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 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 specializes in livestock monitoring solutions, offering a patented IoT device that tracks over 30 environmental parameters influencing animal welfare, sustainability, and farm productivity. The device operates via a secure cloud platform, allowing farmers to access real-time data vital for enhancing operational efficiency. Since its inception in 2018, Cynomys has established a presence in various countries, including Italy, Spain, France, The Netherlands, and Mexico, primarily serving animal feed producers and medium to large livestock operations. The company is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices within the livestock sector by providing accurate, objective data that aids farmers in monitoring livestock health and productivity. Its management team possesses expertise in technology development and communication, reflecting a commitment to advancing the industry’s awareness of sustainable practices.
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 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 yields using fewer resources, resulting in a cleaner, healthier food supply and reduced environmental footprint.
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 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 specializes in advanced scouting technology aimed at enhancing pest management in modern agriculture. The company develops automatic scouting tools that facilitate early pest detection, specifically tailored for organic farms. With a focus on precision, these tools deliver immediate results with high sensitivity, allowing farmers to identify pests such as Japanese beetles up to a week in advance. This early detection capability enables more strategic pest control measures, ultimately leading to potential cost savings for farmers.
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
Wandering Shepherd LLC is a technology company based in Chandler, Arizona, founded in 2013. It specializes in the development of an autonomous livestock monitoring system known as the Wireless Rumen Bolus. This advanced device enables ranchers to monitor the health, location, and traceability of their livestock effectively. By predicting breeding and calving cycles and detecting early signs of illness before they become visible, the system enhances animal well-being and improves farm management. Through remote monitoring capabilities, Wandering Shepherd empowers ranchers to identify potential health issues early, thereby promoting better herd management and overall productivity in livestock operations.
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 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, all 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 Pty Ltd is an Australian company based in Melbourne that operates an online platform designed to digitize farming operations in the horticulture sector. Established in 2017, it offers a comprehensive cloud-based solution that integrates precision agriculture services, including weather stations and soil sensors. The platform provides essential tools for cost management and full traceability of crops. It also features advanced analytics capabilities, such as disease modeling, weather forecasts, and yield predictions. By leveraging field sensors and strategic partnerships, Tie Up Farming supports crop protection and enhances operational efficiency, enabling farmers to receive critical information about spray drift warnings, frost alerts, and storage monitoring.
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 tools enable real-time grain quality data collection and field data analytics, helping agro-industries optimize crop production.
Winely
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Winely, Inc. specializes in real-time fermentation tank analysis services for the winemaking industry. Founded in 2017 and based in Dunedin, New Zealand, the company utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) devices and artificial intelligence to enhance the winemaking process by reducing waste, optimizing resources, and maintaining consistent quality. Winely's technology automates data collection and analysis, providing winemakers with real-time insights into fermentation processes, thus eliminating the need for manual sampling of tanks. This automation not only accelerates decision-making but also helps wineries comply with health and safety regulations. By integrating advanced software solutions, Winely offers trend prediction and fermentation alerts, enabling a more efficient and precise winemaking experience.
LiVA Bio
Grant 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.
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.
Permalution
Grant in 2023
Permalution focuses on creating innovative solutions to address pressing global challenges related to water scarcity and climate change. The company specializes in developing technologies for fog water forecasting and harvesting, which aim to enhance municipal water supplies in a sustainable manner. Their offerings include fog collection systems and predictive tools that help municipalities identify and capture fog as a viable source of fresh water. By leveraging these technologies, Permalution seeks to provide communities with alternative water resources and contribute to the mitigation of the looming water crisis.
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
Autonomous Pivot specializes in transforming traditional center-pivot irrigation systems into autonomous robotics platforms that enhance agricultural productivity. By integrating advanced technologies such as on-pivot Ground Penetrating Radar, the company provides continuous, noninvasive monitoring of soil water content. This innovative approach, combined with proprietary deep learning and artificial intelligence, allows for automatic detection of crop symptoms and facilitates autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection. The platform aims to empower growers to maximize yields while minimizing costs, ultimately supporting sustainable farming practices and addressing global food production challenges.
Instacrops
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Instacrops is an AgTech company based in Santiago, Chile, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a management and forecasting platform that provides farmers with tailored information derived from various agro-climatic data. The platform offers real-time monitoring of soil and microclimatic conditions, enabling farmers to optimize irrigation, manage pest and disease detection, and maximize fertilizer use. Through a combination of advanced software and IoT technologies, Instacrops delivers actionable insights and critical decision support to enhance crop yields. The system generates preventive alerts and online reports in graphical formats, along with forecasts communicated via email and SMS, ensuring that farmers receive timely and relevant information for effective farm management.
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
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 is a company focused on reducing post-harvest losses in the agricultural sector, particularly in India, where a significant portion of fruits and vegetables is lost due to inadequate storage and transportation. With the country facing economic losses of approximately $12 billion due to food waste, GreenPod Labs has developed an innovative active packaging technology. This technology utilizes nano-encapsulated plant extracts that naturally slow the ripening process of fruits and vegetables while minimizing microbial attacks. By effectively extending the shelf life of produce during storage and transport, GreenPod Labs aims to empower farmers to significantly reduce their losses and improve the overall efficiency of the supply chain.
Labby
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Labby Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a smartphone-based wireless optical spectrometer for testing milk composition, primarily serving farmers and dairy processors. The company's AI-driven cloud platform translates raw optical data into actionable insights for individual animals and entire herds, facilitating rapid mastitis detection and timely intervention. In addition to its primary focus on dairy, Labby's technology has applications in the beer and wine production industry, offering tools for counterfeit detection, quality control, and serving as a virtual brewmate for homebrewers. The platform also aids in monitoring spoilage along the supply chain, detecting adulterants and contamination, and tracking harvest cycles while providing meteorological data mapping for farm-level analytics.
Carba
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Carba is a clean-energy company focused on developing innovative carbon dioxide removal technology. The firm is creating a modular reactor system that captures carbon dioxide directly from plant waste and converts it into charcoal, a stable form of solid carbon. This process not only helps in reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also facilitates the underground sequestration of carbon, supporting efforts to achieve climate goals and mitigate the impacts of climate change. By transforming plant waste into a recalcitrant solid carbon, Carba contributes to environmental sustainability and aims to play a significant role in addressing 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 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 specializes in a cloud-based platform focused on precision irrigation and nutrient management for agriculture. The platform integrates data from various sources to create tailored irrigation and nutrient plans, enhancing crop yields while minimizing waste and costs. Swan's technology features real-time monitoring and analytics, empowering growers to make informed decisions regarding their irrigation and fertilization practices. The software serves as an effective management tool for scheduling water and nutrients, accommodating a wide range of devices and suitable for diverse agricultural operations, including field crops, horticultural crops, and turf. Ultimately, Swan Systems aims to boost farmers' profitability while fostering sustainable agricultural practices.
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.
Solena
Non Equity Assistance 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.
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.
Green Feed Solutions
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Green Feed Solutions is a hydroponic farming company dedicated to promoting sustainable agricultural practices. By utilizing innovative methods such as vertical farming, the company focuses on cultivating 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 while minimizing water waste, fertilizer usage, and crop losses. Through its eco-friendly approach, the company seeks to contribute positively to the farming community and the broader agricultural landscape.
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 technology company that specializes in Computer Vision solutions for fruit growers. It provides data-driven insights to support growers' decision-making processes, offering services such as crop yield monitoring, bud counting, chemical thinning application tracking, weather information, and yield prediction. These tools enable farmers to optimize their operations and enhance 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 focuses on transforming low-value plastic waste into high-value biostimulant fertilizers. The company collects and converts various types of plastic waste into cellular biomass, which is subsequently processed to create fertilizers that enhance crop production. By providing these innovative fertilizers, rZERO Labs aims to help customers improve crop yields while also contributing to efforts against climate change.
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.
Bactery
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Bactery specializes in the production of bacteria-powered batteries, which are capable of self-recharging through microbial processes found in soil. These environmentally friendly batteries offer a continuous supply of clean electricity, independent of weather conditions or geographical location. This innovative technology serves as an ideal power source for remote applications, particularly in agricultural settings, where it can effectively support field sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Bactery's commitment to sustainable energy solutions positions it as a key player in the renewable energy sector.
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 specializes in livestock monitoring solutions, offering a patented IoT device that tracks over 30 environmental parameters influencing animal welfare, sustainability, and farm productivity. The device operates via a secure cloud platform, allowing farmers to access real-time data vital for enhancing operational efficiency. Since its inception in 2018, Cynomys has established a presence in various countries, including Italy, Spain, France, The Netherlands, and Mexico, primarily serving animal feed producers and medium to large livestock operations. The company is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices within the livestock sector by providing accurate, objective data that aids farmers in monitoring livestock health and productivity. Its management team possesses expertise in technology development and communication, reflecting a commitment to advancing the industry’s awareness of sustainable practices.
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.
Arugga
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Arugga is focused on revolutionizing greenhouse vegetable farming through the development of an autonomous robot that monitors and treats individual plants. This innovative technology addresses the challenges posed by a declining labor force and the reliance on bumblebees for pollination, which can be affected by environmental conditions and pesticide use. By automating these processes, Arugga's robot helps to prevent the spread of viruses and enhances crop yields, providing farmers with a data-driven and efficient solution for modern agricultural 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
Silicate is focused on addressing climate change by utilizing geochemistry to remove excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it over geological timescales. The company employs enhanced weathering techniques and silicate-carbonate cycle technology to facilitate this process. By harnessing these methods, Silicate aims to provide a scalable and cost-effective solution for carbon removal, contributing to efforts to combat global warming. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to offer long-term carbon storage services that can help mitigate the impacts of climate change.
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 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 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
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
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 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 innovative fertilizer enhancement technologies aimed at improving nutrient use efficiency in agriculture. By focusing on Climate Smart Technologies, the company addresses the critical challenge of fertilizer waste, which not only affects crop yields but also poses environmental risks. Soilgenic's solutions are designed to help farmers increase productivity and food security while minimizing their ecological footprint. Through these advancements, Soilgenic contributes to a more sustainable agricultural system, promoting both economic and environmental benefits for the farming community.
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.
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
Grant in 2023
OneCup AI specializes in advanced livestock monitoring through its innovative product, BETSY (Bovine Expert Tracking and Surveillance). Utilizing computer vision technology, BETSY functions as a non-intrusive identification system for various animals, including cattle, sheep, bison, pigs, goats, and pets. The platform generates unique visual IDs for each animal, allowing ranchers to track their health, growth, nutrition, activity, and phenotypes without the need for physical hardware or animal confinement. BETSY proactively alerts ranchers to potential emergencies, such as health issues or predator threats, ensuring they can respond promptly. This technology represents a significant advancement in animal management, embedding human-like intelligence into an easy-to-use, cloud or edge-based AI system.
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 specializing in the production and sale of vermicompost and organic plant food. The company focuses on creating earthworm castings that are biologically diverse and free from chemicals. By optimizing these worm castings, Annelida Organics offers high-quality natural sources of organic plant food, available in both granular and extract forms. This commitment to sustainability and organic practices positions the company as a provider of eco-friendly alternatives for customers seeking effective plant nutrition solutions.
Pure Life Carbon
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Pure Life Carbon is an AgTech company based in Calgary, Alberta, established in 2018. The company specializes in developing advanced carbon products aimed at the agricultural sector, with a particular focus on R&D and environmental sustainability. Its primary offering is a reusable, soilless growing medium designed for indoor farming and greenhouses, which is made from upstream primary products that are free from phytotoxic compounds and harmful chemicals. This innovative carbon solution is preferred by greenhouse and vertical farm growers, as it enhances crop production while minimizing the environmental impact of agriculture. Pure Life Carbon is dedicated to creating technologies that protect the environment, support premium crop growth, and address the challenges of global warming.
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 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.
Agriplay
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
AgriPlay Ventures is a vertical farming and technology firm focused on alleviating food poverty by transforming underutilized commercial spaces into efficient indoor farms. The company employs modular vertical farming technology that allows for crop cultivation in urban settings while minimizing resource usage. Utilizing hydroponics, LED lighting, and automated controls, AgriPlay's systems enable clients to grow a diverse range of crops in repurposed infrastructure. This innovative approach not only reduces dependence on traditional agriculture but also promotes a more sustainable food system.
Canadian Rockies Hemp
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Canadian Rockies Hemp Corporation specializes in the processing of Canadian hemp, providing a range of products including processed hemp fiber and biomaterials for industrial applications. The company operates a hemp fiber decorticator facility that processes hemp to produce fiber, dust, and other products. By collaborating with farmers, Canadian Rockies Hemp aims to integrate hemp into their crop rotations, thereby enhancing farm profitability and mitigating crop 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. With over 80 integrations, it caters primarily to grains, cotton, and red meat sectors, providing a single site to access and manage data, enhancing oversight and capacity.
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 focused on creating a data science platform that enhances precision agriculture, starting with irrigation management. The company develops scalable control systems that provide automation and plant-level healthcare, specifically designed to function effectively in challenging agricultural environments. By utilizing a network of irrigation valves powered by geospatial analytics, Verdi enables farmers to make informed decisions regarding irrigation. This technology allows for the customization of water and fertilizer application at the plant level, facilitating better management of cultivation practices. Through external integrations, Verdi aims to support farmers and growers in building, managing, and scaling their precision agriculture systems effectively.
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
Grant in 2022
Arugga is focused on revolutionizing greenhouse vegetable farming through the development of an autonomous robot that monitors and treats individual plants. This innovative technology addresses the challenges posed by a declining labor force and the reliance on bumblebees for pollination, which can be affected by environmental conditions and pesticide use. By automating these processes, Arugga's robot helps to prevent the spread of viruses and enhances crop yields, providing farmers with a data-driven and efficient solution for modern agricultural practices.
California Cultured
Grant in 2022
California Cultured is a food company based in Davis, California, that specializes in producing sustainable, lab-grown cocoa through advanced cellular agriculture techniques. Founded in 2020, the company aims to create cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar, enhancing the taste while promoting health benefits. By stimulating cocoa cells with common food ingredients, California Cultured ensures the growth of premium-quality cocoa without the ethical and environmental issues associated with traditional cocoa production, such as slavery and deforestation. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy delicious cocoa products that are both sustainable and socially responsible.
PostHarvest
Grant in 2022
PostHarvest is a pioneering company specializing in real-time sensor technology for monitoring the freshness of produce. It has developed a patented sensor capable of detecting trace amounts of ethylene, a natural plant hormone, in the Part Per Billion range. This unique device operates within cool room environments, allowing for accurate monitoring of ethylene levels and other atmospheric conditions that affect produce ripening. By leveraging live data, PostHarvest helps optimize storage conditions and forecasts the best times for product distribution to retailers and consumers. Additionally, the company provides a software platform that enhances transparency and control for cool room operators, ultimately assisting food producers and retailers in minimizing storage and transport losses through precise real-time insights into the health and respiration rates of their fresh produce.
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.
Biochar Now
Grant in 2022
Biochar Now, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berthoud, Colorado, operates in the biochar industry with a focus on producing high-quality biochar. The company specializes in creating adsorbents from specially-produced charcoal derived from beetle-killed pine trees. These products are designed to enhance soil fertility and agricultural yields while also sequestering atmospheric carbon, contributing to efforts to combat global warming. By understanding biochar's beneficial properties and identifying potential markets, Biochar Now aims to support bio-filler industries in retaining organic soil properties and maximizing crop production. The company is backed by a team with strong expertise in engineering, manufacturing, sales, and administration.
Soilgenic Technologies
Grant in 2022
Soilgenic Technologies specializes in developing innovative fertilizer enhancement technologies aimed at improving nutrient use efficiency in agriculture. By focusing on Climate Smart Technologies, the company addresses the critical challenge of fertilizer waste, which not only affects crop yields but also poses environmental risks. Soilgenic's solutions are designed to help farmers increase productivity and food security while minimizing their ecological footprint. Through these advancements, Soilgenic contributes to a more sustainable agricultural system, promoting both economic and environmental benefits for the farming community.
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