Continuum Ag
Seed Round in 2021
Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing soil health and promoting regenerative agricultural practices through its innovative soil health data platform, the TopSoil Tool. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag provides farmers with access to independent soil data and tailored agronomic recommendations. The company's offerings include web-based data mapping, unbiased soil fertility assessments, harvest analytics, scouting tools, imagery integration, and crop planning resources. Additionally, Continuum Ag supports a nationwide network of soil health-focused agronomists to expand its soil database and enhance software usability. By providing comprehensive agricultural consulting services, Continuum Ag empowers farmers to improve soil health and optimize crop yields.
Continuum Ag
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing soil health and promoting regenerative agricultural practices through its innovative soil health data platform, the TopSoil Tool. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag provides farmers with access to independent soil data and tailored agronomic recommendations. The company's offerings include web-based data mapping, unbiased soil fertility assessments, harvest analytics, scouting tools, imagery integration, and crop planning resources. Additionally, Continuum Ag supports a nationwide network of soil health-focused agronomists to expand its soil database and enhance software usability. By providing comprehensive agricultural consulting services, Continuum Ag empowers farmers to improve soil health and optimize crop yields.
GlucanBio
Convertible Note in 2015
GlucanBio is a biotechnology company specializing in the conversion of biomass into valuable chemical products. Originating from research at the University of Wisconsin and Iowa State's Center for Biorenewable Chemicals, GlucanBio aims to produce furan derivatives such as furfural, HMF, DMF, THF, and FDCA more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional methods. The company leverages its team's expertise in catalysis, intellectual property management, engineering scale-up, and early-stage commercialization, led by renowned catalytic chemist Jim Dumesic and industry veteran Brent Shanks. GlucanBio's innovative technology fractionates biomass under mild conditions to generate solvents directly from the feedstock, facilitating a sustainable approach for clients seeking eco-friendly alternatives.
Igor Inc. is a developer of a power-over-Ethernet lighting platform that provides intelligent control over LED lighting systems for various environments. The platform allows users to connect Igor-enabled LED fixtures, motion sensors, and daylight sensors through a standard Ethernet network, facilitating the management of these devices via an application interface. Users can create virtual spaces to organize and control different sets of devices, such as lights, switches, and sensors, according to specific requirements. This functionality enhances operational efficiency, simplifies configuration, and supports future-proof building designs. Established in 2013 and based in Johnston, Iowa, Igor Inc. collaborates with a network of sales partners, including distributors, installers, contractors, and resellers, to deliver its innovative lighting solutions.