Astanor Ventures II

Plantible Foods, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, specializes in developing and producing plant-based protein for the food industry. The company's unique approach involves extracting the grassy flavor from lemna and utilizing aquatic plants to create alternative protein sources. Plantible operates a vertically integrated, proprietary agricultural manufacturing platform, enabling it to deliver sustainable, high-quality protein to its B2B clients. This protein is all-natural, organic, free from major allergens, and offers similar functional characteristics to traditional proteins like egg whites, whey, or casein. By adopting Plantible's protein, food companies can enhance product quality, optimize costs, and reduce their environmental footprint.

Switch Bioworks is a biofertilizer company that focuses on creating sustainable nitrogen fertilizers by genetically reprogramming naturally occurring symbiotic microbes. These engineered microbes function as controlled fertilizer-producing mini-factories located at the roots of plants. This innovative approach provides farmers with a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional chemical nitrogen fertilizers, enhancing agricultural productivity while minimizing ecological impact.

Monarch Tractor specializes in the development of fully electric, autonomous tractors aimed at improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. These tractors are designed to operate without human intervention, utilizing advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to navigate fields, monitor crop health, and perform various farming tasks. By significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels, Monarch tractors help farmers lower their carbon footprint and work towards sustainability goals. The integrated sensors collect valuable data on crop health, soil conditions, and other key variables, allowing for data-driven insights that enable farmers to optimize their practices, reduce costs, and increase yields.

Aphea.Bio focuses on developing innovative agricultural products aimed at enhancing crop health and yields. The company specializes in creating next-generation biopesticides derived from natural microorganisms, which serve as sustainable alternatives to traditional chemical pesticides facing regulatory challenges. Additionally, Aphea.Bio produces biostimulants that promote crop growth by enhancing nutrient uptake from the soil. Utilizing proprietary technologies, the company is dedicated to discovering new biocontrol and biostimulant products that help farmers sustainably manage fungal diseases, pests, and weeds, ultimately improving crop productivity and environmental health.

Ynsect is a biotechnology company based in Evry, France, that specializes in the production and processing of insects for sustainable animal feed and non-food applications. Founded in 2011, Ynsect operates insect vertical farms that convert insects into high-quality nutrition products, including proteins and lipids for livestock and pet diets. The company employs innovative bioconversion techniques to utilize organic resources, producing not only animal feed but also organic fertilizers, bioenergy, and other valuable materials. Ynsect's expertise in large-scale insect farming and automation has positioned it as a leading provider in the agro-food and environmental biotech sectors, making it a favored partner for agricultural professionals, research institutions, and investors.

Vivent specializes in providing growers, breeders, and agrochemical companies with actionable insights derived directly from plants. By utilizing advanced biosensors and artificial intelligence, Vivent taps into plant signaling networks to monitor and interpret plant health in real time. This approach allows clients to understand how plants respond to changing environmental conditions, offering early warnings of abiotic and biotic stressors days before visible symptoms appear. With enhanced information on plant responses, growers can optimize cultivation conditions, leading to improved yields and fruit quality. Additionally, Vivent's technology supports plant scientists in accelerating agrochemical product development and refining use recommendations, while breeders can identify beneficial traits more effectively. Overall, Vivent aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices by enabling more efficient crop management.

Switch Bioworks is a biofertilizer company that focuses on creating sustainable nitrogen fertilizers by genetically reprogramming naturally occurring symbiotic microbes. These engineered microbes function as controlled fertilizer-producing mini-factories located at the roots of plants. This innovative approach provides farmers with a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional chemical nitrogen fertilizers, enhancing agricultural productivity while minimizing ecological impact.

Current Foods specializes in developing plant-based seafood alternatives, offering products such as tuna and salmon bites that aim to replicate the taste and texture of traditional seafood. By utilizing plants and biotechnology, the company provides sustainable options that reduce environmental and ethical concerns associated with conventional fishing practices. Current Foods' mission is to create seafood substitutes that not only satisfy consumer preferences but also contribute to the preservation of ocean ecosystems and marine life.

Planetary is a global infrastructure platform that specializes in designing, building, and operating various capacities for biomass and precision fermentation. The company serves the biotech sector by providing solutions that enable the large-scale production of alternatives to animal-derived foods. It offers a comprehensive range of services including research and development, upstream processing, and downstream product formulations. By leveraging expertise in bioprocessing, engineering, and food markets, Planetary supports clients in scaling their operations efficiently while producing sustainable and diverse food analogs.

IUNU, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in developing an AI-driven computer vision platform for greenhouse management. Founded in 2013, IUNU offers a comprehensive SaaS-based solution known as LUNA, which monitors crop growth and provides growers with actionable insights to enhance production management. The platform connects plants, facilities, and personnel through a unified interface, enabling farmers to efficiently manage crop cycles and identify potential issues before they impact yield. By promoting accountability in growing practices, IUNU empowers clients to optimize their operations and improve overall productivity in commercial greenhouse environments.

Mi Terro is a company focused on developing eco-friendly materials from agricultural waste, specifically targeting the flexible packaging sector. Unlike other businesses that convert agricultural byproducts into food items, Mi Terro repurposes this waste to create ocean degradable and home compostable packaging solutions. Their innovative materials can be utilized across various applications, including fresh produce, dry food, fashion, and cleaning products. By using agricultural byproducts, Mi Terro's process significantly reduces energy consumption and lowers carbon emissions compared to traditional plastic and paper production, generating up to 90% less CO2. The company aims to redefine the circular economy by transforming waste into sustainable materials, ultimately providing additional income opportunities for farmers worldwide and addressing global environmental challenges.

Monarch Tractor specializes in the development of fully electric, autonomous tractors aimed at improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. These tractors are designed to operate without human intervention, utilizing advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to navigate fields, monitor crop health, and perform various farming tasks. By significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels, Monarch tractors help farmers lower their carbon footprint and work towards sustainability goals. The integrated sensors collect valuable data on crop health, soil conditions, and other key variables, allowing for data-driven insights that enable farmers to optimize their practices, reduce costs, and increase yields.

Current Foods specializes in developing plant-based seafood alternatives, offering products such as tuna and salmon bites that aim to replicate the taste and texture of traditional seafood. By utilizing plants and biotechnology, the company provides sustainable options that reduce environmental and ethical concerns associated with conventional fishing practices. Current Foods' mission is to create seafood substitutes that not only satisfy consumer preferences but also contribute to the preservation of ocean ecosystems and marine life.

MiiMOSA is a crowdfunding platform focused on the agriculture and food sectors. It provides an alternative financing solution that allows project developers to secure funding quickly and easily from a community of contributors. The platform enables various projects in the agriculture industry to receive financial support through contributions, which can also come in the form of product donations such as cheese, yogurt, whiskey, and ice cream. By offering a customized space for project creators, MiiMOSA facilitates collective financial backing from the general public for initiatives that resonate with their interests in the food and agriculture domains.

Aphea.Bio focuses on developing innovative agricultural products aimed at enhancing crop health and yields. The company specializes in creating next-generation biopesticides derived from natural microorganisms, which serve as sustainable alternatives to traditional chemical pesticides facing regulatory challenges. Additionally, Aphea.Bio produces biostimulants that promote crop growth by enhancing nutrient uptake from the soil. Utilizing proprietary technologies, the company is dedicated to discovering new biocontrol and biostimulant products that help farmers sustainably manage fungal diseases, pests, and weeds, ultimately improving crop productivity and environmental health.

Apeel Sciences produces products including avocados, apples, mangos, cucumbers, and citrus protected by plants. They support the plant’s natural ability to protect against environmental stress by maintaining moisture and reducing oxidation.

Vivent specializes in providing growers, breeders, and agrochemical companies with actionable insights derived directly from plants. By utilizing advanced biosensors and artificial intelligence, Vivent taps into plant signaling networks to monitor and interpret plant health in real time. This approach allows clients to understand how plants respond to changing environmental conditions, offering early warnings of abiotic and biotic stressors days before visible symptoms appear. With enhanced information on plant responses, growers can optimize cultivation conditions, leading to improved yields and fruit quality. Additionally, Vivent's technology supports plant scientists in accelerating agrochemical product development and refining use recommendations, while breeders can identify beneficial traits more effectively. Overall, Vivent aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices by enabling more efficient crop management.

Ynsect is a biotechnology company based in Evry, France, that specializes in the production and processing of insects for sustainable animal feed and non-food applications. Founded in 2011, Ynsect operates insect vertical farms that convert insects into high-quality nutrition products, including proteins and lipids for livestock and pet diets. The company employs innovative bioconversion techniques to utilize organic resources, producing not only animal feed but also organic fertilizers, bioenergy, and other valuable materials. Ynsect's expertise in large-scale insect farming and automation has positioned it as a leading provider in the agro-food and environmental biotech sectors, making it a favored partner for agricultural professionals, research institutions, and investors.

MiiMOSA is a crowdfunding platform focused on the agriculture and food sectors. It provides an alternative financing solution that allows project developers to secure funding quickly and easily from a community of contributors. The platform enables various projects in the agriculture industry to receive financial support through contributions, which can also come in the form of product donations such as cheese, yogurt, whiskey, and ice cream. By offering a customized space for project creators, MiiMOSA facilitates collective financial backing from the general public for initiatives that resonate with their interests in the food and agriculture domains.

Current Foods specializes in developing plant-based seafood alternatives, offering products such as tuna and salmon bites that aim to replicate the taste and texture of traditional seafood. By utilizing plants and biotechnology, the company provides sustainable options that reduce environmental and ethical concerns associated with conventional fishing practices. Current Foods' mission is to create seafood substitutes that not only satisfy consumer preferences but also contribute to the preservation of ocean ecosystems and marine life.

MagGrow is an Irish company founded in 2013, specializing in innovative magnetic spraying systems tailored for the horticulture and arable sectors of the agricultural industry. The company has developed a patented technology that enhances droplet formation, resulting in significant reductions in spray drift by up to 70% and improved coverage of 20-40%. Its product lineup includes the MagGrow backpack 1200, which features a harness and frame, the MagGrow vertical boom, and the MagGrow boom Kit 7000, designed for efficient and effective crop spraying. MagGrow's technology not only helps to minimize pesticide usage and conserve resources like water and labor but also extends the windows for spraying and complies with environmental and legislative standards. The company operates across the USA, Canada, and Europe, serving a diverse customer base in the agricultural sector.

Artemis develops a cultivation management platform designed for enterprise greenhouses, indoor farms, and high tunnel farms. This software enables growers to efficiently manage people, plants, processes, and compliance by providing a comprehensive view of facility productivity. Users can track operations and production data remotely through desktops, tablets, or smartphones. The platform allows owners and managers to oversee workflows, register crop batches, address food safety issues, manage personnel, and gain insights to enhance crop productivity. Founded in 2015 and originally named Agrilyst, the company rebranded to Artemis in May 2019 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Ynsect is a biotechnology company based in Evry, France, that specializes in the production and processing of insects for sustainable animal feed and non-food applications. Founded in 2011, Ynsect operates insect vertical farms that convert insects into high-quality nutrition products, including proteins and lipids for livestock and pet diets. The company employs innovative bioconversion techniques to utilize organic resources, producing not only animal feed but also organic fertilizers, bioenergy, and other valuable materials. Ynsect's expertise in large-scale insect farming and automation has positioned it as a leading provider in the agro-food and environmental biotech sectors, making it a favored partner for agricultural professionals, research institutions, and investors.