Proofminder
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Proofminder is a pioneering company that has developed a leaf-level farming platform designed to enhance precision agriculture. Established in 2021, the company integrates artificial intelligence and visual data to provide micro-level actionable insights on every leaf and plant, thereby aiding growers in achieving sustainable production goals. The platform offers a wide array of features, including plant monitoring, disease detection, crop assessment, flower detection, and weather damage analysis, enabling field crop and vegetable producers to optimize their operations throughout the growing season. By partnering with drone service providers and other key players in the agroindustry, Proofminder aims to create a seamless experience for growers, whether they are involved in seed production, orchards, or various types of crops. Recognized for its innovative approach, Proofminder was awarded "Most Innovative Agri Startup of 2021" by the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture and has been shortlisted as one of the top three agri innovations globally in 2021 and 2022. The company's mission is to contribute to a more sustainable, innovative, and profitable future for the agroindustry, regardless of environmental changes.
CropScanAg
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
CropScanAg is a manufacturer specializing in analytical instruments for the agriculture industry. Their product range includes near-infrared analyzers, seed image analyzers, and grain analyzers, among others. These instruments enable agro-industries to gather real-time grain quality data and field data analytics, thereby optimizing crop production.
AirSmat is a technology company that develops AI‑driven software for processing drone and satellite imagery to support precision agriculture and related industries. Its platform captures, analyses, and visualises field data, producing crop health assessments, growth trend reports, prescription maps, and early stress indicators that help farmers optimise yields and reduce waste. Core products include SmatCrows for flight and image capture, SmatMapper for bulk image upload and map generation, SmatSat for satellite and weather integration, SmatAI for computer‑vision analysis, and SmatPortal as a unified data portal. Founded in 2020, the company operates from the United Kingdom and Nigeria and serves agriculture, construction, oil and gas, inspection, and solar markets.
AirSmat
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
AirSmat is a technology company that develops AI‑driven software for processing drone and satellite imagery to support precision agriculture and related industries. Its platform captures, analyses, and visualises field data, producing crop health assessments, growth trend reports, prescription maps, and early stress indicators that help farmers optimise yields and reduce waste. Core products include SmatCrows for flight and image capture, SmatMapper for bulk image upload and map generation, SmatSat for satellite and weather integration, SmatAI for computer‑vision analysis, and SmatPortal as a unified data portal. Founded in 2020, the company operates from the United Kingdom and Nigeria and serves agriculture, construction, oil and gas, inspection, and solar markets.
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.
Edging AI
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Edging AI develops an AI-powered smartphone attachment that uses computer vision to scan and determine if surfaces are contaminated with bacteria.
Veridi Technologies
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Veridi Technologies develops innovative technology that enables farmers to detect plant diseases and pathogens at early stages. By leveraging computer vision and automated microscopy, the company optimizes laboratory diagnostics that are accurate, affordable, and scalable. This advanced approach not only facilitates the early identification of diseases but also helps analyze soil biodiversity. As a result, farmers can reduce their reliance on pesticides while improving crop yields, contributing to more sustainable agricultural practices.
Iamus Technologies
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Iamus Technologies Limited is an artificial intelligence and robotics firm based in Ireland, specializing in innovative solutions for the poultry industry. The company has developed advanced robotic technology tailored for poultry farmers, enabling them to make informed and safer production decisions. Over the past two years, Iamus Technologies has collaborated with poultry processors globally to identify key performance indicators that their robots can continuously monitor within poultry sheds. This technology utilizes machine learning to transform visual, environmental, and biometric data into actionable insights, allowing for automatic and precise data collection from birds across the production floor. The real-time analysis and feedback provided by Iamus's platform address the increasing demands of modern, intensive broiler production, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making for both producers and processing facilities.
Iamus Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Iamus Technologies Limited is an artificial intelligence and robotics firm based in Ireland, specializing in innovative solutions for the poultry industry. The company has developed advanced robotic technology tailored for poultry farmers, enabling them to make informed and safer production decisions. Over the past two years, Iamus Technologies has collaborated with poultry processors globally to identify key performance indicators that their robots can continuously monitor within poultry sheds. This technology utilizes machine learning to transform visual, environmental, and biometric data into actionable insights, allowing for automatic and precise data collection from birds across the production floor. The real-time analysis and feedback provided by Iamus's platform address the increasing demands of modern, intensive broiler production, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making for both producers and processing facilities.
Bloomfield Robotics
Seed Round in 2021
Bloomfield Robotics specializes in the assessment of plant health and performance through innovative technology. The company operates a digital platform designed for breeders, growers, and scientists, enabling them to study plants more efficiently. By utilizing deep learning and portable cameras, Bloomfield collects detailed data on various aspects of plant health, including growth rate, water usage, and nutrient uptake. This valuable information supports the enhancement of plant breeding programs, optimizes crop management practices, and advances scientific research. Ultimately, Bloomfield Robotics aims to assist farmers in improving crop yield and quality while minimizing environmental impact and fostering the development of new plant varieties.
Serket
Venture Round in 2021
Serket is a software company that develops recognition technology designed to assist farmers in monitoring and tracing their pigs individually and automatically using standard cameras. Their innovative system addresses animal health and food safety concerns by enabling easy documentation through pictures and videos, thereby reducing the potential for human error. This solution offers a more accessible alternative to traditional smart tagging methods, which are often too expensive for many farmers. By leveraging existing technology from other industries, Serket empowers farmers to manage their livestock more effectively and efficiently, ultimately enhancing food safety and animal welfare.
Bloomfield Robotics
Seed Round in 2021
Bloomfield Robotics specializes in the assessment of plant health and performance through innovative technology. The company operates a digital platform designed for breeders, growers, and scientists, enabling them to study plants more efficiently. By utilizing deep learning and portable cameras, Bloomfield collects detailed data on various aspects of plant health, including growth rate, water usage, and nutrient uptake. This valuable information supports the enhancement of plant breeding programs, optimizes crop management practices, and advances scientific research. Ultimately, Bloomfield Robotics aims to assist farmers in improving crop yield and quality while minimizing environmental impact and fostering the development of new plant varieties.
Serket
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Serket is a software company that develops recognition technology designed to assist farmers in monitoring and tracing their pigs individually and automatically using standard cameras. Their innovative system addresses animal health and food safety concerns by enabling easy documentation through pictures and videos, thereby reducing the potential for human error. This solution offers a more accessible alternative to traditional smart tagging methods, which are often too expensive for many farmers. By leveraging existing technology from other industries, Serket empowers farmers to manage their livestock more effectively and efficiently, ultimately enhancing food safety and animal welfare.
Intello Labs
Series A in 2020
Intello Labs is a technology company that specializes in using image matching and machine learning to assess the quality of agricultural crops. It has developed an advanced analytics platform that employs artificial intelligence, computer vision, and deep learning to facilitate decision-making within the food commodities sector. The company's image recognition technology enables the grading and quality monitoring of agricultural products, providing transparency and standardization for growers, traders, retailers, and food service companies. By offering smartphone applications that utilize these image-based technologies, Intello Labs aims to reduce value risk and minimize wastage in agricultural supply chains.
Stream Technologies
Venture Round in 2020
Stream Technologies Inc. specializes in the manufacture and marketing of hyperspectral imaging devices, including its flagship product, the ColorFlow Lens. Founded in 2012 and based in Edmonton, Canada, the company also offers associated software that enables users to update, modify, and share images in real time. Stream Technologies focuses on building connections between camera manufacturers, systems integrators, algorithm developers, and researchers, facilitating advancements in spectral imaging technology.
Tensorfield Agriculture
Venture Round in 2019
Tensorfield Agriculture is a company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the development and manufacture of advanced agricultural machinery tailored for specialty row crops. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on innovative solutions that promote sustainable farming practices in a post-herbicide environment. Tensorfield Agriculture's machinery includes robots equipped with computer vision technology that perform selective, non-invasive weeding through thermal micro-dosing techniques. This approach helps farmers combat herbicide resistance while ensuring the continued supply of safe and sustainable fresh food. The company's commitment to enhancing agricultural efficiency positions it at the forefront of modern farming solutions.
The Bee Corp
Venture Round in 2019
The Bee Corp provides an infrared image analysis platform, Verifli, that applies data analytics to beehives to support pollination and crop yield. The platform uses infrared inspection technology to monitor the number, health, and distribution of pollinating bees, enabling growers to optimize pollination, quantify pollination value, and protect yields.
AgShift
Seed Round in 2018
AgShift develops AI-based food quality inspection systems designed to provide objective and consistent quality control across the food supply chain. Its Hydra platform automates the quality assessment and grading of fresh produce and edible nuts using computer vision, IoT, and machine learning to deliver scalable, unbiased evaluations, generate digitized inspection reports, monitor quality trends, and maintain audit trails. The solution aims to reduce food waste, minimize recalls, and improve operational efficiency by enabling faster, data-driven decisions and standardized quality practices throughout the chain.
AgShift
Pre Seed Round in 2017
AgShift develops AI-based food quality inspection systems designed to provide objective and consistent quality control across the food supply chain. Its Hydra platform automates the quality assessment and grading of fresh produce and edible nuts using computer vision, IoT, and machine learning to deliver scalable, unbiased evaluations, generate digitized inspection reports, monitor quality trends, and maintain audit trails. The solution aims to reduce food waste, minimize recalls, and improve operational efficiency by enabling faster, data-driven decisions and standardized quality practices throughout the chain.
Compact Imaging
Series A in 2010
Compact Imaging is a technology company specializing in the development of miniature optical sensor technology known as MRO™, aimed at the biometric security and mobile health monitoring sectors. The company's sensors are designed to be small, low-cost, and battery-powered, providing non-invasive means to deliver critical biometric information from within the body. MRO™ emerged from the team's extensive background in opto-electronic systems, with experience drawn from notable organizations such as Agilent, Coherent, and various national laboratories. Collaborating with the Tissue Optics and Micro-Circulation Imaging laboratories at the National University of Ireland, Galway, Compact Imaging enhances its scientific expertise in sensor development. The team, composed of Ph.D. physicists, engineers, and digital signal processing specialists, is well-versed in technology development and holds over 70 patents and patent applications. Their work has earned recognition within both industry and academia, underscoring their commitment to advancing optical systems and signal processing techniques for health monitoring applications.