Fall Line Capital

Fall Line Capital is a private equity firm based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2011. It targets investments in farmland and agricultural technologies in the United States, acquiring and actively managing broadacre farmland while pursuing technology companies whose products support its landholdings. The firm focuses on realizing productivity gains from farmland and deploying tech-enabled solutions across the agricultural sector.

Yanniv Dorone Ph.D

Senior Vice President

Vic Method

Director

Mike Novelly

CFO

Eric O’Brien

Partner

Joaquin Oliverio

Director

Libby Spalding

Investor

Giulia Stellari

Director

Baptiste Tellier

Managing Director

49 past transactions

Bonsai Robotics

Series A in 2025
Bonsai Robotics develops vision-based automation technologies for agricultural and off-road vehicles, offering machine navigation systems powered by computer vision and artificial intelligence to enable autonomous operation. The company provides analytics and telematics for reporting and insights to help growers improve productivity, efficiency, and safety, reducing reliance on manual labor. Based in San Jose, California, Bonsai Robotics serves the farming sector with solutions that integrate autonomous navigation with data-driven decision support.

Vaulted Deep

Series A in 2024
Vaulted Deep specializes in innovative waste management solutions. It employs patented geologic slurry injection technology to permanently sequester organic wastes underground, achieving significant carbon dioxide removal while promoting local environmental health.

Micropep

Series B in 2024
Micropep Technologies is an agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2016 and based in Toulouse, France. The company specializes in the development of non-GMO bioherbicides and biostimulants utilizing its innovative miPEP technology, which harnesses naturally-occurring micro-peptides to regulate gene expression and enhance plant growth. Micropep focuses on four key development programs: germination, flowering, growth, and weed control, aiming to improve agricultural yields while maintaining the integrity of plant DNA. By leveraging the potential of these biomimetic peptides, Micropep seeks to provide effective solutions for managing plant genetics and enhancing resistance to diseases, thereby supporting sustainable farming practices.

Uncaged Innovations

Seed Round in 2024
Uncaged Innovations develops sustainable alternatives to animal skin products. They create bio-based leather using plant materials and proprietary processing techniques, serving industries such as luxury fashion and automotives.

Lumo

Venture Round in 2024
Lumo modernizes water management for agriculture, initially focusing on grape growers in California. Its software-first solutions aim to reduce water, energy, and labor costs by optimizing irrigation, ultimately helping farmers better manage their water resources.

Arzeda

Venture Round in 2023
Founded in Seattle in 2008, Arzeda specializes in protein design technology. It creates and manufactures proteins and enzymes for pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, polymers, and other advanced applications.

Bonsai Robotics

Seed Round in 2023
Bonsai Robotics develops vision-based automation technologies for agricultural and off-road vehicles, offering machine navigation systems powered by computer vision and artificial intelligence to enable autonomous operation. The company provides analytics and telematics for reporting and insights to help growers improve productivity, efficiency, and safety, reducing reliance on manual labor. Based in San Jose, California, Bonsai Robotics serves the farming sector with solutions that integrate autonomous navigation with data-driven decision support.

Guardian Agriculture

Series A in 2023
Guardian Agriculture specializes in developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) systems for precision crop application. Their automated, electric aerial systems enable farmers to reach areas previously inaccessible, reduce environmental impact, minimize product resistance, and optimize chemical use for sustainable farming.

GreenLight Biosciences

Acquisition in 2023
GreenLight Biosciences is a biotechnology company specializing in RNA-based solutions for agriculture and pharmaceutical applications. It develops mRNA vaccines, including COVID-19 candidates, and offers sustainable crop protection technologies using its proprietary cell-free production platform.

Pluton Biosciences

Series A in 2023
Pluton Biosciences discovers and tests microbes to develop products such as pesticides and pharmaceuticals. Its platform mines and clones microbes to create biopesticides, crop protection solutions, human health products, and bioremediation agents.

Ethernovia

Series A in 2023
Ethernovia specializes in developing advanced Ethernet systems for vehicles. By integrating high-performance components and utilizing artificial intelligence-driven interconnects, the company enhances autonomous driving capabilities, optimizes in-vehicle data flow, and ensures reliable communication networks.

Wild Microbes

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Wild Microbes is a pioneering microbial platform focused on producing sustainable chemicals, ingredients, and materials. The company specializes in developing new microbial strains through synthetic biology, which allows for the efficient modification and cultivation of microbes. This innovative approach enables Wild Microbes to create a wide range of products, from plastics to proteins, while significantly reducing costs and accelerating the scaling of sustainable solutions. By leveraging its expertise in microbial engineering, Wild Microbes aims to facilitate the adoption of environmentally friendly practices across various industries.

Sound Agriculture

Series D in 2022
Founded in 2013, Sound Agriculture develops crop enhancement products using molecular discovery. Their solutions aim to increase harvest yields, enhance water efficiency, and improve crop resilience to climate change.

Chunk Foods

Seed Round in 2022
Chunk Foods makes clean-label, plant-based whole-cut products. Chunk Foods uses cutting-edge technology to create delicious and nutritious food while also protecting the environment. Chunk Foods' products are minimally processed and contain only a few healthy, identifiable ingredients.

Lithos Carbon

Seed Round in 2022
Lithos Carbon is an agricultural carbon removal company focused on developing innovative carbon capture technology for farms. Founded in March 2022 by experienced entrepreneurs and experts in atmospheric geochemistry, the company aims to transform farmland into carbon capture centers, with a goal of removing one billion tons of CO2 from the atmosphere within this decade. Lithos Carbon's technology employs isotope dilution methods and advanced soil models, utilizing mineral weathering techniques that involve spreading basalt on croplands to enhance dissolved inorganic carbon and facilitate long-term storage as ocean carbonates. Their approach not only promotes significant carbon dioxide removal but also enhances crop yields and improves soil conditions. The company's solutions are custom-designed for specific fields and crops, ensuring immediate scalability and empirical effectiveness.

GreenLight Biosciences

Post in 2022
GreenLight Biosciences is a biotechnology company specializing in RNA-based solutions for agriculture and pharmaceutical applications. It develops mRNA vaccines, including COVID-19 candidates, and offers sustainable crop protection technologies using its proprietary cell-free production platform.

Lumo

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Lumo modernizes water management for agriculture, initially focusing on grape growers in California. Its software-first solutions aim to reduce water, energy, and labor costs by optimizing irrigation, ultimately helping farmers better manage their water resources.

Micropep

Series A in 2022
Micropep Technologies is an agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2016 and based in Toulouse, France. The company specializes in the development of non-GMO bioherbicides and biostimulants utilizing its innovative miPEP technology, which harnesses naturally-occurring micro-peptides to regulate gene expression and enhance plant growth. Micropep focuses on four key development programs: germination, flowering, growth, and weed control, aiming to improve agricultural yields while maintaining the integrity of plant DNA. By leveraging the potential of these biomimetic peptides, Micropep seeks to provide effective solutions for managing plant genetics and enhancing resistance to diseases, thereby supporting sustainable farming practices.

FarmWise

Series B in 2022
FarmWise, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing and manufacturing robotic machinery for agriculture. The company's primary product is a mechanical weeder, designed to track and remove weeds in vegetable crops, enhancing farm efficiency and reducing herbicide usage. FarmWise also offers comprehensive training and support to ensure optimal use of its technology.

Mermade Seafoods

Seed Round in 2022
Mermade Seafoods is a pioneering company in cellular aquaculture, focusing on the production of cell-based seafood. Its innovative approach uses a sustainable fermentation process to create clean, healthy, and sustainable protein-rich products.

Mazen Animal Health

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2015, Mazen Animal Health is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative biological vaccines and therapeutics for animal health. Its flagship product is an orally-delivered vaccine platform that eliminates the need for refrigeration, enabling multiple animal dosing and improving disease prevention.

Verge

Series A in 2022
Verge Ag, established in 2016 and headquartered in Lethbridge, Canada, specializes in precision agriculture technology. The company's primary mission is to simplify farming operations by connecting growers more effectively with their land. Verge offers two key software solutions: First Pass, which optimizes path planning for producers, and Launch Pad, a comprehensive platform integrating farm operations management. These products aim to address labor shortages, enhance machinery productivity, and mitigate soil degradation. Sold globally through resellers, Verge's technology empowers farmers to increase the efficiency of their existing equipment using artificial intelligence and digital simulation, ultimately boosting profitability across entire farms.

Agrofy

Series C in 2021
Agrofy operates an online platform facilitating transactions between agricultural industry participants. Established in 2015, it offers a wide range of products and services for farmers, including machinery, inputs, infrastructure, tools, crops, cattle, insurance, loans, farmlands, jobs, and vehicles.

Pluton Biosciences

Seed Round in 2021
Pluton Biosciences discovers and tests microbes to develop products such as pesticides and pharmaceuticals. Its platform mines and clones microbes to create biopesticides, crop protection solutions, human health products, and bioremediation agents.

Ripple Foods

Series E in 2021
Ripple Foods specializes in producing high-quality, dairy-free milk alternatives that prioritize nutrition and taste. Their products are designed to be high in protein, offering eight times the protein found in almond milk while containing half the sugar of traditional dairy milk. Additionally, Ripple's beverages are rich in bioavailable calcium, providing 50% more than regular milk, and are a good source of potassium and omega-3 fatty acids. With a focus on delivering a creamy texture that enhances the drinking experience, Ripple aims to provide a satisfying alternative for those seeking non-dairy options without sacrificing flavor or nutritional value.

Smartwyre

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2018, Smartwyre is a Denver-based company that develops software for the agriculture industry. Its platform enables real-time product, pricing, and rebate data sharing among farm input distributors, retailers, and manufacturers, driving profitability.

Sound Agriculture

Series C in 2021
Founded in 2013, Sound Agriculture develops crop enhancement products using molecular discovery. Their solutions aim to increase harvest yields, enhance water efficiency, and improve crop resilience to climate change.

Guardian Agriculture

Seed Round in 2021
Guardian Agriculture specializes in developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) systems for precision crop application. Their automated, electric aerial systems enable farmers to reach areas previously inaccessible, reduce environmental impact, minimize product resistance, and optimize chemical use for sustainable farming.

Ukko

Series B in 2021
Ukko is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by food allergies and disorders. The company utilizes a computational engineering platform that employs artificial intelligence, immunology, and protein engineering to redesign food allergens into therapeutics that are both safe and effective. By creating a comprehensive, clinically validated map of the molecular structures associated with food allergies, Ukko reveals critical insights into the biological mechanisms governing human-food interactions. This innovative approach enables the development of new protein versions that do not provoke an immune response, providing a novel strategy for treating protein-based allergies.

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.

Benson Hill

Series D in 2020
Benson Hill is an agricultural technology company that specializes in crop improvement and soy protein innovation. The company focuses on unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants to develop healthier, more sustainable food and ingredients. Its proprietary CropOS platform leverages machine learning and big data alongside traditional breeding techniques to streamline and expedite the product development process. Benson Hill operates a Crop Accelerator designed for rapid prototyping and is actively developing a seed portfolio that includes protein ingredients, aquaculture, specialty animal feed, and vegetable oils. The company generates revenue from both proprietary and non-proprietary product categories, with proprietary revenue stemming from the sale of its unique bean varieties.

GreenLight Biosciences

Series D in 2020
GreenLight Biosciences is a biotechnology company specializing in RNA-based solutions for agriculture and pharmaceutical applications. It develops mRNA vaccines, including COVID-19 candidates, and offers sustainable crop protection technologies using its proprietary cell-free production platform.

Sound Agriculture

Series C in 2020
Founded in 2013, Sound Agriculture develops crop enhancement products using molecular discovery. Their solutions aim to increase harvest yields, enhance water efficiency, and improve crop resilience to climate change.

Agrofy

Series B in 2019
Agrofy operates an online platform facilitating transactions between agricultural industry participants. Established in 2015, it offers a wide range of products and services for farmers, including machinery, inputs, infrastructure, tools, crops, cattle, insurance, loans, farmlands, jobs, and vehicles.

Verge

Seed Round in 2019
Verge Ag, established in 2016 and headquartered in Lethbridge, Canada, specializes in precision agriculture technology. The company's primary mission is to simplify farming operations by connecting growers more effectively with their land. Verge offers two key software solutions: First Pass, which optimizes path planning for producers, and Launch Pad, a comprehensive platform integrating farm operations management. These products aim to address labor shortages, enhance machinery productivity, and mitigate soil degradation. Sold globally through resellers, Verge's technology empowers farmers to increase the efficiency of their existing equipment using artificial intelligence and digital simulation, ultimately boosting profitability across entire farms.

Plutoshift AI

Series A in 2019
Plutoshift is an operational data platform based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2017. The company focuses on empowering operators to automate performance monitoring across various industrial workflows. By leveraging existing data collection systems, Plutoshift automates data workflows and delivers a unified view of performance. Its platform enables businesses to enhance return on investment by minimizing resource consumption and operating costs. Additionally, Plutoshift facilitates data-driven operations by providing actionable insights and AI capabilities directly to front-line operators, managers, and executives. This approach allows for automatic monitoring of critical processes, ultimately improving operational efficiency and decision-making.

Smartwyre

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, Smartwyre is a Denver-based company that develops software for the agriculture industry. Its platform enables real-time product, pricing, and rebate data sharing among farm input distributors, retailers, and manufacturers, driving profitability.

Hi Fidelity Genetics

Series A in 2018
Hi Fidelity Genetics LLC is a startup based in Durham, North Carolina, focused on developing innovative hardware and software for plant-breeding applications. The company specializes in creating tools that measure and predict plant traits, which are essential for enhancing productivity in agriculture. As the global population increases and climate change poses challenges to food supply, Hi Fidelity Genetics aims to democratize seed breeding and provide effective genetic modification services. Their technology seeks to improve the profitability of producers while maintaining sufficient food supplies, thereby addressing pressing agricultural needs in a changing environment.

Benson Hill

Series C in 2018
Benson Hill is an agricultural technology company that specializes in crop improvement and soy protein innovation. The company focuses on unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants to develop healthier, more sustainable food and ingredients. Its proprietary CropOS platform leverages machine learning and big data alongside traditional breeding techniques to streamline and expedite the product development process. Benson Hill operates a Crop Accelerator designed for rapid prototyping and is actively developing a seed portfolio that includes protein ingredients, aquaculture, specialty animal feed, and vegetable oils. The company generates revenue from both proprietary and non-proprietary product categories, with proprietary revenue stemming from the sale of its unique bean varieties.

Ripple Foods

Series C in 2018
Ripple Foods specializes in producing high-quality, dairy-free milk alternatives that prioritize nutrition and taste. Their products are designed to be high in protein, offering eight times the protein found in almond milk while containing half the sugar of traditional dairy milk. Additionally, Ripple's beverages are rich in bioavailable calcium, providing 50% more than regular milk, and are a good source of potassium and omega-3 fatty acids. With a focus on delivering a creamy texture that enhances the drinking experience, Ripple aims to provide a satisfying alternative for those seeking non-dairy options without sacrificing flavor or nutritional value.

Sound Agriculture

Series B in 2017
Founded in 2013, Sound Agriculture develops crop enhancement products using molecular discovery. Their solutions aim to increase harvest yields, enhance water efficiency, and improve crop resilience to climate change.

GreenLight Biosciences

Series D in 2017
GreenLight Biosciences is a biotechnology company specializing in RNA-based solutions for agriculture and pharmaceutical applications. It develops mRNA vaccines, including COVID-19 candidates, and offers sustainable crop protection technologies using its proprietary cell-free production platform.

Swift Navigation

Series B in 2017
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.

Benson Hill

Series B in 2017
Benson Hill is an agricultural technology company that specializes in crop improvement and soy protein innovation. The company focuses on unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants to develop healthier, more sustainable food and ingredients. Its proprietary CropOS platform leverages machine learning and big data alongside traditional breeding techniques to streamline and expedite the product development process. Benson Hill operates a Crop Accelerator designed for rapid prototyping and is actively developing a seed portfolio that includes protein ingredients, aquaculture, specialty animal feed, and vegetable oils. The company generates revenue from both proprietary and non-proprietary product categories, with proprietary revenue stemming from the sale of its unique bean varieties.

Plutoshift AI

Seed Round in 2017
Plutoshift is an operational data platform based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2017. The company focuses on empowering operators to automate performance monitoring across various industrial workflows. By leveraging existing data collection systems, Plutoshift automates data workflows and delivers a unified view of performance. Its platform enables businesses to enhance return on investment by minimizing resource consumption and operating costs. Additionally, Plutoshift facilitates data-driven operations by providing actionable insights and AI capabilities directly to front-line operators, managers, and executives. This approach allows for automatic monitoring of critical processes, ultimately improving operational efficiency and decision-making.

Trace Genomics

Seed Round in 2016
Trace Genomics specializes in soil health and microbiome analysis, employing DNA sequencing and artificial intelligence to provide a soil microbiome test that enables early prediction of soil diseases, soil health, and crop quality. The company analyzes microbial composition and quantifies microbes, indexing this data and comparing it with soil chemistry to generate actionable insights for agronomists and corporate partners. Its platform integrates biology and chemistry data to help farmers optimize input use, improve yields, and manage risk, treating soil as a valuable asset. By mapping the soil microbiome, Trace Genomics aims to support sustainable agriculture through informed management decisions.

Swift Navigation

Series A in 2015
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.

Granular

Series B in 2015
Granular is a software and analytics platform focused on enhancing the efficiency and decision-making capabilities of farmers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides tools such as data-driven crop models, farmland research, and profit measurement at the field level. These resources enable farmers to raise healthier crops while optimizing resource use, ultimately helping them build and sustain stronger businesses. Granular is supported by prominent investors from Silicon Valley, including Andreessen Horowitz, Google Ventures, and Khosla Ventures. Through its cloud-based solutions, Granular aims to power some of the world’s most efficient farms.

Sound Agriculture

Series A in 2015
Founded in 2013, Sound Agriculture develops crop enhancement products using molecular discovery. Their solutions aim to increase harvest yields, enhance water efficiency, and improve crop resilience to climate change.
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