Artesian

Artesian Capital Management is an investment firm based in Melbourne, Australia, with additional offices in Shanghai, Sydney, Singapore, and London. Founded in 2004, it specializes in direct investments in technology companies at various stages, including seed, early stage, late stage, and pre-IPO. The firm also manages fund of funds investments, primarily targeting venture capital funds. Artesian focuses on sectors such as clean energy, technology, agrifood, health, artificial intelligence, education, and gender equality, primarily investing in Australia, China, and Southeast Asia. It has established partnerships with accelerators, incubators, and angel groups to enhance its investment strategies. Additionally, Artesian has launched several specialized funds, including a clean energy seed fund and a China VC Fund, and plans to introduce a Southeast Asia VC Fund. The firm is fully owned by its partners and staff and has a significant portfolio under management.

Matthew Clunies-Ross

Managing Partner

Felix Zhang

Partner

Past deals in Agriculture

Zero Cow Factory

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Zero Cow Factory is focused on transforming the dairy industry in India by producing animal-free milk proteins and dairy products through bioengineering and precision fermentation. The company utilizes patented technology to create milk proteins that are identical to those found in traditional cow's milk, resulting in dairy products that are ethical, safe, and delicious without involving any animals. Their products are free from lactose, antibiotics, hormones, cholesterol, and saturated fat, appealing to health-conscious consumers. Additionally, Zero Cow Factory's innovative approach is environmentally sustainable, achieving significant reductions in land use, water consumption, carbon emissions, and energy usage compared to conventional dairy production. This positions the company as a pioneer in offering an alternative to traditional dairy that does not compromise on taste or quality.

BioScout

Seed Round in 2022
BioScout is a technology-driven company focused on detecting and preventing airborne diseases in agricultural settings. It has developed an integrated hardware and software platform that monitors the spread of airborne diseases through a combination of air sampling, mapping, and data analytics. Utilizing strategically placed sensors throughout farm fields, the platform collects critical data and provides real-time updates via a disease dashboard and text message alerts. This proactive approach enables farmers to enhance crop yield and quality, improve pesticide application efficiency, and effectively monitor disease outbreaks, contributing to better overall farm management.

FluroSat

Series B in 2022
FluroSat Pty Ltd is an ag tech company based in Eveleigh, Australia, specializing in predictive crop health monitoring through advanced software solutions. Founded in 2016, FluroSat develops a decision support platform that utilizes multispectral and hyperspectral imagery collected from drones and satellites to assess crop health and identify specific stressors affecting yield. Their primary offerings include FluroSat, designed for cotton and grain growers, and ProductionWise, which enhances farm efficiency for commodity crops through features like paddock management, yield predictions, satellite monitoring, and localized weather forecasts. The company also provides consulting services that guide farmers on optimal application rates of fertilizers, fungicides, and irrigation, leading to potential savings on input costs and improved yields. FluroSat currently focuses on the Australian broadacre farming sector and aims to expand its reach internationally.

FarmLab

Seed Round in 2021
FarmLab, founded in 2016 and based in Armidale, Australia, specializes in providing soil testing services aimed at agronomists, consultants, and farmers. The company focuses on mapping, sampling, and analyzing soil using advanced soil science and digital mapping techniques. Initially developed from a passion for sustainable soil management, FarmLab evolved its offerings in response to feedback from users seeking more comprehensive information beyond standard soil tests. To enhance its services, FarmLab has integrated with sensor providers and incorporated the latest scientific research to improve soil analysis. The company delivers its services through a user-friendly application that facilitates better understanding and management of soil health.

Agtuary

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Agtuary is using AI to build synthetic farm records through satellite, weather, and climate data to inform lending, risk and investment decision making. Agtuary Signal platform provides next generation insights to drive credit, risk and investment decision making in agriculture. Analyse properties across key performance indicators and benchmark quality to derive deep understanding across climate, production, and operations.

ZoomAgri

Seed Round in 2021
ZoomAgri operates an online platform which provides quality assessment of agricultural commodities. The company's products include ZoomBarley and ZoomSpex. ZoomAgri is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

ZoomAgri

Series A in 2021
ZoomAgri operates an online platform which provides quality assessment of agricultural commodities. The company's products include ZoomBarley and ZoomSpex. ZoomAgri is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

SenseGrass

Angel Round in 2021
SenseGrass, Inc. is a technology company specializing in Internet of Things devices and artificial intelligence solutions for agriculture. Founded in 2017 and based in Fremont, California, SenseGrass develops a soil intelligence platform that integrates multispectral cameras and aerial drone sensors for effective farm management. The company's offerings include tools for nutrient and carbon management, process automation, and crop monitoring, which help farmers optimize fertilizer usage and improve crop yields. Its solutions cater to a diverse clientele, including farming companies, farmland owners, crop insurance providers, government departments, and various agricultural sectors such as vertical farming and animal husbandry. By leveraging advanced technologies like nano-satellite mapping and mobile applications, SenseGrass aims to enhance sustainable farming practices and overall plant health management.

SwarmFarm Robotics

Venture Round in 2020
SwarmFarm Robotics Pty Ltd, founded in 2012 and based in Emerald, Australia, specializes in designing and developing agricultural robots and robotic machinery tailored for various farming applications, including orchards, grain, cotton, and turf farms. The company offers a range of products, such as Agbot 1, an autonomous RTV, SwarmBot 1, a three-wheeled single-drive machine, and SwarmBot 3, designed for commercial spraying. Additionally, the Indigo system is developed for mowing and slashing tasks. By utilizing collision-avoiding robotics technology, SwarmFarm Robotics aims to enhance efficiency and sustainability in agriculture, providing solutions that mitigate issues like rural labor shortages and improve precision in crop management.

Pairtree

Seed Round in 2020
Pairtree Intelligence Pty Ltd develops a universal dashboard that centralizes farm data into a single platform for operational decision making purposes. The company’s solution provides farmers and managers with a business flexibility in choosing which device, software, hardware, and application fits for productive management of the business. Pairtree Intelligence Pty Ltd was formerly known as Pairtree Intel Pty Ltd. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Orange, Australia.

ZoomAgri

Seed Round in 2020
ZoomAgri operates an online platform which provides quality assessment of agricultural commodities. The company's products include ZoomBarley and ZoomSpex. ZoomAgri is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Laconik

Grant in 2019
Laconik is focussed on developing in-paddock production focused disruptive agricultural technologies

Fasal

Seed Round in 2019
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.

Growave.ag

Seed Round in 2019
Growave is an Agtech startup company offering herbicide free weed management.

Agrolabs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Agrolabs Limited specializes in developing sensor telemetry solutions for horticultural farmers, focusing on enhancing greenhouse productivity and efficiency. Established in 2017 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Hong Kong and Dnipro, Ukraine, the company offers products like Agrolabs W-Sens, which provides real-time analytics on crop growth performance, and Agrolabs B-Control, designed to enhance pollination through automated controls and bee activity monitoring. Utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT) and predictive analytics, Agrolabs enables farmers to gain insights into crop data, thus facilitating informed decision-making. By integrating robotics and artificial intelligence into traditional growing practices, Agrolabs aims to improve cost efficiency, yield quality, and overall crop refinement, allowing farmers to have comprehensive control over their growing processes.

FluroSat

Seed Round in 2019
FluroSat Pty Ltd is an ag tech company based in Eveleigh, Australia, specializing in predictive crop health monitoring through advanced software solutions. Founded in 2016, FluroSat develops a decision support platform that utilizes multispectral and hyperspectral imagery collected from drones and satellites to assess crop health and identify specific stressors affecting yield. Their primary offerings include FluroSat, designed for cotton and grain growers, and ProductionWise, which enhances farm efficiency for commodity crops through features like paddock management, yield predictions, satellite monitoring, and localized weather forecasts. The company also provides consulting services that guide farmers on optimal application rates of fertilizers, fungicides, and irrigation, leading to potential savings on input costs and improved yields. FluroSat currently focuses on the Australian broadacre farming sector and aims to expand its reach internationally.

Pairtree

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Pairtree Intelligence Pty Ltd develops a universal dashboard that centralizes farm data into a single platform for operational decision making purposes. The company’s solution provides farmers and managers with a business flexibility in choosing which device, software, hardware, and application fits for productive management of the business. Pairtree Intelligence Pty Ltd was formerly known as Pairtree Intel Pty Ltd. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Orange, Australia.

Fasal

Seed Round in 2018
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.

thingc

Pre Seed Round in 2017
thingc Robotics specializes in providing on-demand farm workforce solutions through the use of artificial intelligence-powered robots. Headquartered in the United States and incorporated in 2017, the company develops lightweight, fully autonomous electric robots designed to perform various farming tasks, addressing the critical challenge of accessing skilled labor in the agricultural sector. Its initial product, an automated weeding robot, targets the organic horticulture industry, where labor costs are increasingly burdensome. thingc's business model includes a "Weeding-as-a-Service" offering, which allows farmers to receive weed-free areas for a flat per-hectare rate. The company also aims to enhance farm productivity by integrating advanced data insights and technology implementation, helping farmers make informed decisions to optimize resources and increase yields. Future developments will expand the robot's capabilities to accommodate additional farming functions.

FarmApp

Seed Round in 2017
Farmapp is revolutionising food production management by helping growers embrace technology. Farmapp has developed an Integrated Pest Management software-based service for crops. The solution includes a combination of scouting and fumigation apps with sensors and IoT automation

Applant

Seed Round in 2017
Applant is an urban agriculture platform that helps urban community grow plants vertically. An ag-tech startup planting knowledge amongst urban communities. Equipping them with self-watering vertical farms; that does not require soil or electricity. Through Applant's innovations in sustainable agriculture, both commercial and hobby growers can grow food higher quality food for their families and communities. It was founded in 2016 and is based in Melbourne, Australia.
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