Syngenta

Syngenta AG is a Swiss agricultural company that specializes in crop protection, seeds, professional solutions, and flowers, operating in around 90 countries. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Basel, Syngenta offers a wide range of products, including selective and non-selective herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and seed care products. Its seed offerings encompass corn, soybean, oilseeds, vegetables, and flowers. The company is committed to enhancing agricultural productivity while promoting sustainable practices and resource conservation. In addition to its core operations, Syngenta Ventures, the company’s venture capital arm, invests in agricultural startups across various stages, primarily in North America and Europe. Syngenta Ventures focuses on supporting innovative agricultural businesses, providing them with strategic guidance and access to Syngenta’s extensive resources, while fostering collaboration to improve global food security.

Jason Gabriel

Managing Director

Michael Lee

Managing Director

Past deals in AgTech

Sayurbox

Series C in 2022
SayurBox, PT operates a platform that allows customers to buy pesticide-free vegetables through farm-to-table concept. Its platform allows users to choose organic, hydroponic, pesticide-free, and chemical-free produce in various categories, such as vegetables, fruits, grains, herbs and seasonings, protein food, and ready to consume; click-to-harvest on the produce and adjust quantity; and select delivery date. The company sources and delivers the produce directly from local farmers to customers in DKI Jakarta and South Tangerang areas. SayurBox, PT was founded in 2016 and is based in Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia.

Greeneye Technology

Series A in 2021
Green-Eye Technology develops an application for automated field scouting with a custom drone for sub-mm resolution. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Canada.

Agrofy

Series C in 2021
Agrofy is an online agrobusiness platform built to boost agribusiness globally through agile and transparent transactions between all the industry participants. built to boost agribusiness globally through agile and transparent transactions between all the industry participants. It operates all the relevant categories for the farmer: machinery, inputs, infrastructure, tools, crops, cattle, insuarance, loans, farmlands, jobs and vehicles. Additionally, Agrofy operates all the relevant categories for the farmer: machinery, inputs, infrastructure, tools, crops, cattle, insurance, loans, farmlands, jobs, and vehicles. The company was founded in 2015, based in Rosario, Argentina.

Traive

Series A in 2021
Traive Inc. operates an online lending platform that connects farmers with lenders, facilitating access to credit in the agricultural sector. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with additional offices in São Paulo, Minneapolis, and Boston, Traive employs machine learning and big data to assess credit risk. The platform evaluates farmers' credit profiles using a comprehensive approach that goes beyond traditional credit scores, incorporating factors such as agronomic performance and market risks. This innovative analysis provides lenders with a diversified portfolio of borrowers while offering farmers more affordable funding options and reducing bureaucratic hurdles. By leveraging advanced technology, Traive aims to enhance financial accessibility within the agricultural industry.

Sound Agriculture

Series C in 2021
Sound Agriculture uses molecular discovery to create climate-resilient crops, enhancing harvest yields for growers. They also use an innovative life science approach to sustainably increase farming productivity. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Emeryville, California.

Jai Kisan

Series A in 2021
Jai Kisan is a fintech platform that provides sustainable financing for rural emerging markets. They helping farmers understand their financial status through a next-generation/hyper-localized agriculture credit score digitizing their finances and farm capabilities for financial institutions. The platform also offers securitization solutions and a tech-led value proposition for the sellers of products and services it finances. It also uses a network of tech-enabled channel partner stores, while leveraging the existing vendor network to help source more customers. Jai Kisan was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Vestaron

Series B in 2021
Vestaron Corporation is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a research and development center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron offers a range of bioinsecticides including Spear-T for thrips in vegetables and ornamentals, Spear-Lep for various fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. The company's products are designed to enhance the safety, efficacy, and sustainability of agricultural practices while being safe for humans, birds, fish, and pollinators. By utilizing peptides derived from spiders, Vestaron aims to provide innovative solutions for agriculture, animal health, and commercial pest control applications.

Traive

Series A in 2021
Traive Inc. operates an online lending platform that connects farmers with lenders, facilitating access to credit in the agricultural sector. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with additional offices in São Paulo, Minneapolis, and Boston, Traive employs machine learning and big data to assess credit risk. The platform evaluates farmers' credit profiles using a comprehensive approach that goes beyond traditional credit scores, incorporating factors such as agronomic performance and market risks. This innovative analysis provides lenders with a diversified portfolio of borrowers while offering farmers more affordable funding options and reducing bureaucratic hurdles. By leveraging advanced technology, Traive aims to enhance financial accessibility within the agricultural industry.

Phytech

Series C in 2020
Phytech Ltd. manufactures phytomonitoring device that connects growers to their plants. It uses plant Internet of things devices, data analytics, and artificial plant intelligence to monitor the plant’s growth rate and contraction and enable growers to receive and share a constant real-time stream of data that gives them the exact status of the plant and its stress level. Its products are used by growers various crops, including corn, almonds, citrus, cotton, apple, pecan, avocado, and mango. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Rosh HaAyin, Israel with additional offices in California, Central USA, and Australia. Phytech Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Elul Tamarynd Ltd.

Tarfin

Series A in 2020
Tarfin Tarim AS develops and operates a cloud-based credit platform that provides underbanked farmers with farm inputs and point-of-sale financing. It allows retailers to both eliminate receivable risk and free up capital from accounts receivable while using a proprietary credit algorithm. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Sensako

Acquisition in 2020
Sensako Pty Ltd engages in the breeding and commercialization of agronomic crops under the brand name SENSAKO. The company was founded in 1958 and is based in Bethlehem, South Africa. As of August 17, 2020, Sensako Pty Ltd operates as a subsidiary of Syngenta Seeds AG.

Sound Agriculture

Series C in 2020
Sound Agriculture uses molecular discovery to create climate-resilient crops, enhancing harvest yields for growers. They also use an innovative life science approach to sustainably increase farming productivity. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Emeryville, California.

WeedOut

Series A in 2020
WeedOut is a biotechnology company focusing on providing weed control solutions. The company’s goal is to reduce the need for toxic herbicides and higher herbicide doses.

Greeneye Technology

Seed Round in 2019
Green-Eye Technology develops an application for automated field scouting with a custom drone for sub-mm resolution. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Canada.

Cropwise Operations

Acquisition in 2019
The Cropwise Operations decision-making tool aims to optimize fertilization and irrigation, and thus reduce the amount of fertilizer and water used. Cropwise Operations, combining weather information and satellite data, also makes it possible to monitor crops and yield forecasts.

Agrivida

Venture Round in 2019
Agrivida, Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company that specializes in developing feed additives and renewable biomass-based alternative fuels. Founded in 2002 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Agrivida focuses on nutritional solutions for a variety of livestock, including poultry, swine, dairy and beef cattle, and aquaculture. The company offers products such as GRAINZYME, a phytase feed additive for poultry, and INzyme Enzymes, which provide regulated enzymes for various applications including detergents and food production. In addition, Agrivida develops corn varieties optimized for producing ethanol from corn stover, contributing to the production of clean-burning, renewable fuels.

Abbott & Cobb

Acquisition in 2018
Abbott & Cobb, Inc. is a company engaged in the breeding, production, and marketing of vegetable seeds, including those for sweet corn, peppers, pumpkin, beans, cucumber, and squash. Established in 1917 and headquartered in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, the company serves various sectors such as commercial growers, distributors, retailers, and the fresh market, as well as fresh-cut and food services industries. Abbott & Cobb operates facilities across the United States, Mexico, Europe, Central America, and South America, ensuring a broad reach in the agricultural market. As of April 2018, it functions as a subsidiary of Syngenta Corporation.

Strider

Acquisition in 2018
Strider is an AgTech company based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, that specializes in providing innovative solutions for agricultural production by addressing challenges posed by pests, diseases, and weeds. The company offers a mobile application powered by a geo-based big-data engine, which enables farmers to monitor and manage pest populations while optimizing pesticide usage based on actionable insights. This application allows users to track affected areas, assess the effectiveness of pesticide applications, and maintain detailed records of their activities, including environmental conditions and products used. Strider serves a diverse clientele, including cooperatives, dealers, consultants, and farmers across multiple regions, including South America, North America, Australia, and Mozambique. With a commitment to enhancing agricultural efficiency and productivity, Strider's technology empowers farmers to make informed decisions that lead to better crop management outcomes.

Agrofy

Series A in 2018
Agrofy is an online agrobusiness platform built to boost agribusiness globally through agile and transparent transactions between all the industry participants. built to boost agribusiness globally through agile and transparent transactions between all the industry participants. It operates all the relevant categories for the farmer: machinery, inputs, infrastructure, tools, crops, cattle, insuarance, loans, farmlands, jobs and vehicles. Additionally, Agrofy operates all the relevant categories for the farmer: machinery, inputs, infrastructure, tools, crops, cattle, insurance, loans, farmlands, jobs, and vehicles. The company was founded in 2015, based in Rosario, Argentina.

Farmshots

Acquisition in 2018
FarmShots LLC, founded in 2014 and based in Durham, North Carolina, specializes in an online platform that utilizes satellite and drone imagery to assist farmers in detecting pests, diseases, and poor plant nutrition. The company's software analyzes absorbed light from field images to assess plant health, offering high-resolution imagery that is accessible through a user-friendly web application. This technology allows growers to monitor their crops effectively, providing them with the flexibility to export data into other agricultural software. As of February 2018, FarmShots operates as a subsidiary of Syngenta Corporation, enhancing its capabilities in agricultural technology.

PrecisionHawk

Series D in 2018
PrecisionHawk Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing drones, sensors, and software solutions for various industries, including agriculture, construction, energy, insurance, and government. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company operates additional locations in College Station, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Toronto, Canada; Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Denver, Colorado. PrecisionHawk integrates unmanned aerial systems with remote sensing technologies and advanced data analytics to enhance business operations and decision-making processes. The company offers an end-to-end solution for aerial data collection, processing, and analysis, delivering actionable insights to its clients. Its product offerings include the aerial data software DataMapper, satellite imagery from Terraserver, and the Low Altitude Traffic and Airspace Safety platform, LATAS. Additionally, PrecisionHawk provides services in pilot networking, consulting, and training.

Sound Agriculture

Series B in 2017
Sound Agriculture uses molecular discovery to create climate-resilient crops, enhancing harvest yields for growers. They also use an innovative life science approach to sustainably increase farming productivity. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Emeryville, California.

Asilomar Bio

Series B in 2017
Asilomar Bio is creating crop protection tools to enhance harvest yields and efficiency by leveraging their breakthrough technology in plant science and chemical manufacturing.

Farmlink

Seed Round in 2017
Farmlink is the largest and most preferred supplier of value-added fresh produce for industrial scale off-takers and consumers ensuring consistent high quality, traceability and social responsibility. The company's mission is to address biggest challenges in Indian agriculture.

Phytech

Series B in 2017
Phytech Ltd. manufactures phytomonitoring device that connects growers to their plants. It uses plant Internet of things devices, data analytics, and artificial plant intelligence to monitor the plant’s growth rate and contraction and enable growers to receive and share a constant real-time stream of data that gives them the exact status of the plant and its stress level. Its products are used by growers various crops, including corn, almonds, citrus, cotton, apple, pecan, avocado, and mango. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Rosh HaAyin, Israel with additional offices in California, Central USA, and Australia. Phytech Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Elul Tamarynd Ltd.

Greenlight Biosciences

Series D in 2017
GreenLight Biosciences is a biotechnology company that specializes in RNA-based solutions for agricultural and pharmaceutical applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Medford, Massachusetts, with an additional location in North Carolina, the company utilizes its Unconstrained Metabolism technology platform to convert renewable substrates into valuable chemicals and fuels. This platform allows for significant flexibility and control in the production process. GreenLight is also focused on developing RNA products aimed at improving crop management, plant protection, and animal health, while advancing vaccine development and pandemic preparedness. In addition to these applications, the company is working on mRNA-based vaccine candidates targeting seasonal and pandemic influenza, as well as other emerging viruses, to enhance public health. Through its innovations, GreenLight aims to provide sustainable solutions that contribute to global food security and health.

DaganTech

Grant in 2017
DaganTech applies deep learning and machine learning to satellite images and historical farm data to predict crop yields and loss risks. We are currently launching enterprise applications for Crop Assurance and Reinsurance firms. Their vision is to track development on every farm on earth.

Premier Crop Systems

Venture Round in 2017
Premier Crop Systems is a precision ag-data processing and analysis company. Now entering its 19th crop year, Premier Crop Systems’ data analysis drives better agronomic decisions that lead to higher yields, increased profits and more sustainable practices for customers including leading retailers, agronomists and growers who are interested in discovering new knowledge that can be used to make better planning, production and marketing decisions. Premier Crop Systems is proud to be the behind-the-scenes technology provider for the best precision ag programs in the country and is unwavering in its data policy commitment to the customers and growers they serve.

Boragen

Series A in 2017
Boragen Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, that specializes in designing and developing multifunctional small molecule boron solutions for applications in crop protection, animal health, and human health. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating next-generation fungicides through its synthetic chemistry platforms, which aim to promote sustainable farming practices. Boragen's product pipeline includes BAG8, a boron-based multisite fungicide, and BN2266, which targets mRNA processing as a crop protection fungicide. Additionally, the company is developing a dual-function nematicide-fungicide designed for root protection and endo-parasiticides that address resistance challenges. Through its innovative approach, Boragen seeks to enhance agricultural efficiency while minimizing chemical usage.

AgriMetis

Series B in 2017
AgriMetis, LLC engages in the research, development, and production of crop protection products. It focuses on developing fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and nematicides from natural products. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Lutherville, Maryland with an additional office in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. It also has a laboratory in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

S4

Convertible Note in 2016
S4 is a technology service company that provides risk management solutions to ensure food production. It also develops index-based coverage to transfer the agriculture industry's volatilities to the financial markets, through OTC-derivatives contracts. The company offers products and services are used by a broad range of customers including large growers, crop protection and seeds suppliers, crop insurance providers, banking, and commodity exchanges. S4 integrates the harvest information with a planting plan, seed density, and soil analysis. They had developed a decision-making geo-referenced platform for the agricultural producer. They seek to improve the decision-making process in complex environments to collaborate in the global challenge of generating quality food for humanity. S4 was founded on 2011 and is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Phytech

Series A in 2015
Phytech Ltd. manufactures phytomonitoring device that connects growers to their plants. It uses plant Internet of things devices, data analytics, and artificial plant intelligence to monitor the plant’s growth rate and contraction and enable growers to receive and share a constant real-time stream of data that gives them the exact status of the plant and its stress level. Its products are used by growers various crops, including corn, almonds, citrus, cotton, apple, pecan, avocado, and mango. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Rosh HaAyin, Israel with additional offices in California, Central USA, and Australia. Phytech Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Elul Tamarynd Ltd.

Blue River Technology

Series B in 2015
Blue River Technology Inc. engages in developing computer vision and robotics technology for agricultural applications. Its technology identifies weeds and selectively kills unwanted plants. The company’s automated solution is suitable for organic agriculture and fields with chemical-resistant weeds. Blue River Technology Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in Sunnyvale, California with additional offices in Salinas, California and Yuma, Arizona. As of September 12, 2017, Blue River Technology Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Deere & Company.

AgBiome

Series B in 2015
AgBiome, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, that focuses on developing innovative biological products for the agriculture industry. Founded in 2012, AgBiome utilizes advanced genomics and screening technologies to identify plant-associated microbes that enhance plant health, pest resistance, and crop yields. The company manufactures fungicides to protect crops from soil-borne and foliar diseases while also employing a platform that captures and screens diverse microbes for their effectiveness against insects, diseases, and nematodes. AgBiome collaborates with leading agricultural firms to accelerate its discovery process and deliver solutions that address critical challenges in global food production. With a workforce of approximately 87 employees and a state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse facility in the Research Triangle Park, AgBiome aims to provide sustainable and effective solutions for farmers facing significant agricultural issues.

Illumitex

Series C in 2015
Illumitex Inc. is a manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in precision LEDs and LED lighting fixtures. Founded in 2005, the company produces a range of lighting products for horticultural, industrial, and architectural applications. Its offerings include grow lights designed for large growers, vertical farms, and greenhouses, as well as lighting solutions for warehouses, offices, cold storage facilities, and food processing plants. Illumitex's innovative designs focus on enhancing functionality through advanced optics technology, delivering uniform and precise light beams. Their products cater to various settings, including indoor gardening, plant research, and commercial landscapes. Illumitex distributes its lighting solutions through retailers and distributors across the United States.

Greenlight Biosciences

Series C in 2015
GreenLight Biosciences is a biotechnology company that specializes in RNA-based solutions for agricultural and pharmaceutical applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Medford, Massachusetts, with an additional location in North Carolina, the company utilizes its Unconstrained Metabolism technology platform to convert renewable substrates into valuable chemicals and fuels. This platform allows for significant flexibility and control in the production process. GreenLight is also focused on developing RNA products aimed at improving crop management, plant protection, and animal health, while advancing vaccine development and pandemic preparedness. In addition to these applications, the company is working on mRNA-based vaccine candidates targeting seasonal and pandemic influenza, as well as other emerging viruses, to enhance public health. Through its innovations, GreenLight aims to provide sustainable solutions that contribute to global food security and health.

AgriMetis

Series A in 2015
AgriMetis, LLC engages in the research, development, and production of crop protection products. It focuses on developing fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and nematicides from natural products. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Lutherville, Maryland with an additional office in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. It also has a laboratory in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Illumitex

Debt Financing in 2014
Illumitex Inc. is a manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in precision LEDs and LED lighting fixtures. Founded in 2005, the company produces a range of lighting products for horticultural, industrial, and architectural applications. Its offerings include grow lights designed for large growers, vertical farms, and greenhouses, as well as lighting solutions for warehouses, offices, cold storage facilities, and food processing plants. Illumitex's innovative designs focus on enhancing functionality through advanced optics technology, delivering uniform and precise light beams. Their products cater to various settings, including indoor gardening, plant research, and commercial landscapes. Illumitex distributes its lighting solutions through retailers and distributors across the United States.

Agworld

Series C in 2014
Agworld is a farm management software company with offices in Australia, the United States, New Zealand, and South Africa. It offers a data capture and management platform that connects various stakeholders in the agricultural sector. The platform allows users to collect, analyze, and share data seamlessly, enabling farmers and agronomists to make informed decisions that enhance profitability. Agworld supports farm planning, budgeting, and tracking of product inputs, with all data securely stored in the cloud for easy access via any computer or smartphone. Additionally, it integrates with other industry systems, allowing users to import and analyze data from multiple sources, providing valuable insights derived from historical records and shared information from advisors.

Agworld

Series B in 2012
Agworld is a farm management software company with offices in Australia, the United States, New Zealand, and South Africa. It offers a data capture and management platform that connects various stakeholders in the agricultural sector. The platform allows users to collect, analyze, and share data seamlessly, enabling farmers and agronomists to make informed decisions that enhance profitability. Agworld supports farm planning, budgeting, and tracking of product inputs, with all data securely stored in the cloud for easy access via any computer or smartphone. Additionally, it integrates with other industry systems, allowing users to import and analyze data from multiple sources, providing valuable insights derived from historical records and shared information from advisors.

Agrivida

Series C in 2012
Agrivida, Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company that specializes in developing feed additives and renewable biomass-based alternative fuels. Founded in 2002 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Agrivida focuses on nutritional solutions for a variety of livestock, including poultry, swine, dairy and beef cattle, and aquaculture. The company offers products such as GRAINZYME, a phytase feed additive for poultry, and INzyme Enzymes, which provide regulated enzymes for various applications including detergents and food production. In addition, Agrivida develops corn varieties optimized for producing ethanol from corn stover, contributing to the production of clean-burning, renewable fuels.

Illumitex

Venture Round in 2012
Illumitex Inc. is a manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in precision LEDs and LED lighting fixtures. Founded in 2005, the company produces a range of lighting products for horticultural, industrial, and architectural applications. Its offerings include grow lights designed for large growers, vertical farms, and greenhouses, as well as lighting solutions for warehouses, offices, cold storage facilities, and food processing plants. Illumitex's innovative designs focus on enhancing functionality through advanced optics technology, delivering uniform and precise light beams. Their products cater to various settings, including indoor gardening, plant research, and commercial landscapes. Illumitex distributes its lighting solutions through retailers and distributors across the United States.
Population Genetics Technologies creates products that accelerate large-scale population studies, through the simultaneous analysis of multiple individual genomes. Their proprietary technology replaces initial sample preparation steps for next-generation DNA sequencing, overcoming cost barriers and practical constraints that limit discovery.