SVG Ventures is a venture capital investment firm established in 2010 and located in Los Gatos, California. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies, particularly those focused on agrifood, supply chain, sustainability, and climate sectors. SVG Ventures collaborates with both public and private organizations to enhance strategy, innovation, and global expansion efforts. With a team of experienced technology leaders from around the world, SVG Ventures actively engages with its portfolio companies to foster their growth and success.
Heritable Agriculture is all about using advanced breeding techniques, biotechnology, and genetic research to improve crops, making them more resilient to diseases, pests, and environmental stress. Heritable Agriculture goal is to create varieties that can produce higher yields, require fewer resources, and adapt better to changing climates.
Cynomys
Venture Round in 2024
Cynomys is the first company to have patented an IoT solution for monitoring environmental parameters and consumption rates in animal farms. We developed a self-contained device that allows to control over 30 parameters that affect animal welfare, environmental impact, farm consumptions and hence the overall productivity of the farm, all from our secure cloud platform. We deliver our solutions to any kind of livestock farm. We have been on the market since 2018 and as per September 2020 we have customers in Italy, Spain, France, The Netherlands and Mexico. Our main customers are animal feed producers and distributors, as well as medium and large livestock companies. Our management team is composed of three highly qualified people with experience in technology building, software and hardware development and testing and communication. They are fully committed to help the livestock sector become more conscious and sustainable.
FeedXchange
Grant in 2024
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 creates new sustainable clean agriculture systems that improve, clean, and make our food supply healthier for people and the environment.
Proofminder
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Proofminder is an innovative platform focused on precision agriculture, providing growers with micro-level actionable insights on every leaf and plant. Established in 2021, the company combines AI technology and visual data to enable sustainable production practices across various agricultural sectors. Its platform facilitates a wide range of applications, including crop monitoring, plant disease and weed detection, flowering and canopy analysis, and weather damage assessments. By partnering with drone service providers and other stakeholders in the agroindustry, Proofminder delivers a comprehensive experience for crop and seed producers, including those in roots, vegetables, orchards, and vineyards. Recognized for its contributions, Proofminder was awarded "Most Innovative Agri Startup of 2021" by the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture and was shortlisted in the top three for global agri-innovation in 2021 and 2022. Through its advanced monitoring capabilities, Proofminder aims to enhance the sustainability, innovation, and profitability of the agroindustry, helping growers adapt to ever-changing environmental conditions.
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 is a public benefit company focused on synthetic biology and the creation of biological solutions for managing abiotic stress in agriculture. By leveraging synthetic biology, the firm designs and develops microbes that enhance crop protection and promote climate resilience. This innovative approach allows farmers to minimize their dependence on traditional chemical pesticides, thereby improving the sustainability of agricultural practices. Through its work, Advanced Agriscience aims to contribute to more resilient farming systems and environmentally friendly solutions in the agricultural sector.
PULR Technologies
Grant in 2024
PULR Technologies strives to create tools that are affordable, robust, reusable, and versatile enough to be used one-handedly.
ShareFarm
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
ShareFarm is a digital farm economy that leverages technology to simplify the distribution chain from farm to institution. Their aggregate procurement platform pairs farms with institutions in a collective marketplace that uses demand-based forecasting to stabilize regional food systems.
Wandering Shepherd
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Wandering Shepherd develops smart herd management system that monitors the health, location, and traceability of livestock.
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 focused on enhancing the livestock industry through innovative technology. It has developed a smart ear tag, known as the Bluebell tag, which attaches to the ear of livestock and collects real-time data on health, behavior, and location. This device employs IoT technology to monitor vital indicators such as temperature and mobility, providing farmers with critical insights through a web dashboard or mobile application. By analyzing the data collected, Smart Paddock enables producers to improve animal health and well-being, manage pedigree effectively, and optimize pasture land utilization. This approach aims to modernize farming practices and increase production efficiency in the livestock sector.
Laconik
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Laconik is an agricultural technology company that develops a platform aimed at enhancing decision-making in farming by leveraging existing data and technology. The platform integrates seamlessly with major digital agriculture systems, allowing farmers to utilize standard hardware and software from modern farm machinery. By employing machine learning algorithms, Laconik analyzes collected data to optimize fertilizer application rates, taking into account spatial variability and focusing on return on investment. This approach enables farmers to conduct replicated trials, measure the actual profitability of fertilizer use, and make informed economic decisions based on precise recommendations.
NewWave Biotech
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
NewWave Biotech is an organic farming company focused on achieving agricultural sustainability. The company aims to produce greater volumes of nutritious crops while minimizing resource inputs compared to conventional practices. By emphasizing the remediation and enhancement of soil quality, NewWave Biotech enables farmers to rehabilitate their land through straightforward methods. This approach not only improves agricultural productivity but also promotes the sustained availability of food, water, and clean energy. Through its innovative practices, NewWave Biotech contributes to a more sustainable agricultural system.
AxisTech
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
AxisTech is an agrifood technology solution company that provides data management systems.
Tie Up Farming
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Tie Up Farming is an end-to-end software solution.
CropScanAg
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
CropScanAg provides real-time grain quality data and powerful field data analytics to optimize crop production.
Winely
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Winely was founded in 2017 with interest from the co-founders regarding food tech and in particular how can they improve the wine making process. Working with SproutX, Melbourne they learnt more about the Australia agricultural industry and Australian wine technology.
LiVA Bio
Grant in 2023
Too often, good food meets a bad end. LiVA’s revolutionary bio-shield uses a smart sticker to protect against spoilage, doubling the shelf life of your favorite fruits and veggies by harnessing the power of friendly bacteria. These tiny guardians form a natural barrier, slowing down the aging process and preserving the flavor, nutrients, and joy of fresh food. In doing so, the company reduces food waste, preserves nutrients, lowers CO2 emissions and chemical use, and supports sustainable packaging. With a vision to change how we handle and consume fresh food, LiVA addresses one of humanity’s greatest food supply challenges and promotes sustainable practices by empowering nature.
Ucrop.it
Grant in 2023
Ucrop.it operates a blockchain-based agricultural management platform designed to enhance transparency and accessibility between farmers and companies. The platform facilitates the monitoring of sustainable farming practices by enabling data governance and traceability, allowing stakeholders to effectively communicate and act upon sustainability achievements. This includes initiatives such as carbon footprint reduction and the transition to regenerative agriculture. By fostering collaboration, Ucrop.it provides farmers, program developers, and brands with the tools to verify and share their sustainability efforts, ensuring that these achievements are both real and traceable. Ultimately, the platform aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices on a global scale, benefiting millions of acres of farmland.
Livestock Water Recycling
Grant in 2023
Livestock Water Recycling, Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the manufacture of livestock waste recycling systems, primarily targeting dairy and hog operations across North America. Founded in 1989 and based in Calgary, the company focuses on enhancing the economic and environmental sustainability of livestock farming through its patented manure treatment systems. These systems, including the on-site fertilizer PLANT, isolate and concentrate manure, allowing for the recovery of clean water and the production of two distinct fertilizers for precision application. This innovative approach addresses the challenges of high fertilizer costs and the demand for renewable natural gas, presenting a significant opportunity for resource recovery in agriculture. Livestock Water Recycling operates in various international markets, including the United States, Lebanon, and Northern Ireland, and aims to expand its presence through strategic partnerships. By digitizing manure management and promoting sustainable practices, the company contributes to the development of climate-smart food systems and aims to enhance agricultural productivity while promoting resource conservation.
AirSmat
Grant in 2023
AirSmat Limited specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven software for drones, aimed at enhancing agricultural practices. The company offers a suite of products, including SmatCrows for capturing and sharing aerial images, SmatMapper for generating detailed 2D and 3D maps from large data sets, and SmatSat, which integrates satellite imagery and weather data for fields. SmatAI employs computer vision and algorithms to process data collected by drones, while SmatPortal serves as a centralized platform for accessing processed data insights. AirSmat's technology enables farmers to monitor growth trends, assess plant health, and optimize crop yields, contributing to more efficient farming operations. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Finchley, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Lagos, Nigeria, AirSmat targets not only agriculture but also sectors such as construction, oil and gas, and solar energy, addressing the growing need for data intelligence across various industries.
Solena
Grant in 2023
Solena is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing agricultural productivity through the study of soil microbiomes. By developing biological capital technologies, Solena aims to improve farmers' profitability by providing tailored biological inputs that help preserve and calibrate soil diversity. The company offers sampling kits that measure and appraise the biological health of soils, giving farmers access to valuable insights and tools for sustainable farming practices. This approach supports environmentally friendly agriculture while addressing the challenges faced by modern farmers.
Ucrop.it
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Ucrop.it operates a blockchain-based agricultural management platform designed to enhance transparency and accessibility between farmers and companies. The platform facilitates the monitoring of sustainable farming practices by enabling data governance and traceability, allowing stakeholders to effectively communicate and act upon sustainability achievements. This includes initiatives such as carbon footprint reduction and the transition to regenerative agriculture. By fostering collaboration, Ucrop.it provides farmers, program developers, and brands with the tools to verify and share their sustainability efforts, ensuring that these achievements are both real and traceable. Ultimately, the platform aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices on a global scale, benefiting millions of acres of farmland.
Autonomous Pivot
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Our goal is to enable growers to maximize yield and reduce costs by turning center-pivot irrigation systems into robotics platform for autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection. Autonomous Pivot’s platform utilizes the world’s first on-pivot Ground Penetrating Radar for continuous noninvasive sensing of soil water content, together with proprietary deep learning and AI agronomist technologies, the platform enables fully automatic symptoms detection and autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection.
Ac-Planta
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Ac-Planta Inc. is a Japan-based agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2018. It specializes in researching, manufacturing, and selling acetic acid-based biostimulants and agrochemicals designed to enhance plant resilience against heat, drought, and salt damage. One of its key products, Skeepon, is formulated to improve the adaptability of plants in challenging environmental conditions, addressing issues related to climate change. Through the innovative application of epigenetic technology, Ac-Planta aims to enhance plant growth and quality, ultimately contributing to increased agricultural productivity and food security while combating desertification. The company's efforts are focused on solving global food and environmental challenges through scientific advancements in plant health.
TRIC Robotics
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
TRIC Robotics, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Newark, DE, specializes in developing robotic technology aimed at automating agricultural practices, specifically for strawberry farms. The company focuses on providing an autonomous, non-chemical pesticide alternative that enhances farming efficiency. Its modular robotic systems are equipped with capabilities for event monitoring, infrared detection, chemical detection, pipe inspection, and environmental sensing. This innovative approach allows farmers to access effective treatment options that increase profitability while reducing labor demands.
Cherrp
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Cherrp is an environmental company. It offers wildlife management solutions.
LiVA Bio
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Too often, good food meets a bad end. LiVA’s revolutionary bio-shield uses a smart sticker to protect against spoilage, doubling the shelf life of your favorite fruits and veggies by harnessing the power of friendly bacteria. These tiny guardians form a natural barrier, slowing down the aging process and preserving the flavor, nutrients, and joy of fresh food. In doing so, the company reduces food waste, preserves nutrients, lowers CO2 emissions and chemical use, and supports sustainable packaging. With a vision to change how we handle and consume fresh food, LiVA addresses one of humanity’s greatest food supply challenges and promotes sustainable practices by empowering nature.
Labby
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Labby is an on-the-go food+beverage testing device focusing on the beer and wine production industry. Our technology can be used for a range of applications like counterfeit detection, quality control and even as a virtual brewmate for homebrewers. Our product comprises of a portable testing device and an analytics service that will be tailored for the entire spectrum of users- craft and large breweries, sommeliers, hobbyists and enthusiasts!
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 Ltd is an agricultural biotechnology company based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, founded in 2019 by experts in microbiology and engineering. The company focuses on developing environmentally sustainable solutions to combat global agricultural drought. Its technology leverages genetically engineered root-associated bacteria that produce a sponge-like biomaterial, facilitating biologically active water retention in soil. This innovative approach aims to improve soil health and enhance water management in agricultural practices.
Aquacycl
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Aquacycl LLC is a wastewater treatment company based in San Diego, California, specializing in innovative equipment for onsite wastewater treatment plants. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes bioelectrochemical treatment technology (BETT) reactors to efficiently eliminate primary sludge and recover energy as direct electricity, avoiding methane production. Aquacycl's packaged treatment plants feature a rapid four-hour treatment time and can be scaled for various applications, including industrial, agricultural, military, and residential settings, accommodating communities of up to 2,500 individuals. The company's operations are designed to minimize energy consumption, offering potential operational cost savings for its clients. Aquacycl has established laboratories in Sorrento Valley, California, and maintains pilot installations in Escondido, California, and Tijuana, Mexico, while actively seeking strategic partners and investors to further its mission.
AirSmat
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
AirSmat Limited specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven software for drones, aimed at enhancing agricultural practices. The company offers a suite of products, including SmatCrows for capturing and sharing aerial images, SmatMapper for generating detailed 2D and 3D maps from large data sets, and SmatSat, which integrates satellite imagery and weather data for fields. SmatAI employs computer vision and algorithms to process data collected by drones, while SmatPortal serves as a centralized platform for accessing processed data insights. AirSmat's technology enables farmers to monitor growth trends, assess plant health, and optimize crop yields, contributing to more efficient farming operations. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Finchley, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Lagos, Nigeria, AirSmat targets not only agriculture but also sectors such as construction, oil and gas, and solar energy, addressing the growing need for data intelligence across various industries.
Agrology
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Agrology is an agricultural technology company recognized for its contributions to sustainable farming practices and a recipient of a National Science Foundation award. Operating from offices in Alexandria, Virginia, and Salinas, California, Agrology provides real-time data that enables growers to assess the ecological and agronomic impacts of regenerative farming. The company focuses on monitoring soil health, microbial activity, carbon cycles, nitrous oxide emissions, net ecosystem exchange, and microclimatic conditions. This data helps farmers connect regenerative practices to measurable reductions in greenhouse gases and other ecological benefits. Additionally, Agrology's predictive agriculture system offers insights that assist farmers in adapting to climate change while improving soil sequestration and generating carbon credits. The company is trusted by prominent growers, researchers, and global consumer packaged goods brands.
SWAN Systems
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
SWAN Systems is a software company that provides a cloud-based platform for precision irrigation and nutrient management for agriculture. Their platform integrates data from multiple sources to create personalized irrigation and nutrient plans that optimize crop yields, minimize waste, and reduce costs. SWAN's technology also includes real-time monitoring and analytics to help growers make informed decisions about their irrigation and fertilization practices. Their goal is to help farmers increase their profitability while also promoting sustainable agriculture.
Mesur.io
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
mesur.io Inc. specializes in developing devices and solutions for measuring and monitoring in-ground environmental data. Founded in 2016 and based in Danville, Virginia, the company offers a platform called Earthstream that integrates various data sources, including soil and plant databases, satellite imagery, and weather forecasts, to provide actionable insights. Additionally, mesur.io focuses on supply chain risk management by offering a risk score through its Tradeverifyd platform. This score assists enterprises in assessing supplier reliability and resilience, enabling more informed decision-making within supply chains. By leveraging agricultural data, mesur.io helps organizations automate processes and optimize resource usage, ultimately reducing costs related to labor, water, and raw materials.
Ficosterra
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Ficosterra is a marine biotechnology company focused on providing innovative solutions for agriculture through the use of algae. The company specializes in manufacturing and marketing 100% vegetable and organic fertilizers and biofertilizers that incorporate algae and microorganisms. These products aim to regenerate soil and optimize agricultural yields, enhancing the development of crops and plants. By combining algae with microorganisms, Ficosterra’s offerings transfer active ingredients from marine resources to agricultural applications, helping farmers improve crop productivity while also increasing plant resistance to pathogens and environmental stress. As a spin-off of Hispanagar SA, which has over 50 years of experience in marine resource treatment, Ficosterra is positioned to make significant contributions to sustainable farming practices.
Pikassist
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Pikassist specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative mushroom harvesting equipment aimed at streamlining the harvesting process. The company's device effectively automates the cutting of mushroom stems, allowing workers to quickly and gently place the mushrooms into tills, punnets, or boxes. This technology significantly enhances efficiency, enabling harvesters to achieve picking rates that are two to three times faster than traditional methods, while also consistently meeting weight targets. By simplifying the harvesting process, Pikassist aims to improve productivity for mushroom growers.
CropMind
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Cropmind is a Computer Vision technology that uses data-driven solutions to improve fruit growers' decision-making.
ReEnvision Ag
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
ReEnvision Ag specializes in the development of advanced row crop planters aimed at enhancing efficiency in commercial agriculture. The company's innovative planter system, which is currently under provisional patent, utilizes a cone-shaped dibble to ensure precise seed placement and spacing. This technology significantly minimizes the number of necessary field passes for operations like disc ripping and field cultivating, resulting in reduced labor, machinery, and fuel costs for farmers. By promoting a traceable and sustainable food source, ReEnvision Ag enables farmers to optimize crop yields and profit potential while minimizing environmental impact.
Carbon OxyTech
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Carbon OxyTech specializes in the conversion of waste hydrocarbons and carbon-based materials into high-value products, aiming to enhance financial returns while mitigating environmental impact. The company employs innovative technologies to process residual feedstocks, low-rank coal, and biochar, transforming them into a range of sustainable products. These include humic acids, microfibers, carbon nanomaterials, and clean fuels, as well as the recovery of valuable metals. By providing these environmentally friendly solutions, Carbon OxyTech supports clients in advancing toward a more sustainable economy.
Continuum Ag
Series A in 2023
Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company that focuses on improving soil health through its proprietary platform, the TopSoil Tool. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag offers a range of services designed to assist farmers and agricultural companies. Its platform provides data mapping, soil fertility recommendations, harvest analytics, and crop planning tools, all aimed at promoting regenerative agricultural practices. The company also emphasizes the use of soil testing technologies to tailor recommendations that enhance soil health. By collaborating with a network of agronomists, Continuum Ag aims to build a comprehensive soil database, supporting farmers in analyzing and improving soil conditions to boost crop yields.
Mi Terro
Seed Round in 2023
Mi Terro is a company focused on developing eco-friendly materials from agricultural waste, specifically targeting the flexible packaging sector. Unlike other businesses that convert agricultural byproducts into food items, Mi Terro repurposes this waste to create ocean degradable and home compostable packaging solutions. Their innovative materials can be utilized across various applications, including fresh produce, dry food, fashion, and cleaning products. By using agricultural byproducts, Mi Terro's process significantly reduces energy consumption and lowers carbon emissions compared to traditional plastic and paper production, generating up to 90% less CO2. The company aims to redefine the circular economy by transforming waste into sustainable materials, ultimately providing additional income opportunities for farmers worldwide and addressing global environmental challenges.
Cynomys
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Cynomys is the first company to have patented an IoT solution for monitoring environmental parameters and consumption rates in animal farms. We developed a self-contained device that allows to control over 30 parameters that affect animal welfare, environmental impact, farm consumptions and hence the overall productivity of the farm, all from our secure cloud platform. We deliver our solutions to any kind of livestock farm. We have been on the market since 2018 and as per September 2020 we have customers in Italy, Spain, France, The Netherlands and Mexico. Our main customers are animal feed producers and distributors, as well as medium and large livestock companies. Our management team is composed of three highly qualified people with experience in technology building, software and hardware development and testing and communication. They are fully committed to help the livestock sector become more conscious and sustainable.
Ficosterra
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Ficosterra is a marine biotechnology company focused on providing innovative solutions for agriculture through the use of algae. The company specializes in manufacturing and marketing 100% vegetable and organic fertilizers and biofertilizers that incorporate algae and microorganisms. These products aim to regenerate soil and optimize agricultural yields, enhancing the development of crops and plants. By combining algae with microorganisms, Ficosterra’s offerings transfer active ingredients from marine resources to agricultural applications, helping farmers improve crop productivity while also increasing plant resistance to pathogens and environmental stress. As a spin-off of Hispanagar SA, which has over 50 years of experience in marine resource treatment, Ficosterra is positioned to make significant contributions to sustainable farming practices.
Continuum Ag
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company that focuses on improving soil health through its proprietary platform, the TopSoil Tool. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag offers a range of services designed to assist farmers and agricultural companies. Its platform provides data mapping, soil fertility recommendations, harvest analytics, and crop planning tools, all aimed at promoting regenerative agricultural practices. The company also emphasizes the use of soil testing technologies to tailor recommendations that enhance soil health. By collaborating with a network of agronomists, Continuum Ag aims to build a comprehensive soil database, supporting farmers in analyzing and improving soil conditions to boost crop yields.
SenseGrass
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
SenseGrass, Inc. is a technology company based in Fremont, California, founded in 2017, that specializes in developing Internet of Things (IoT) devices and artificial intelligence software for agriculture. Its core offering is a soil intelligence platform that combines multispectral cameras, aerial drone sensors, and advanced AI algorithms to provide real-time analysis of soil health and nutrient management. The company's solutions cater to a wide range of agricultural stakeholders, including farming companies, landowners, crop insurers, and government departments. By utilizing technologies such as nano-satellite mapping and rover bots, SenseGrass enables farmers to monitor crop conditions, pest populations, and overall plant health. This approach promotes sustainable farming practices by helping to reduce chemical fertilizer use while increasing crop yields.
Silicate
Grant in 2023
Sligo is on a mission to use geochemistry to permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, removes excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it over geological timescale.
Gazelle Ecosolutions
Grant in 2023
Gazelle Ecosolutions offers land management services aimed at preventing grassland desertification. The company assists cattle ranchers in sustainably managing their grasslands through innovative software that optimizes carrying capacity. By focusing on responsible grazing practices, Gazelle incentivizes long-term sustainability and conservation. It verifies improvements in carbon sequestration and allows farmers to participate in a voluntary carbon market, enabling them to earn profits through carbon offsetting initiatives.
Lucent BioSciences
Grant in 2023
Lucent BioSciences is a Vancouver-based AgTech start-up driven by accelerating the transition of agriculture to sustainability. Lucent Bio has developed a novel patent-pending fertilizer for agriculture called "Soileos'' using cellulose fibre as a delivery agent. The product improves yield and soil health, and is climate positive, non-polluting, and sustainable.
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 digital platform for corporate agribusiness, providing comprehensive solutions that facilitate the management of risks and opportunities in rural operations. With nearly 15 years of experience, the company leverages advanced technology to analyze over 1,300 layers of data from various sources, enhancing decision-making for cooperatives, traders, reinsurers, and food retailers. The platform monitors more than 4.5 million rural territories and oversees significant financial portfolios, including BRL 50 billion in rural finance and BRL 100 billion in agribusiness operations. AgroTools aims to democratize access to vital information, thus supporting sustainability and profitability within the agribusiness sector. Its digital tools enable clients to gain insights into crop performance, ensure quality checks, and implement production enhancement strategies, ultimately improving efficiency across the agricultural value chain.
Pink Farms
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Pink Farms is the first urban vertical farm in Latin America, focusing on producing pesticide-free food in a controlled environment. The company specializes in the cultivation of lettuces and microgreens using a hydroponic growing system, ensuring that customers receive organic and nutritious food alternatives. Committed to sustainability, Pink Farms emphasizes minimizing waste throughout the supply chain while delivering high-quality, safe products directly to urban consumers. By allowing customers to easily access natural leaves, Pink Farms aims to enhance urban living through healthier food options.
Tarvos
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Tarvos is a Brazilian company established in 2017, specializing in agricultural pest monitoring solutions. It has developed a sensor-based trap that counts and classifies insects, providing real-time data to farmers. This technology helps identify pest locations and optimal intervention times, enabling timely and effective pest control. Additionally, the platform assesses pest pressure and potential crop damage, facilitating informed decision-making regarding insecticide application. By offering these insights, Tarvos aims to enhance crop monitoring and improve agricultural yields for its clients.
DigiFarmz Smart Agriculture
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Growers currently lose 75% of crop yield potential due to decision errors in plant health and nutrition management. DigiFarmz uses algorithms that combine biotic (genetics, pathogen, etc.) and abiotic (climate, sowing dates, location, etc.) parameters and a big data with more than sixteen years of field and greenhouse researches, to provide real-time dynamic recommendations for the very reality of each farm and field plot, optimizing the use of agrochemicals, increasing the yield and profitability of crops.
umgrauemeio
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Um Grau e Meio is a climate tech company focused on advancing forest fire prevention and environmental protection. It has developed a methodology to address wildfires in their early stages, utilizing specific technology to enhance the five key operational pillars of wildfire management: prevention, detection, communication, mobilization, and fire combat planning. By offering a centralized platform and a team of experts in engineering, data science, forestry, and law, the company provides clients with real-time solutions to mitigate forest fires and minimize their environmental impact. This comprehensive approach not only aims to manage immediate wildfire threats but also emphasizes long-term environmental sustainability.
Grão Direto
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Grão Direto LTDA operates a digital trading platform that facilitates the buying and selling of grains, connecting farmers and grain buyers in a more efficient manner. Founded in 2016 and based in Uberaba, Brazil, the platform enables users to negotiate and finalize deals for spot, future, or barter trades. It enhances market intelligence, allowing producers and buyers to make informed decisions regarding pricing and grain selection. Additionally, Grão Direto supports various processes related to grain trading, including logistics, contract management, and financial products. The platform is accessible via both a web interface and a smartphone application, catering to a diverse range of users, including cooperatives, trading companies, traditional brokers, and warehouses. By integrating technology into grain commercialization, Grão Direto aims to modernize the agricultural commodity chain in Brazil and beyond.
Arpac Drones
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
ARPAC delivers important results in pest control through their own research and development of their aircraft and application systems; as well as, performing services in locations where other vehicles can not reach.
Decoy Smart Control
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Decoy Smart Control is biological solutions developer for pest control.
Soilgenic Technologies
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Soilgenic is focused on Climate Smart Technologies for Agriculture. Fertilizers are responsible for feeding.
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 innovative plant traits to tackle challenges in crop production. The company's flagship technology, GTPase accelerating protein technology, enhances the protein content in plant tissues, contributing to improved protein yields. By employing genomics and molecular plant breeding techniques, including gene editing, AgGene provides solutions that enable clients to enhance the quality and quantity of protein in crops.
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
HEMPALTA is an agricultural technology company established in 2022, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The company specializes in innovative hemp processing and product creation, utilizing industrial hemp that is sustainably grown in Southern Alberta. HEMPALTA operates a state-of-the-art HempTrain Advanced Processing Plant located in Calgary, where it processes its hemp to develop a range of products. The company's focus is on harnessing the potential of hemp to create sustainable solutions in various applications.
Picketa Systems
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Picketa Systems Precision specializes in advanced plant tissue analysis technology that enables real-time evaluation of nutrient content in crops. By providing a system that eliminates turnaround time for analyzing plant samples, the company allows growers to make timely, data-driven decisions that enhance their agricultural practices. Its platform independently scans nutrient concentrations from plant tissues and soil, offering insights related to nutrient data, location-specific weather, and fertilizer application history. This information helps farmers manage fertilizer use effectively and optimize their crop yields season after season. Through its innovative approach, Picketa Systems Precision supports growers in tracking field performance and assessing the impact of different agricultural techniques and products.
Knead
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Knead Technologies is a technology company that focuses on food recovery by providing a platform that connects food waste with food reuse. Its platform allows food organizations to list surplus food items, facilitating their distribution to individuals and communities in need. This initiative aims to combat poverty, reduce food waste, and promote environmental sustainability by enabling the efficient transfer of excess food from organizations to those who require it. Through its innovative approach, Knead contributes to addressing critical social and environmental challenges.
Annelida Organics
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Annelida Organics is a vermiculture company that manufactures and sells vermicompost and organic plant food.
Pure Life Carbon
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Pure Life Carbon is an AgTech business specializing in advanced carbon products for the agricultural industry. The company focuses on R&D, environmental impacts, and the displacement of outdated products. It is on a mission to create technologies that will protect the environment, reduce the impact of global warming, and support premium crop growth and production. Pure Life Carbon was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.
Growcer
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Growcer is a manufacturer of modular hydroponic farms that provide a simple solution to locally grow and sell fresh profitable crops year-round, regardless of the climate.
Sentire
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Sentire develops artificial intelligence and robotics software designed for autonomous and collaborative robots. Its platform provides a unified machine-learning workflow, edge AI, and vision intelligence as a service, which enhances robotic autonomy and efficiency while reducing costs and errors. The company's solutions enable robots to quickly learn new tasks and adapt to complex environments, such as agricultural settings, thereby improving operational capabilities for businesses and enterprises.
Canadian Rockies Hemp
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Canadian Rockies Hemp Corporation offers hemp processing, processed hemp fiber, and biomaterials for industrial uses. Their hemp fiber decorticator facility is capable of processing canadian hemp for fiber, dust, and products, enabling farmers to add hemp.
Pairtree Intelligence
Convertible Note in 2023
Pairtree Intelligence Pty Ltd is an Australian AgTech company that specializes in creating a universal dashboard for the agricultural sector. Established in 2018 and based in Orange, the company offers a platform that centralizes farm data, enabling farmers and managers to make informed operational decisions. With over 80 integrations, Pairtree's solution is compatible with various devices, software, and applications, allowing users to tailor their management tools according to their specific needs. This flexibility extends to multiple agricultural sectors, including grains, cotton, and red meat, while also having experience in horticulture. The platform facilitates the convergence of data at both paddock and enterprise levels, providing users with easy-to-read visualizations and analytics to enhance oversight and management capabilities across their operations.
Vivid Machines
Grant in 2022
Vivid Machines is a startup focused on enhancing agricultural production for fruit and vegetable farmers through innovative technology. The company develops advanced vision sensors and machine learning systems that deliver plant-specific insights, allowing farmers to capture critical information about their crops that was previously unnoticed. This technology enables farmers to digitize the physical and chemical attributes of their fields, facilitating more informed decision-making and increasing the proportion of produce that reaches grocery stores. Vivid Machines' system operates in real-time, quantifying fruit and size distribution, identifying pests and diseases, and evaluating overall plant health. By integrating seamlessly into existing workflows, the company provides valuable data to growers, pack houses, and fruit marketers, ultimately optimizing the fruit supply chain.
Verdi
Grant in 2022
Verdi is building the data science platform for hyper-specific farm actions, starting with irrigation.
Umami Bioworks
Grant in 2022
Umami Bioworks focuses on the discovery and development of a platform for scalable production of cultivated seafood, aiming to protect endangered marine species while providing consumers with sustainable seafood options. The company specializes in cell-based food products made from fish cells and tissues, ensuring that their offerings are free from harmful substances such as mercury, antibiotics, microplastics, and ocean pollutants. By employing systems engineering principles, Umami Bioworks seeks to accelerate the industrialization of cell cultivation, facilitating local and cost-effective production of innovative seafood alternatives. Their automated, modular production system is designed to support the creation of affordable, cell-cultured seafood and meat, utilizing low-cost, serum-free media and advanced marine cell lines.
Continuum Ag
Grant in 2022
Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company that focuses on improving soil health through its proprietary platform, the TopSoil Tool. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag offers a range of services designed to assist farmers and agricultural companies. Its platform provides data mapping, soil fertility recommendations, harvest analytics, and crop planning tools, all aimed at promoting regenerative agricultural practices. The company also emphasizes the use of soil testing technologies to tailor recommendations that enhance soil health. By collaborating with a network of agronomists, Continuum Ag aims to build a comprehensive soil database, supporting farmers in analyzing and improving soil conditions to boost crop yields.
Soilgenic Technologies
Grant in 2022
Soilgenic is focused on Climate Smart Technologies for Agriculture. Fertilizers are responsible for feeding.
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