LYRO Robotics
Seed Round in 2023
LYRO Robotics, established in 2017 and based in Eight Mile Plains, Australia, specializes in developing robotics and AI solutions for order fulfillment in warehouses and logistics. The company creates pick-and-pack robots, computer vision systems, and grippers, along with advanced algorithms, enabling robots to handle a wide range of items, including fresh produce. LYRO's robots are designed to operate intelligently, using machine learning to integrate perception and manipulation, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing waste in the supply chain, particularly in the food industry.
Azaneo
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Azaneo specializes in innovative agricultural technology focused on electric weeding solutions. The company has developed a device that utilizes advanced microwave technology to effectively manage pesticide-resistant weeds, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional herbicide use. By employing only electrical energy, Azaneo's technology not only reduces the reliance on chemicals but also aids in preventing yield losses caused by diseases associated with weed growth. This approach allows farmers to achieve efficient weed control without being dependent on favorable weather conditions, ultimately providing an economical and environmentally friendly method for maintaining crop health and supporting sustainable food production.
Optomni
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Optomni is an Agtech company focused on transforming the fresh and perishables supply chain through its innovative platform, OmniOrder®. This AI-driven trading and optimization platform facilitates seamless e-commerce experiences for commercial buyers while providing growers and wholesalers with advanced tools for fulfillment and supply chain efficiency. By enabling demand prediction and automated supply matching, OmniOrder® helps businesses reduce waste, streamline inventory management, and enhance ordering processes. With significant food waste costing the global economy billions, Optomni's solution not only saves time for buyers and sellers but also offers growers an additional marketing channel, minimizes ordering errors, and mitigates inventory losses. Ultimately, Optomni aims to tackle food waste issues within the supply chain and at the farm level, supporting a more sustainable agricultural ecosystem.
Virtual Irrigation Academy
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Virtual Irrigation Academy is dedicated to promoting sustainable irrigation practices by providing data-driven insights and practical tools for farmers. The company manufactures a range of innovative irrigation products designed to optimize water use while enhancing food production. Its offerings include the Chameleon Card System, Chameleon Wi-Fi System, Wetting Front Detector (WFD) for solute monitoring, and Chameleon Sensors. These products empower farmers to integrate scientific principles of irrigation with their hands-on experience, fostering more efficient water management and improved agricultural outcomes.
eBottli
Pre Seed Round in 2020
eBottli, established in 2019 and based in Port Adelaide, Australia, specializes in a digital platform that ensures product authenticity and traceability, primarily serving the food and beverage industry. The company's core offerings include real-time tracking, monitoring, and anti-counterfeiting services, facilitated by IoT and blockchain technologies. Additionally, eBottli provides consulting and design services to enhance user experience and product quality.
Ambit Robotics
Venture Round in 2020
Ambit Robotics is a company that specializes in the development of modular farming robots aimed at enhancing agricultural efficiency for tomato growers. The robots support various tasks, including accurate seeding, spraying, imaging, and fertilizing. By providing precision yield estimates, the company helps farmers maximize their profits while minimizing operational costs. The technology offers plant-level insights and task accuracy, significantly reducing fertilizer emissions. Additionally, the data collected during operations is published to the cloud, enabling smallholder farmers to save labor and improve precision crop management.
Mobble
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Mobble Pty Ltd, established in 2018 and headquartered in Avenel, Australia, specializes in livestock farm management software. The company's core business is developing user-friendly platforms that streamline farm and livestock record-keeping, facilitate team collaboration, and provide real-time insights to aid in decision-making.
Agtuary
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Agtuary is a company that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the financial relationship between farmers and financial institutions. By utilizing satellite, weather, and climate data, Agtuary develops synthetic farm records and provides insights through its Agtuary Signal platform, which aids in credit, risk, and investment decision-making in agriculture. The platform enables comprehensive analysis of farming properties based on key performance indicators, offering a deep understanding of climate impacts, production metrics, and operational efficiency. This innovation not only simplifies communication between farmers, bankers, and business managers but also streamlines the management of critical business data. Agtuary's approach ultimately facilitates smoother access to financial services for the agricultural sector.
AgMesh is a developer of agricultural sensors aimed at enhancing smart farming practices for livestock producers. The company specializes in simplifying the deployment of sensors and data capture, utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Its sensors are equipped with an inbuilt radio-frequency identification scanning system that allows for the collection of critical data, such as water levels, water quality, and individual stock performance. This integration enables farmers and managers to remotely monitor their grazing animals and remain informed about essential farming activities, thereby facilitating the adoption of advanced technology in agriculture.
FarmLab
Pre Seed Round in 2020
FarmLab is an Australian company founded in 2016, specializing in soil testing services for agronomists, consultants, and farmers. Based in Armidale, it provides an integrated platform that digitizes environmental data, enabling users to map, sample, and analyze soil effectively. By centralizing crucial information that is often scattered across various formats, FarmLab facilitates better decision-making for sustainable agriculture and precision farming. The platform combines satellite, drone, and laboratory data to enhance the understanding of crops, pastures, and paddocks, helping farmers identify optimal soil testing locations and analyze results for improved yields. Operating in Australia and the United States, FarmLab has undertaken significant projects, including collaborations with the University of Queensland and the Australian Federal government, to sample over 500 farms for soil carbon measurement, collecting more than 20,000 samples to enhance the accuracy of soil carbon estimations. Through its innovative approach, FarmLab empowers farmers with the insights needed for effective environmental management and agricultural practices.
Laconik is an agricultural technology company that develops a platform aimed at enhancing economic decision-making for farmers by optimizing fertilizer usage. The platform leverages existing data collected from farms and employs machine learning algorithms to analyze spatial variability and recommend appropriate fertilizer rates. By integrating seamlessly with major digital agriculture platforms and utilizing the standard hardware and software of modern farming equipment, Laconik enables farmers to conduct replicated trials in the field. This approach allows for precise measurement of fertilizer profitability, ultimately empowering farmers to make informed decisions that improve their return on investment.
Pairtree Intelligence
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Pairtree Intelligence, established in 2018 and based in Orange, Australia, specializes in developing a universal business intelligence dashboard for the agriculture sector. Its platform, agnostic to networks, suppliers, and devices, centralizes farm data, enabling farmers and managers to make informed operational decisions. Pairtree currently serves the grains, cotton, red meat, and horticulture sectors, offering over 80 integrations to provide a comprehensive view of farm data through a single site.
Mobble
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Mobble Pty Ltd, established in 2018 and headquartered in Avenel, Australia, specializes in livestock farm management software. The company's core business is developing user-friendly platforms that streamline farm and livestock record-keeping, facilitate team collaboration, and provide real-time insights to aid in decision-making.
Off the Table
Seed Round in 2019
Off the Table is a travel arrangements company that operates a food marketing platform in Australia. It focuses on promoting agritourism, connecting food enthusiasts with various farms and food producers beyond traditional restaurant dining. Through its application, Off the Table enables customers to discover and experience regional foods, fostering a greater understanding of their origins. This innovative approach allows users to explore diverse culinary experiences while supporting local agriculture and food communities.
AgUnity
Seed Round in 2018
AgUnity, established in 2017 and headquartered in Oxenford, Australia, is a technology company that empowers remote communities worldwide. It develops a mobile application leveraging blockchain technology to reduce food waste and enhance farmer efficiency. AgUnity's platform, powered by Axsari, a smartphone operating system designed for the unconnected, provides digital identity, secure transaction records, financial services, and remote connectivity solutions. By offering relevant, intuitive, and inclusive digital tools, AgUnity supports organizations addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals, fostering poverty reduction and digital inclusion in remote areas.
Fresh Supply
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Fresh Supply Co. Pty. Ltd. is an Australian company based in Brisbane that offers blockchain solutions specifically for the agricultural sector. Established in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing food production and logistics systems through blockchain technology. Its services include tracking the provenance and logistics of horticultural and value-added food products, as well as providing payment solutions. Fresh Supply Co. also specializes in marketing automation and analytics, aiming to improve efficiency and transparency within the agricultural supply chain.
Platfarm
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Platfarm is a technology company established in 2017 and based in Willunga, South Australia. It develops an agricultural tracking system that empowers farmers to monitor their farmland in real-time via a smartphone application. This platform enables users to create tasks and alerts, track progress, and optimize inputs such as herbicides and fungicides, ultimately maximizing yields per hectare while promoting environmental sustainability.
FarmApp
Seed Round in 2017
Farmapp is a platform that enables its users to find, compare, and purchase medicines offered in various pharmacies.
Provenir
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Provenir is a vertically integrated meat processing company that specializes in on-farm processing to deliver high-quality meat products. By utilizing a mobile abattoir, Provenir eliminates the stress associated with transporting livestock to traditional processing facilities, thereby enhancing animal welfare. The company focuses on producing safe and wholesome red meat and poultry, while also promoting sustainable farming practices. Provenir is committed to improving animal care, providing opportunities for individuals in the agricultural sector, and upholding transparency and accountability in its operations. Through its practices, Provenir aims to increase farmers' yields while maintaining the integrity of its products.
Tie Up Farming
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Tie Up Farming Pty Ltd is an Australian company based in Melbourne that operates an online platform designed to digitize farming operations within the horticulture sector. Established in 2017, the company focuses on precision agriculture and traceability, offering an end-to-end software solution that integrates various agricultural services. Its platform utilizes field sensors, weather stations, and soil sensors to provide critical analytics, including disease modeling, weather forecasts, and yield predictions. Additionally, it supports crop protection and operational efficiency by delivering practical tools such as cost analysis per block and comprehensive traceability systems. Through its innovative technology, Tie Up Farming enhances the ability of the agriculture industry to monitor and manage essential factors like spray drift, frost warnings, and storage conditions.
Applant
Seed Round in 2017
Applant is an ag-tech startup based in Melbourne, Australia, focused on urban agriculture. Founded in 2016, the company provides an innovative platform that enables urban communities to grow plants vertically, using a self-watering vertical garden system that requires neither soil nor electricity. This sustainable approach to agriculture allows both commercial and hobby growers to cultivate fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers year-round, while utilizing significantly less water than traditional growing methods. By equipping users with the tools and knowledge necessary for successful urban gardening, Applant aims to enhance food quality and accessibility within local communities.
Bloombox
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Bloombox Co operates a farm-fresh flower delivery platform that connects flower growers directly with buyers, streamlining the distribution process. The company aims to reduce waste and enhance profitability for growers while making fresh flowers more accessible to consumers. Bloombox offers subscription plans that cater to various preferences, including weekly, fortnightly, and monthly deliveries, alongside free shipping for all types of flowers. This business model allows customers to enjoy fresher products at affordable prices, benefiting both flower enthusiasts and producers.
SnapTrap
Pre Seed Round in 2017
SnapTrap Pty Ltd, established in Melbourne, Australia in 2017, specializes in developing solar-powered camera systems for remote monitoring of pest insect traps on agricultural farms. Their products capture photos and temperature logs from traps, enabling online analysis and optimization of pest management strategies. This helps farmers reduce costs associated with pest control, minimize crop damage, and mitigate operational risks. The company's solutions are designed to combat a wide range of horticultural issues, including fruit fly and codling moth infestations.
Out Of Box Solutions
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Out Of Box Solutions combines SaaS and hardware for improved pest and conservation management.
Tie Up Venture
Seed Round in 2017
Tie Up Venture deliver technological and managerial solutions to farmers in Australia and New Zealand o that they can grow, innovate, and maximize their efficiency.
Iotag is a technology company that provides tracking solutions for pastoral farms and vehicle management services. Its primary product is a smart cattle ear tag that uses GPS to track animals over long distances, monitor key breeding and health events, and alert farmers to potential issues. This enables farmers to improve their operations, increase profitability, and enhance animal welfare. Additionally, Iotag offers a data connectivity platform for heavy automobile management, specializing in field operational performance management, IoT technology, and vehicle management services to help businesses optimize their fleet operations and reduce costs.
Hub & Spoke
Seed Round in 2017
Hub & Spoke maximizes animal welfare, biosecurity, and food safety by revolutionising the meat processing industry. Hub & Spoke plans to build a mobile, on-farm slaughtering service that incorporates the highest standards of animal welfare, state-of-the-art processing methods, and environmentally sustainable practices.
WaterSave
Seed Round in 2017
WaterSave is a technology company specializing in precision irrigation solutions for farms. It offers an automated system that monitors soil moisture levels and weather conditions, reducing water usage by up to 20%. The platform also optimizes fertilizer application, minimizing environmental impacts. This solution is particularly beneficial in regions like Queensland, where efficient water management is crucial for protecting the Great Barrier Reef.
OutofBox Solutions
Seed Round in 2017
OutofBox Solutions is a company dedicated to enhancing technology accessibility in areas with limited tech awareness. With extensive experience in technology solutions, including accessibility and assistive technologies, the company is expanding into agricultural technology (AgTech) through the application of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions powered by artificial intelligence. Their innovative smart monitoring technology aims to improve livestock health and well-being by utilizing AI and machine vision to identify and manage feral animals. By implementing these advanced solutions, OutofBox Solutions helps farmers boost productivity and achieve higher returns on their investments.
thingc
Pre Seed Round in 2017
thingc Robotics specializes in providing on-demand farm workforce solutions through the use of artificial intelligence-powered robots. Headquartered in the United States and incorporated in 2017, the company develops lightweight, fully autonomous electric robots designed to perform various farming tasks, addressing the critical challenge of accessing skilled labor in the agricultural sector. Its initial product, an automated weeding robot, targets the organic horticulture industry, where labor costs are increasingly burdensome. thingc's business model includes a "Weeding-as-a-Service" offering, which allows farmers to receive weed-free areas for a flat per-hectare rate. The company also aims to enhance farm productivity by integrating advanced data insights and technology implementation, helping farmers make informed decisions to optimize resources and increase yields. Future developments will expand the robot's capabilities to accommodate additional farming functions.
FarmApp
Seed Round in 2017
FarmApp is a Colombian company that specializes in designing and developing mobile applications tailored for the agricultural production industry. It aims to enhance food production management by integrating technology into farming practices. FarmApp has created an Integrated Pest Management platform that combines scouting and fumigation applications with sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) automation. This innovative solution allows farmers to monitor biological threats to their crops and manage various factors affecting agricultural productivity. By leveraging advanced technology, FarmApp enables growers to streamline operations and make informed decisions, ultimately improving crop health and yields.
Stratus Imaging
Seed Round in 2017
Stratus Imaging Pty Ltd, established in 2016 and based in Forrestfield, Australia, specializes in the manufacturing and sale of unmanned aerial vehicles, manned aircraft, and satellites. The company focuses on providing advanced solutions for the agriculture industry, including precision agriculture, horticulture, and viticulture. Stratus Imaging employs geospatial imaging and geographic information systems to collect aerial farm data using multispectral cameras and light sensors that capture information across five spectral bands. This technology is designed to assist agriculturists by delivering actionable and timely data, enabling informed decision-making for effective crop management throughout the growing season. The company serves a diverse clientele, including mine sites, golf courses, forestry, turf farms, local councils, and government shires.
AgUnity
Pre Seed Round in 2017
AgUnity, established in 2017 and headquartered in Oxenford, Australia, is a technology company that empowers remote communities worldwide. It develops a mobile application leveraging blockchain technology to reduce food waste and enhance farmer efficiency. AgUnity's platform, powered by Axsari, a smartphone operating system designed for the unconnected, provides digital identity, secure transaction records, financial services, and remote connectivity solutions. By offering relevant, intuitive, and inclusive digital tools, AgUnity supports organizations addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals, fostering poverty reduction and digital inclusion in remote areas.