UPL is a prominent player in the global agricultural sector, focused on transforming food systems through its innovative approach known as OpenAg. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services designed to promote sustainability in agriculture and enhance food security. UPL's offerings encompass crop care technologies that address the entire agricultural process, from pre-sowing to post-harvest. This includes seeds, crop protection, plant health solutions, and post-harvest management, all aimed at supporting sustainable growth and improving productivity in farming practices worldwide.
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
Grant in 2024
Solasta Bio specializes in the development of environmentally friendly agricultural products focused on crop protection. The company offers a range of biological pesticides and neuropeptide-based insect control solutions designed to address the challenges posed by pests, including those resistant to traditional synthetic chemicals. By providing effective natural alternatives, Solasta Bio aims to assist farmers in managing pest populations while enhancing crop production sustainably and safely. Its innovative approach aligns with the growing global demand for effective and eco-conscious agricultural practices.
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 various sectors including turf maintenance, ornamental and agricultural crops, animal production, and wastewater treatment. The company has developed a patented technology that enhances the delivery of phosphorus to plants while minimizing environmental losses, thereby addressing the adverse effects of phosphorus fertilizers on water quality. Its products are composed of a blend of common earth minerals that effectively absorb nutrients from both synthetic and organic sources, optimizing resource use for growers. This innovative approach not only improves fertilizer efficiency and crop yields but also supports environmental sustainability by reducing application rates and nutrient depletion, contributing to a more sustainable agricultural future.
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 various sectors including turf maintenance, ornamental and agricultural crops, animal production, and wastewater treatment. The company has developed a patented technology that enhances the delivery of phosphorus to plants while minimizing environmental losses, thereby addressing the adverse effects of phosphorus fertilizers on water quality. Its products are composed of a blend of common earth minerals that effectively absorb nutrients from both synthetic and organic sources, optimizing resource use for growers. This innovative approach not only improves fertilizer efficiency and crop yields but also supports environmental sustainability by reducing application rates and nutrient depletion, contributing to a more sustainable agricultural future.
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 focuses on post-harvest management to ensure that the fruits meet customer specifications. It operates throughout the fresh fruit value chain, providing farm extension services to small-hold farmers and managing controlled atmosphere supply chains for high-value crops such as apples and citrus fruits. Notably, AllFresh has pioneered techniques to extend the shelf life of oranges through waxing and ethylene control during transportation and storage, allowing customers to access quality fruits at competitive prices.
Arysta Life Science
Acquisition in 2018
Arysta LifeScience is focused on helping our customers cultivate business growth through the development, marketing and distribution of innovative, high-quality chemical solutions for today’s dynamic agroscience and health & nutrition science marketplace. More than three-quarters of our entire organization is directly involved in bringing new products to market, from our supply chain specialists, to our development and registration teams, to our more than 1,700 sales and marketing representatives working with growers.
Weather Risk Management Services
Series A in 2016
Weather Risk Management Services Private Limited is a climate management company based in New Delhi, India, founded in 2004. It specializes in providing a range of services designed to enhance agricultural productivity and manage risks associated with climate and weather. The company offers precision farming services, quality management, and value chain management, as well as commodity trading services that include demand-supply forecasts and price projections. Additionally, it provides environmental services such as disaster risk management, climate change forecasts, and impact assessments. Weather Risk Management Services also delivers advanced solutions like vehicle tracking, fuel monitoring systems, and meteorological services. With a team of experts in various fields, the company serves a diverse clientele, including governments, large corporations, and farmers in remote areas, aiming to empower them to navigate agrarian challenges effectively.
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
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