Cargill

Cargill is a global producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products, founded in 1865 and headquartered in the United States. With a workforce of approximately 142,000 employees across 67 countries, the company serves a diverse range of clients, including farmers, manufacturers, retailers, and governments. Cargill's extensive product offerings include grains, oilseeds, animal nutrition, biofuels, meat and poultry, as well as various food and industrial products. The company is also committed to providing services such as risk management and support for farmers and producers. Cargill places a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, leveraging its research and development capabilities to create new products and enhance existing ones, while addressing economic, environmental, and social challenges faced by its customers.

Brian Sikes

COO

Sheryl Wallace

President, US Origination and Grain

Past deals in Agriculture

InnovaFeed

Series D in 2022
InnovaFeed SAS is a biotech company based in Evry, France, that specializes in producing insect-based meal and oil primarily for the aquaculture industry. Founded in 2015, the company rears Hermetia illucens, commonly known as black soldier flies, to create innovative products such as ProtiNova, a protein source; SaniNova, a natural oil; and FertiNova, nutrient-rich insect droppings. InnovaFeed's approach integrates insect rearing into the agri-food system, focusing on nutrient recycling to provide sustainable feed for fish, birds, and small mammals. As global demand for protein rises, InnovaFeed's operations aim to contribute to a more sustainable food system while supporting the development of high-quality aquaculture practices.

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.

Grão Direto

Venture Round in 2022
Grão Direto LTDA operates a digital trading platform designed for the buying and selling of grains, facilitating interactions between farmers and grain buyers. Founded in 2016 and based in Uberaba, Brazil, the platform enhances market intelligence analysis, enabling users to make informed decisions regarding market rates and grain selection. It supports various trading types, including spot, future, and barter trades, while also streamlining associated processes such as logistics, contract management, and financial products. Grão Direto connects a diverse range of participants in the agricultural sector, including cooperatives, brokers, feed factories, and traders, promoting efficiency and agility in the grain trading process through modern technology.

Local Bounti

Post in 2021
Local Bounti is an agriculture company delivering herbs, vegetables, and other produce to service wholesale restaurant and grocer accounts. The perfect environmental greenhouse conditions ensure the highest possible nutritional value and taste, and we are non-GMO and pesticide/herbicide-free. Their sustainable, root-on, living products result in less environmental impacts, carbon footprint, and less waste. Local Bounti was founded in 2018 and is based in Hamilton, MT, USA.

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 delivering herbs, vegetables, and other produce to service wholesale restaurant and grocer accounts. The perfect environmental greenhouse conditions ensure the highest possible nutritional value and taste, and we are non-GMO and pesticide/herbicide-free. Their sustainable, root-on, living products result in less environmental impacts, carbon footprint, and less waste. Local Bounti was founded in 2018 and is based in Hamilton, MT, USA.

FluroSat

Series A in 2021
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.

Aleph Farms

Series B in 2021
Aleph Farms Limited, based in Ashdod, Israel, specializes in the production of clean meat through innovative cellular agriculture techniques. The company focuses on growing real beef steaks and other meat products directly from the cells of living cows, utilizing proprietary three-dimensional bioprinting technologies. This approach allows Aleph Farms to create lab-cultured meat products, including ground meat and beef burger patties, without the need for animal slaughter. As a leader in the sustainable food ecosystem, Aleph Farms aims to reshape the global meat market, which is valued at over $1 trillion. Co-founded with The Kitchen Hub and the Technion Institute of Technology, Aleph Farms has garnered significant investment to support its mission to provide clean and healthy alternatives to traditional meat products.

Bushel

Series C in 2021
Bushel Inc. is a technology company based in Fargo, North Dakota, that specializes in developing software solutions for the agricultural sector, particularly for grain companies and growers. Founded in 2011, Bushel provides an automated mobile app platform designed for grain elevators and cooperatives, enabling them to connect with growers and deliver real-time information. The platform integrates with grain elevator accounting systems, allowing growers to access vital data such as contracts, scale tickets, cash bids, and market information directly on their mobile devices. This streamlined communication empowers growers to make informed decisions quickly, enhances their ability to track grain deliveries, and simplifies the management of contracts. By eliminating the reliance on paper slips and ensuring real-time updates, Bushel facilitates a more efficient and transparent business relationship between growers and grain facilities.

Glucovil

Acquisition in 2020
Glucovil Argentina S.A, established in 1983 and located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, operates in the sugarcane farming industry and specializes in the production of various food products. The company's offerings include syrups, starches, maltodextrin, refined corn oil, raw oil, and animal feed. As a subsidiary of Cargill, Incorporated since 2018, Glucovil focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its customers by providing essential food ingredients and animal feeding products.

Aleph Farms

Series A in 2019
Aleph Farms Limited, based in Ashdod, Israel, specializes in the production of clean meat through innovative cellular agriculture techniques. The company focuses on growing real beef steaks and other meat products directly from the cells of living cows, utilizing proprietary three-dimensional bioprinting technologies. This approach allows Aleph Farms to create lab-cultured meat products, including ground meat and beef burger patties, without the need for animal slaughter. As a leader in the sustainable food ecosystem, Aleph Farms aims to reshape the global meat market, which is valued at over $1 trillion. Co-founded with The Kitchen Hub and the Technion Institute of Technology, Aleph Farms has garnered significant investment to support its mission to provide clean and healthy alternatives to traditional meat products.

Cainthus

Venture Round in 2018
Cainthus Ireland Limited is an ag-tech company that specializes in machine vision software designed for livestock management. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Booterstown, Ireland, with additional offices in Ottawa and San Francisco, the company utilizes imaging technology and artificial intelligence to monitor livestock operations. Its software analyzes visual data to track health, reproduction, and environmental changes in animals, alerting users when intervention is necessary. Cainthus's solutions are compatible with existing technologies, including drones, satellites, CCTV, and smart devices, enabling farmers to make informed decisions about nutrition, health, behavior, and overall welfare of their livestock.

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 sectors. The company offers a range of products, including herbs, spices, and essential oils, which serve as natural ingredients to enhance animal health and performance. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Delacon provides research and development services, enabling clients to formulate effective solutions tailored to their specific needs. Through its commitment to natural alternatives, Delacon aims to support sustainable practices in animal nutrition.

Ewos

Acquisition in 2015
Ewos Group AS specializes in providing feed and nutrition products for the global aquaculture industry, focusing primarily on fish species such as salmon and trout. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Bergen, Norway, the company serves key aquaculture markets including Norway, Chile, Canada, Scotland, and Vietnam. In addition to its primary offerings for salmon and trout, Ewos also produces feed for tropical fish species. As of 2015, Ewos operates as a subsidiary of Cargill, Incorporated, enhancing its capabilities and reach within the industry.
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