Techcoop
Seed Round in 2024
TechCoop is an agrifintech company focused on serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and farmer clubs in Vietnam's agriculture sector. It operates an agriculture-focused fintech platform that integrates trade, financing, and advisory solutions. By providing a comprehensive suite of services, TechCoop aims to empower smallholders in export-driven agricultural supply chains. The company facilitates access to markets, financial resources, and technology, while offering expert guidance on various aspects of agricultural production and export processes. This holistic approach positions TechCoop as a vital partner for MSMEs seeking to enhance their operations and competitiveness in the agricultural industry.
Soul Land
Seed Round in 2024
SoulLand is a gamified social subscription platform designed to tackle Web3's sinking information and social demands through the use of gaming.
Mind Network
Seed Round in 2023
Mind Network specializes in enhancing security for Proof-of-Stake and AI platforms through its Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) validation network. This framework allows for decentralized computation and consensus over encrypted data, effectively addressing privacy and verification challenges. The company's platform provides a decentralized, privacy-preserving data lake that secures data by sealing it into encrypted ledgers, ensuring robust data protection for users.
Nutrition Technologies
Series A in 2022
Nutrition Technologies Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in High Wycombe, United Kingdom, focused on producing sustainable insect-based products derived from black soldier fly larvae. Incorporated in 2016, the company specializes in creating high-quality ingredients for aqua and animal feed, including protein, oils, and frass, which serve as natural fertilizers. Its flagship products, such as Hi.Protein®, Hi.Oil®, Hi.Dried™, and Hi.Frass®, are designed to enhance the nutritional value of animal diets and improve plant health. By utilizing a zero-waste, intensive vertical farming system, Nutrition Technologies aims to integrate insect products into the global food supply chain, providing a significantly more efficient source of protein compared to traditional methods. The company emphasizes sustainability by upcycling organic waste and boosting agricultural productivity, thereby contributing to the revolution of the agriculture sector. Founded by Nick Piggott and Tom Berry, Nutrition Technologies has rapidly expanded its team to over 150 individuals from diverse backgrounds, all dedicated to improving global food systems.
Gati Kausar
Acquisition in 2021
Gati Kausar specializes in cold chain transportation, serving various sectors including healthcare, meat and poultry, bio-pharma, frozen and fresh produce, dairy products, organized retail, and quick service restaurants. The company focuses on maintaining the integrity of temperature-sensitive products throughout the supply chain, ensuring that they remain safe and fresh from point of origin to destination. With a commitment to quality and efficiency, Gati Kausar plays a crucial role in facilitating the movement of essential goods that require precise temperature control.
EFRAC operates as an integrated testing and research lab for food & agri, pharma and environment sectors.
Jain Irrigation Systems
Post in 2016
Jain Irrigation Systems Limited is a prominent micro-irrigation company based in Jalgaon, India, with a global presence across Europe, North America, and other regions. Founded in 1963, the company operates through multiple divisions, including Hi-Tech Agri Input Products, Plastic, Agro Processing, and Others. It specializes in manufacturing drip and sprinkler irrigation systems, a range of plastic pipes and fittings, and protected cultivation solutions such as greenhouses and tunnels. Jain Irrigation also produces tissue culture plants and offers solar energy solutions, including photovoltaic modules and pumping systems. The company is the largest manufacturer of plastic pipes in India and processes significant quantities of various polymers annually. With over 30 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Jain Irrigation serves more than 4.5 million farmers through a network of 6,700 dealers and distributors. Additionally, it engages in agricultural consultancy, training, and research, emphasizing sustainable farming practices. Jain Irrigation's diverse portfolio includes food processing, biogas energy generation, and agricultural input financing, positioning it as a comprehensive provider in the agricultural sector.
Jain Irrigation Systems
Post in 2015
Jain Irrigation Systems Limited is a prominent micro-irrigation company based in Jalgaon, India, with a global presence across Europe, North America, and other regions. Founded in 1963, the company operates through multiple divisions, including Hi-Tech Agri Input Products, Plastic, Agro Processing, and Others. It specializes in manufacturing drip and sprinkler irrigation systems, a range of plastic pipes and fittings, and protected cultivation solutions such as greenhouses and tunnels. Jain Irrigation also produces tissue culture plants and offers solar energy solutions, including photovoltaic modules and pumping systems. The company is the largest manufacturer of plastic pipes in India and processes significant quantities of various polymers annually. With over 30 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Jain Irrigation serves more than 4.5 million farmers through a network of 6,700 dealers and distributors. Additionally, it engages in agricultural consultancy, training, and research, emphasizing sustainable farming practices. Jain Irrigation's diverse portfolio includes food processing, biogas energy generation, and agricultural input financing, positioning it as a comprehensive provider in the agricultural sector.
Godavari Biorefineries
Venture Round in 2015
Godavari Biorefineries is a biorefining company established in 1939, specializing in the production of a diverse range of products derived from sugarcane. The company manufactures sugar and various downstream products, including biofuels, chemicals, power, compost, and waxes, effectively creating a comprehensive value chain from raw material to finished goods. Godavari Biorefineries is committed to research and innovation, focusing on sustainable farming practices, biomass transformation, product development, and process optimization. Their efforts aim to maximize the value extracted from sugarcane while serving multiple industries, including food, agriculture, electronics, and fragrances. By leveraging renewable resources, the company plays a significant role in promoting sustainability and advancing biorefining technologies.
Sustainable Agro-commercial Finance (SAFL)
Venture Round in 2015
Sustainable Agro-commercial Finance Ltd. (SAFL) provides loans to small-scale farmers to help them install micro-irrigation systems and improve productivity.
Arcadia Biosciences
Series D in 2014
Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Davis, California, focusing on the development of crop productivity traits primarily in hemp, wheat, and soybean. Established in 2002, the company employs advanced screening, breeding, and biotechnology techniques to create products that enhance farm economics and improve the value of crops as food ingredients, health and wellness products, and for industrial applications. Its product lineup includes GoodHemp, a range of non-GMO hemp seed varieties aimed at genetic improvement; GoodWheat, which transforms wheat into a functional food; and a drought and herbicide-tolerant soybean trait known as HB4. Additionally, Arcadia Biosciences produces plant-based food and beverage products, including high-fiber pasta and coconut water, thereby catering to consumer demands while promoting environmental sustainability. The company operates in diverse markets, including the United States, Canada, Africa, and India, and collaborates with several industry partners to advance its initiatives.