Xilinat
Venture Round in 2022
Xilinat manufactures natural sweeteners from xylitol using a natural and environmentally friendly process. Customers will not notice the difference when using Xilinat to sweeten favorite desserts, drinks, and foods. Xilinat aims to reduce health problems associated with excessive sugar consumption while also providing consumers with a healthy and delicious alternative.
Mast Reforestation
Venture Round in 2020
Mast Reforestation is a provider of vertically integrated reforestation services focused on restoring forests damaged by wildfires. The company addresses barriers to reforestation, including financial, procedural, and seed supply challenges, facilitating the reforestation of millions of acres. By acquiring two legacy businesses, Mast has become the largest seed and seedling vendor in the Western United States, which is crucial for overcoming reforestation bottlenecks. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including seed collection, seedling cultivation, site preparation, planting, and ongoing monitoring. Additionally, Mast leverages project finance to generate high-quality carbon removal credits, allowing landowners to reforest their land at no cost while contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and making reforestation scalable to combat climate change.
Mast Reforestation
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Mast Reforestation is a provider of vertically integrated reforestation services focused on restoring forests damaged by wildfires. The company addresses barriers to reforestation, including financial, procedural, and seed supply challenges, facilitating the reforestation of millions of acres. By acquiring two legacy businesses, Mast has become the largest seed and seedling vendor in the Western United States, which is crucial for overcoming reforestation bottlenecks. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including seed collection, seedling cultivation, site preparation, planting, and ongoing monitoring. Additionally, Mast leverages project finance to generate high-quality carbon removal credits, allowing landowners to reforest their land at no cost while contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and making reforestation scalable to combat climate change.
PastureMap, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing software for grazing and ranching, founded in 2014. The company's platform assists ranchers and farmers in enhancing their operations by promoting healthy grassland management. Through its innovative software, PastureMap provides tools that integrate mobile records with aerial imaging, soil maps, and rainfall data, facilitating improved grazing practices and land optimization. This technology enables users to effectively map and subdivide pastures, track herd information, manage animal weights, and plan water and infrastructure needs. By focusing on regenerative agriculture, PastureMap aims to restore soil health, sequester carbon, and contribute to sustainable food production while supporting local communities.