Aliment Capital

Founded in 2014, Aliment Capital is a growth capital investor based in Santa Monica, California. It invests globally in innovative businesses that enhance agricultural productivity, nutrition, health, sustainability, and supply chain efficiency within the food and agriculture technology sectors.

Benjamin Belldegrun

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Philip Erlanger Ph.D

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

39 past transactions

OneRail

Series C in 2024
OneRail is a logistics company that provides comprehensive last mile delivery solutions through its OmniPoint platform, connecting clients with a large courier network to enable real-time visibility and efficient order fulfillment. The platform also includes retail point-of-sale integration and artificial intelligence to automate, optimize, and control the entire delivery supply chain from demand signals to proof of delivery, helping clients address final-mile needs and simplify operations.

Pairwise Plants

Series C in 2024
Pairwise Plants is an innovative agricultural company based in San Diego, California, focused on gene editing to enhance the quality of fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2017 by a team of experts in biotechnology and agriculture, Pairwise utilizes advanced techniques, including base editing and high-fidelity enzymes, which are licensed from renowned institutions such as Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital. The company develops new varieties of crops, including leafy greens, berries, and stone fruits, in addition to working with traditional crops like corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and canola. By collaborating with food and agriculture organizations, Pairwise aims to create healthier and more sustainable produce, with initial products expected to be available in the coming years.

Fruitist

Private Equity Round in 2024
AgroVision is a producer, packer, and shipper of fruits and vegetables, operating farms primarily in Peru to serve global markets. The company specializes in cultivating a variety of crops, including blueberries, table grapes, asparagus, and avocados. By working closely with local communities, AgroVision ensures a consistent supply of fresh produce throughout the year, meeting the demands of its clients worldwide.

Fruitist

Venture Round in 2024
AgroVision is a producer, packer, and shipper of fruits and vegetables, operating farms primarily in Peru to serve global markets. The company specializes in cultivating a variety of crops, including blueberries, table grapes, asparagus, and avocados. By working closely with local communities, AgroVision ensures a consistent supply of fresh produce throughout the year, meeting the demands of its clients worldwide.

Agriconomie

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2014, Agriconomie is an agtech company that facilitates online purchasing for farmers through its e-commerce platform. It offers tools such as personalized advice, information sharing, and data services to enhance farming practices.

Kate Farms

Series C in 2022
Kate Farms, Inc. is a company that specializes in producing plant-based meal replacement shakes and tube feeding solutions for both adults and children. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, with an additional office in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company focuses on developing formulas that prioritize easy digestion and nutritional quality. Utilizing organic, plant-based ingredients, Kate Farms' products are free from synthetic additives and common allergens such as dairy, soy, gluten, corn, and nuts. The offerings are designed to cater to a wide range of dietary and medical needs, serving patients with severe chronic diseases as well as those with less serious medical issues. Products are available through a network of retail stores across the United States and online, with options for both prescription and over-the-counter purchase.

Anuvia Plant Nutrients

Series D in 2022
Anuvia Plant Nutrients is a company based in Winter Garden, Florida, specializing in the manufacture of bio-based plant nutrition products. Founded in 2005, the company produces high-efficiency, sustainable fertilizers designed for agriculture, turf, and lawn care industries. These products are derived from recycled organic materials such as livestock waste and food waste. Anuvia's offerings optimize nutrient availability and efficiency for plants, improve soil health, preserve natural resources, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company serves a variety of clients including farmers, turf managers, homeowners, municipalities, and the broader industry.

Fabric

Series C in 2021
Fabric is a technology company that operates an on-demand supply-chain network platform designed for retailers to provide sustainable and rapid delivery services to online customers. Founded in 2015 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Fabric utilizes micro-fulfillment centers equipped with robotics and artificial intelligence to automate various processes, including inventory management, order picking, and packing. This innovative approach allows retailers to offer same-day delivery while enhancing customer loyalty and driving revenue. By leveraging advanced software and automation, Fabric not only improves the consumer experience but also enhances operational efficiency and reduces costs for its clients.

Provivi

Convertible Note in 2021
Provivi Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Santa Monica, California, focused on the development of biopesticides for agricultural, commercial, household, and public health pest management. Founded in 2013, the company leverages biocatalysis technology, originally developed at the California Institute of Technology, to create insect pheromones that protect food supplies without toxic residues. Provivi aims to provide effective and environmentally friendly crop protection solutions, fostering sustainable agricultural practices. Its innovative approach targets the synthesis of biopesticides through advanced processes, allowing for the efficient production of safe and affordable pest management products. The company distributes its offerings worldwide, seeking to transform pest control with its groundbreaking biological solutions.

AgBiome

Series D in 2021
AgBiome is a biotechnology company that develops biological products for agriculture by leveraging the plant-associated microbiome. It identifies plant microbes with potential to improve plant health, pest resistance, and yields, using genomics and screening technologies. The company builds a microbial collection and operates a platform to discover ingredients for agriculturally relevant applications, including fungicides and other biologics that target soil-borne diseases, insects, and nematodes. Through partnerships with agricultural players, AgBiome accelerates discovery and global deployment of solutions. It is based in Durham, North Carolina, with a state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse facility, and has a substantial research team.

Conservis

Venture Round in 2021
Conservis is a developer of farm management software that empowers agricultural producers to optimize their operations from the ground up. The platform enables users to track field activities, manage inventories, and analyze yields, enhancing efficiency and facilitating better decision-making. By connecting critical information, Conservis helps growers and producers improve traceability, implement sustainable practices, and turn business data into actionable insights. Originally founded in response to a need for workflow management among farmers, the Conservis system has grown to serve some of the most successful agricultural producers, managing over $8 billion in land, equipment, and crop assets across all stages of production. This comprehensive approach assists users in navigating the complexities of modern agriculture while addressing the increasing global demand for agricultural products.

Hazel Technologies

Series C in 2021
Hazel Technologies develops and produces postharvest technologies that extend the shelf life of fresh produce. The company’s core product is a carton insert that releases ethylene inhibitors, such as 1‑MCP, to slow respiration and aging in fruits and vegetables, thereby reducing spoilage and waste. In addition to its hardware, Hazel offers horticultural consulting and supply‑chain solutions that help growers, shippers, and retailers optimize storage conditions and inventory management. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional site in Salinas, California. Its technologies have been validated by academic research and supported by USDA funding, positioning Hazel as a key player in improving the efficiency and sustainability of the fresh‑produce supply chain.

Caribou Biosciences

Series C in 2021
Caribou Biosciences develops cellular engineering solutions based on CRISPR technologies, offering a gene editing platform with applications in human therapeutics, disease modeling, genomics research, and agricultural biotechnology.

Anuvia Plant Nutrients

Series C in 2021
Anuvia Plant Nutrients is a company based in Winter Garden, Florida, specializing in the manufacture of bio-based plant nutrition products. Founded in 2005, the company produces high-efficiency, sustainable fertilizers designed for agriculture, turf, and lawn care industries. These products are derived from recycled organic materials such as livestock waste and food waste. Anuvia's offerings optimize nutrient availability and efficiency for plants, improve soil health, preserve natural resources, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company serves a variety of clients including farmers, turf managers, homeowners, municipalities, and the broader industry.

Pairwise Plants

Series B in 2021
Pairwise Plants is an innovative agricultural company based in San Diego, California, focused on gene editing to enhance the quality of fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2017 by a team of experts in biotechnology and agriculture, Pairwise utilizes advanced techniques, including base editing and high-fidelity enzymes, which are licensed from renowned institutions such as Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital. The company develops new varieties of crops, including leafy greens, berries, and stone fruits, in addition to working with traditional crops like corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and canola. By collaborating with food and agriculture organizations, Pairwise aims to create healthier and more sustainable produce, with initial products expected to be available in the coming years.

Provivi

Series C in 2020
Provivi Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Santa Monica, California, focused on the development of biopesticides for agricultural, commercial, household, and public health pest management. Founded in 2013, the company leverages biocatalysis technology, originally developed at the California Institute of Technology, to create insect pheromones that protect food supplies without toxic residues. Provivi aims to provide effective and environmentally friendly crop protection solutions, fostering sustainable agricultural practices. Its innovative approach targets the synthesis of biopesticides through advanced processes, allowing for the efficient production of safe and affordable pest management products. The company distributes its offerings worldwide, seeking to transform pest control with its groundbreaking biological solutions.

Anuvia Plant Nutrients

Series C in 2020
Anuvia Plant Nutrients is a company based in Winter Garden, Florida, specializing in the manufacture of bio-based plant nutrition products. Founded in 2005, the company produces high-efficiency, sustainable fertilizers designed for agriculture, turf, and lawn care industries. These products are derived from recycled organic materials such as livestock waste and food waste. Anuvia's offerings optimize nutrient availability and efficiency for plants, improve soil health, preserve natural resources, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company serves a variety of clients including farmers, turf managers, homeowners, municipalities, and the broader industry.

Conservis

Debt Financing in 2020
Conservis is a developer of farm management software that empowers agricultural producers to optimize their operations from the ground up. The platform enables users to track field activities, manage inventories, and analyze yields, enhancing efficiency and facilitating better decision-making. By connecting critical information, Conservis helps growers and producers improve traceability, implement sustainable practices, and turn business data into actionable insights. Originally founded in response to a need for workflow management among farmers, the Conservis system has grown to serve some of the most successful agricultural producers, managing over $8 billion in land, equipment, and crop assets across all stages of production. This comprehensive approach assists users in navigating the complexities of modern agriculture while addressing the increasing global demand for agricultural products.

Tropic Biosciences

Series B in 2020
Tropic Biosciences UK Ltd, established in 2016 and based in Norwich, is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of commercial tropical crops. It employs advanced plant breeding and non-GMO gene editing techniques to create high-performing varieties, catering primarily to the coffee and banana industries. The company's mission is to promote grower wellbeing, consumer health, and sustainable environmental practices through its innovative, non-GMO methods, which significantly accelerate the breeding process to meet growing food demands and local community needs.

The Bouqs Company

Series C in 2020
The Bouqs Company is an online flower delivery service founded in 2012 by John Tabis and Juan Pablo Montúfar, aimed at transforming the floral industry. Headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California, the company sources flowers directly from eco-friendly and sustainable farms worldwide. By connecting these farms with a curated network of artisan florists, The Bouqs Company eliminates traditional supply chain intermediaries, such as warehouses and distributors, thereby reducing costs and enhancing the quality of its offerings. The platform provides a variety of bouquets and floral arrangements for weddings, events, and business services, striving to deliver fresh, responsibly-sourced flowers directly to consumers' doorsteps across the United States.

Anuvia Plant Nutrients

Venture Round in 2019
Anuvia Plant Nutrients is a company based in Winter Garden, Florida, specializing in the manufacture of bio-based plant nutrition products. Founded in 2005, the company produces high-efficiency, sustainable fertilizers designed for agriculture, turf, and lawn care industries. These products are derived from recycled organic materials such as livestock waste and food waste. Anuvia's offerings optimize nutrient availability and efficiency for plants, improve soil health, preserve natural resources, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company serves a variety of clients including farmers, turf managers, homeowners, municipalities, and the broader industry.

Provivi

Series C in 2019
Provivi Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Santa Monica, California, focused on the development of biopesticides for agricultural, commercial, household, and public health pest management. Founded in 2013, the company leverages biocatalysis technology, originally developed at the California Institute of Technology, to create insect pheromones that protect food supplies without toxic residues. Provivi aims to provide effective and environmentally friendly crop protection solutions, fostering sustainable agricultural practices. Its innovative approach targets the synthesis of biopesticides through advanced processes, allowing for the efficient production of safe and affordable pest management products. The company distributes its offerings worldwide, seeking to transform pest control with its groundbreaking biological solutions.

FoodLogiQ

Series B in 2019
FoodLogiQ, LLC is a technology company based in Durham, North Carolina, specializing in supply chain transparency for the food industry. Founded in 2006, it offers a comprehensive suite of software solutions designed to enhance traceability, food safety, and sustainability among food companies and their value chains. FoodLogiQ's platform includes modules for consumer mobile access, product identification, internal and external audits, lab testing, and automation of quality management procedures. The company's products, such as Mange+Monitor, Track+Trace, and Recall+Response, cater to various stakeholders, including growers, packers, shippers, food service companies, grocery retailers, and consumer packaged goods. FoodLogiQ focuses on improving global supply chain visibility, streamlining supplier management, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Its solutions also encompass sustainability initiatives, quality incident management, and blockchain technology. The company operates an additional office in Calgary, Canada, and functions as a subsidiary of Clarkston Consulting, Inc.

The Bouqs Company

Series C in 2019
The Bouqs Company is an online flower delivery service founded in 2012 by John Tabis and Juan Pablo Montúfar, aimed at transforming the floral industry. Headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California, the company sources flowers directly from eco-friendly and sustainable farms worldwide. By connecting these farms with a curated network of artisan florists, The Bouqs Company eliminates traditional supply chain intermediaries, such as warehouses and distributors, thereby reducing costs and enhancing the quality of its offerings. The platform provides a variety of bouquets and floral arrangements for weddings, events, and business services, striving to deliver fresh, responsibly-sourced flowers directly to consumers' doorsteps across the United States.

Precision BioSciences

Debt Financing in 2019
Precision BioSciences, founded in 2006, is a biotechnology company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. It specializes in genome editing, developing therapeutic products using its proprietary ARCUS technology. The company focuses on creating allogeneic CAR T immunotherapies to treat cancers like acute lymphoblastic leukemia and non-hodgkin lymphoma, as well as genetic disorders.

Conservis

Venture Round in 2018
Conservis is a developer of farm management software that empowers agricultural producers to optimize their operations from the ground up. The platform enables users to track field activities, manage inventories, and analyze yields, enhancing efficiency and facilitating better decision-making. By connecting critical information, Conservis helps growers and producers improve traceability, implement sustainable practices, and turn business data into actionable insights. Originally founded in response to a need for workflow management among farmers, the Conservis system has grown to serve some of the most successful agricultural producers, managing over $8 billion in land, equipment, and crop assets across all stages of production. This comprehensive approach assists users in navigating the complexities of modern agriculture while addressing the increasing global demand for agricultural products.

AgBiome

Series C in 2018
AgBiome is a biotechnology company that develops biological products for agriculture by leveraging the plant-associated microbiome. It identifies plant microbes with potential to improve plant health, pest resistance, and yields, using genomics and screening technologies. The company builds a microbial collection and operates a platform to discover ingredients for agriculturally relevant applications, including fungicides and other biologics that target soil-borne diseases, insects, and nematodes. Through partnerships with agricultural players, AgBiome accelerates discovery and global deployment of solutions. It is based in Durham, North Carolina, with a state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse facility, and has a substantial research team.

Tropic Biosciences

Series A in 2018
Tropic Biosciences UK Ltd, established in 2016 and based in Norwich, is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of commercial tropical crops. It employs advanced plant breeding and non-GMO gene editing techniques to create high-performing varieties, catering primarily to the coffee and banana industries. The company's mission is to promote grower wellbeing, consumer health, and sustainable environmental practices through its innovative, non-GMO methods, which significantly accelerate the breeding process to meet growing food demands and local community needs.

Precision BioSciences

Series B in 2018
Precision BioSciences, founded in 2006, is a biotechnology company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. It specializes in genome editing, developing therapeutic products using its proprietary ARCUS technology. The company focuses on creating allogeneic CAR T immunotherapies to treat cancers like acute lymphoblastic leukemia and non-hodgkin lymphoma, as well as genetic disorders.

Concentric Agriculture

Series B in 2018
Concentric Agriculture Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of biological products for agricultural applications. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Inocucor Technologies, the company focuses on enhancing the phyto-microbiome, which includes seeds, plants, root systems, and surrounding soil. Concentric develops innovative solutions such as the Inocucor Garden Solution, a live-cell formulation derived from microorganisms that optimizes plant growth and soil quality while helping crops withstand extreme weather conditions. The company's offerings include cell-free biological formulations for bio-stimulation and active compounds for bio-fertility and bio-protection. These products are utilized in various agricultural practices, including seed treatments, soil drenches, and foliar sprays, across traditional and organic farming, hydroponics, greenhouses, and orchards, both in Canada and internationally. Concentric Agriculture aims to provide safe and effective advancements in agtech that enhance crop yields and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

FoodLogiQ

Venture Round in 2018
FoodLogiQ, LLC is a technology company based in Durham, North Carolina, specializing in supply chain transparency for the food industry. Founded in 2006, it offers a comprehensive suite of software solutions designed to enhance traceability, food safety, and sustainability among food companies and their value chains. FoodLogiQ's platform includes modules for consumer mobile access, product identification, internal and external audits, lab testing, and automation of quality management procedures. The company's products, such as Mange+Monitor, Track+Trace, and Recall+Response, cater to various stakeholders, including growers, packers, shippers, food service companies, grocery retailers, and consumer packaged goods. FoodLogiQ focuses on improving global supply chain visibility, streamlining supplier management, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Its solutions also encompass sustainability initiatives, quality incident management, and blockchain technology. The company operates an additional office in Calgary, Canada, and functions as a subsidiary of Clarkston Consulting, Inc.

Concentric Agriculture

Series B in 2018
Concentric Agriculture Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of biological products for agricultural applications. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Inocucor Technologies, the company focuses on enhancing the phyto-microbiome, which includes seeds, plants, root systems, and surrounding soil. Concentric develops innovative solutions such as the Inocucor Garden Solution, a live-cell formulation derived from microorganisms that optimizes plant growth and soil quality while helping crops withstand extreme weather conditions. The company's offerings include cell-free biological formulations for bio-stimulation and active compounds for bio-fertility and bio-protection. These products are utilized in various agricultural practices, including seed treatments, soil drenches, and foliar sprays, across traditional and organic farming, hydroponics, greenhouses, and orchards, both in Canada and internationally. Concentric Agriculture aims to provide safe and effective advancements in agtech that enhance crop yields and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Conservis

Debt Financing in 2017
Conservis is a developer of farm management software that empowers agricultural producers to optimize their operations from the ground up. The platform enables users to track field activities, manage inventories, and analyze yields, enhancing efficiency and facilitating better decision-making. By connecting critical information, Conservis helps growers and producers improve traceability, implement sustainable practices, and turn business data into actionable insights. Originally founded in response to a need for workflow management among farmers, the Conservis system has grown to serve some of the most successful agricultural producers, managing over $8 billion in land, equipment, and crop assets across all stages of production. This comprehensive approach assists users in navigating the complexities of modern agriculture while addressing the increasing global demand for agricultural products.

Anuvia Plant Nutrients

Venture Round in 2016
Anuvia Plant Nutrients is a company based in Winter Garden, Florida, specializing in the manufacture of bio-based plant nutrition products. Founded in 2005, the company produces high-efficiency, sustainable fertilizers designed for agriculture, turf, and lawn care industries. These products are derived from recycled organic materials such as livestock waste and food waste. Anuvia's offerings optimize nutrient availability and efficiency for plants, improve soil health, preserve natural resources, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company serves a variety of clients including farmers, turf managers, homeowners, municipalities, and the broader industry.

Caribou Biosciences

Series B in 2016
Caribou Biosciences develops cellular engineering solutions based on CRISPR technologies, offering a gene editing platform with applications in human therapeutics, disease modeling, genomics research, and agricultural biotechnology.

Blue River Technology

Series B in 2015
Blue River Technology develops computer vision and robotics for agriculture. The company creates intelligent machinery that can identify plants and selectively spray or thin them, reducing chemical use in farming. Its see-and-spray technology targets weeds and optimizes crop care, enabling operations that can support organic agriculture and fields with chemical-resistant weeds. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Salinas, California and Yuma, Arizona, the company focuses on automating decisions in field treatment through robotics to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Conservis

Series A in 2015
Conservis is a developer of farm management software that empowers agricultural producers to optimize their operations from the ground up. The platform enables users to track field activities, manage inventories, and analyze yields, enhancing efficiency and facilitating better decision-making. By connecting critical information, Conservis helps growers and producers improve traceability, implement sustainable practices, and turn business data into actionable insights. Originally founded in response to a need for workflow management among farmers, the Conservis system has grown to serve some of the most successful agricultural producers, managing over $8 billion in land, equipment, and crop assets across all stages of production. This comprehensive approach assists users in navigating the complexities of modern agriculture while addressing the increasing global demand for agricultural products.

AgBiome

Series B in 2015
AgBiome is a biotechnology company that develops biological products for agriculture by leveraging the plant-associated microbiome. It identifies plant microbes with potential to improve plant health, pest resistance, and yields, using genomics and screening technologies. The company builds a microbial collection and operates a platform to discover ingredients for agriculturally relevant applications, including fungicides and other biologics that target soil-borne diseases, insects, and nematodes. Through partnerships with agricultural players, AgBiome accelerates discovery and global deployment of solutions. It is based in Durham, North Carolina, with a state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse facility, and has a substantial research team.

VitAG

Private Equity Round in 2014
VitAG Corporation engages in the disposition of municipal biosolids and animal residuals into inorganic fertilizers. Its VitAG recycling technology transforms biosolids into ammonium sulfate granular fertilizers. The company sells its fertilizers through distributors in the United States and internationally. VitAG Corporation is based in Beech Island, South Carolina.
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