Solasta Bio focuses on developing environmentally friendly products that address the global demand for innovative and effective crop protection. The company creates biological pesticides and neuropeptide-based insect control solutions designed to provide superior natural protection for crops. Its product portfolio encompasses a wide range of offerings that target various pests, including those that have developed resistance to traditional synthetic chemicals. By enabling farmers to manage pest populations sustainably, Solasta Bio aims to enhance crop production while prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility.
Impetus Agriculture
Grant in 2024
Impetus AG is engaged in the development of innovative insect control solutions that prioritize safety, effectiveness, and sustainability. The company specializes in creating bi-specific plant-based proteins designed to protect crops from harmful insects. Utilizing Bacillus thuringiensis technology, Impetus AG's products enhance crop yield by integrating antibodies within plant structures. This approach addresses the challenge of insect resistance that has emerged with existing commercial insect control products, offering farmers durable alternatives that support sustainable agriculture.
FarmSense is a company that has developed an innovative agricultural smart trap designed to monitor insect populations in the field through advanced optical sensor technology. Utilizing a patented algorithm, it captures and categorizes signals from flying insects, transmitting valuable data along with environmental information. This capability enables early detection of pest issues, allowing farmers to manage pesticide use more effectively and ultimately enhance crop yields. The platform focuses on real-time insect classification and intelligent analytics, automating the monitoring process to save labor and reduce crop loss while promoting more sustainable agricultural practices.
PheroSyn
Seed Round in 2023
PheroSyn is a company that specializes in the development and production of innovative pest pheromones. As a spin-out from Rothamsted Research, a prominent non-profit research center dedicated to advancing agricultural science, PheroSyn focuses on creating pheromone-based integrated pesticides to enhance crop treatment efficiency. The company's products utilize pheromone traps designed to attract specific pest species, such as midges, providing farmers with clear indicators of pest infestations. This targeted approach enables farmers to minimize unnecessary pesticide application, improve cost management, and optimize resource usage, ultimately benefiting both agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability.
Pluton Biosciences
Series A in 2023
Pluton Biosciences is a bioscience research company that specializes in the testing and discovery of microbes for the development of various products, primarily focusing on biopesticides and pharmaceuticals. Utilizing an innovative platform, the company mines and clones microbes to generate a range of beneficial products aimed at enhancing biopesticides, crop protection, human health, and bioremediation. By harnessing the potential of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, Pluton Biosciences enables medical researchers and agricultural professionals to explore sustainable and all-natural solutions for various applications, contributing to advancements in both environmental and health-related sectors.
Leaf Agriculture
Seed Round in 2022
Leaf Agriculture is a technology company based in Florianopolis, Brazil, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a unified application programming interface (API) platform that offers data services tailored for the agriculture industry. This platform facilitates seamless access to agricultural data by connecting various AgTech APIs, enabling users to validate access and retrieve information through a single API. Leaf Agriculture aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of agricultural practices by leveraging digital solutions to improve data management and accessibility in the sector.
Full Harvest
Series B in 2021
Full Harvest Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a B2B platform designed to connect large farms with food businesses to market surplus and imperfect produce. Established in 2016, the company addresses the significant issue of food waste in the United States, where approximately 20 billion pounds of produce are discarded annually due to strict aesthetic standards. By creating a marketplace for this edible but often overlooked produce, Full Harvest enables growers to generate additional revenue while helping food companies reduce costs. The company's innovative online distribution platform uses proprietary technology and a novel supply chain model to facilitate the sale of excess produce, thereby improving sustainability in the food industry and minimizing waste.
Burro is a developer of an autonomous farming platform designed to enhance productivity in agricultural and outdoor settings. The company creates robotic tools that autonomously follow workers and transport cargo, alleviating the physical burden of labor-intensive tasks. By automating these processes, Burro allows farmworkers to concentrate on more value-added activities. Additionally, the company's technology captures essential data that aids in further automating farm operations, ultimately aiming to streamline all tedious agricultural tasks. This focus on operational efficiency not only supports farmers in improving their workflows but also fosters growth within the sector.
Aromyx Corporation is a biotechnology company based in Mountain View, California, established in 2006. It has developed a platform that digitally records tastes and smells, utilizing a disposable bioassay system known as the EssenceChip. This technology replicates human olfactory and taste receptors, allowing for the prediction of scents and flavors from new chemicals. Aromyx's offerings include the EssenceCapture, EssenceAnalytics, and EssenceCloud, along with the Allegory software suite and AromaGraph visual analytics tools. The platform facilitates the measurement, capture, and analysis of sensory data, serving various industries such as consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, tobacco, and fragrance. By providing insights into the biochemical signals associated with taste and scent, Aromyx enables its clients to innovate and enhance their products through research, development, quality assurance, and branding applications.
BlueNalu
Convertible Note in 2021
BlueNalu, Inc. is a cellular aquaculture company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in processing and producing cell-based seafood products by culturing fish tissue from cells, thereby addressing the global demand for seafood while promoting sustainability and reducing overfishing. BlueNalu offers a range of healthy, safe, and high-quality seafood options that support the diversity of ocean ecosystems. Its innovative approach allows for the creation of fresh and frozen seafood products that are free from plastics, pathogens, toxins, and other contaminants, catering to restaurants and consumers seeking trusted seafood alternatives.
MycoTechnology
Grant in 2020
MycoTechnology is a food technology company based in Aurora, Colorado, that specializes in utilizing fungi-based food-processing platforms to enhance the flavor and nutritional value of agricultural products. Incorporated in 2013, the company addresses challenges in the food, beverage, and flavor industries through innovative solutions. One of its key products, ClearTaste, is an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is both Kosher and Halal certified, designed to improve the flavor profile of various agricultural offerings. Additionally, MycoTechnology engages in the fermentation of agricultural products using gourmet fungi, producing items such as myceliated chocolate and enhanced coffee beans. The company also develops and licenses technology aimed at naturally improving the flavor characteristics of robusta and arabica coffee, thereby enabling food producers to incorporate healthier ingredients and strengthen brand association.
BlueNalu, Inc. is a cellular aquaculture company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in processing and producing cell-based seafood products by culturing fish tissue from cells, thereby addressing the global demand for seafood while promoting sustainability and reducing overfishing. BlueNalu offers a range of healthy, safe, and high-quality seafood options that support the diversity of ocean ecosystems. Its innovative approach allows for the creation of fresh and frozen seafood products that are free from plastics, pathogens, toxins, and other contaminants, catering to restaurants and consumers seeking trusted seafood alternatives.
Leaf Agriculture
Seed Round in 2020
Leaf Agriculture is a technology company based in Florianopolis, Brazil, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a unified application programming interface (API) platform that offers data services tailored for the agriculture industry. This platform facilitates seamless access to agricultural data by connecting various AgTech APIs, enabling users to validate access and retrieve information through a single API. Leaf Agriculture aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of agricultural practices by leveraging digital solutions to improve data management and accessibility in the sector.
ScanIt Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in agricultural technology aimed at helping growers manage airborne pathogens. Founded in 2015 and based in Fremont, California, the company has developed a proprietary platform that detects, measures, and identifies harmful airborne spores. Its key product, SporeCam, employs advanced optics and light fusion to analyze particles in the air, providing crucial data for both indoor and outdoor cultivation. By capturing and classifying airborne pathogens, ScanIt Technologies enables growers to take preventative measures, optimize pest management practices, and reduce crop yield losses, ensuring more effective control of diseases in agricultural settings.
WeedOUT is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative weed control solutions that minimize reliance on toxic herbicides. The company specializes in creating novel bio-herbicides designed to combat resistant weeds through a unique approach that leverages sterility. By utilizing weed pollen applied during the flowering period, WeedOUT's products effectively prevent the generation of viable seeds from resistant weeds, offering a natural method for their eradication. This approach not only addresses the challenge of chemical-resistant weeds but also promotes environmentally friendly practices within the agricultural sector.
Terramera
Series B in 2019
Terramera, founded in 2009 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in developing and manufacturing plant-based pesticides and fertilizers as alternatives to conventional chemical products. The company offers solutions such as Proof for bed bug and dust mite control, Actigate as an organic pesticide, and Rango for pest control and crop protection. Terramera's technology platforms integrate artificial intelligence, science, and nature to promote sustainable farming practices, aiming to create a healthy and safe environment free from toxic chemicals. This approach supports farmers in achieving improved yields and profits through organic and sustainable methods.
Livestock Water Recycling
Seed Round in 2019
Livestock Water Recycling, Inc. is a Calgary-based company that specializes in manufacturing livestock waste recycling systems, primarily aimed at dairy and hog operations across Canada and the United States. Founded in 1989, the company provides innovative manure treatment technologies designed to enhance the economic and environmental sustainability of livestock farming and food processing. Its patented on-farm fertilizer PLANT system isolates and concentrates manure, producing two distinct fertilizers for precision nutrient application while recovering clean water. Recognized as a leader in resource recovery technologies, Livestock Water Recycling operates systems in various regions, including the US, Lebanon, and Northern Ireland. The company is committed to addressing rising fertilizer prices and the growing demand for renewable natural gas by scaling its operations and focusing on product development. Through its efforts, Livestock Water Recycling aims to transform protein production into a more sustainable and data-driven process, contributing to the creation of NET ZERO food systems and ensuring a safe and abundant food supply.
Aromyx Corporation is a biotechnology company based in Mountain View, California, established in 2006. It has developed a platform that digitally records tastes and smells, utilizing a disposable bioassay system known as the EssenceChip. This technology replicates human olfactory and taste receptors, allowing for the prediction of scents and flavors from new chemicals. Aromyx's offerings include the EssenceCapture, EssenceAnalytics, and EssenceCloud, along with the Allegory software suite and AromaGraph visual analytics tools. The platform facilitates the measurement, capture, and analysis of sensory data, serving various industries such as consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, tobacco, and fragrance. By providing insights into the biochemical signals associated with taste and scent, Aromyx enables its clients to innovate and enhance their products through research, development, quality assurance, and branding applications.
TeleSense
Convertible Note in 2019
TeleSense, Inc. is an Agtech company specializing in real-time environmental monitoring solutions for the food and grain industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, TeleSense utilizes a suite of advanced sensors to provide grain managers with actionable insights regarding their stored grain, enabling informed storage decisions. The company's products include CellularSpear for monitoring grain conditions, SensorBall for storage temperature and moisture monitoring, and BuffaloBox, which retrofits traditional temperature cables to wireless systems. TeleSense's platform integrates cloud-based technology and machine learning algorithms to continuously monitor critical parameters such as temperature, humidity, and moisture, sending real-time alerts to users via the TeleSense app. This approach eliminates manual monitoring, minimizes grain spoilage, and enhances operational efficiency, ultimately increasing profitability across various sectors including agriculture, food supply chain, and commercial cooking.
Burro is a developer of an autonomous farming platform designed to enhance productivity in agricultural and outdoor settings. The company creates robotic tools that autonomously follow workers and transport cargo, alleviating the physical burden of labor-intensive tasks. By automating these processes, Burro allows farmworkers to concentrate on more value-added activities. Additionally, the company's technology captures essential data that aids in further automating farm operations, ultimately aiming to streamline all tedious agricultural tasks. This focus on operational efficiency not only supports farmers in improving their workflows but also fosters growth within the sector.
Leaf Agriculture
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Leaf Agriculture is a technology company based in Florianopolis, Brazil, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a unified application programming interface (API) platform that offers data services tailored for the agriculture industry. This platform facilitates seamless access to agricultural data by connecting various AgTech APIs, enabling users to validate access and retrieve information through a single API. Leaf Agriculture aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of agricultural practices by leveraging digital solutions to improve data management and accessibility in the sector.
ApisProtect
Seed Round in 2018
ApisProtect is an Irish company based in Cork, founded in 2017, that specializes in agricultural technology for beekeeping. It develops an Internet of Things (IoT) system equipped with in-hive sensors and mobile/web apps to monitor bee colonies continuously. This system uses cellular and satellite-powered communication to track hive conditions, health, and activity levels. By employing big data and machine learning techniques, ApisProtect helps beekeepers detect diseases and pests, assess productivity, and prevent losses, ultimately improving the efficiency of pollination and honey production without requiring frequent manual checks.
TeleSense
Series A in 2018
TeleSense, Inc. is an Agtech company specializing in real-time environmental monitoring solutions for the food and grain industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, TeleSense utilizes a suite of advanced sensors to provide grain managers with actionable insights regarding their stored grain, enabling informed storage decisions. The company's products include CellularSpear for monitoring grain conditions, SensorBall for storage temperature and moisture monitoring, and BuffaloBox, which retrofits traditional temperature cables to wireless systems. TeleSense's platform integrates cloud-based technology and machine learning algorithms to continuously monitor critical parameters such as temperature, humidity, and moisture, sending real-time alerts to users via the TeleSense app. This approach eliminates manual monitoring, minimizes grain spoilage, and enhances operational efficiency, ultimately increasing profitability across various sectors including agriculture, food supply chain, and commercial cooking.
Full Harvest
Series A in 2018
Full Harvest Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a B2B platform designed to connect large farms with food businesses to market surplus and imperfect produce. Established in 2016, the company addresses the significant issue of food waste in the United States, where approximately 20 billion pounds of produce are discarded annually due to strict aesthetic standards. By creating a marketplace for this edible but often overlooked produce, Full Harvest enables growers to generate additional revenue while helping food companies reduce costs. The company's innovative online distribution platform uses proprietary technology and a novel supply chain model to facilitate the sale of excess produce, thereby improving sustainability in the food industry and minimizing waste.
Motorleaf
Seed Round in 2018
Motorleaf is an agriculture technology company based in Sutton, Canada, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for greenhouse production. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of hardware and software tools designed to enhance the efficiency of growers. Its Motorleaf hardware serves as a plug-and-play solution that allows users to control, monitor, and automate various aspects of their operations. Complementing this hardware is the Motorleaf Operating System, which offers accessible data management through wireless-enabled devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. By leveraging machine learning and data-driven algorithms, Motorleaf delivers insights that help farmers optimize plant health and improve yield while reducing operational costs. The company's technology significantly enhances harvest forecasting accuracy, achieving reductions in error rates by up to 70% and outperforming human estimates. With a focus on innovation in artificial intelligence, Motorleaf positions itself as a key player in the advancement of agricultural practices.
BioLumic is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in developing innovative lighting solutions for horticultural producers. Founded in 2013, BioLumic focuses on creating light signals that activate plant growth and enhance the natural genetic potential of crops. The company's photogenics platform combines advancements in plant science, light technology, and genetic insights to deliver results such as higher yield, improved vigor, increased disease and pest resistance, and enhanced crop composition. These benefits have been demonstrated across various seeds and seedlings, including soybean, cannabis, and vegetable and fruit crops. BioLumic's clean technology approach does not rely on chemicals or amendments, making it an environmentally friendly solution for agricultural concerns.
AgGenetics
Pre Seed Round in 2017
AgGenetics is an animal health and biotechnology company focused on enhancing livestock health and productivity through innovative solutions. With the expectation that global protein demand will double in the coming decades, AgGenetics aims to create livestock that are better adapted to their environments while utilizing fewer resources. The company employs advanced biotechnology techniques, similar to those used in human medicine, to discover and edit genes, thereby improving the resilience and efficiency of cattle. Its product offerings include tests for conditions such as brisket disease and copper deficiency, which are common ailments that hinder livestock production. By addressing these challenges, AgGenetics contributes to the well-being of animals, supports sustainable agricultural practices, and aids farmers in increasing their productivity.
Full Harvest
Seed Round in 2017
Full Harvest Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a B2B platform designed to connect large farms with food businesses to market surplus and imperfect produce. Established in 2016, the company addresses the significant issue of food waste in the United States, where approximately 20 billion pounds of produce are discarded annually due to strict aesthetic standards. By creating a marketplace for this edible but often overlooked produce, Full Harvest enables growers to generate additional revenue while helping food companies reduce costs. The company's innovative online distribution platform uses proprietary technology and a novel supply chain model to facilitate the sale of excess produce, thereby improving sustainability in the food industry and minimizing waste.