Ospraie Ag Science

Ospraie Ag Science LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Rye, New York, specializing in investments within the agriculture sector. The firm focuses on growth capital investments in both public and private markets, leveraging its internal expertise and extensive network to identify unique opportunities in the agricultural value chain. Ospraie Ag Science is committed to building companies that are not only profitable but also adhere to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. With a track record of successfully developing and exiting multibillion-dollar ventures, the firm is well-positioned to create impactful and sustainable businesses in agriculture.

Thomas Wiltrout

Director

Past deals in AgTech

AgroSpheres

Series B in 2024
AgroSpheres develops novel technologies that aim to set a new standard for bio-based delivery of active ingredients. It uses a unique platform technology for crop protection solutions and other industrial applications. The company is an encapsulation and delivery technology that dramatically enhances the performance of a broad range of crop protection products including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. AgroSpheres was founded in 2016 and is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

AgroSpheres

Series B in 2023
AgroSpheres develops novel technologies that aim to set a new standard for bio-based delivery of active ingredients. It uses a unique platform technology for crop protection solutions and other industrial applications. The company is an encapsulation and delivery technology that dramatically enhances the performance of a broad range of crop protection products including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. AgroSpheres was founded in 2016 and is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

AgroSpheres

Series B in 2022
AgroSpheres develops novel technologies that aim to set a new standard for bio-based delivery of active ingredients. It uses a unique platform technology for crop protection solutions and other industrial applications. The company is an encapsulation and delivery technology that dramatically enhances the performance of a broad range of crop protection products including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. AgroSpheres was founded in 2016 and is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Beagle Technology

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Beagle uses AI and robotics software to transform traditional farming equipment with unseen accuracy, flexibility, and intelligence. Customers have saved hundreds of dollars per acre using Beagle's pruning technologies with cordon tracking, as well as the potential of no hand follow-up. Beagle's cordon tracking technology automatically regulates the thinning brush to strike the ideal area to remove shoots while preserving the grape clusters.

Koidra

Seed Round in 2022
Koidra specializes in a digital decision platform that supports controlled farms and plants by monitoring and analyzing operational data. The company offers advanced data analytics and intelligent automation solutions designed to enhance greenhouse agriculture production. By providing smart alerts and automating control decisions, Koidra enables businesses in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors to improve efficiency and scalability. Its technology helps maintain optimal crop-growing environments, ultimately enhancing yield while reducing costs for greenhouse operators. Through its innovative platform, Koidra aims to assist these sectors in the growth and development of digital workforces, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

Agragene

Series A in 2020
Agragene, Inc. is a sustainable agricultural technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing Precision Guided Sterile Insect Technology (pgSIT), a CRISPR-based method that genetically modifies insects to suppress invasive crop pests and combat mosquito-borne diseases. Agragene's approach involves engineering male sterile insects that, when released into the wild, mate with female pests, leading to a reduction in pest populations. Additionally, the company employs proprietary techniques for altering polyploid plant genomes, which can enhance crop characteristics in various species, including wheat, oats, and strawberries. Agragene aims to provide environmentally friendly pest control solutions that support farmers in improving the quality and productivity of essential food crops without relying on pesticides or chemicals.

CubicFarm Systems

Post in 2020
CubicFarm Systems Corp. is an ag-tech company based in Langley, British Columbia, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of automated cubic farming systems for global agricultural markets. Founded in 2015, the company offers innovative solutions such as the CubicFarm System and HydroGreen System, which facilitate the hydroponic growth of fresh produce, including lettuce, basil, and microgreens, as well as nutritious animal feed. By utilizing automated controlled-environment technology, CubicFarm Systems enables farmers to cultivate safe and sustainable ingredients that maintain consistency in color, size, taste, and nutrition, ultimately extending shelf life. The company's patented auto harvesting and processing methods enhance the efficiency of growing leafy greens, making it possible to produce food locally and reliably in various environments.

Agragene

Seed Round in 2020
Agragene, Inc. is a sustainable agricultural technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing Precision Guided Sterile Insect Technology (pgSIT), a CRISPR-based method that genetically modifies insects to suppress invasive crop pests and combat mosquito-borne diseases. Agragene's approach involves engineering male sterile insects that, when released into the wild, mate with female pests, leading to a reduction in pest populations. Additionally, the company employs proprietary techniques for altering polyploid plant genomes, which can enhance crop characteristics in various species, including wheat, oats, and strawberries. Agragene aims to provide environmentally friendly pest control solutions that support farmers in improving the quality and productivity of essential food crops without relying on pesticides or chemicals.

Plant Health Care

Post in 2019
Plant Health Care is a leading provider of scientifically proven biological products for the agricultural industry. The Company offers products to improve the health, vigor and yield of major field crops such as corn, soybeans, cotton and rice, as well as specialty crops such as fruits and vegetables.

AgroSpheres

Series A in 2019
AgroSpheres develops novel technologies that aim to set a new standard for bio-based delivery of active ingredients. It uses a unique platform technology for crop protection solutions and other industrial applications. The company is an encapsulation and delivery technology that dramatically enhances the performance of a broad range of crop protection products including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides. AgroSpheres was founded in 2016 and is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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