Cargill

Founded in 1865, Cargill is a global company that produces and markets food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products. With operations in over 70 countries and employing around 155,000 people, Cargill serves customers worldwide by offering collaboration, innovation, and expertise to help meet economic, environmental, and social challenges.

Brian Sikes

President and CEO

Sheryl Wallace

President, US Origination and Grain

Past deals in Agriculture

SJC Bioenergia

Acquisition in 2025
SJC Bioenergia is the leading company in Goiás' sugar-energy sector, specializing in the production of ethanol, sugar, and other related products.

TRACT

Funding Round in 2024
TRACT is an innovative platform for measuring sustainability performance that was created by and for the agriculture and food industries.

Bushel

Venture Round in 2023
Bushel Inc. is a Fargo, North Dakota-based company that develops software solutions for the agricultural industry, specifically targeting the grain trading sector. Established in 2011, Bushel offers a comprehensive platform that connects grain companies and growers through various digital tools. Its product suite includes a mobile application, websites, trading tools, market feeds, and API services, all designed to facilitate efficient transactions and enhance communication between farmers, grain buyers, protein producers, and food companies. The platform provides users with instant access to essential information such as scale tickets, contracts, commodity balances, and cash bids, while prioritizing data privacy as a fundamental aspect of its operations.

Local Bounti

Post in 2023
Local Bounti is an agriculture company based in Hamilton, Montana, focused on controlled environment agriculture. Established in 2018, it specializes in producing and delivering fresh herbs, vegetables, and other products primarily to wholesale restaurant and grocery accounts. The company employs proprietary technology to cultivate leafy greens and herbs in innovative greenhouses, which maintain optimal conditions for growth while using less water and land than traditional farming methods. Local Bounti's products are non-GMO, free from herbicides and pesticides, and are designed to have a longer shelf life and superior taste. By building local facilities operated by local teams, the company aims to serve its communities while minimizing its carbon footprint and environmental impact.

Owensboro Grain

Acquisition in 2022
Owensboro Grain Company, LLC, founded in 1906 and located in Owensboro, Kentucky, specializes in the production of soybean-based products and edible oils. The company offers a diverse range of products, including protein meal and hull pellets for animal feed, crude and degummed oil, lecithin, and various blends of refined vegetable oil for human consumption. Additionally, Owensboro Grain produces biodiesel, glycerin, and industrial waxes. Its strategic operations along the Ohio River in Western Kentucky facilitate efficient production and distribution, ensuring high-quality products that meet the needs of both consumers and businesses in the agricultural and food sectors.

Grão Direto

Venture Round in 2022
Grão Direto operates a Brazilian digital marketplace that connects grain buyers and producers for agricultural commodity trading. The platform supports spot, futures, and barter transactions and provides real-time price intelligence, contract automation, and document processing to help farmers and buyers optimize deals and streamline logistics. It serves cooperatives, traders, brokers, feed factories, and warehouses, and enhances market intelligence and decision-making while supporting related processes such as logistics and financial products.

Local Bounti

Post in 2021
Local Bounti is an agriculture company based in Hamilton, Montana, focused on controlled environment agriculture. Established in 2018, it specializes in producing and delivering fresh herbs, vegetables, and other products primarily to wholesale restaurant and grocery accounts. The company employs proprietary technology to cultivate leafy greens and herbs in innovative greenhouses, which maintain optimal conditions for growth while using less water and land than traditional farming methods. Local Bounti's products are non-GMO, free from herbicides and pesticides, and are designed to have a longer shelf life and superior taste. By building local facilities operated by local teams, the company aims to serve its communities while minimizing its carbon footprint and environmental impact.

Arkema-epoxides business

Acquisition in 2021
Arkema-epoxides business specializes in epoxidized vegetable oils.

Yuan Yao Nong Ye

Venture Round in 2021
Yuan Yao Nong Ye is a group of companies that mainly focuses on feeding raw materials in the agriculture and animal husbandry sector. It also has businesses in big data trade, biological fermentation, and industrial internet sectors.

Local Bounti

Debt Financing in 2021
Local Bounti is an agriculture company based in Hamilton, Montana, focused on controlled environment agriculture. Established in 2018, it specializes in producing and delivering fresh herbs, vegetables, and other products primarily to wholesale restaurant and grocery accounts. The company employs proprietary technology to cultivate leafy greens and herbs in innovative greenhouses, which maintain optimal conditions for growth while using less water and land than traditional farming methods. Local Bounti's products are non-GMO, free from herbicides and pesticides, and are designed to have a longer shelf life and superior taste. By building local facilities operated by local teams, the company aims to serve its communities while minimizing its carbon footprint and environmental impact.

Bushel

Series C in 2021
Bushel Inc. is a Fargo, North Dakota-based company that develops software solutions for the agricultural industry, specifically targeting the grain trading sector. Established in 2011, Bushel offers a comprehensive platform that connects grain companies and growers through various digital tools. Its product suite includes a mobile application, websites, trading tools, market feeds, and API services, all designed to facilitate efficient transactions and enhance communication between farmers, grain buyers, protein producers, and food companies. The platform provides users with instant access to essential information such as scale tickets, contracts, commodity balances, and cash bids, while prioritizing data privacy as a fundamental aspect of its operations.

Glucovil

Acquisition in 2020
Glucovil operates in the sugarcane farming industry.

Puris Proteins

Venture Round in 2019
Puris Proteins, LLC is a family-owned company that specializes in producing plant-based, non-GMO food ingredients for the food industry. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Puris operates additional facilities in Oskaloosa, Iowa; Randolph, Minnesota; Turtle Lake, Wisconsin; and Wilmington, Illinois. The company cultivates organic and non-GMO crops, providing sustainable alternatives to genetically modified organisms and animal proteins. Puris is recognized for its exclusive production of pea protein, starches, fibers, and various non-GMO ingredients derived from soy, pulses, lentils, and corn. Its commitment to quality ensures that its products are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergen-free, catering to a growing demand for clean-label ingredients in the food manufacturing sector. With over 30 years of experience in non-GMO natural breeding, Puris maintains strong partnerships with domestic growers to support its mission of delivering pure and sustainable food solutions.

Puris Proteins

Series D in 2018
Puris Proteins, LLC is a family-owned company that specializes in producing plant-based, non-GMO food ingredients for the food industry. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Puris operates additional facilities in Oskaloosa, Iowa; Randolph, Minnesota; Turtle Lake, Wisconsin; and Wilmington, Illinois. The company cultivates organic and non-GMO crops, providing sustainable alternatives to genetically modified organisms and animal proteins. Puris is recognized for its exclusive production of pea protein, starches, fibers, and various non-GMO ingredients derived from soy, pulses, lentils, and corn. Its commitment to quality ensures that its products are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergen-free, catering to a growing demand for clean-label ingredients in the food manufacturing sector. With over 30 years of experience in non-GMO natural breeding, Puris maintains strong partnerships with domestic growers to support its mission of delivering pure and sustainable food solutions.

Cainthus

Venture Round in 2018
Cainthus is a technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, specializing in computer vision and artificial intelligence for the dairy farming sector. The company develops proprietary software that translates visual information into actionable data, enabling farmers to identify early signs of health, reproduction, and environmental changes in livestock. By offering innovative solutions that track key management practices affecting nutrition, health, behavior, and the overall well-being of animals, Cainthus empowers customers to make informed and precise decisions in their farming operations.

Puris Proteins

Venture Round in 2018
Puris Proteins, LLC is a family-owned company that specializes in producing plant-based, non-GMO food ingredients for the food industry. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Puris operates additional facilities in Oskaloosa, Iowa; Randolph, Minnesota; Turtle Lake, Wisconsin; and Wilmington, Illinois. The company cultivates organic and non-GMO crops, providing sustainable alternatives to genetically modified organisms and animal proteins. Puris is recognized for its exclusive production of pea protein, starches, fibers, and various non-GMO ingredients derived from soy, pulses, lentils, and corn. Its commitment to quality ensures that its products are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergen-free, catering to a growing demand for clean-label ingredients in the food manufacturing sector. With over 30 years of experience in non-GMO natural breeding, Puris maintains strong partnerships with domestic growers to support its mission of delivering pure and sustainable food solutions.

Descartes Labs

Series B in 2017
Descartes Labs specializes in automating the analysis of geospatial data, enabling organizations to derive insights from satellite imagery, UAVs, cameras, and other sensors. Its cloud-based platform harmonizes diverse data sources for global-scale modeling and analytics, supporting applications such as commodity sourcing, resource exploration, and climate resilience.

Southern States Cooperative - Animal Feed Business

Acquisition in 2017
Southern States Cooperative - Animal Feed Business

Delacon Biotechnik

Corporate Round in 2017
Delacon Biotechnik specializes in the production of plant-based phytogenic feed additives for the livestock and aquaculture industries. The company manufactures a variety of products, including herbs, spices, and essential oils, aimed at enhancing animal health and performance. In addition to its product offerings, Delacon provides research and development services, allowing clients to access a diverse range of effective natural ingredients. Through its innovative solutions, Delacon contributes to improved health and productivity in livestock, supporting sustainable practices within the agricultural sector.

Multiexport Foods

Multiexport Foods S.A. is a Chilean company engaged in the production and distribution of seafood products, specializing in Atlantic salmon, mussels, and salmon trout, as well as a range of smoked seafood items. Founded in 1983 and based in Puerto Montt, Chile, the company was formerly known as Aquafarms S.A. and rebranded to its current name in May 2007. Multiexport Foods emphasizes the responsible and sustainable cultivation of its seafood, aiming to provide high-quality products that are nutritious and accessible to a diverse customer base. As a subsidiary of Multiexport Dos S.A., Multiexport Foods operates with a commitment to environmental stewardship while fostering enjoyable culinary experiences for consumers worldwide.
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