to improve their environment and health.

Harvesto

Seed Round in 2022
Harvesto, operated by ag.supply GmbH, is an online specialty retail platform that caters to farmers and contractors by providing a comprehensive range of agricultural products. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Munster, Germany, Harvesto offers spare parts for agricultural machinery, seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. The platform serves as a one-stop shop for farmers' needs, featuring original and aftermarket agricultural machinery parts, as well as a growing selection of plant protection chemicals and animal husbandry products. With more than three million stock-keeping units available, Harvesto aims to streamline the purchasing process for agricultural professionals, supported by customer service options through telephone, mail, and live chat.

Tractor Junction

Seed Round in 2022
India's first tractor online showroom: Latest Tractor Models, Tractor Price, Tractor Reviews, Compare Tractors, Tractor Specification.

Cordulus

Seed Round in 2022
Field Sense, formerly Ceptu, developed satellite based software applications for farmers. The FieldSense product makes detailed crop analyses available for farmers within a few minutes of registering their field and helps farmers easily monitor their crops as well as optimize fertilizer consumption and yield.

GreenPod Labs

Seed Round in 2022
GreenPod Labs Private Limited, established in 2019 and headquartered in Chennai, India, specializes in post-harvest solutions aimed at reducing the significant losses of fruits and vegetables during storage and transport. Despite being the second largest producer of these commodities, India faces a staggering 40% loss before the products reach consumers, resulting in an economic impact of approximately $12 billion due to food waste. To address this issue, GreenPod Labs has developed an innovative active packaging sachet that incorporates nano-encapsulated plant extracts. This technology naturally slows down the ripening process and minimizes microbial attack, effectively extending the shelf life of perishable goods and helping to mitigate the challenges posed by inadequate storage and transportation facilities.

MoooFarm

Seed Round in 2021
MoooFarm is an information technology company focused on agricultural technology, specifically aimed at improving the livelihoods of dairy farmers in developing countries like India. The company provides a comprehensive dairy farm management software that integrates an e-commerce platform to streamline dairy farming operations. This software facilitates various services, including scheduling veterinary visits with transparent pricing, digital livestock management, and access to information on loans and subsidies. Additionally, MoooFarm offers resources for cattle trading, query resolution, and networking opportunities, as well as predictive analytics to help farmers make informed decisions. By enhancing access to technology and information, MoooFarm seeks to empower rural farmers and promote social change.

CarbonSpace

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of carbon footprint monitoring platform designed to bring a new level of transparency to the organization. The company provides actionable insights about farm, field, and forest emissions to facilitate climate-responsible decisions and unleash carbon, and the AI technology core leverages satellite, ground sensor, and inventory data, enabling clients to measure the footprint of their operations and supply chains.

Agrapp

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Agrapp is a financing platform that aims to strengthen agriculture by connecting non-professional investors with farmers. It aids the development of agriculture with the use of smart financing. The financial platform promotes agricultural producers and allows collaboration on projects in the rural sector and connects financial resources with farmers. Carlos Zubieta and David Ricardo Duarte Castillo co-founded it in 2018 and is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.

MyCrops

Seed Round in 2021
HiGrade is the world's first plant analytics app, that brings instant potency and quality testing to your fingertips!

Nordetect

Seed Round in 2021
Nordetect IVS is a biochemical analysis company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in the development of biosensors and microfluidic chip technology for precision agriculture. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on nutrient analysis by detecting and quantifying essential macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in soil. Its Lab-on-a-chip devices facilitate reliable and affordable nutrient testing, enabling agronomists and farm-service companies to deliver actionable insights to farmers regarding soil health. By providing results on the nutritional content of soil and recommendations for fertilizer application, Nordetect helps optimize crop performance and supports informed agricultural practices.

MoooFarm

Pre Seed Round in 2020
MoooFarm is an information technology company focused on agricultural technology, specifically aimed at improving the livelihoods of dairy farmers in developing countries like India. The company provides a comprehensive dairy farm management software that integrates an e-commerce platform to streamline dairy farming operations. This software facilitates various services, including scheduling veterinary visits with transparent pricing, digital livestock management, and access to information on loans and subsidies. Additionally, MoooFarm offers resources for cattle trading, query resolution, and networking opportunities, as well as predictive analytics to help farmers make informed decisions. By enhancing access to technology and information, MoooFarm seeks to empower rural farmers and promote social change.

Nanomik Biotechnology

Seed Round in 2020
Nanomik Biotechnology specializes in the development of next-generation biofungicides aimed at enhancing the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables. The company utilizes antimicrobial raw materials derived from naturally sourced microorganisms and active plant molecules, which are encapsulated in micro-sized biopolymer capsules. These natural microcapsules adhere to the surface of fruits, releasing their protective agents within 24 to 48 hours. The biopolymer forms an edible layer that effectively prevents mold growth, thereby safeguarding the produce. By providing an alternative to chemical fungicides, Nanomik's products ensure safety for both humans and the environment while also helping farmers reduce food spoilage and waste.

GreenPod Labs

Convertible Note in 2020
GreenPod Labs Private Limited, established in 2019 and headquartered in Chennai, India, specializes in post-harvest solutions aimed at reducing the significant losses of fruits and vegetables during storage and transport. Despite being the second largest producer of these commodities, India faces a staggering 40% loss before the products reach consumers, resulting in an economic impact of approximately $12 billion due to food waste. To address this issue, GreenPod Labs has developed an innovative active packaging sachet that incorporates nano-encapsulated plant extracts. This technology naturally slows down the ripening process and minimizes microbial attack, effectively extending the shelf life of perishable goods and helping to mitigate the challenges posed by inadequate storage and transportation facilities.

Nanomik Biotechnology

Convertible Note in 2020
Nanomik Biotechnology specializes in the development of next-generation biofungicides aimed at enhancing the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables. The company utilizes antimicrobial raw materials derived from naturally sourced microorganisms and active plant molecules, which are encapsulated in micro-sized biopolymer capsules. These natural microcapsules adhere to the surface of fruits, releasing their protective agents within 24 to 48 hours. The biopolymer forms an edible layer that effectively prevents mold growth, thereby safeguarding the produce. By providing an alternative to chemical fungicides, Nanomik's products ensure safety for both humans and the environment while also helping farmers reduce food spoilage and waste.

MoooFarm

Convertible Note in 2020
MoooFarm is an information technology company focused on agricultural technology, specifically aimed at improving the livelihoods of dairy farmers in developing countries like India. The company provides a comprehensive dairy farm management software that integrates an e-commerce platform to streamline dairy farming operations. This software facilitates various services, including scheduling veterinary visits with transparent pricing, digital livestock management, and access to information on loans and subsidies. Additionally, MoooFarm offers resources for cattle trading, query resolution, and networking opportunities, as well as predictive analytics to help farmers make informed decisions. By enhancing access to technology and information, MoooFarm seeks to empower rural farmers and promote social change.

Nordetect

Venture Round in 2020
Nordetect IVS is a biochemical analysis company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in the development of biosensors and microfluidic chip technology for precision agriculture. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on nutrient analysis by detecting and quantifying essential macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in soil. Its Lab-on-a-chip devices facilitate reliable and affordable nutrient testing, enabling agronomists and farm-service companies to deliver actionable insights to farmers regarding soil health. By providing results on the nutritional content of soil and recommendations for fertilizer application, Nordetect helps optimize crop performance and supports informed agricultural practices.

Nordetect

Convertible Note in 2020
Nordetect IVS is a biochemical analysis company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in the development of biosensors and microfluidic chip technology for precision agriculture. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on nutrient analysis by detecting and quantifying essential macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in soil. Its Lab-on-a-chip devices facilitate reliable and affordable nutrient testing, enabling agronomists and farm-service companies to deliver actionable insights to farmers regarding soil health. By providing results on the nutritional content of soil and recommendations for fertilizer application, Nordetect helps optimize crop performance and supports informed agricultural practices.

Tractor Junction

Convertible Note in 2019
India's first tractor online showroom: Latest Tractor Models, Tractor Price, Tractor Reviews, Compare Tractors, Tractor Specification.

Tractor Junction

Convertible Note in 2019
India's first tractor online showroom: Latest Tractor Models, Tractor Price, Tractor Reviews, Compare Tractors, Tractor Specification.

Nordetect

Convertible Note in 2019
Nordetect IVS is a biochemical analysis company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in the development of biosensors and microfluidic chip technology for precision agriculture. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on nutrient analysis by detecting and quantifying essential macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in soil. Its Lab-on-a-chip devices facilitate reliable and affordable nutrient testing, enabling agronomists and farm-service companies to deliver actionable insights to farmers regarding soil health. By providing results on the nutritional content of soil and recommendations for fertilizer application, Nordetect helps optimize crop performance and supports informed agricultural practices.

Wenda

Convertible Note in 2019
Wenda srl develops food integrity data management platform. It develops an IoT device to trace temperature, humidity, shock, box breaching, and overturning during shipment and storage phases. The company’s plug-and-play platform directly processes data from the device and performs elaborate analysis, aggregates trends, and delivers information for decision-making. It provides integrity analytics, multi-access management, document sharing, and interoperability. It serves food and beverages industry, restaurants, retailers, and producers. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Castel Maggiore, Italy.

KrishiHub

Convertible Note in 2019
KrishiHub is an agri-tech startup based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2016. The company operates an online platform that connects farmers directly with various businesses, enabling them to sell their products at competitive prices. By leveraging technology, KrishiHub has developed an artificial intelligence-powered supply chain that facilitates farm-to-doorstep delivery in under 12 hours and reduces vegetable wastage by up to 25% compared to traditional methods. The platform employs proprietary algorithms to optimize delivery routes, ensuring timely service and minimizing logistics costs. Through this ecosystem, farmers can access agri-inputs to enhance productivity and directly approach customers such as hotels, restaurants, vendors, and stores, thereby improving their socio-economic status.

Agranimo

Convertible Note in 2019
Agranimo is a company based in Santiago, Chile, that specializes in providing micro-climate intelligence tools aimed at enhancing the fresh produce supply chain. Founded in 2016, Agranimo develops real-time micro-climate sensors and data analysis tools that enable farming organizations to monitor soil and climate conditions. This information aids in forecasting supply, improving supplier management, and increasing farm productivity. Additionally, Agranimo's services assist retailers and insurance companies by offering customized solutions tailored to their specific needs. The company’s platform includes the installation of soil and environmental sensors, along with software analytics and a visualization dashboard, which together help farmers cut costs and adapt to climate challenges.

Evocco

Grant in 2017
Evocco is your eco-friendly shopping assistant that helps you find the most nutritious food for the lowest environmental impact. Snap your receipt, build a basket, and track your progress over time. Evocco gives you all the sustainability tips and tricks you need to educate your inner eco-warrior and align your beliefs with what you buy.

eGEO

Seed Round in 2016
eGEO LLC, based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in the research and development of embedded systems tailored for various applications, including robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), systems control, energy efficiency, and home automation. As a subsidiary of eGEO Tech SAS, the company addresses the challenges posed by increased electric vehicle usage and the unpredictability of distributed micro-generation in smart electrical grids. To meet these needs, eGEO produces low-cost Ultra-SmartGrid terminals that enhance local grid stabilization and provide real-time metrics valuable to industries, generators, utilities, and grid operators. Additionally, the company develops home automation tools aimed at improving energy efficiency and monitoring across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Entelligo

Seed Round in 2015
Entelligo is a B2B SaaS product for renewable energy industry. Their customers are manufacturers, installer companies and sellers of renewable energy solutions: photovoltaics, energy storage, LEDs, solar thermal, heat pumps, boilers. They provide a mobile app and an integrated cloud solution that from simple questions and through precise simulations and financial analysis, creates a commercial proposal ready to be signed. Entelligo reduces the sell cycle, increasing conversions and efficiency.

PowerTags

Seed Round in 2014
PowerTags specializes in developing systems that enhance energy efficiency and operational management in commercial, industrial, and governmental buildings. The company's core product consists of miniature sensors attached to employee badges, which communicate with wireless devices deployed throughout a facility to track the locations of employees and occupants. This technology serves multiple purposes, including energy efficiency optimization, security enhancements, disaster response, access control, and asset tracking. PowerTags offers a comprehensive solution that integrates both hardware and software, allowing for easy installation and maintenance. Its scalable platform can be configured for either cloud or local server use, enabling real-time monitoring and data analysis tailored to clients' needs. Established in 2012 and based in Israel, PowerTags has successfully deployed its systems with over 30 global customers, including notable corporations, aiming to reduce operational costs while improving safety and efficiency.
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