Yield Lab II

Yield Lab is an accelerator and venture capital firm based in Saint Louis, Missouri, specializing in early-stage investments in agriculture technology and agricultural machinery. Founded in September 2014, it provides funding of $100,000 to startups, alongside mentorship and networking opportunities, to support their growth and development. The firm operates various accelerator programs, including Yield Lab Asia Pacific, which focuses on innovation in the agrifood tech sector across the Asia Pacific region, and Yield Lab Europe, which targets high-tech companies aiming to enhance global food production and environmental sustainability. The accelerator programs offer tailored training and access to a global network of agricultural experts, and the firm also considers follow-on investments for promising graduates. Yield Lab is committed to bridging the gap between innovation and successful business outcomes in the agriculture sector.

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Solasta Bio

Seed Round in 2023
Solasta Bio develops environment-friendly products that meet a global need for new and effective crop protection.

Glaia

Seed Round in 2022
Glaia develops nanotechnology-based solutions for sustainable agriculture.

Agroforte

Seed Round in 2022
Agroforte is a digital credit service that came to help rural producers.

ucrop.it

Seed Round in 2021
ucrop.it operates as a blockchain farming and crops traceability platform that delivers certainty across crop cycles. It connects medium-sized growers with corporate stakeholders from the agro value chain to agree on farming objectives for sustainable crop production, competitive financing, quality crops sourcing, amongst value drivers to achieve improved gross margins for them all. The company was founded in 2018 by Diego Hoter, Matias O’Keefe and Marcos Botta.

Fasal

Seed Round in 2021
Fasal is an agri-tech platform created by Wolkus Technology Solutions that leverages artificial intelligence and data science to enhance agricultural practices. The platform records various growing conditions on farms and provides real-time insights across multiple devices, including smartphones and tablets. It offers tools for irrigation management, pest and disease control, and the application of fertilizers and pesticides. Fasal delivers timely alerts regarding crop, soil, and weather conditions, helping farmers make informed adjustments to optimize growth. Additionally, it aids in planning specific strategies and predicting disease outbreaks, while offering precise weather forecasts tailored to individual fields. By providing detailed, crop-specific intelligence, Fasal aims to eliminate guesswork in farming and ultimately increase harvest yields.

Sundew

Seed Round in 2021
Sundew ApS is a biotechnology company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, focused on developing biology-based technology platforms for the treatment of aquatic pests and diseases. Founded in 2018, Sundew aims to create innovative products that address the challenges posed by these environmental issues. The company leverages its expertise in biological sciences to offer effective solutions for pest management in aquatic ecosystems.

Plastomics

Series A in 2021
Plastomics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that specializes in chloroplast genetic engineering to enhance crop performance. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on developing advanced crops through gene stacking and rapid breeding techniques, aimed at improving yield production and nutritional quality. Plastomics' technology platform allows for the precise insertion of beneficial traits into the chloroplasts of plant cells, which helps seed companies create more effective biotech crops. This innovative approach not only eliminates cross-pollination but also enables unique maternal inheritance, thereby reducing both breeding timelines and costs associated with bringing new products to market. Through its efforts, Plastomics addresses various challenges faced by the agricultural industry.

Fasal

Seed Round in 2021
Fasal is an agri-tech platform created by Wolkus Technology Solutions that leverages artificial intelligence and data science to enhance agricultural practices. The platform records various growing conditions on farms and provides real-time insights across multiple devices, including smartphones and tablets. It offers tools for irrigation management, pest and disease control, and the application of fertilizers and pesticides. Fasal delivers timely alerts regarding crop, soil, and weather conditions, helping farmers make informed adjustments to optimize growth. Additionally, it aids in planning specific strategies and predicting disease outbreaks, while offering precise weather forecasts tailored to individual fields. By providing detailed, crop-specific intelligence, Fasal aims to eliminate guesswork in farming and ultimately increase harvest yields.

Circular

Seed Round in 2021
CIRCULAR develops an application for order and documentation management. Its application is used to manage the travel history; monitor the status of the fleet in real time; reduce and plan the waiting times in ports; monitor the flow of trucks to the port; solve incidents by communicating individually/in groups with truckers; and simplify cargo dispatch procedure. The company serves truckers, transport coordinates, ports/plants, and agricultural producers. Its application is available on Google Play. CIRCULAR is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

microTERRA

Seed Round in 2021
microTERRA creates sustainable protein for farmers in LATAM. Protein is the largest cost to farmers, representing 70% of their total spend. By combining hardware and biotech, microTERRA develops microalgae systems that transform wastewater into a sustainable protein and clean water. Our first customers are fish farms. We transform their wastewater into fish feed, onsite, lowering their production costs, producing protein sustainably and cleaning the water.

CarbonSpaceTech

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of carbon footprint monitoring platform designed to bring a new level of transparency to the organization. The company provides actionable insights about farm, field, and forest emissions to facilitate climate-responsible decisions and unleash carbon, and the AI technology core leverages satellite, ground sensor, and inventory data, enabling clients to measure the footprint of their operations and supply chains.

DiMuto

Series A in 2021
DiMuto Pte. Ltd., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Singapore, specializes in digitizing agrifood supply chains using blockchain technology and artificial intelligence. The company offers a Track and Trace platform that enhances supply chain visibility and trade transparency. By utilizing proprietary QR labels for each fruit and carton, DiMuto enables the tracking and tracing of products throughout the supply chain. This platform supports a collaborative commerce model built on the principles of Tracking, Tracing, Transparency, and Trust, facilitating greater clarity in global trade. The DiMuto system not only provides end-to-end visibility but also lays the groundwork for additional value creation in areas such as trade financing, product marketing, and data analytics.

Solasta Bio

Seed Round in 2021
Solasta Bio develops environment-friendly products that meet a global need for new and effective crop protection.

notch

Series A in 2021
ChefHero Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile and web application designed for businesses in the food service industry to efficiently order wholesale restaurant supplies. Founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, Canada, ChefHero connects restaurants, bars, coffee shops, food trucks, and caterers with regional suppliers. By streamlining the ordering process, the platform allows culinary professionals to focus more on their craft rather than the logistics of supply procurement. ChefHero aims to enhance the operational efficiency of food service businesses through its user-friendly interface and dedicated supplier network.

Ecto

Venture Round in 2021
Ecto develops technology at the intersection of data and biology to enable a more efficient and sustainable aquaculture industry. We collaborate with farmers to streamline production and health management by leveraging advanced molecular tools and digital technologies. To date, our solutions have enabled farmers to create 51,510,714 additional healthy servings of protein. Ecto has offices in Boston, Atlanta, and Stavanger (Norway) and serves customers all over the world. The company was founded at Harvard Innovation Labs in 2013 by Dmitry Kozachenok, MBA and James Webb, Ph.D. The company has received competitive research grants from the US National Science Foundation, US Department of Agriculture, and Innovation Norway.

Auravant

Seed Round in 2021
Auravant, founded in 2014 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializes in precision agriculture by providing decision support tools for farmers and agronomists. The company utilizes satellite and drone imagery to enhance agricultural practices, enabling field zoning, variable rate sowing, fertilization, and crop monitoring. By analyzing aerial data, Auravant helps agricultural producers optimize the use of seeds, fertilizers, herbicides, and other inputs, ultimately improving efficiency and productivity in the sector. This innovative approach allows farmers to increase yields and profitability while promoting sustainable agricultural methods.

Hydrosat

Seed Round in 2021
Hydrosat turns space imagery into vital products for agriculture and related industries. Our data analytics will drive better insights, more efficient operations, and higher profits to customers everywhere

VOA

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Our platform is a market place for farmers and pilots with drones, creating connections based geographic location, availability and technical capacity. Our platform offers a fully automated drone service delivery for biological agents, fertilisers and chemical products. VOA was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.

Impetus AG

Seed Round in 2021
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.

Auravant

Seed Round in 2021
Auravant, founded in 2014 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializes in precision agriculture by providing decision support tools for farmers and agronomists. The company utilizes satellite and drone imagery to enhance agricultural practices, enabling field zoning, variable rate sowing, fertilization, and crop monitoring. By analyzing aerial data, Auravant helps agricultural producers optimize the use of seeds, fertilizers, herbicides, and other inputs, ultimately improving efficiency and productivity in the sector. This innovative approach allows farmers to increase yields and profitability while promoting sustainable agricultural methods.

Botanical Solutions

Seed Round in 2020
Botanical Solutions is a startup company that manufactures plant-based active ingredients and products from advanced botanicals. The company is the producer of biopesticide intended to assist in sustainable agriculture. The company's biopesticide assists in protecting crops against Botrytis effectively with no residues while taking care of field workers' safety, enabling growers to implement integrated pest management programs and meeting final customer's demands for quality and healthy food. It was established in Vitacura, Region Metropolitana in 2010 by Gustavo Libano.

Micron AgriTech

Seed Round in 2020
Micron AgriTech develops a portable testing kit called Tástáil, that enables farmers or vets to detect parasitic infections in cattle instantly. It allows for the reduction of animal dosing which will reduce the risk posed by antimicrobial resistance to the global population. Samples are analyzed via the Tástáil app through a revolutionary machine learning process. This saves time and reduces spending on medication.

VOA

Seed Round in 2020
Our platform is a market place for farmers and pilots with drones, creating connections based geographic location, availability and technical capacity. Our platform offers a fully automated drone service delivery for biological agents, fertilisers and chemical products. VOA was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.

Kaffe Bueno

Seed Round in 2020
Kaffe Bueno uses green chemistry and biotechnology to upcycles coffee's post-consumption by-product into ingredients for cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and functional foods. The company is driven by a mission to unlock coffee's health potential where harmful emissions are minimized and coffee’s by-product usability is maximized. Kafe Bueno is dedicated to transforming the way people perceive coffee; from looking at it as a tool to make it until the end of the day, to look at it as a magical bean with the potential of improving human health by using what lies inside it. Kafe Bueno was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Soborg, Denmark.

Talam Biotech

Series A in 2020
Talam Biotech specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative products and technologies aimed at identifying functional microbes within a four-month timeframe. The company offers a range of tailored solutions, including bioremediation and biostimulant products, targeting various sectors such as oilfield and gas industries, environmental remediation, and agriculture. Their patented EcoPile technology effectively removes organic pollutants from soils and sediments, while the Constructed Function Microbiome platform utilizes natural microbial consortia to enhance crop yield, improve soil quality, and mitigate heavy metal accumulation in crops. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Carlow, Ireland, Talam Biotech is committed to sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on reducing toxins in crops and pollutants in arable soil to promote safe food production.

RootWave

Series A in 2020
RootWave develops and distributes machinery that kills weeds in the agricultural lands. It offers hand weeders for growers, gardeners, and groundskeepers to spot weed and treat invasive species; and solutions for automating weeding in agriculture using visual recognition and to target weeds in arable crops. The company sells its products through distributors in France, Australasia, Ireland, and South Korea. RootWave was founded in 2012 and is based in Kineton, United Kingdom.

Digirodeo

Seed Round in 2019
Digirodeo S.A. manufactures digital syringe to vaccinate livestock. Its device capture's information that’s stored in its mobile application software which helps user to manage contacts and keep track of all the treatments performed. Its platform also provides generate digital reports and minutes of animal treatment. The company sells its products through its Internet based platform. The company is based in Vicente López, Argentina.

CowPots

Seed Round in 2019
CowPots manufactures high quality, biodegradable, plantable pots made from cow manure, that produces superior plants and root structures for transplant. The pot itself is buried at transplant and all but eliminates plant transplant shock. The pot disintigrates in the soil before the end of the growing season. Also, it has an expanding line of cow manure based custom packaging materials that are truely recycled quickly by composting or placing directly in soil.

Somax Bioenergy

Seed Round in 2019
Somax Bioenergy uses organic waste as a resource for sustainable development and resilient waste management. It has developed a multi-faceted organic waste transformation system called the Carbon Reduction Platform. The CRP features innovations at all levels. Its focus is on the establishment of industrial symbiosis and a circular economic model within the agricultural, manufacturing, and sanitation industries. Somax was founded by Dan Spracklin and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Biomass Controls

Seed Round in 2019
Biomass Controls specializes in renewable energy technology that addresses global water and sanitation challenges through innovative solutions. The company focuses on processing and valorizing biogenic waste, including manure, textiles, food, and biosolids, to produce carbon-rich biochar. This process not only improves health and environmental conditions but also enhances quality of life and supports gender equality. Biomass Controls implements decentralized technologies that facilitate remote real-time monitoring and evaluation, contributing to the development of the Smart Sanitation Economy. By harnessing waste streams, the company generates energy, clean water, and biochar products, effectively realizing the vision of a Circular Sanitation Economy while promoting sustainability and carbon sequestration.

TerraMagna

Seed Round in 2019
TerraMagna is a fintech company that focuses on risk mitigation for agribusinesses. It leverages technology and alternative data sources to transform a risky and volatile process into a simple and safe experience. TerraMagna enables retailers, industries, and farmers to have access to fair credit and investors have high-yield, market-uncorrelated and high-volume assets to invest in. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in São José Dos Campos.

Nanoguard Technologies

Series A in 2019
Nanoguard Technologies is developing cold plasma technology for the treatment of grains. Its cold plasma technology facilitates food sanitation technology which is designed to preserve the freshness and wholesomeness of food while improving its safety from food borne illness, providing food growers with a safe, cost efficient, and environmentally friendly tool to manage and reduce mycotoxins. Nanoguard Technologies was founded on 2014 and is headquartered Saint Louis, Missouri.

Foodshed.io

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Foodshed.io is a marketing and distribution platform that connects small-scale farmers within 250 miles of NYC to chefs and supermarkets.

Planetarians

Seed Round in 2019
Why: When the alternative meat consumption grows from the current 2% to a projected 23%, where will the industry get proteins? Isolation, fermentation, cultured… all of them require it’s own ingredients for proteins. They might be not so readily available in the food system on the Earth… What: PLANETARIANS developed a new platform to make alternative meats from animal feed (Sunflower, Corn DDGS, Pulses). Skipping protein isolation it uses just 0.5:1 water (no chemicals). Product prototypes have umami taste, improved protein quality and lower costs than meats made from isolates and concentrates. How: Solid-state fermentation converts carbs in the ingredients into extra protein in addition to inherent one and improves PDCAAS. Wet extrusion works as a kill step and creates a meat-like texture.

GroGuru

Seed Round in 2019
GroGuru Inc. is a San Diego-based company that offers innovative irrigation monitoring and management solutions for the commercial agriculture industry. Founded in 2014, GroGuru provides a subscription-based service that integrates precision soil and irrigation monitoring systems, enabling farmers to enhance crop yields while efficiently utilizing water, energy, and other essential resources. The company's patented wireless underground system (WUGS) allows for permanent installation of soil sensors, which can be buried below till depth and communicate wirelessly through soil, thus eliminating the need for annual installation and removal associated with traditional sensors. GroGuru's technology provides farmers with precise measurements of soil moisture, salinity, and temperature, translating this data into actionable recommendations for irrigation and fertilizer application, ultimately helping to reduce input costs in agriculture.

SENCROP

Series A in 2019
Sencrop is an ag-tech startup that offers an in-field data-based platform to empower farmers to make better decisions in their daily agricultural activities. Sencrop designs and sells connected weather forecast solutions for farmers to measure rain, hygrometry, and wind speed. The sensors are cheap, robust, movable, and easy to use, making more efficient and sustainable farming possible

Aggio

Seed Round in 2019
Aggio, LLC is an information technology company that specializes in developing cloud-based sales applications tailored for the agriculture industry. Established in 2016 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional location in Madison, New Jersey, Aggio offers a platform designed to enhance marketing and sales processes. Its solutions facilitate data-driven decision-making through advanced analytics, data harmonization, and visualization, enabling clients to effectively engage their customers and channel partners.

ImpactVision

Seed Round in 2018
ImpactVision, Inc. is a specialized technology company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on hyperspectral imaging for the food industry. Founded in 2015, it manufactures advanced imaging cameras integrated with software designed to assess food quality. These systems can be installed on production lines to capture images of food products while simultaneously analyzing them for various quality parameters. The software includes specialized packages such as FoDCam for detecting foreign objects, AvoCam for measuring avocado dry matter, and FishCam for assessing fish quality. Through its innovative use of machine learning and sensor technology, ImpactVision aims to enhance food safety and quality assurance for producers.

ApisProtect

Seed Round in 2018
ApisProtect develops an agricultural technology designed for the management and care of bees. The company uses an in-hive sensor network with long-range, cellular, and satellite-powered communication to monitor bee colonies and help beekeepers prevent losses and improve productivity. It combines the sensor data on hive conditions, health, and activity levels with its proprietary big data and machine learning techniques. ApisProtect was founded on 2017 and is headquartered in Cork, Ireland.

RootWave

Seed Round in 2018
RootWave develops and distributes machinery that kills weeds in the agricultural lands. It offers hand weeders for growers, gardeners, and groundskeepers to spot weed and treat invasive species; and solutions for automating weeding in agriculture using visual recognition and to target weeds in arable crops. The company sells its products through distributors in France, Australasia, Ireland, and South Korea. RootWave was founded in 2012 and is based in Kineton, United Kingdom.

Auravant

Series A in 2018
Auravant, founded in 2014 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializes in precision agriculture by providing decision support tools for farmers and agronomists. The company utilizes satellite and drone imagery to enhance agricultural practices, enabling field zoning, variable rate sowing, fertilization, and crop monitoring. By analyzing aerial data, Auravant helps agricultural producers optimize the use of seeds, fertilizers, herbicides, and other inputs, ultimately improving efficiency and productivity in the sector. This innovative approach allows farmers to increase yields and profitability while promoting sustainable agricultural methods.

Kilimo

Seed Round in 2018
Kilimo is a Big Data solution for water management in agriculture.. It features climate monitoring by using satellite and site data to provides prescription for each crop and increase water use efficiency. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cordoba, Argentina.

EIO Diagnostics

Convertible Note in 2018
EIO Diagnostics Inc. is a Canadian company focused on developing innovative tools to diagnose and prevent udder infections in dairy animals. Founded in 2017 and based in Duncan, the company offers the FirstLook Mastitis detection system, which employs a multispectral sensor to analyze images of the udder as animals enter the milk parlor. This technology allows dairy farmers to identify early indicators of mastitis, enabling them to address potential infections before they escalate. EIO Diagnostics combines expertise in dairy farming, machine learning, and agriculture to enhance animal health and improve operational efficiency for dairy producers.

Lean Media

Seed Round in 2018
Lean Media, Inc. specializes in cookieless digital advertising services tailored for agribusiness and rural community advertisers. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri, the company employs geo-targeting techniques to identify individual consumers by mapping IP addresses to a comprehensive consumer insights database. This approach allows for precise audience targeting, focusing on demographics, psychographics, and behavioral insights, which enhances engagement and minimizes advertising waste. Lean Media's offerings include customized campaigns aimed at specific workplaces or mindsets, enabling advertisers to effectively reach individual consumers or specific consumer types across devices. By leveraging these capabilities, Lean Media ensures that advertisements are delivered to the right audience at the right time, optimizing the effectiveness of advertising efforts.

Hexafly

Seed Round in 2018
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, specializing in the sustainable farming of insects to produce materials for various industries, including aquaculture, plant nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes Black Soldier Fly larvae to convert food waste into valuable products such as insect oil, protein meals for fish feed, frass for plant nutrition, and chitin, which is used in medicines, cosmetics, and as a food additive. By focusing on a circular economy approach, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions that benefit farmers and contribute to more efficient food systems for animals and plants. The company's products are available for purchase online.

Aptimmune

Series B in 2018
Aptimmune Biologics Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to the development of prophylactic measures against viral diseases affecting swine. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on creating innovative mucosal vaccines to prevent significant diseases such as Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRSV) and influenza. Aptimmune employs novel technologies, including a proprietary pig alveolar macrophage cell line known as ZMAC, to enhance the efficacy of its nasal delivery vaccines. While the company was originally based in St. Louis, Missouri, its operations are currently located in Champaign, Illinois.

Agribody Technologies, Inc.

Seed Round in 2017
Agribody Technologies is a agricultural biotechnology company with patented technology that pinpoints and knocks down the gene that causes quick decay in perishable crops, resulting in 3X - 4X longer shelf life, more tolerance to stress, and up to 40% higher yields. CRISPR genome editing is the technical breakthrough enabling our precise novel plant trait development at low cost and high scalability, providing solutions for agricultural crop loss and food waste. We license and co-develop our technology.

Plastomics

Seed Round in 2017
Plastomics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that specializes in chloroplast genetic engineering to enhance crop performance. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on developing advanced crops through gene stacking and rapid breeding techniques, aimed at improving yield production and nutritional quality. Plastomics' technology platform allows for the precise insertion of beneficial traits into the chloroplasts of plant cells, which helps seed companies create more effective biotech crops. This innovative approach not only eliminates cross-pollination but also enables unique maternal inheritance, thereby reducing both breeding timelines and costs associated with bringing new products to market. Through its efforts, Plastomics addresses various challenges faced by the agricultural industry.

MicroSynbiotiX

Seed Round in 2017
MicroSynbiotiX Limited specializes in developing oral vaccines for the aquaculture sector, aiming to reduce the reliance on antibiotics in farmed fish. Founded in 2016 and based in Cork City, Ireland, the company utilizes advancements in algal genomics and molecular biology to engineer microalgae that can produce therapeutic proteins and vaccines at a lower cost. By employing microalgae as an oral delivery system, MicroSynbiotiX significantly lowers both labor and post-processing expenses, resulting in more affordable and accessible vaccines. This innovative approach not only helps to decrease fish mortality rates and combat bacterial and viral diseases in aquaculture but also contributes to enhanced global food security.

Covercress

Venture Round in 2017
CoverCress is a biotechnology company that focuses on research and development of renewable fuel and livestock feed. It specializes in producing an oilseed crop for food, bioenergy, and cattle feed. It specializes in the fields of agriculture, biotechnology, plants, genetics, cover crop, and precision agriculture. CoverCress was founded in 2013 by Jerry Steiner and Dr. Tim Ulmasov and is headquartered in St. Louis Missouri.

PolyNatural

Series A in 2017
Natural disruptive intelligent science, for the first time available for the fruticulture industry. PolyNatural is engaged in cutting-edge research, innovation, and development. We use the potential of completely natural components to make unique products in the market that benefit the quality of food for people all around the world. “Inspired by the food grown for centuries in South America, we have developed products with 100% natural components that have revolutionized agribusiness and have taken food to the next level. We aim to improve people’s quality of life with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.” Shel-Life is a 100% natural emulsion (plant-based) manufactured with natural extracts, lipids and plant polymers that forms a covering on the fruit which allows to reduce the Food Waste, by means of dehydration and the growth of microorganisms. Shel-Life is a product for agribusiness that differs from its competitors since the coatings used by the vast majority of fruit exporting companies in the market consist of synthetic waxes that are made up of components derived from petroleum.

Think.Eat.Live

Seed Round in 2017
Innovative food company focused on transforming the nutritional and sensory value of gluten free foods. We are introducing new, provisionally-patented flours that exponentially increase protein, fiber, vitamins & minerals in baked and natural packaged foods. Our mission at Think.Eat.Live. is to revolutionize the way people eat by providing foods they love, made with natural superfoods, to make them healthier and happier.

Lean Media

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Lean Media, Inc. specializes in cookieless digital advertising services tailored for agribusiness and rural community advertisers. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri, the company employs geo-targeting techniques to identify individual consumers by mapping IP addresses to a comprehensive consumer insights database. This approach allows for precise audience targeting, focusing on demographics, psychographics, and behavioral insights, which enhances engagement and minimizes advertising waste. Lean Media's offerings include customized campaigns aimed at specific workplaces or mindsets, enabling advertisers to effectively reach individual consumers or specific consumer types across devices. By leveraging these capabilities, Lean Media ensures that advertisements are delivered to the right audience at the right time, optimizing the effectiveness of advertising efforts.

Aptimmune

Convertible Note in 2016
Aptimmune Biologics Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to the development of prophylactic measures against viral diseases affecting swine. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on creating innovative mucosal vaccines to prevent significant diseases such as Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRSV) and influenza. Aptimmune employs novel technologies, including a proprietary pig alveolar macrophage cell line known as ZMAC, to enhance the efficacy of its nasal delivery vaccines. While the company was originally based in St. Louis, Missouri, its operations are currently located in Champaign, Illinois.

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.

Till Mobile

Seed Round in 2016
Till Mobile Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in Los Gatos, California, specializes in developing supply chain management software solutions for mobile devices. The company provides a two-way SMS and voice microservice that facilitates communication between brands and small farms and facilities. Utilizing automated calls and text messages, Till Mobile offers a platform that is free for suppliers, enhancing their financial, operational, and safety performance. The software employs an HTTP API to enable seamless content delivery via SMS or voice, allowing clients to gather real-time responses without the need for external servers or complex setups. Additionally, Till Mobile's offerings include customer surveys, employee scheduling, and a mobile marketplace, empowering businesses to send schedule confirmations, instant alerts, and conduct flash surveys, thereby fostering real-time engagement with ease.

Nanoguard Technologies

Seed Round in 2016
Nanoguard Technologies is developing cold plasma technology for the treatment of grains. Its cold plasma technology facilitates food sanitation technology which is designed to preserve the freshness and wholesomeness of food while improving its safety from food borne illness, providing food growers with a safe, cost efficient, and environmentally friendly tool to manage and reduce mycotoxins. Nanoguard Technologies was founded on 2014 and is headquartered Saint Louis, Missouri.

Dexer

Seed Round in 2016
AgVoice is a hands-free enabled, voice-interactive mobile technology for food and agriculture professionals to capture insights on the go. Users can improve productivity and workflow management, increase documentation accuracy, and gain valuable insights to optimize the use of resources in crop and animal production for a sustainability and environmental impact, by using proprietary analytics and processing of raw voice files including captured time stamps and location data. AgVoice is designed for use across the food and agriculture ecosystem, including livestock and crop production, agronomy, animal health and wellness, and machinery repair.

BayoTech

Seed Round in 2016
BayoTech, Inc. is a company that focuses on the development and manufacturing of hydrogen generation systems and reformers, including steam methane reformers. Established in 2015 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, BayoTech serves various sectors, including agriculture, fuel cells, and energy. The company emphasizes the production of hydrogen-based products designed to have a low carbon footprint, contributing to more sustainable practices in these industries.

S4

Seed Round in 2015
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.

RNAgri

Seed Round in 2015
RNAgri, founded in 2011 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in the development and commercialization of ribonucleic acid (RNA) technologies. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions that facilitate the mass production of exogenous RNA interference (RNAi)-based products through large-scale fermentation processes. This technology is designed to enhance agricultural practices by enabling farmers to protect and improve their crops and livestock. By addressing key challenges in RNA production, RNAgri aims to contribute to advancements in sustainable agriculture.

Terviva

Series B in 2015
Terviva is an agricultural company focused on developing and commercializing pongamia, a crop suitable for underproductive agricultural land. Founded in 2010 and based in Oakland, California, Terviva utilizes patented pongamia genetics and advanced propagation techniques to cultivate trees that produce seeds for oil, which can be converted into biofuels and chemicals. The company also generates high-protein de-oiled pongamia seed cake appropriate for animal feed and biomass pods for bio-power production. By offering sustainable food and fuel solutions, Terviva aims to support farmers in their efforts to provide for communities while promoting environmental stewardship.

Covercress

Series A in 2015
CoverCress is a biotechnology company that focuses on research and development of renewable fuel and livestock feed. It specializes in producing an oilseed crop for food, bioenergy, and cattle feed. It specializes in the fields of agriculture, biotechnology, plants, genetics, cover crop, and precision agriculture. CoverCress was founded in 2013 by Jerry Steiner and Dr. Tim Ulmasov and is headquartered in St. Louis Missouri.

Agerpoint

Convertible Note in 2015
AGERpoint, Inc. specializes in information management solutions for growers of tree and vine crops, as well as for insurers and investors. The company develops technologies that enhance data acquisition, analysis, and translation, utilizing techniques such as LiDAR to deliver precise agricultural data. AGERpoint's key products include AGERmetrix, a crop data and analytics platform, GroveTracker, which provides essential geographical and phenotypical data, VitalityTracker, which employs multispectral imaging for detailed plant analysis, and YieldTracker, which monitors harvests on a row-by-row basis. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, AGERpoint aims to equip growers with critical insights into their crops to optimize management and productivity.

Holganix

Seed Round in 2015
Holganix, Inc. produces and supplies plant-based bio-stimulant soil supplements to landscape and lawn care companies. It offers tree and shrub products, golf products, agriculture products, flower programs, and granular products. The company also offers Holganix Bio 800+ that provides an ecosystem, containing species of beneficial microorganisms, microbe food, and nutrient enhancers. It sells its products through distributors in the United States, as well as online. Holganix, Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania.