SOSV

SOSV, established in 1995 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, is a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on deep tech innovations in the health and environmental sectors, supporting founders with breakthrough technologies through its HAX and IndieBio startup development programs. SOSV provides resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate product development and scale, with a track record of helping its portfolio companies secure subsequent funding rounds led by top-tier investors.

Hugh Bowen

Associate

Navin Danapal

Director, South East Asia

Weichang Ge

Analyst

Bradford Higgins

Venture Partner

Katie Hoffman

General Partner

Mohan Iyer

General Partner

Benjamin Joffe

Partner

Ji Ke

Partner

Stephen McCann

CFO and General Partner

Carthach McCarthy

CFO

Paul Monaghan

Principal

Brian Murphy

Finance Director

Eric Ramsay

Analyst

Sabriya Stukes Ph.D

Partner

Past deals in AgTech

PunaBio

Series A in 2025
PunaBio is a company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Their focus is on enhancing crop nutrition through the use of extremophile microorganisms. These products are designed to boost yields, improve crop quality, and enable farming on degraded soils. By utilizing sustainable biological solutions, PunaBio aims to help farmers increase productivity and production while promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Capro X

Seed Round in 2025
Capro-X Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Ithaca, New York, is an ag-tech company focused on improving sustainability within the dairy industry. The company specializes in developing a fermentation bioprocess technology that converts acid whey, a byproduct of Greek yogurt production, into bio-oils. Capro-X offers WheyAway, a treatment technology utilizing naturally occurring, non-GMO microbes to transform dairy waste streams into clean water and natural bio-oils. This process occurs at the site of waste generation, addressing the environmental challenges posed by acid whey while producing valuable bio-oil from what would otherwise be discarded material. The company serves the dairy industry by providing a solution that enhances sustainability and increases yield over time.

PunaBio

Series A in 2025
PunaBio is a company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Their focus is on enhancing crop nutrition through the use of extremophile microorganisms. These products are designed to boost yields, improve crop quality, and enable farming on degraded soils. By utilizing sustainable biological solutions, PunaBio aims to help farmers increase productivity and production while promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Seismi

Seed Round in 2024
Seismi is a veterinary healthcare company specializing in non-invasive, continuous monitoring solutions for pets. Their platform tracks vital signs such as heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure, providing pet owners with real-time, reliable health data, and reducing stress for both pets and owners. Additionally, Seismi offers cattle sensor technology and methane emission analytics, contributing to livestock health management and environmental sustainability.

Benerg

Seed Round in 2024
Benerg is an Internet of Things (IoT) technology company that specializes in developing scalable biogas systems designed to efficiently convert food and bio waste into energy. The company focuses on building biogas machines that operate independently of the grid, and it also produces organic fertilizers as a byproduct. By providing innovative solutions for energy resource management, Benerg enables businesses to reduce waste and contribute to environmental sustainability.

Farm Minerals

Seed Round in 2024
Farm Minerals is a pioneering agricultural company that produces innovative, emissions-free NPK fertilizers at market prices, without compromising on quality or cost. Utilizing proprietary carbon capsule technology, the company enhances nutrient bioavailability, boosting efficiency up to 100 times compared to traditional inputs. By avoiding the Haber-Bosch process, Farm Minerals eliminates CO₂ emissions, reduces nutrient runoff, and minimizes waste. Its product line combines essential macro and microelements, promoting crop performance and animal health, and contributing to sustainable, high-yield agriculture.

Brightwater Tools

Seed Round in 2024
Brightwater Tools, headquartered in Vermont, is a woman-led startup specializing in sustainable sanitation solutions. The company has developed a unique, building-scale wastewater nutrient recovery system that transforms high-strength wastewater into natural, nutrient-rich fertilizer. This process not only reduces harmful algal blooms by minimizing nutrient discharge into waterways but also promotes a circular economy by recycling valuable resources. Brightwater Tools' system comprises three proprietary pieces of equipment, each facilitating key wastewater processes and available for individual or combined sale. The company aims to become a significant equipment provider in this industry, with a strong customer base expected as it completes prototype and beta testing.

Asterix Foods

Convertible Note in 2024
Asterix Foods is a biotechnology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2022. The company specializes in developing protein production through plant-cell culture techniques, focusing on the creation of bioactive proteins for food applications. Asterix Foods aims to provide scalable, functional, and complex proteins that are derived from plant cell cultures, offering an animal-free alternative for consumers.

Quorum Earth

Seed Round in 2024
Quorum Earth, based in Brooklyn, New York, is a pioneering agricultural technology company. It specializes in the development of innovative, eco-friendly pesticides, harnessing the power of the fungal kingdom to create products that are safe for the planet and effective in controlling pests. Currently, the company operates in stealth mode.

Mothership Materials

Seed Round in 2024
Mothership Materials specializes in converting agricultural waste into valuable biomolecules using its proprietary Targeted Molecular Recovery (TMR) technology. The company's process efficiently extracts proteins, lipids, antioxidants, sugars, and cellulose from waste streams, enabling agricultural producers and waste managers to create a circular economy and maximize waste value.

Calyx

Funding Round in 2024
Calyx specializes in developing advanced sensor technology focused on monitoring environmental parameters, particularly in the poultry and livestock sectors. The company integrates artificial intelligence, computer vision, and bio-engineered sensors to create versatile platforms capable of detecting airborne chemical emissions with high specificity and sensitivity. Its innovative sensors are designed using patterned viruses that bind to specific gas molecules, allowing for accurate detection of various airborne chemicals. This technology not only addresses complex challenges in livestock management but also enables commercial customers to monitor and respond to daily environmental health changes effectively.

PhytoGenesis

Seed Round in 2024
PhytoGenesis is a company that specializes in developing sustainable plant protection products. It focuses on creating safe and non-toxic alternatives to traditional fungicides and pesticides, using plant-based compounds. The company's technology ensures effectiveness across a broad spectrum of crops, including grains, feed, fiber, oil, vegetables, and fruits. PhytoGenesis aims to minimize environmental impact while maintaining crop health and productivity, contributing to global food security.

Capro X

Seed Round in 2024
Capro-X Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Ithaca, New York, is an ag-tech company focused on improving sustainability within the dairy industry. The company specializes in developing a fermentation bioprocess technology that converts acid whey, a byproduct of Greek yogurt production, into bio-oils. Capro-X offers WheyAway, a treatment technology utilizing naturally occurring, non-GMO microbes to transform dairy waste streams into clean water and natural bio-oils. This process occurs at the site of waste generation, addressing the environmental challenges posed by acid whey while producing valuable bio-oil from what would otherwise be discarded material. The company serves the dairy industry by providing a solution that enhances sustainability and increases yield over time.

Farm Minerals

Seed Round in 2024
Farm Minerals is a pioneering agricultural company that produces innovative, emissions-free NPK fertilizers at market prices, without compromising on quality or cost. Utilizing proprietary carbon capsule technology, the company enhances nutrient bioavailability, boosting efficiency up to 100 times compared to traditional inputs. By avoiding the Haber-Bosch process, Farm Minerals eliminates CO₂ emissions, reduces nutrient runoff, and minimizes waste. Its product line combines essential macro and microelements, promoting crop performance and animal health, and contributing to sustainable, high-yield agriculture.

ClimateCrop

Seed Round in 2024
ClimateCrop, founded in 2021 and based in Ness Ziona, specializes in agricultural technologies that enhance the ability of plants to store carbon and energy. The company employs gene editing techniques to optimize the performance of crops, enabling them to harness greater energy and improve resilience against extreme weather conditions. This innovative approach not only facilitates better adaptation to current and future climate challenges but also supports agricultural companies in achieving higher yields, whether in biomass or fruit production.

California Organic Fertilizers

Series A in 2024
California Organic Fertilizers is a manufacturer of organic input materials that comply with Food Safety and National Organic Program standards. The company produces certified agricultural organic fertilizers designed to provide farmers with high plant-available nitrogen suitable for organic farming. Specializing in both liquid and dry fertilizers, California Organic Fertilizers sources its raw materials locally to support regional economies. The company is committed to the well-being of its workforce, communities, and the environment, ensuring that its products can be effectively used in organic farming operations and commercial landscape applications.

California Cultured

Series A in 2024
California Cultured is a food company based in Davis, California, that specializes in creating sustainable, lab-grown cocoa and coffee through advanced cellular agriculture techniques. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on producing cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar, while also ensuring its products are healthier for consumers. By stimulating cocoa cell growth using common food ingredients, California Cultured aims to provide high-quality cocoa products that are free from the ethical issues traditionally associated with cocoa production, such as slavery and deforestation. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy delicious and sustainable cocoa without the environmental and social drawbacks of conventional methods.

Atlantic Fish Company

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Atlantic Fish Company is focused on producing cultivated seafood through cellular agriculture, operating from its headquarters in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The company aims to provide sustainable seafood options by cultivating fish in a controlled environment. This innovative approach allows Atlantic Fish Company to offer fresh fish meat that maintains the natural taste while minimizing the environmental impact associated with traditional fishing practices. By leveraging cellular agriculture, the company seeks to meet the growing demand for sustainable protein sources.

Hypercell Technologies

Seed Round in 2023
Hypercell Technologies specializes in developing innovative tools for controlling infectious diseases in animals. The company's core focus is on creating rapid, accurate diagnostic tools using molecular biology techniques, which enable veterinarians to detect and manage infections swiftly. Additionally, Hypercell develops monoclonal antibodies designed to proactively control viruses in production animal reservoirs, aiming to prevent potential zoonotic disease outbreaks in humans by addressing the source in animals.

Cereswaves

Seed Round in 2023
Cereswaves is an Agri-Tech startup focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of machinery for the mining, agriculture, and construction sectors. Currently operating in stealth mode, the company aims to innovate within the agricultural technology space, providing advanced solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity in these industries. Through its specialized machinery, Cereswaves seeks to address the evolving needs of its target markets and contribute to the advancement of agricultural practices.

California Cultured

Convertible Note in 2023
California Cultured is a food company based in Davis, California, that specializes in creating sustainable, lab-grown cocoa and coffee through advanced cellular agriculture techniques. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on producing cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar, while also ensuring its products are healthier for consumers. By stimulating cocoa cell growth using common food ingredients, California Cultured aims to provide high-quality cocoa products that are free from the ethical issues traditionally associated with cocoa production, such as slavery and deforestation. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy delicious and sustainable cocoa without the environmental and social drawbacks of conventional methods.

Forte Protein

Convertible Note in 2023
Forte Protein is a company founded in 2021 and based in Trumansburg, New York, that focuses on developing an innovative expression system for the production of bio-identical animal proteins. The company aims to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional animal agriculture by offering a complete range of plant-based proteins that mimic the nutritional profiles and functional characteristics of animal proteins. By doing so, Forte Protein seeks to eliminate the carbon footprint associated with conventional animal farming, catering to the growing demand for environmentally friendly protein sources among consumers.

Fashol

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Fashol is a technology-driven agricultural startup focused on enhancing the food supply chain by connecting farmers directly to markets. The company sources fresh produce from farmers and facilitates last-mile delivery to smallholder retailers, ensuring that customers receive traceable and safe food products. By streamlining the supply chain, Fashol aims to reduce complexity, time, and costs associated with traditional distribution methods, thereby empowering farmers and improving access for consumers.

Asterix Foods

Seed Round in 2023
Asterix Foods is a biotechnology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2022. The company specializes in developing protein production through plant-cell culture techniques, focusing on the creation of bioactive proteins for food applications. Asterix Foods aims to provide scalable, functional, and complex proteins that are derived from plant cell cultures, offering an animal-free alternative for consumers.

Atlantic Fish Company

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Atlantic Fish Company is focused on producing cultivated seafood through cellular agriculture, operating from its headquarters in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The company aims to provide sustainable seafood options by cultivating fish in a controlled environment. This innovative approach allows Atlantic Fish Company to offer fresh fish meat that maintains the natural taste while minimizing the environmental impact associated with traditional fishing practices. By leveraging cellular agriculture, the company seeks to meet the growing demand for sustainable protein sources.

EasyFresh Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
EasyFresh Technologies is an agri-tech startup focused on enhancing the supply chain for fresh produce. The company has developed a platform that connects farmers directly with retailers, serving as a mediator to streamline the procurement and delivery process. By leveraging technology, EasyFresh Technologies engages farmers and improves the buying experience while also providing accurate price predictions. This approach eliminates the need for intermediaries and marketplaces, allowing for more efficient transactions between producers and shop owners.

Atlantic Fish Company

Seed Round in 2022
Atlantic Fish Company is focused on producing cultivated seafood through cellular agriculture, operating from its headquarters in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The company aims to provide sustainable seafood options by cultivating fish in a controlled environment. This innovative approach allows Atlantic Fish Company to offer fresh fish meat that maintains the natural taste while minimizing the environmental impact associated with traditional fishing practices. By leveraging cellular agriculture, the company seeks to meet the growing demand for sustainable protein sources.

Forte Protein

Seed Round in 2022
Forte Protein is a company founded in 2021 and based in Trumansburg, New York, that focuses on developing an innovative expression system for the production of bio-identical animal proteins. The company aims to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional animal agriculture by offering a complete range of plant-based proteins that mimic the nutritional profiles and functional characteristics of animal proteins. By doing so, Forte Protein seeks to eliminate the carbon footprint associated with conventional animal farming, catering to the growing demand for environmentally friendly protein sources among consumers.

PunaBio

Seed Round in 2022
PunaBio is a company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Their focus is on enhancing crop nutrition through the use of extremophile microorganisms. These products are designed to boost yields, improve crop quality, and enable farming on degraded soils. By utilizing sustainable biological solutions, PunaBio aims to help farmers increase productivity and production while promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Milk Moovement

Series A in 2022
Milk Moovement is a computer software company specializing in the dairy supply chain, established in 2018 and headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The company offers a cloud-based platform that connects all participants in the dairy supply chain, providing features such as transportation monitoring, production tracking, quality monitoring, and producer payment. This comprehensive milk management system serves as an Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP), allowing users to track milk pick-ups and production while facilitating the identification of process improvements. By delivering actionable intelligence and access to vital performance metrics, Milk Moovement aims to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and maximize profitability for stakeholders throughout the dairy supply chain.

ClimateCrop

Seed Round in 2022
ClimateCrop, founded in 2021 and based in Ness Ziona, specializes in agricultural technologies that enhance the ability of plants to store carbon and energy. The company employs gene editing techniques to optimize the performance of crops, enabling them to harness greater energy and improve resilience against extreme weather conditions. This innovative approach not only facilitates better adaptation to current and future climate challenges but also supports agricultural companies in achieving higher yields, whether in biomass or fruit production.

UPSIDE Foods

Series C in 2022
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.

Innatrix

Convertible Note in 2022
Innatrix is an agricultural biotechnology company focused on developing innovative biological and chemical solutions to address crop diseases, pests, and weeds that are otherwise difficult to manage. Utilizing patented protein evolution technology, the company has established a peptide and RNA interference delivery platform that offers eco-friendly alternatives for crop protection. Innatrix's proprietary automated platform facilitates protein engineering through continuous laboratory evolution and advanced techniques such as phage display. This technology empowers researchers with enhanced control, reporting, recording, simulation, and remote access capabilities, thereby advancing the field of agricultural biotechnology and promoting sustainable farming practices.

Innatrix

Seed Round in 2022
Innatrix is an agricultural biotechnology company focused on developing innovative biological and chemical solutions to address crop diseases, pests, and weeds that are otherwise difficult to manage. Utilizing patented protein evolution technology, the company has established a peptide and RNA interference delivery platform that offers eco-friendly alternatives for crop protection. Innatrix's proprietary automated platform facilitates protein engineering through continuous laboratory evolution and advanced techniques such as phage display. This technology empowers researchers with enhanced control, reporting, recording, simulation, and remote access capabilities, thereby advancing the field of agricultural biotechnology and promoting sustainable farming practices.

Ceragen

Convertible Note in 2022
Ceragen is a biotechnology company based in Kitchener, Ontario, focused on enhancing crop yields through innovative plant microbiome engineering. The company specializes in precision microbiome engineering, developing inoculant products specifically designed for controlled environment agriculture. These all-natural solutions aim to improve plants' responses to environmental stress, thereby enabling farmers to produce more food while minimizing the land needed for cultivation. Ceragen's approach addresses the growing demand for food resources, offering sustainable methods to support agricultural productivity.

Neupeak

Seed Round in 2022
NeuPeak Robotics is a technology company specializing in AI-powered robotic solutions for agriculture. It develops autonomous robots designed to mimic human dexterity, enabling them to pick fruits and vegetables efficiently. NeuPeak offers an automated fruit-picking service, providing farmers with on-demand robot labor that operates around the clock. Additionally, these robots collect data analytics for precision plant health monitoring and live reporting, helping farmers make informed decisions and mitigate chronic labor shortages while improving profitability.

ClimateCrop

Convertible Note in 2021
ClimateCrop, founded in 2021 and based in Ness Ziona, specializes in agricultural technologies that enhance the ability of plants to store carbon and energy. The company employs gene editing techniques to optimize the performance of crops, enabling them to harness greater energy and improve resilience against extreme weather conditions. This innovative approach not only facilitates better adaptation to current and future climate challenges but also supports agricultural companies in achieving higher yields, whether in biomass or fruit production.

ClimateCrop

Seed Round in 2021
ClimateCrop, founded in 2021 and based in Ness Ziona, specializes in agricultural technologies that enhance the ability of plants to store carbon and energy. The company employs gene editing techniques to optimize the performance of crops, enabling them to harness greater energy and improve resilience against extreme weather conditions. This innovative approach not only facilitates better adaptation to current and future climate challenges but also supports agricultural companies in achieving higher yields, whether in biomass or fruit production.

Calyx

Series A in 2021
Calyx specializes in developing advanced sensor technology focused on monitoring environmental parameters, particularly in the poultry and livestock sectors. The company integrates artificial intelligence, computer vision, and bio-engineered sensors to create versatile platforms capable of detecting airborne chemical emissions with high specificity and sensitivity. Its innovative sensors are designed using patterned viruses that bind to specific gas molecules, allowing for accurate detection of various airborne chemicals. This technology not only addresses complex challenges in livestock management but also enables commercial customers to monitor and respond to daily environmental health changes effectively.

Synthace

Series C in 2021
Synthace Limited is a London-based company specializing in the development and operation of software solutions for various industries, including health, pharmaceuticals, food, energy, agri-science, industrial biotechnology, and manufacturing. The company offers Antha, a cloud-based platform designed to automate and enhance biological processes. This platform allows life science researchers to digitize experiments from start to finish, enabling them to design, simulate, and execute reproducible experiments with minimal training. Antha facilitates the integration of experimental data and metadata in a streamlined manner, making it easier for scientists to manage their workflows and increasing the scientific value of their research. Synthace's technology empowers researchers to conduct complex experiments without the need for coding, thereby expanding the possibilities of laboratory experimentation. Founded in 2011, Synthace also has a presence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and maintains a strategic partnership with Microsoft.

California Cultured

Seed Round in 2021
California Cultured is a food company based in Davis, California, that specializes in creating sustainable, lab-grown cocoa and coffee through advanced cellular agriculture techniques. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on producing cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar, while also ensuring its products are healthier for consumers. By stimulating cocoa cell growth using common food ingredients, California Cultured aims to provide high-quality cocoa products that are free from the ethical issues traditionally associated with cocoa production, such as slavery and deforestation. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy delicious and sustainable cocoa without the environmental and social drawbacks of conventional methods.

PunaBio

Convertible Note in 2021
PunaBio is a company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Their focus is on enhancing crop nutrition through the use of extremophile microorganisms. These products are designed to boost yields, improve crop quality, and enable farming on degraded soils. By utilizing sustainable biological solutions, PunaBio aims to help farmers increase productivity and production while promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Ceragen

Convertible Note in 2021
Ceragen is a biotechnology company based in Kitchener, Ontario, focused on enhancing crop yields through innovative plant microbiome engineering. The company specializes in precision microbiome engineering, developing inoculant products specifically designed for controlled environment agriculture. These all-natural solutions aim to improve plants' responses to environmental stress, thereby enabling farmers to produce more food while minimizing the land needed for cultivation. Ceragen's approach addresses the growing demand for food resources, offering sustainable methods to support agricultural productivity.

Ceragen

Seed Round in 2021
Ceragen is a biotechnology company based in Kitchener, Ontario, focused on enhancing crop yields through innovative plant microbiome engineering. The company specializes in precision microbiome engineering, developing inoculant products specifically designed for controlled environment agriculture. These all-natural solutions aim to improve plants' responses to environmental stress, thereby enabling farmers to produce more food while minimizing the land needed for cultivation. Ceragen's approach addresses the growing demand for food resources, offering sustainable methods to support agricultural productivity.

Milk Moovement

Seed Round in 2021
Milk Moovement is a computer software company specializing in the dairy supply chain, established in 2018 and headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The company offers a cloud-based platform that connects all participants in the dairy supply chain, providing features such as transportation monitoring, production tracking, quality monitoring, and producer payment. This comprehensive milk management system serves as an Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP), allowing users to track milk pick-ups and production while facilitating the identification of process improvements. By delivering actionable intelligence and access to vital performance metrics, Milk Moovement aims to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and maximize profitability for stakeholders throughout the dairy supply chain.

Synthace

Convertible Note in 2021
Synthace Limited is a London-based company specializing in the development and operation of software solutions for various industries, including health, pharmaceuticals, food, energy, agri-science, industrial biotechnology, and manufacturing. The company offers Antha, a cloud-based platform designed to automate and enhance biological processes. This platform allows life science researchers to digitize experiments from start to finish, enabling them to design, simulate, and execute reproducible experiments with minimal training. Antha facilitates the integration of experimental data and metadata in a streamlined manner, making it easier for scientists to manage their workflows and increasing the scientific value of their research. Synthace's technology empowers researchers to conduct complex experiments without the need for coding, thereby expanding the possibilities of laboratory experimentation. Founded in 2011, Synthace also has a presence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and maintains a strategic partnership with Microsoft.

Re-Nuble

Convertible Note in 2021
Re-Nuble, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in New York that specializes in producing bio-derived liquid fertilizers for hydroponic growers. Founded in 2011, the company employs organic cycling science technology to convert unrecoverable vegetative food byproducts into sustainable solutions for soilless farming. This closed-loop process not only transforms food waste into organic liquid nutrients but also reduces landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Re-Nuble's products, which include liquid concentrate fertilizers designed for various growth phases, are available through retail stores and online in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The company's mission is to support global agricultural communities by promoting environmentally friendly growing practices and providing affordable, peat-free alternatives to chemically-based fertilizers.

California Cultured

Seed Round in 2021
California Cultured is a food company based in Davis, California, that specializes in creating sustainable, lab-grown cocoa and coffee through advanced cellular agriculture techniques. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on producing cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar, while also ensuring its products are healthier for consumers. By stimulating cocoa cell growth using common food ingredients, California Cultured aims to provide high-quality cocoa products that are free from the ethical issues traditionally associated with cocoa production, such as slavery and deforestation. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy delicious and sustainable cocoa without the environmental and social drawbacks of conventional methods.

Re-Nuble

Seed Round in 2020
Re-Nuble, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in New York that specializes in producing bio-derived liquid fertilizers for hydroponic growers. Founded in 2011, the company employs organic cycling science technology to convert unrecoverable vegetative food byproducts into sustainable solutions for soilless farming. This closed-loop process not only transforms food waste into organic liquid nutrients but also reduces landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Re-Nuble's products, which include liquid concentrate fertilizers designed for various growth phases, are available through retail stores and online in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The company's mission is to support global agricultural communities by promoting environmentally friendly growing practices and providing affordable, peat-free alternatives to chemically-based fertilizers.

Amber Agriculture

Seed Round in 2020
Amber Agriculture, established in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in developing Internet of Things (IoT)-based sensor technology for automated grain storage monitoring and management. Founded by individuals with backgrounds in farming and fitness tracker technology, the company's flagship product is an IoT self-install kit designed to automate high-return processes at the farm level. Amber Agriculture's wireless sensors monitor crop quality, enabling farmers to remotely track and manage stored grains, minimize waste, and optimize market pricing opportunities via cloud analytics and smartphone connectivity.

Reazent

Convertible Note in 2020
Reazent, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Halifax, Canada, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing biological-based organic alternatives to traditional agrochemicals, aiming to provide safer, sustainable, and economically viable solutions for growers. Reazent's innovative products focus on enhancing plant growth, yield, and stress resistance against various fungal diseases, including bacterial soft rot, phytophthora blight, and anthracnose, particularly in leafy fruits and vegetables. By replacing synthetic agrochemicals, Reazent seeks to assist farmers in effective crop disease control, improve yield, and enhance return on investment.

Reazent

Seed Round in 2020
Reazent, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Halifax, Canada, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing biological-based organic alternatives to traditional agrochemicals, aiming to provide safer, sustainable, and economically viable solutions for growers. Reazent's innovative products focus on enhancing plant growth, yield, and stress resistance against various fungal diseases, including bacterial soft rot, phytophthora blight, and anthracnose, particularly in leafy fruits and vegetables. By replacing synthetic agrochemicals, Reazent seeks to assist farmers in effective crop disease control, improve yield, and enhance return on investment.

Neupeak

Seed Round in 2020
NeuPeak Robotics is a technology company specializing in AI-powered robotic solutions for agriculture. It develops autonomous robots designed to mimic human dexterity, enabling them to pick fruits and vegetables efficiently. NeuPeak offers an automated fruit-picking service, providing farmers with on-demand robot labor that operates around the clock. Additionally, these robots collect data analytics for precision plant health monitoring and live reporting, helping farmers make informed decisions and mitigate chronic labor shortages while improving profitability.

Reest

Convertible Note in 2020
Reest is a technology company founded in 2019 by Petro Shmigelskyi and Denys Kotelovych, specializing in the development of farming robots. The company focuses on automating various farming processes to simplify agricultural tasks and minimize the labor involved. By utilizing its innovative platform, Reest aims to enhance efficiency in farming, allowing farmers to optimize their operations and reduce the time spent on labor-intensive activities. Through robot-assisted solutions, Reest strives to transform traditional farming practices, making them more accessible and manageable for agricultural producers.

Milk Moovement

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Milk Moovement is a computer software company specializing in the dairy supply chain, established in 2018 and headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The company offers a cloud-based platform that connects all participants in the dairy supply chain, providing features such as transportation monitoring, production tracking, quality monitoring, and producer payment. This comprehensive milk management system serves as an Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP), allowing users to track milk pick-ups and production while facilitating the identification of process improvements. By delivering actionable intelligence and access to vital performance metrics, Milk Moovement aims to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and maximize profitability for stakeholders throughout the dairy supply chain.

Synthace

Venture Round in 2020
Synthace Limited is a London-based company specializing in the development and operation of software solutions for various industries, including health, pharmaceuticals, food, energy, agri-science, industrial biotechnology, and manufacturing. The company offers Antha, a cloud-based platform designed to automate and enhance biological processes. This platform allows life science researchers to digitize experiments from start to finish, enabling them to design, simulate, and execute reproducible experiments with minimal training. Antha facilitates the integration of experimental data and metadata in a streamlined manner, making it easier for scientists to manage their workflows and increasing the scientific value of their research. Synthace's technology empowers researchers to conduct complex experiments without the need for coding, thereby expanding the possibilities of laboratory experimentation. Founded in 2011, Synthace also has a presence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and maintains a strategic partnership with Microsoft.

UPSIDE Foods

Series B in 2020
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.

Amber Agriculture

Convertible Note in 2019
Amber Agriculture, established in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in developing Internet of Things (IoT)-based sensor technology for automated grain storage monitoring and management. Founded by individuals with backgrounds in farming and fitness tracker technology, the company's flagship product is an IoT self-install kit designed to automate high-return processes at the farm level. Amber Agriculture's wireless sensors monitor crop quality, enabling farmers to remotely track and manage stored grains, minimize waste, and optimize market pricing opportunities via cloud analytics and smartphone connectivity.

Microendo

Funding Round in 2019
Microendo Inc. is a company based in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, specializing in the production of bio-fertilizers aimed at enhancing agricultural practices. By utilizing the natural microbiota of plants, Microendo develops tailored bio-fertilizers that cater specifically to the needs of individual crops. These fully organic products are designed to restore plant health, reduce reliance on pesticides, and strengthen the immune systems of plants, ultimately leading to increased crop yields. The company's commitment to environmental sustainability aligns with its mission to combat the adverse effects of climate change on crop security, providing farmers with effective, eco-friendly solutions to improve agricultural productivity.

Synthace

Series B in 2018
Synthace Limited is a London-based company specializing in the development and operation of software solutions for various industries, including health, pharmaceuticals, food, energy, agri-science, industrial biotechnology, and manufacturing. The company offers Antha, a cloud-based platform designed to automate and enhance biological processes. This platform allows life science researchers to digitize experiments from start to finish, enabling them to design, simulate, and execute reproducible experiments with minimal training. Antha facilitates the integration of experimental data and metadata in a streamlined manner, making it easier for scientists to manage their workflows and increasing the scientific value of their research. Synthace's technology empowers researchers to conduct complex experiments without the need for coding, thereby expanding the possibilities of laboratory experimentation. Founded in 2011, Synthace also has a presence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and maintains a strategic partnership with Microsoft.

Re-Nuble

Convertible Note in 2018
Re-Nuble, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in New York that specializes in producing bio-derived liquid fertilizers for hydroponic growers. Founded in 2011, the company employs organic cycling science technology to convert unrecoverable vegetative food byproducts into sustainable solutions for soilless farming. This closed-loop process not only transforms food waste into organic liquid nutrients but also reduces landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Re-Nuble's products, which include liquid concentrate fertilizers designed for various growth phases, are available through retail stores and online in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The company's mission is to support global agricultural communities by promoting environmentally friendly growing practices and providing affordable, peat-free alternatives to chemically-based fertilizers.

Calyx

Seed Round in 2018
Calyx specializes in developing advanced sensor technology focused on monitoring environmental parameters, particularly in the poultry and livestock sectors. The company integrates artificial intelligence, computer vision, and bio-engineered sensors to create versatile platforms capable of detecting airborne chemical emissions with high specificity and sensitivity. Its innovative sensors are designed using patterned viruses that bind to specific gas molecules, allowing for accurate detection of various airborne chemicals. This technology not only addresses complex challenges in livestock management but also enables commercial customers to monitor and respond to daily environmental health changes effectively.

Synthace

Series A in 2018
Synthace Limited is a London-based company specializing in the development and operation of software solutions for various industries, including health, pharmaceuticals, food, energy, agri-science, industrial biotechnology, and manufacturing. The company offers Antha, a cloud-based platform designed to automate and enhance biological processes. This platform allows life science researchers to digitize experiments from start to finish, enabling them to design, simulate, and execute reproducible experiments with minimal training. Antha facilitates the integration of experimental data and metadata in a streamlined manner, making it easier for scientists to manage their workflows and increasing the scientific value of their research. Synthace's technology empowers researchers to conduct complex experiments without the need for coding, thereby expanding the possibilities of laboratory experimentation. Founded in 2011, Synthace also has a presence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and maintains a strategic partnership with Microsoft.

SmartShepherd

Convertible Note in 2018
SmartShepherd, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Armidale, Australia with a manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China, specializes in designing and producing wearable devices for collecting pedigree data in the livestock industry. The company's products include smart tags and the SmartShepherd system, which utilize low-cost Bluetooth technology and an IoT architecture to make full pedigree recording more accessible. This solution empowers farmers to enhance their breeding practices by providing detailed data on livestock genetics, thereby improving productivity and reducing inbreeding.

AGRON Solutions

Seed Round in 2017
AGRON Solutions is a company based in Zapopan, Mexico, that specializes in agricultural technology focused on soil health. Founded in 2015, AGRON manufactures an electronic system equipped with sensors that measure soil health and provide immediate feedback for treatment. Its technology is designed to help farmers analyze soil conditions and optimize fertilizer usage, ultimately aiming to prevent the rapid depletion of soil fertility. By delivering continuous analysis, AGRON enables farmers to understand the nutrients present in their soil and replace them in a timely manner, thereby promoting sustainable agricultural practices and preserving the essential balance of nutrients for crop production.

Synthace

Series A in 2017
Synthace Limited is a London-based company specializing in the development and operation of software solutions for various industries, including health, pharmaceuticals, food, energy, agri-science, industrial biotechnology, and manufacturing. The company offers Antha, a cloud-based platform designed to automate and enhance biological processes. This platform allows life science researchers to digitize experiments from start to finish, enabling them to design, simulate, and execute reproducible experiments with minimal training. Antha facilitates the integration of experimental data and metadata in a streamlined manner, making it easier for scientists to manage their workflows and increasing the scientific value of their research. Synthace's technology empowers researchers to conduct complex experiments without the need for coding, thereby expanding the possibilities of laboratory experimentation. Founded in 2011, Synthace also has a presence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and maintains a strategic partnership with Microsoft.

UPSIDE Foods

Series A in 2017
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.

SmartShepherd

Convertible Note in 2017
SmartShepherd, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Armidale, Australia with a manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China, specializes in designing and producing wearable devices for collecting pedigree data in the livestock industry. The company's products include smart tags and the SmartShepherd system, which utilize low-cost Bluetooth technology and an IoT architecture to make full pedigree recording more accessible. This solution empowers farmers to enhance their breeding practices by providing detailed data on livestock genetics, thereby improving productivity and reducing inbreeding.

Niwa

Seed Round in 2017
Niwa is a technology company specializing in automated plant cultivation systems. Their flagship product is a smart, interconnected device designed to optimize growing conditions for various plants within indoor settings. The platform comprises four key components: an expansive digital library of growing programs (ARC), user-friendly software for tracking plant progress and managing tasks, hardware consisting of sensors and actuators for real-time monitoring and control, and a community feature enabling users to share data and improve collective growing strategies. Niwa aims to democratize food production by making it accessible, convenient, and efficient for individuals to grow plants indoors using their smartphones.

SmartShepherd

Seed Round in 2017
SmartShepherd, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Armidale, Australia with a manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China, specializes in designing and producing wearable devices for collecting pedigree data in the livestock industry. The company's products include smart tags and the SmartShepherd system, which utilize low-cost Bluetooth technology and an IoT architecture to make full pedigree recording more accessible. This solution empowers farmers to enhance their breeding practices by providing detailed data on livestock genetics, thereby improving productivity and reducing inbreeding.

SmartShepherd

Convertible Note in 2017
SmartShepherd, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Armidale, Australia with a manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China, specializes in designing and producing wearable devices for collecting pedigree data in the livestock industry. The company's products include smart tags and the SmartShepherd system, which utilize low-cost Bluetooth technology and an IoT architecture to make full pedigree recording more accessible. This solution empowers farmers to enhance their breeding practices by providing detailed data on livestock genetics, thereby improving productivity and reducing inbreeding.

GardenSpace

Seed Round in 2017
GardenSpace is a company that offers innovative farming solutions through its user-friendly tools designed for both small and large farms. Their primary product is a static robot that automates the process of watering plants, connecting seamlessly to a water supply and Wi-Fi. The accompanying app serves as a central hub for managing garden activities, allowing users to input details about their plants and monitor essential health metrics such as chlorophyll levels and soil temperature. This technology enables farmers to efficiently collect, utilize, and monetize crop data while focusing on the enjoyable aspects of growing their own food or flowers. The solar-powered motor of the robot eliminates the need for batteries or external power sources, making it a convenient and sustainable option for modern agriculture.

BoosterAgro

Angel Round in 2017
BoosterAgro, founded in 2016 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a leading digital platform for agricultural producers in South America. The company provides an app that helps farmers make informed decisions by offering tools and content related to weather forecasts, precipitation, crop health, satellite imagery, smart spraying, and seasonal insights. With over 80,000 users across major agricultural countries including Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia, BoosterAgro serves as a vital resource for farmers seeking to enhance efficiency and productivity. The platform allows users to access valuable information on demand via mobile devices and also facilitates direct connections between farmers and local suppliers, ensuring that users can easily find products and services tailored to their specific farming needs.

UPSIDE Foods

Seed Round in 2016
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.

Endura Bio

Seed Round in 2016
Endura Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Sunnyvale, California, focused on developing solutions to enhance plant growth while minimizing water usage. Incorporated in 2016, the company offers ClimateGuard, a proprietary blend of enzymes designed to reduce water requirements in crops, which can be applied through traditional irrigation or as a soil amendment. This product aims to prevent yield loss by addressing oxidative stress and water imbalance in plants. Additionally, Endura Bio is engaged in engineering salt and drought-tolerant plants, addressing the challenges posed by salt groundwater contamination and arid environments. By improving the resilience of crops grown on marginal lands, Endura Bio seeks to contribute to global food security.

Genome Surveillance

Seed Round in 2016
Genome Surveillance is a pioneering company focused on advancing DNA sequencing technologies to enhance speed and accuracy in genomic analysis. By utilizing innovative scaffold sequencing methods, Genome Surveillance addresses the challenges of high computational costs and inaccuracies associated with traditional sequencing approaches. The company's technology enables medical researchers to efficiently obtain reliable genomic information, facilitating genome reconstruction, structural variation discovery, molecular marker development, and agricultural research. By significantly reducing both the time and cost of sequencing, Genome Surveillance is positioned to meet the growing demand for precise genomic data in various scientific fields.

UPSIDE Foods

Seed Round in 2015
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.

DTOR

Pre Seed Round in 2015
At DtoR they have developed the PCR of gene expression—a disruptive technology that will revolutionize the tools used to “tune” protein production in any organism. In one step, and for any cell type, they can identify all of the switches regulating expression of the genome, as well as how active they are. They can also rapidly evolve or synthesize new switches to adapt to any application. Applications developed using their platform will lead to improved product yields in bioreactors, engineered specialty crops, optimized cancer therapeutics, and much more. The possibilities are limited only by their partners' imaginations.

Pycno

Seed Round in 2015
Pycno is a technology company focused on enhancing agricultural efficiency through the development of wireless soil sensors and a comprehensive software platform. The company's modular sensors are designed to measure essential environmental and soil characteristics, including solar radiation, air temperature, and humidity. By collecting real-time data, Pycno empowers farmers to make informed decisions that can increase crop yields while optimizing resource use, such as water and fertilizers. The accompanying software platform leverages this sensor data to provide actionable insights and recommendations, helping farmers determine optimal irrigation schedules, fertilization timing, and disease risk management. This integration of advanced technology aims to improve the overall effectiveness of farming operations while promoting sustainable practices.

Nextdoorganics

Venture Round in 2015
Nextdoorganics, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2011 that focuses on distributing food from urban farmers and food makers to grocery stores. The company emphasizes sourcing from new, young, urban, and activist farmers, offering a diverse selection of local organic vegetables, fruits, meats, dry goods, and small-batch items. Nextdoorganics provides weekly pick-up or delivery orders for its members in Brooklyn and Manhattan, with main packages ranging from $20 to $50. Customers have the flexibility to hold or change their orders online, and the company enhances the shopping experience by offering inspiration through a weekly newsletter, recipe boards on Pinterest, and engagement on social media platforms.

Re-Nuble

Seed Round in 2015
Re-Nuble, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in New York that specializes in producing bio-derived liquid fertilizers for hydroponic growers. Founded in 2011, the company employs organic cycling science technology to convert unrecoverable vegetative food byproducts into sustainable solutions for soilless farming. This closed-loop process not only transforms food waste into organic liquid nutrients but also reduces landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Re-Nuble's products, which include liquid concentrate fertilizers designed for various growth phases, are available through retail stores and online in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The company's mission is to support global agricultural communities by promoting environmentally friendly growing practices and providing affordable, peat-free alternatives to chemically-based fertilizers.

Synthace

Series A in 2014
Synthace Limited is a London-based company specializing in the development and operation of software solutions for various industries, including health, pharmaceuticals, food, energy, agri-science, industrial biotechnology, and manufacturing. The company offers Antha, a cloud-based platform designed to automate and enhance biological processes. This platform allows life science researchers to digitize experiments from start to finish, enabling them to design, simulate, and execute reproducible experiments with minimal training. Antha facilitates the integration of experimental data and metadata in a streamlined manner, making it easier for scientists to manage their workflows and increasing the scientific value of their research. Synthace's technology empowers researchers to conduct complex experiments without the need for coding, thereby expanding the possibilities of laboratory experimentation. Founded in 2011, Synthace also has a presence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and maintains a strategic partnership with Microsoft.

Nextdoorganics

Seed Round in 2014
Nextdoorganics, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2011 that focuses on distributing food from urban farmers and food makers to grocery stores. The company emphasizes sourcing from new, young, urban, and activist farmers, offering a diverse selection of local organic vegetables, fruits, meats, dry goods, and small-batch items. Nextdoorganics provides weekly pick-up or delivery orders for its members in Brooklyn and Manhattan, with main packages ranging from $20 to $50. Customers have the flexibility to hold or change their orders online, and the company enhances the shopping experience by offering inspiration through a weekly newsletter, recipe boards on Pinterest, and engagement on social media platforms.

Local Food Lab

Seed Round in 2014
Local Food Lab, Inc. is a venture builder and startup academy based in Stanford, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in providing online classes that focus on business plan development and investor pitch preparation specifically for food and agricultural startups. Additionally, Local Food Lab offers a one-day boot camp program designed for food entrepreneurs, catering to a diverse range of clients including artisan food makers, urban agriculturists, food tech innovators, food photographers, food truck operators, farmers, restaurateurs, food bloggers, package designers, and recipe box creators. The company's mission is to foster a healthier, more equitable, and resilient food system through education and community support for aspiring food entrepreneurs.

Niwa

Seed Round in 2014
Niwa is a technology company specializing in automated plant cultivation systems. Their flagship product is a smart, interconnected device designed to optimize growing conditions for various plants within indoor settings. The platform comprises four key components: an expansive digital library of growing programs (ARC), user-friendly software for tracking plant progress and managing tasks, hardware consisting of sensors and actuators for real-time monitoring and control, and a community feature enabling users to share data and improve collective growing strategies. Niwa aims to democratize food production by making it accessible, convenient, and efficient for individuals to grow plants indoors using their smartphones.
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