Corteva Agriscience - Mancozeb Fungicide Business
Acquisition in 2024
Corteva Agriscience - Mancozeb Fungicide Business provides protective fungicides to prevent plant diseases across various crops, including rice, soybean, wheat, onions, potatoes, and other vegetables and fruits.
Solasta Bio focuses on developing environmentally friendly products that address the global demand for innovative and effective crop protection. The company creates biological pesticides and neuropeptide-based insect control solutions designed to provide superior natural protection for crops. Its product portfolio encompasses a wide range of offerings that target various pests, including those that have developed resistance to traditional synthetic chemicals. By enabling farmers to manage pest populations sustainably, Solasta Bio aims to enhance crop production while prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility.
Impetus Agriculture
Grant in 2024
Impetus AG is engaged in the development of innovative insect control solutions that prioritize safety, effectiveness, and sustainability. The company specializes in creating bi-specific plant-based proteins designed to protect crops from harmful insects. Utilizing Bacillus thuringiensis technology, Impetus AG's products enhance crop yield by integrating antibodies within plant structures. This approach addresses the challenge of insect resistance that has emerged with existing commercial insect control products, offering farmers durable alternatives that support sustainable agriculture.
Phospholutions
Convertible Note in 2022
Phospholutions LLC, founded in 2016 and headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, specializes in the production of sustainable fertilizers aimed at turf maintenance, ornamental and agricultural crops, animal production, and wastewater treatment. The company has developed patented technology that enhances the efficiency of phosphorus delivery to plants while minimizing environmental losses, thereby addressing the adverse effects of traditional phosphorus fertilizer on water quality. Its products are formulated from a mixture of common earth minerals that optimize nutrient absorption from both synthetic and organic sources. This innovative approach not only improves fertilizer efficiency and crop yield but also supports sustainable agricultural practices by reducing application rates and environmental impact, contributing to the long-term health of ecosystems.
Phospholutions
Debt Financing in 2022
Phospholutions LLC, founded in 2016 and headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, specializes in the production of sustainable fertilizers aimed at turf maintenance, ornamental and agricultural crops, animal production, and wastewater treatment. The company has developed patented technology that enhances the efficiency of phosphorus delivery to plants while minimizing environmental losses, thereby addressing the adverse effects of traditional phosphorus fertilizer on water quality. Its products are formulated from a mixture of common earth minerals that optimize nutrient absorption from both synthetic and organic sources. This innovative approach not only improves fertilizer efficiency and crop yield but also supports sustainable agricultural practices by reducing application rates and environmental impact, contributing to the long-term health of ecosystems.
TeleSense
Series B in 2020
TeleSense, Inc. is an Agtech company specializing in real-time environmental monitoring solutions for the food and grain industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, TeleSense utilizes a suite of advanced sensors to provide grain managers with actionable insights regarding their stored grain, enabling informed storage decisions. The company's products include CellularSpear for monitoring grain conditions, SensorBall for storage temperature and moisture monitoring, and BuffaloBox, which retrofits traditional temperature cables to wireless systems. TeleSense's platform integrates cloud-based technology and machine learning algorithms to continuously monitor critical parameters such as temperature, humidity, and moisture, sending real-time alerts to users via the TeleSense app. This approach eliminates manual monitoring, minimizes grain spoilage, and enhances operational efficiency, ultimately increasing profitability across various sectors including agriculture, food supply chain, and commercial cooking.
AllFresh
Corporate Round in 2019
AllFresh Supply Management is a food product supplier based in New Delhi, India, specializing in fruit supply chain solutions. Founded in 2013, the company sources fresh produce from a network of farmers across various Indian states, including Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. AllFresh is involved in the entire fresh fruit value chain, offering farm extension services to small-hold farmers and managing post-harvest processes, particularly for high-value fruits like apples and citrus crops. The company employs innovative techniques, such as waxing oranges and controlling ethylene levels during transportation and cold storage, to extend the shelf life of its products. This focus on quality allows AllFresh to deliver fruits that meet customer requirements while providing competitive pricing directly from farmers.
Arysta Life Science
Acquisition in 2018
Arysta LifeScience is a manufacturer and distributor of agrochemicals in the United States, specializing in herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and bactericides. The company aims to support suppliers, distributors, and end-users in fostering business growth through the development and marketing of innovative and high-quality chemical solutions tailored for the agroscience and health and nutrition sectors. With a significant portion of its workforce, including supply chain specialists and over 1,700 sales and marketing representatives, actively engaged in bringing new products to market, Arysta LifeScience is committed to meeting the evolving needs of its customers in a dynamic marketplace.
Weather Risk Management Services
Series A in 2016
Weather Risk Management Services Private Limited, established in 2004 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, is a pioneering company specializing in climate management for the agriculture sector. It offers a range of services including precision farming, commodity trading forecasts, environmental risk management, weather secure services, and smart devices for agriculture. The company serves a diverse client base comprising governments, corporate houses, and individual farmers, both locally and globally. Its team comprises experts from fields such as financial engineering, computer science, atmospheric physics, and climatology, enabling them to provide innovative solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced by farmers worldwide.
AgriChem BV
Acquisition in 2012
AgriChem BV is a manufacturer of agrochemicals that specializes in the production of crop protection including herbicides and insecticides.
EVOFarms
Acquisition in 2008
EVOFarms is an AgTech, Vertical Farming company providing people with fresh, nutritious, and local foods