S2G Ventures

Benson Hill is an agricultural technology company focused on crop improvement, particularly in soy protein innovation. By leveraging its proprietary CropOS™ platform, the company integrates machine learning, genomic data, and traditional breeding techniques to streamline the development of healthier and more sustainable food products. Benson Hill emphasizes unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants to empower innovators in creating flavorful and nutritious ingredients. The company operates a Crop Accelerator for rapid prototyping and is developing a diverse seed portfolio that includes protein ingredients, aquaculture, specialty animal feed, and vegetable oils. Its revenue is generated from both proprietary and non-proprietary product categories, reflecting its commitment to advancing agricultural innovation.

NewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc. is a research-driven company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, specializing in the development and commercialization of beneficial symbiotic bacteria to enhance plant health and increase crop yields. The company focuses on Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs (PPFMs), which are natural bacteria beneficial to various agricultural sectors, including row crops, vegetables, fruits, and flowers. NewLeaf conducts extensive laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials to validate and refine its products, which are designed to help farmers combat plant diseases sustainably. Established in 2011 and previously known as TrophoMax, NewLeaf aims to innovate and expand its offerings through ongoing research and the filing of related patents, with the goal of commercializing its products.

Benson Hill is an agricultural technology company focused on crop improvement, particularly in soy protein innovation. By leveraging its proprietary CropOS™ platform, the company integrates machine learning, genomic data, and traditional breeding techniques to streamline the development of healthier and more sustainable food products. Benson Hill emphasizes unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants to empower innovators in creating flavorful and nutritious ingredients. The company operates a Crop Accelerator for rapid prototyping and is developing a diverse seed portfolio that includes protein ingredients, aquaculture, specialty animal feed, and vegetable oils. Its revenue is generated from both proprietary and non-proprietary product categories, reflecting its commitment to advancing agricultural innovation.

NewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc. is a research-driven company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, specializing in the development and commercialization of beneficial symbiotic bacteria to enhance plant health and increase crop yields. The company focuses on Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs (PPFMs), which are natural bacteria beneficial to various agricultural sectors, including row crops, vegetables, fruits, and flowers. NewLeaf conducts extensive laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials to validate and refine its products, which are designed to help farmers combat plant diseases sustainably. Established in 2011 and previously known as TrophoMax, NewLeaf aims to innovate and expand its offerings through ongoing research and the filing of related patents, with the goal of commercializing its products.

Benson Hill is an agricultural technology company focused on crop improvement, particularly in soy protein innovation. By leveraging its proprietary CropOS™ platform, the company integrates machine learning, genomic data, and traditional breeding techniques to streamline the development of healthier and more sustainable food products. Benson Hill emphasizes unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants to empower innovators in creating flavorful and nutritious ingredients. The company operates a Crop Accelerator for rapid prototyping and is developing a diverse seed portfolio that includes protein ingredients, aquaculture, specialty animal feed, and vegetable oils. Its revenue is generated from both proprietary and non-proprietary product categories, reflecting its commitment to advancing agricultural innovation.