Cavallo Ventures

Agtonomy is a platform that combines hybrid autonomy and tele-assistance to provide advanced AI solutions for the agricultural sector. The company addresses significant challenges faced by farmers, including labor shortages, sustainability issues, and decreasing profit margins. By collaborating with established equipment manufacturers, Agtonomy converts traditional tractors and agricultural machinery into autonomous and remote-controlled systems. This transformation allows local farmers to enhance their operational efficiency and adaptability while managing limited budgets and seasonal pressures. Through its innovative approach, Agtonomy aims to empower farmers and improve agricultural productivity.

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.

Kuehnle Agrosystems, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, that specializes in the development and production of specialty chemicals and raw materials derived from microalgae. The company focuses on creating products for various applications, including personal care items such as cosmetics, skincare, and dietary supplements, as well as agricultural and aquaculture uses, which encompass feed additives, crop protectants, and quality control solutions. Kuehnle Agrosystems serves multinational corporations, leveraging its expertise in plant-based systems to produce biologically active compounds. Established in 2007, the company aims to innovate within the biotechnology sector.

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.

Andes develops an integrated microbial technology to help accelerate crop growth. Its technology is combined with artificial intelligence to develop its seeds while reducing input costs and environmental footprints and helps farmers to boost their agricultural output and income. Andes was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Alameda, California.

Lithos Carbon is an agricultural carbon removal company that develops carbon capture technology for farms. It aims to convert farmland into carbon capture centers, removing a billion tons of CO2 from the atmosphere this decade while increasing crop yields. Lithos' technology, which was founded in March 2022 by repeat entrepreneurs and the world's experts in atmospheric geochemistry, provides an optimization platform that permanently removes CO2 from the atmosphere in human seasons rather than geologic millennia. Lithos' deployments are custom designed on a field-by-field and crop-by-crop basis to improve yield, protect crops, and improve soil conditions. They are cost-effective, immediately scalable, and empirically measured.

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.

Agtonomy is a platform that combines hybrid autonomy and tele-assistance to provide advanced AI solutions for the agricultural sector. The company addresses significant challenges faced by farmers, including labor shortages, sustainability issues, and decreasing profit margins. By collaborating with established equipment manufacturers, Agtonomy converts traditional tractors and agricultural machinery into autonomous and remote-controlled systems. This transformation allows local farmers to enhance their operational efficiency and adaptability while managing limited budgets and seasonal pressures. Through its innovative approach, Agtonomy aims to empower farmers and improve agricultural productivity.

Vestaron Corporation specializes in the development, manufacture, and sale of peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a research and development center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron offers a range of bioinsecticides including Spear-T, Spear-Lep, and Leprotec, which target various pests in vegetables, fruits, and field crops. The company aims to enhance crop safety, efficacy, and sustainability by providing biopesticides that address resistance issues while ensuring safety for workers and the environment. Vestaron has received notable accolades for its innovative solutions, including the Bernard Blum Award and the Green Chemistry Challenge Award, recognizing its commitment to environmental stewardship and effective crop protection.

FarmWise provides technology-based services that allow farmers to streamline farm operations and increase food production efficiency. It offers a productive mechanical weeding implement for vegetable crops, along with its exceptional training and support program. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Vestaron Corporation specializes in the development, manufacture, and sale of peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a research and development center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron offers a range of bioinsecticides including Spear-T, Spear-Lep, and Leprotec, which target various pests in vegetables, fruits, and field crops. The company aims to enhance crop safety, efficacy, and sustainability by providing biopesticides that address resistance issues while ensuring safety for workers and the environment. Vestaron has received notable accolades for its innovative solutions, including the Bernard Blum Award and the Green Chemistry Challenge Award, recognizing its commitment to environmental stewardship and effective crop protection.

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.

Smartwyre Inc. is a software company founded in 2018 and based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in solutions for the agricultural supply industry. The company develops software that supports the commerce of agricultural inputs and services, providing real-time product, pricing, and rebate data to farm input distributors, retailers, and manufacturers. By leveraging cloud technology, Smartwyre enhances the commercial activities of businesses that supply farmers globally, ultimately aiming to improve profitability in the agricultural sector.

Andes develops an integrated microbial technology to help accelerate crop growth. Its technology is combined with artificial intelligence to develop its seeds while reducing input costs and environmental footprints and helps farmers to boost their agricultural output and income. Andes was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Alameda, California.

SomaDetect is the world’s premier machine learning and artificial intelligence company in dairy. SomaDetect provides real-time, automated analysis of milk quality without any addition of chemicals or consumables. The company measures every compound of interest in raw milk, enabling farmers to identify issues early, manage reproduction, reduce unnecessary antibiotic usage, and ensure that only the highest-quality milk makes it into bulk milk supplies. Founded in 2016, SomaDetect provides dairy farmers with information about herd health and milk quality, where and when they need it most.

Vestaron Corporation specializes in the development, manufacture, and sale of peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a research and development center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron offers a range of bioinsecticides including Spear-T, Spear-Lep, and Leprotec, which target various pests in vegetables, fruits, and field crops. The company aims to enhance crop safety, efficacy, and sustainability by providing biopesticides that address resistance issues while ensuring safety for workers and the environment. Vestaron has received notable accolades for its innovative solutions, including the Bernard Blum Award and the Green Chemistry Challenge Award, recognizing its commitment to environmental stewardship and effective crop protection.

Sabanto specializes in Farming-as-a-Service, focusing on enhancing autonomy in agricultural operations through innovative technology. The company offers low-cost retrofits for existing agricultural machinery, regardless of the make or model, enabling farmers to modernize their equipment affordably. Additionally, Sabanto develops supporting software that enhances the utility of autonomous technologies, ultimately improving return on investment for producers. By providing a supervised autonomous equipment platform, Sabanto delivers comprehensive agriculture services that allow farmers to monitor and manage their farmlands efficiently from a centralized location. This approach not only streamlines operations but also advances the future of agriculture through accessible and effective technological solutions.

FieldIn is a provider of a data platform that enhances agricultural operations by offering innovative technologies to farmers and stakeholders. The platform integrates advanced hardware, sensors, and proprietary algorithms to capture real-time data from the fields, thereby improving operational oversight and reducing errors. By automating the recording of field activity and tracking pest control processes, FieldIn enables farm professionals to gain visual insights and practical tools for decision-making. This comprehensive approach fosters transparency and collaboration while allowing clients to improve crop yields, adapt to changing pest dynamics, and minimize costs.

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.

SomaDetect is the world’s premier machine learning and artificial intelligence company in dairy. SomaDetect provides real-time, automated analysis of milk quality without any addition of chemicals or consumables. The company measures every compound of interest in raw milk, enabling farmers to identify issues early, manage reproduction, reduce unnecessary antibiotic usage, and ensure that only the highest-quality milk makes it into bulk milk supplies. Founded in 2016, SomaDetect provides dairy farmers with information about herd health and milk quality, where and when they need it most.

Sabanto specializes in Farming-as-a-Service, focusing on enhancing autonomy in agricultural operations through innovative technology. The company offers low-cost retrofits for existing agricultural machinery, regardless of the make or model, enabling farmers to modernize their equipment affordably. Additionally, Sabanto develops supporting software that enhances the utility of autonomous technologies, ultimately improving return on investment for producers. By providing a supervised autonomous equipment platform, Sabanto delivers comprehensive agriculture services that allow farmers to monitor and manage their farmlands efficiently from a centralized location. This approach not only streamlines operations but also advances the future of agriculture through accessible and effective technological solutions.

Smartwyre Inc. is a software company founded in 2018 and based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in solutions for the agricultural supply industry. The company develops software that supports the commerce of agricultural inputs and services, providing real-time product, pricing, and rebate data to farm input distributors, retailers, and manufacturers. By leveraging cloud technology, Smartwyre enhances the commercial activities of businesses that supply farmers globally, ultimately aiming to improve profitability in the agricultural sector.

Bountiful is an agtech company founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a platform for yield forecasting and actionable insights for farmers. The company employs advanced technologies, including machine learning, to analyze weather, satellite, geographic, and historical data, allowing farmers to access real-time analytics and yield forecasts months before harvest at various levels, including country, state, region, and field. Bountiful aims to eliminate uncertainty in crop production by providing transparent insights that enable farmers to optimize their operations. Additionally, the Bountiful Marketplace facilitates direct sales between farmers and vetted buyers, allowing farmers to market their products based on precise forecasts through multi-year contracts.