Heritable Agriculture
Seed Round in 2025
Heritable Agriculture is a technology-driven company specializing in agricultural innovation. It employs advanced breeding techniques, biotechnology, and genetic research to enhance crop resilience against diseases, pests, and environmental stress. The company's mission is to develop crop varieties that yield more, require fewer resources, and adapt better to changing climates. By leveraging artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and traditional breeding methods, Heritable Agriculture aims to create a more sustainable and efficient agricultural system, offering clients services such as phenotype prediction, causal gene identification, and genome editing design.
Verdi Expeditions
Venture Round in 2024
Verdi Expeditions is a scalable platform for agricultural automation and tailored plant health.
Cynomys
Venture Round in 2024
Cynomys is a pioneering company specializing in IoT solutions for the livestock industry, focusing on monitoring environmental parameters and consumption rates in animal farms. Since its establishment in 2018, Cynomys has developed a patented self-contained device capable of tracking over 30 critical parameters that influence animal welfare, environmental impact, and overall farm productivity through a secure cloud platform. The company serves a diverse range of livestock operations, providing its solutions to customers in Italy, Spain, France, The Netherlands, and Mexico. Major clients include animal feed producers, distributors, and medium to large livestock enterprises. The management team comprises experienced professionals in technology, software, and hardware development, dedicated to promoting sustainability and improved awareness within the livestock sector.
FeedXchange provides accurate and current information on feed prices from multiple sources, thereby promoting openness in the feed sector.
Farmer's Legacy Biotech
Grant in 2024
Farmer's Legacy Biotech develops farm seeds that are optimum in agronomic and nutritional value. They concentrate on identifying inefficiencies in agriculture and creating biotechnology-based solutions for them.
Convergent Bio
Grant in 2024
Convergent Bio specializes in developing sustainable agriculture technologies. Their innovative systems aim to enhance food production while minimizing environmental impact. The company employs a multi-disciplinary approach, integrating bioconvergence, biodelivery, and biosystems technologies. This enables farmers to achieve higher crop yields using fewer resources, thereby promoting a healthier food supply and a cleaner environment.
Proofminder
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Proofminder is a pioneering company that has developed a leaf-level farming platform designed to enhance precision agriculture. Established in 2021, the company integrates artificial intelligence and visual data to provide micro-level actionable insights on every leaf and plant, thereby aiding growers in achieving sustainable production goals. The platform offers a wide array of features, including plant monitoring, disease detection, crop assessment, flower detection, and weather damage analysis, enabling field crop and vegetable producers to optimize their operations throughout the growing season. By partnering with drone service providers and other key players in the agroindustry, Proofminder aims to create a seamless experience for growers, whether they are involved in seed production, orchards, or various types of crops. Recognized for its innovative approach, Proofminder was awarded "Most Innovative Agri Startup of 2021" by the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture and has been shortlisted as one of the top three agri innovations globally in 2021 and 2022. The company's mission is to contribute to a more sustainable, innovative, and profitable future for the agroindustry, regardless of environmental changes.
TerraGen Technology Group
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
TerraGen Technology Group provides investors and farmers with a platform that encourages financial growth, stability, and shared prosperity.
Biogaria
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Biogaria is a revolutionary organic fertilizer that answers a critical demand in agriculture by providing precise water control at the cellular level. Its solution dramatically improves crop development and plant health.
Advanced Agriscience
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Advanced Agriscience specializes in synthetic biology, developing biological solutions for managing abiotic stresses in agriculture. Its platform engineers microbes to protect crops from frost and other environmental stressors, reducing chemical usage and enhancing long-term agricultural sustainability.
Pulr Technologies
Grant in 2024
Pulr Technologies specializes in manufacturing durable, reusable tools for cable management. Their product range includes on-cable tag sensors, cable-pulling adapters, and various locators, designed to enhance productivity and reduce costs. These tools are intended to be versatile and affordable, with some products designed for one-handed use.
Barn Owl Technologies
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Barn Owl Technologies develops advanced scouting technology tailored for modern farming techniques. It offers automatic pest monitoring tools that provide real-time data, enabling farmers to proactively protect crops and potentially reduce chemical use.
ShareFarm
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
ShareFarm operates a digital farmers market application that connects local vendors and consumers, facilitating access to fresh produce and artisan goods throughout the year. By centralizing the local supply of these products, ShareFarm addresses the evolving preferences of consumers while supporting local farmers and artisans. The platform allows sellers to effectively market and list their offerings in real-time, enabling customers to purchase from their favorite vendors at any time. This approach not only strengthens local communities but also fosters a sustainable food system by integrating traditional practices with modern technology.
Wandering Shepherd
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Founded in 2013, Wandering Shepherd is a technology company based in Chandler, Arizona. It specializes in developing autonomous livestock monitoring systems, notably the Wireless Rumen Bolus, which remotely tracks the health and location of livestock, enhancing animal well-being and farm management.
Octopusbot
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
ML Models: > 200 models to predict Grain & Oilseed prices, yields, spreads, others.
Analysis: Scenario simulations, Monte Carlo simulations, Sensitivity Analysis, Ad-hoc requests.
Consolidated Data: World Climate data, Satellite data, Grain & Oilseed World PSD, freight rates, others.
Others: Customized ML models & reports.
Smart Paddock
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Smart Paddock is an Australian company specializing in developing smart ear tags for the livestock industry. Their primary product, the Bluebell tag, attaches securely to each animal's ear and monitors temperature, mobility, and geo-location in real-time. This data is transmitted via IoT technology, allowing producers to access comprehensive information about their herd through a web dashboard or mobile application. The system focuses on three key areas: animal health and well-being, pedigree management, and pasture land utilization. By providing early indications of health-related issues and optimizing resource use, Smart Paddock aims to enhance production efficiency and improve overall animal welfare.
Laconik
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
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.
NewWave Biotech
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
NewWave Biotech is an organic farming company focused on achieving agricultural sustainability through innovative practices. The company's mission centers on producing higher volumes of nutritious produce while minimizing resource inputs compared to conventional farming methods. NewWave Biotech emphasizes the importance of soil health, employing techniques that allow for the remediation and rehabilitation of agricultural land. This approach not only enhances soil quality but also supports farmers in maintaining sustainable practices that ensure the long-term viability of food, water, and clean energy resources. Through its commitment to these principles, NewWave Biotech aims to contribute to a more sustainable agricultural landscape.
AxisTech
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
AxisTech is a technology company specializing in agrifood solutions. It develops smart agriculture technologies that maximize crop yield, minimize chemical usage, and enhance soil management. The company's IoT-based sensors collect data, which is then transmitted via LPWAN to cloud servers, and converted into user-friendly formats for analysis or managed through AxisTech's own alerting and dashboarding software. This enables clients to efficiently manage their parklands and facilities, saving time and resources.
Converte
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Converte is a manufacturer and supplier of agricultural products, specializing in biostimulants, biofertilizers, and micronutrient solutions. Their comprehensive range includes seed treatments, foliar sprays, and livestock supplements, designed to enhance soil health, improve crop yields, and promote animal well-being. By offering these products, Converte helps farmers and growers boost efficiency and reduce costs.
Tie Up Farming
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Tie Up Farming operates an online platform that digitizes farming operations across the horticulture sector. It specializes in precision agriculture using field sensors and partnerships, providing traceability and support for crop protection.
CropScanAg
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
CropScanAg is a manufacturer specializing in analytical instruments for the agriculture industry. Their product range includes near-infrared analyzers, seed image analyzers, and grain analyzers, among others. These instruments enable agro-industries to gather real-time grain quality data and field data analytics, thereby optimizing crop production.
Winely
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Founded in 2018, Winely specializes in real-time fermentation tank analysis services. Utilizing IoT devices and AI, they optimize resources, reduce waste, and maintain quality in winemaking processes.
LiVA Bio specializes in developing bio-preservation and bio-control solutions aimed at extending food shelf life and enhancing crop protection. The company utilizes innovative technology that leverages human-friendly bacteria to provide environmentally friendly alternatives for food protection. This approach not only reduces the reliance on traditional pesticides but also addresses issues of antimicrobial resistance. LiVA Bio's solutions are designed to be affordable, easy to handle, and non-toxic, offering a broad range of applications. By focusing on sustainability, the company contributes to food security while prioritizing consumer safety and minimizing environmental impacts, such as carbon footprint.
Ucrop.it operates a blockchain-based platform that promotes agricultural sustainability globally. It connects farmers and companies, ensuring transparent monitoring of land use and farming practices. The platform enables verification of sustainable practices, facilitating collaboration and economic benefits for all parties involved.
Permalution specializes in developing innovative solutions to address global water scarcity and climate change challenges. The company's core technology involves harvesting water from fog and clouds, utilizing mesh filters to capture water droplets in arid regions or areas with limited traditional water sources.
Livestock Water Recycling
Grant in 2023
Founded in 1989, Livestock Water Recycling specializes in manufacturing systems that recycle livestock waste. Its patented technology treats manure on-site, creating two distinct fertilizers and recovering clean water for precision nutrient application. Serving agricultural, industrial, municipal, and commercial environments across North America, the company aims to improve economic and environmental sustainability.
AirSmat is a technology company that develops AI‑driven software for processing drone and satellite imagery to support precision agriculture and related industries. Its platform captures, analyses, and visualises field data, producing crop health assessments, growth trend reports, prescription maps, and early stress indicators that help farmers optimise yields and reduce waste. Core products include SmatCrows for flight and image capture, SmatMapper for bulk image upload and map generation, SmatSat for satellite and weather integration, SmatAI for computer‑vision analysis, and SmatPortal as a unified data portal. Founded in 2020, the company operates from the United Kingdom and Nigeria and serves agriculture, construction, oil and gas, inspection, and solar markets.
Solena is a biotechnology company focused on the microbiome of agricultural soils. It develops technologies to understand, preserve, and calibrate soil diversity with the goal of increasing agricultural production and farmer profitability through tailored biological inputs. The company offers tools to measure and assess soil biological capital, including a sampling kit that provides measurement and valuation results. By applying these insights, Solena aims to enable a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to farming, optimizing the biological capital of soils to support productive, resilient crops.
Ucrop.it
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Ucrop.it operates a blockchain-based platform that promotes agricultural sustainability globally. It connects farmers and companies, ensuring transparent monitoring of land use and farming practices. The platform enables verification of sustainable practices, facilitating collaboration and economic benefits for all parties involved.
Autonomous Pivot
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Autonomous Pivot develops an AI-powered platform that converts center-pivot irrigation into a robotics-based system for autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection. The platform leverages on-pivot Ground Penetrating Radar to continuously sense soil water content and combines deep learning and AI agronomist capabilities to enable fully automatic symptom detection and precision management. It offers automated, real-time adjustments for irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection, with remote management, precise application, and environmental monitoring to help farmers optimize resource use, increase yields, and support sustainable agriculture.
Instacrops
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Instacrops develops a real-time agronomic platform that converts farm data into actionable insights. It combines IoT sensors, satellite imagery, and AI to monitor agro-climatic parameters, weather forecasts, soil and crop health, pest risks, and irrigation needs. The platform provides preventative alerts and optimization recommendations for irrigation, fertilizer use, and pest management, delivering information through dashboards, reports, and alerts via email or SMS. It helps farmers make data-driven decisions to increase yields, conserve water, and promote sustainable agriculture. Founded in 2014 and based in Santiago, Chile.
Ac-Planta
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Ac-Planta Inc. is a biotechnology research company based in Bunkyo, Japan, specializing in the development of acetic acid-based biostimulants and agrochemicals. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating innovative solutions to enhance the resilience of plants against environmental stressors such as heat, drought, and salinity. Its flagship product, Skeepon, leverages advanced epigenetic technology to promote plant adaptability in response to climate change challenges. Ac-Planta's mission is to address pressing global food and environmental issues by improving crop yields and quality while combating desertification and mitigating the impacts of abnormal weather patterns on agriculture.
TRIC Robotics
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Founded in 2017, TRIC Robotics develops autonomous robotic technology for agricultural applications. Its primary focus is on creating a non-chemical pesticide alternative for strawberry farms.
Cherrp
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Cherrp is an environmental company. It offers wildlife management solutions.
LiVA Bio
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
LiVA Bio specializes in developing bio-preservation and bio-control solutions aimed at extending food shelf life and enhancing crop protection. The company utilizes innovative technology that leverages human-friendly bacteria to provide environmentally friendly alternatives for food protection. This approach not only reduces the reliance on traditional pesticides but also addresses issues of antimicrobial resistance. LiVA Bio's solutions are designed to be affordable, easy to handle, and non-toxic, offering a broad range of applications. By focusing on sustainability, the company contributes to food security while prioritizing consumer safety and minimizing environmental impacts, such as carbon footprint.
GreenPod Labs
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
GreenPod Labs develops active packaging technology for fruits and vegetables. Their product, a sachet containing nano-encapsulated plant extracts, naturally slows down ripening and minimizes microbial attacks during storage and transport, reducing post-harvest losses.
Labby
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Labby Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in smartphone-based optical spectrometry for agricultural applications. Founded in 2017, Labby develops an artificial intelligence-driven platform that translates raw optical data into actionable insights, primarily for farmers and dairy processors. Its flagship product allows for rapid and precise testing of milk composition, facilitating early mastitis detection and enabling timely intervention. Additionally, Labby's technology is applicable across various sectors, including the detection of spoilage, adulterants, and contamination in the supply chain, as well as providing analytics for tracking harvest cycles and meteorological data mapping. The company also caters to the beer and wine industries, offering portable testing devices for quality control and counterfeit detection, serving a diverse clientele that ranges from large breweries to homebrewers.
Carba
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Carba is a clean-energy company focused on innovative carbon dioxide removal technology. It has developed a modular reactor system that captures carbon dioxide, a significant greenhouse gas, directly from plant waste. This process converts the plant waste into a durable solid carbon, which can then be sequestered underground. By transforming carbon dioxide into charcoal, Carba aims to contribute to climate stabilization efforts and assist scientists and engineers in achieving their climate goals. The company's approach addresses the urgent need for effective solutions to combat the climate crisis.
Krilltech
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Krilltech is an agricultural technology company that provides disruptive solutions based on green nanotechnology.
CroBio
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
CroBio is an agricultural biotechnology company developing a sustainable solution for managing global agricultural drought. It uses genetically engineered root-associated bacteria to produce biomaterials that retain water in the soil, enhancing crop resilience and reducing irrigation requirements.
Aquacycl
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Founded in 2016, Aquacycl specializes in onsite wastewater treatment solutions. Its core product is a bioelectrochemical treatment technology (BETT) reactor that eliminates primary sludge and converts energy into direct electricity, reducing total sludge volumes and eliminating methane production. Aquacycl's scalable systems cater to residential, industrial, agricultural, military, and commercial applications.
AirSmat
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
AirSmat is a technology company that develops AI‑driven software for processing drone and satellite imagery to support precision agriculture and related industries. Its platform captures, analyses, and visualises field data, producing crop health assessments, growth trend reports, prescription maps, and early stress indicators that help farmers optimise yields and reduce waste. Core products include SmatCrows for flight and image capture, SmatMapper for bulk image upload and map generation, SmatSat for satellite and weather integration, SmatAI for computer‑vision analysis, and SmatPortal as a unified data portal. Founded in 2020, the company operates from the United Kingdom and Nigeria and serves agriculture, construction, oil and gas, inspection, and solar markets.
Agrology
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Agrology is an agricultural technology company that provides real-time data and predictive insights to help growers measure and improve the ecological and agronomic effects of regenerative and sustainable farming practices. The company tracks soil health, microbial activity, carbon cycles, nitrous oxide emissions, net ecosystem exchange, and microclimatic conditions to help growers link regenerative practices to verified greenhouse gas reductions and ecological benefits, support soil carbon sequestration, and generate carbon credits. Its system is designed to help farmers resist and adapt to climate change while monitoring greenhouse gases and informing sustainable farming decisions.
Swan Systems
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Swan Systems is a software company that specializes in providing a cloud-based platform for precision irrigation and nutrient management in agriculture. The platform integrates data from various sources to create tailored irrigation and nutrient plans aimed at optimizing crop yields, minimizing waste, and reducing costs. Swan Systems offers real-time monitoring and analytics, empowering growers to make informed decisions regarding their irrigation and fertilization practices. By delivering a sophisticated yet user-friendly management tool, Swan Systems supports large-scale irrigators in effectively scheduling water and nutrient applications across a variety of agricultural operations, including field crops, horticultural crops, and turf. The company's overarching goal is to enhance farmers’ profitability while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
mesur.io
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
mesur.io develops devices and an analytics platform to measure and monitor in-ground environmental data. Its Earthstream product analyzes data and combines it with soil and plant databases, satellite imagery, and weather forecasts to generate actionable recommendations. The company provides a risk scoring capability that illuminates supply chains back to raw materials, helping enterprises assess a supplier's ability to deliver and manage risks across procurement and operations. Founded in 2016 and based in Danville, Virginia.
Solena
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Solena is a biotechnology company focused on the microbiome of agricultural soils. It develops technologies to understand, preserve, and calibrate soil diversity with the goal of increasing agricultural production and farmer profitability through tailored biological inputs. The company offers tools to measure and assess soil biological capital, including a sampling kit that provides measurement and valuation results. By applying these insights, Solena aims to enable a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to farming, optimizing the biological capital of soils to support productive, resilient crops.
Ficosterra
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Ficosterra is a marine biotechnology company specializing in transforming algae into organic fertilizers and biofertilizers. These products enhance soil regeneration, optimize agricultural yields, and improve plant development. As a spin-off of Hispanagar SA, Ficosterra leverages its parent company's expertise in marine resources for molecular biology and microbiology.
Green Feed Solutions
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Green Feed Solutions is a hydroponic farming company dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture through eco-friendly practices. By utilizing vertical farming techniques, the company cultivates natural animal feed that enhances livestock health and improves dairy yields. Green Feed Solutions aims to assist Canadian farmers in achieving their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals by minimizing water waste, reducing fertilizer usage, and decreasing crop losses. Through its innovative platform, the company contributes to a more sustainable farming ecosystem, aligning agricultural productivity with ecological responsibility.
Pikassist
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Pikassist manufactures innovative equipment designed to streamline mushroom harvesting. Its primary product automatically cuts the stem off mushrooms and gently folds them into packaging such as tills, punnets, or boxes, enhancing harvesters' efficiency.
CropMind
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
CropMind is a company that specializes in computer vision technology aimed at enhancing decision-making for fruit growers. It offers a comprehensive suite of data-driven solutions, including advanced analytics tools for monitoring crop yields, counting buds, and applying chemical thinning. In addition, CropMind provides critical weather information and yield prediction services. By empowering farmers with actionable insights, the company helps optimize agricultural operations and increase overall efficiency.
ALGI Foods
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Algi creates innovative food products with algae, on a mission to bring little food ingredient to the mainstream market.
rZero Labs
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
rZero Labs transforms low-value plastic waste into high-value biostimulant fertilizers for agriculture. Its proprietary process converts diverse plastics into crop-ready fertilizer, helping farmers reduce pollution and lower input costs while enhancing soil productivity.
ReEnvision Ag
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
ReEnvision Ag specializes in developing innovative row crop planters aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of commercial agriculture. The company's planter system features a unique cone-shaped dibble method that precisely places seeds at optimal locations and spacing, significantly improving planting accuracy. This advanced technique reduces the number of necessary field passes required for tasks like disc ripping and cultivation, which in turn lowers labor, machinery, and fuel costs for farmers. Additionally, ReEnvision Ag's solution contributes to creating a traceable and reliable food source while minimizing environmental impact. By focusing on enhancing crop yield and profitability, the company supports farmers in achieving greater agricultural productivity through more effective planting practices.
Bactery
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Bactery is a manufacturer of innovative bacteria-powered batteries, known as bacteries, which harness microbial processes in soil to self-recharge. This technology offers a continuous source of clean electricity, functioning effectively regardless of weather conditions or geographic location. Bactery's environmentally friendly batteries are particularly suited for powering remote applications, such as field sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, making them an ideal solution for sustainable energy needs in agriculture and other sectors.
Carbon Oxytech
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Carbon OxyTech specializes in the development of environmentally friendly technologies that convert waste hydrocarbons and other carbon-based materials into high-value products. The company focuses on transforming residual feedstocks, low-rank coal, and biochar into a range of valuable outputs, including humic acids, microfibres, carbon nanomaterials, and clean fuels. By utilizing its innovative processes, Carbon OxyTech aims to improve financial returns for its clients while simultaneously reducing environmental impact. The company's commitment to sustainability supports the broader goal of fostering a more sustainable economy.
Continuum Ag
Series A in 2023
Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing soil health and promoting regenerative agricultural practices through its innovative soil health data platform, the TopSoil Tool. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag provides farmers with access to independent soil data and tailored agronomic recommendations. The company's offerings include web-based data mapping, unbiased soil fertility assessments, harvest analytics, scouting tools, imagery integration, and crop planning resources. Additionally, Continuum Ag supports a nationwide network of soil health-focused agronomists to expand its soil database and enhance software usability. By providing comprehensive agricultural consulting services, Continuum Ag empowers farmers to improve soil health and optimize crop yields.
Mi Terro
Seed Round in 2023
Mi Terro is a pioneering company that manufactures eco-friendly packaging materials derived from agricultural waste. Utilizing advanced material science, they create ocean degradable and home compostable flexible packaging solutions for various applications such as fresh produce, food, fashion, cleaning products, and standard packaging. Their innovative process transforms agricultural byproducts into protein-based materials, replacing petroleum-based plastics while reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Cynomys
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Cynomys is a pioneering company specializing in IoT solutions for the livestock industry, focusing on monitoring environmental parameters and consumption rates in animal farms. Since its establishment in 2018, Cynomys has developed a patented self-contained device capable of tracking over 30 critical parameters that influence animal welfare, environmental impact, and overall farm productivity through a secure cloud platform. The company serves a diverse range of livestock operations, providing its solutions to customers in Italy, Spain, France, The Netherlands, and Mexico. Major clients include animal feed producers, distributors, and medium to large livestock enterprises. The management team comprises experienced professionals in technology, software, and hardware development, dedicated to promoting sustainability and improved awareness within the livestock sector.
Ficosterra
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Ficosterra is a marine biotechnology company specializing in transforming algae into organic fertilizers and biofertilizers. These products enhance soil regeneration, optimize agricultural yields, and improve plant development. As a spin-off of Hispanagar SA, Ficosterra leverages its parent company's expertise in marine resources for molecular biology and microbiology.
Arugga AI Farming
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Arugga develops an autonomous robot designed to monitor and treat individual plants in greenhouses. This innovation aims to enhance crop yields by replacing manual labor and traditional pollination methods, such as bumblebee usage, thereby improving efficiency and sustainability.
Continuum Ag
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing soil health and promoting regenerative agricultural practices through its innovative soil health data platform, the TopSoil Tool. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag provides farmers with access to independent soil data and tailored agronomic recommendations. The company's offerings include web-based data mapping, unbiased soil fertility assessments, harvest analytics, scouting tools, imagery integration, and crop planning resources. Additionally, Continuum Ag supports a nationwide network of soil health-focused agronomists to expand its soil database and enhance software usability. By providing comprehensive agricultural consulting services, Continuum Ag empowers farmers to improve soil health and optimize crop yields.
SenseGrass
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Founded in 2017, SenseGrass develops IoT devices and AI software for sustainable farming. It offers real-time soil intelligence via sensors and analytics, enabling farmers to optimize nutrient management, reduce chemical fertilizer use, and increase crop yields.
Silicate is a company focused on innovative geochemistry solutions aimed at permanently removing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Utilizing enhanced weathering techniques, Silicate employs silicate-carbonate cycle technology to facilitate the capture and long-term storage of carbon dioxide over geological timescales. This approach not only addresses climate change by mitigating atmospheric CO2 levels but also provides consumers with a scalable and cost-effective carbon removal solution. Through its commitment to advancing carbon removal technologies, Silicate plays a crucial role in efforts to combat global warming and promote environmental sustainability.
Gazelle Ecosolutions
Grant in 2023
Gazelle Ecosolutions develops remote sensing technologies to monitor grassland ecosystems. Its platform uses advanced data analytics to measure biomass and carbon stocks, facilitating informed decisions for sustainable land management and climate change mitigation.
Lucent BioSciences
Grant in 2023
Lucent Biosciences specializes in the development of innovative biofertilizers aimed at enhancing agricultural sustainability. The company offers a unique class of micronutrient fertilizers that promote higher crop yields and nutrient levels while being environmentally friendly. Their products are designed to improve soil health and sequester carbon, contributing to climate-positive farming practices. By utilizing sustainable bioactive crop nutrition, Lucent Biosciences enables farmers to cultivate nutrient-dense crops without polluting groundwater, thereby supporting regenerative agriculture and reducing overall costs per hectare.
Xsights
Seed Round in 2023
Xsights is a software company that uses IoT solutions to facilitate asset tracking and livestock monitoring for the agriculture industry.
Agrotools
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Agrotools is a leading global digital platform facilitating corporate agribusiness operations. It offers remote analysis tools for risk management, financial resource allocation, rural insurance, raw material purchase, input sales, capital markets, and retail. With nearly 15 years of operation, Agrotools serves various sector links, from cooperatives to retailers, using advanced technology analyzing over 1300 data layers. It aims to democratize information access, enabling competitive differentiation and ESG compliance. Today, Agrotools analyzes over 4.5 million rural territories and monitors BRL 15 billion in commodities.
Pink Farms
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Pink Farms is the first urban vertical farm in Latin America, operating hydroponic systems that grow pesticide‑free lettuces and microgreens in a controlled environment. The company focuses on zero‑waste production and delivers high‑quality, organic produce directly to city markets. Its approach emphasizes safety, sustainability, and the provision of fresh, nutritious leafy greens to urban consumers.
Tarvos
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Tarvos is a Brazilian company established in 2017, specializing in agricultural pest monitoring solutions. The company has developed a sensor-based trap that counts and classifies insects, providing real-time data to inform users about pest presence in crops. This automated monitoring platform enables farmers to assess pest pressure, evaluate potential damage, and optimize the timing of insecticide applications. By delivering timely insights, Tarvos supports improved decision-making and enhances crop yields for its clients. Based in Campinas, Brazil, Tarvos aims to advance agricultural practices through innovative technology.
DigiFarmz Smart Agriculture
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
DigiFarmz Smart Agriculture is a digital platform focused on enhancing crop management through advanced data analytics. By integrating various factors such as climatic conditions, cultivar genetics, sowing dates, and disease biology, the platform offers personalized agronomic recommendations tailored to the specific needs of each farm and field plot. This approach is designed to minimize decision errors in plant health and nutrition management, addressing the significant losses in crop yield potential experienced by growers. With over sixteen years of field and greenhouse research backing its algorithms, DigiFarmz provides real-time, dynamic insights that optimize agrochemical usage and boost crop yield and profitability. By continuously adapting to changes in environmental scenarios, the platform empowers users to make informed decisions, ultimately leading to smarter and more effective management of their agricultural practices.
Umgrauemeio
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Umgrauemeio specializes in wildfire management, offering a comprehensive solution that enhances prevention, detection, communication, mobilization, and combat planning. The company employs advanced technology and expertise from various fields to monitor and address environmental challenges, aiming to minimize forest fires' impact.
Grão Direto
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Grão Direto operates a Brazilian digital marketplace that connects grain buyers and producers for agricultural commodity trading. The platform supports spot, futures, and barter transactions and provides real-time price intelligence, contract automation, and document processing to help farmers and buyers optimize deals and streamline logistics. It serves cooperatives, traders, brokers, feed factories, and warehouses, and enhances market intelligence and decision-making while supporting related processes such as logistics and financial products.
Arpac Drones
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Arpac Drones specializes in the development of agricultural drones aimed at pest and disease control in the agricultural sector. The company focuses on researching and creating advanced aircraft and application systems that are capable of accessing areas inaccessible to traditional vehicles. This precision application technology not only minimizes the amount of pesticide used but also ensures effective treatment across rough terrains without causing damage to the fields, such as soil compaction. By providing these innovative solutions, Arpac Drones enables clients to efficiently spray pesticides across entire fields, enhancing agricultural productivity while maintaining environmental integrity.
Decoy Smart Control
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Decoy Smart Control is a biotechnology company based in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, focused on the research, development, and manufacture of biological solutions for pest control. Established in 2015, the company specializes in creating innovative pest control products primarily designed for farm animals. Utilizing biological treatments based on fungi, Decoy Smart Control aims to provide effective pest management solutions that enhance the health and productivity of livestock while minimizing environmental impact. Through its commitment to developing sustainable pest control technologies, the company addresses the needs of farmers seeking effective methods to manage animal pests.
Soilgenic Technologies
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Soilgenic Technologies specializes in developing climate-smart agricultural solutions, particularly through fertilizer enhancement technologies. The company aims to improve nutrient use efficiency, thereby reducing fertilizer waste and its associated environmental impact. By focusing on these innovations, Soilgenic enables farmers to enhance crop yields and bolster food security while minimizing harm to the environment. Through its commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, Soilgenic plays a crucial role in promoting responsible farming that benefits both producers and the ecosystem.
Highpoint Ag Bedding
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Highpoint Ag Bedding is a Zero Waste Environmental Recycling firm that was the first to address the horse stall residual waste crisis while also reducing non-point source pollution and global warming in a multibillion-dollar market.
AgGene
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
AgGene is an agricultural biotechnology company focused on developing plant traits to address crop production challenges. Its flagship GTPase accelerating protein technology enhances protein content in plant tissues, aiming to improve protein yields.
Earthli
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Earthli is a producer of sustainably grown and zero-waste packaged plant-based superfood products to promote a healthy lifestyle with a planet-friendly approach.
HEMPALTA
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Founded in 2022, HEMPALTA is an agricultural technology company specializing in innovative hemp processing. It grows industrial hemp sustainably in Southern Alberta and processes it using advanced technology at its Calgary facility to create a range of products.
Picketa Systems
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Picketa Systems develops a real-time plant tissue analysis platform. It enables growers to make timely data-driven decisions by eliminating turnaround time in sample analysis, tracking field performance, and measuring the impact of different varieties, fertilizers, and techniques.
Nexus Robotics
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Nexus Robotics, established in 2017 and headquartered in Halifax, Canada, specializes in developing autonomous robots for the agriculture industry. Their primary product is a weeding robot that effectively removes weeds while preserving crops, using a camera system and AI to differentiate between the two. This robot not only extracts weeds but also provides farmers with crop health data, enabling more informed decision-making.
OneCup AI develops BETSY, an AI-powered computer vision system that remotely monitors and manages livestock. It uses facial recognition to identify animals, track their health and behavior, and proactively alerts ranchers in case of emergencies.
Knead Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Knead Technologies is a technology company that connects food waste with reuse through its logistics software solutions. It operates a platform enabling food organizations to list excess food and distribute it among those in need, combating poverty, reducing waste, and preserving the environment.
Annelida Organics
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Annelida Organics is a company that produces organic soil inputs for crop cultivation. It specializes in manufacturing worm castings and derived products, which are processed to retain beneficial microbes. These products support soil fertility, water retention, seed germination, and plant health, enabling farmers to reduce chemical inputs and improve environmental sustainability while maintaining compliance with certification requirements.
Pure Life Carbon
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Founded in 2018, Pure Life Carbon is a Calgary-based AgTech company dedicated to developing advanced carbon products for sustainable agriculture. The company focuses on research and development of environmentally friendly solutions to displace outdated products, aiming to protect the environment, reduce global warming impacts, and enhance premium crop growth.
Growcer
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Growcer Inc. is a manufacturer based in Ottawa, Canada, specializing in modular hydroponic growing systems designed to enable the cultivation of vegetables year-round, regardless of climate. Founded in 2016, the company provides solutions tailored for a variety of users, including entrepreneurs, communities, non-profits, remote camps, and institutions. By offering plug-and-play hydroponic farms, Growcer facilitates the local production and sale of fresh crops, emphasizing profitability and sustainability. The company also supports its clients with training and resources to ensure successful agricultural practices.
Sentire
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Sentire develops artificial intelligence and robotics software for autonomous and collaborative robots. Its platform offers unified machine learning workflows, edge AI, and vision intelligence services, enabling businesses to enhance robotic autonomy and efficiency while reducing costs and errors.
AgriPlay Ventures
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
AgriPlay Ventures transforms old commercial spaces into intelligent vertical farms, using hydroponic methods, LED lighting, and automation to grow diverse crops in urban environments. This approach reduces land use, water consumption, and supply chain dependency compared to traditional farming.
Canadian Rockies Hemp
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Canadian Rockies Hemp operates a hemp fiber decorticator facility that processes Canadian hemp for fiber, dust, and products. The company works with farmers to integrate hemp into their crop rotation, increasing farm profits and reducing disease pressures.
Pairtree Intelligence
Convertible Note in 2023
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.
Vivid Machines
Grant in 2022
Vivid Machines is a startup that builds a precision crop management platform for fruit and vegetable producers. The system combines advanced vision sensors, multispectral imaging, and machine learning to deliver real‑time analytics. It quantifies fruit size distribution, detects pests and diseases, and assesses plant health, enabling growers to digitize the physical and chemical attributes of their fields. By providing plant‑specific insights and predictive tools, the platform helps farmers optimize resource use, improve yield and product quality, and increase the proportion of crops that reach grocery stores.
Verdi is a developer of advanced data science platforms focused on enhancing precision agriculture, particularly in irrigation management. The company creates scalable control systems that facilitate plant-level healthcare and automation, even in challenging farming environments. By leveraging geospatial analytics, Verdi's network of irrigation valves allows farmers and growers to make informed irrigation decisions. This innovative approach enables users to customize water and fertilizer application at the individual plant level, thereby optimizing cultivation processes. Verdi aims to empower agricultural professionals with the tools needed to effectively build, manage, and scale their farming operations.
Umami Bioworks
Grant in 2022
Umami Bioworks is a company focused on the discovery and development of a scalable platform for producing cultivated seafood, aiming to protect endangered marine species while providing consumers with sustainable seafood options. The company utilizes systems engineering to enhance the discovery and industrialization processes, facilitating local production that is both price competitive and environmentally responsible. Its innovative approach involves creating cell-based food products derived from fish cells and tissue, which are designed to be free from harmful substances such as mercury, antibiotics, microplastics, and ocean pollutants. By offering affordable, cell-cultured seafood and meat alternatives, Umami Bioworks addresses the growing demand for healthy and sustainable food choices.
Arugga AI Farming
Grant in 2022
Arugga develops an autonomous robot designed to monitor and treat individual plants in greenhouses. This innovation aims to enhance crop yields by replacing manual labor and traditional pollination methods, such as bumblebee usage, thereby improving efficiency and sustainability.
California Cultured
Grant in 2022
California Cultured is a food company based in Davis, California, that specializes in creating sustainable, lab-grown cocoa and coffee through advanced cellular agriculture techniques. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on producing cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar, while also ensuring its products are healthier for consumers. By stimulating cocoa cell growth using common food ingredients, California Cultured aims to provide high-quality cocoa products that are free from the ethical issues traditionally associated with cocoa production, such as slavery and deforestation. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy delicious and sustainable cocoa without the environmental and social drawbacks of conventional methods.
PostHarvest Technologies
Grant in 2022
PostHarvest Technologies develops a proprietary sensor system that monitors trace amounts of ethylene in cool rooms, optimizing storage conditions for fresh produce. This real-time data enables accurate tracking of ripening cycles, prediction of optimal load-out times, and improved produce quality.
Continuum Ag
Grant in 2022
Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing soil health and promoting regenerative agricultural practices through its innovative soil health data platform, the TopSoil Tool. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag provides farmers with access to independent soil data and tailored agronomic recommendations. The company's offerings include web-based data mapping, unbiased soil fertility assessments, harvest analytics, scouting tools, imagery integration, and crop planning resources. Additionally, Continuum Ag supports a nationwide network of soil health-focused agronomists to expand its soil database and enhance software usability. By providing comprehensive agricultural consulting services, Continuum Ag empowers farmers to improve soil health and optimize crop yields.
Founded in Berthoud, Colorado in 2011, Biochar Now specializes in producing biochar, a form of charcoal used for various applications such as binding toxins, filtering nutrients from water bodies, and enhancing soil fertility. The company's products are made primarily from beetle-killed pine trees and aim to increase agricultural yields while sequestering atmospheric carbon to combat global warming.
Soilgenic Technologies
Grant in 2022
Soilgenic Technologies specializes in developing climate-smart agricultural solutions, particularly through fertilizer enhancement technologies. The company aims to improve nutrient use efficiency, thereby reducing fertilizer waste and its associated environmental impact. By focusing on these innovations, Soilgenic enables farmers to enhance crop yields and bolster food security while minimizing harm to the environment. Through its commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, Soilgenic plays a crucial role in promoting responsible farming that benefits both producers and the ecosystem.