Fall Line Capital

Fall Line Capital, LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2011 and based in San Mateo, California. The firm specializes in acquiring and developing farmland, as well as investing in agricultural technology. It focuses its investments primarily within the United States, targeting opportunities that support the growth and sustainability of the agricultural sector. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Fall Line Capital aims to leverage its expertise to enhance the value of its investments in both real estate and technology related to agriculture.

Yanniv Dorone

Vice President

Vic Method

Director

Clay Mitchell

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Mike Novelly

CFO

Joaquin Oliverio

Senior Vice President

Libby Spalding

Vice President

Giulia Stellari

Director

Baptiste Tellier

Managing Director

Past deals in Agriculture

Lumo

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Lumo aims to transform the management of freshwater resources, addressing the looming water scarcity issue projected by the UN. With agriculture accounting for a significant portion of freshwater usage, Lumo seeks to modernize outdated analog systems with software-driven solutions. Its initial product is designed to assist grape growers in California by simplifying water management and reporting, which can significantly lower irrigation costs—often the largest expense for specialty growers. By enabling precise control and monitoring of irrigation through a cloud-managed system, Lumo reduces labor and water waste, ultimately improving crop quality and efficiency. The company plans to expand its offerings to other agricultural sectors, such as nuts, berries, and marijuana, while also exploring additional functionalities like water rights reporting and trading.

Micropep

Series A in 2022
Micropep Technologies is an agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2016 and based in Toulouse, France. The company specializes in the development of non-GMO bioherbicides and biostimulants, leveraging its proprietary miPEP technology, which utilizes naturally-occurring micro-peptides to manipulate gene expression in plants while preserving their DNA. This innovative approach enables the regulation of various growth processes, including germination, flowering, and overall plant growth, as well as effective weed control. By focusing on the use of natural molecules, Micropep aims to provide sustainable solutions for agricultural challenges.

FarmWise

Series B in 2022
FarmWise Labs, Inc. develops innovative robotic machinery aimed at enhancing agricultural efficiency. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company specializes in autonomous cultivation solutions, particularly focusing on weeding and thinning crops. FarmWise's technology utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to perform essential farming tasks such as weeding, planting, sowing, and soil tilling. Their autonomous vegetable weeder is designed to minimize the use of herbicides, allowing farmers to cultivate healthier crops while improving overall productivity. By streamlining farm operations, FarmWise aims to support sustainable farming practices and increase food production efficiency.

Agrofy

Series C in 2021
Agrofy is an online agrobusiness platform built to boost agribusiness globally through agile and transparent transactions between all the industry participants. built to boost agribusiness globally through agile and transparent transactions between all the industry participants. It operates all the relevant categories for the farmer: machinery, inputs, infrastructure, tools, crops, cattle, insuarance, loans, farmlands, jobs and vehicles. Additionally, Agrofy operates all the relevant categories for the farmer: machinery, inputs, infrastructure, tools, crops, cattle, insurance, loans, farmlands, jobs, and vehicles. The company was founded in 2015, based in Rosario, Argentina.

Sound Agriculture

Series C in 2021
Sound Agriculture Company develops innovative crop protection and enhancement products aimed at improving agricultural yields and farm revenues while addressing challenges such as drought. The company offers Source, a solution that enhances in-season nutrient uptake by unlocking existing nitrogen and phosphorus in the soil, thereby helping growers optimize crop performance sustainably. Additionally, Sound Agriculture focuses on improving photosynthesis, water capture, and crop efficiency, contributing to healthier and more flavorful food while reducing waste. Founded in 2012 and based in Emeryville, California, the company employs molecular discovery and life science approaches to create climate-resilient crops, ultimately enhancing productivity for farmers. Originally known as Asilomar Bio, Inc., it rebranded to Sound Agriculture Company in September 2018.

Guardian Agriculture

Seed Round in 2021
Guardian Agriculture has developed an integrated eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) system for precision application, extending growers’ reach, reducing environmental impact, and minimizing product resistance. Offered as a service, the company’s autonomous, eVTOL, agricultural systems collect and act intelligently on data generated throughout the crop protection process. When deployed at scale the systems are capable of eliminating hundreds of millions of pounds of unnecessary pesticide use annually while helping farmers grow healthier, better-protected crops.

Rantizo

Series A in 2020
Rantizo, Inc. is a company based in Iowa City, Iowa, that specializes in the development and sale of agricultural drones and related equipment. Founded in 2018, Rantizo offers a range of products, including trailers, drone sprayers, spreaders, battery chargers, and batteries. The company provides spraying services for crops using an innovative electrostatic spraying technology that ensures uniform coverage, allowing farmers to apply pesticides and chemicals efficiently and effectively. Rantizo's system is designed to integrate with various drone manufacturers and agronomy systems, addressing key challenges in large-scale agriculture. By delivering targeted liquid and dry applications precisely when and where needed, Rantizo enables farmers to optimize their operations and improve productivity in the field.

Benson Hill

Series D in 2020
Benson Hill is an agricultural technology company focused on crop improvement, particularly in soy protein innovation. By leveraging its proprietary CropOS™ platform, the company integrates machine learning, genomic data, and traditional breeding techniques to streamline the development of healthier and more sustainable food products. Benson Hill emphasizes unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants to empower innovators in creating flavorful and nutritious ingredients. The company operates a Crop Accelerator for rapid prototyping and is developing a diverse seed portfolio that includes protein ingredients, aquaculture, specialty animal feed, and vegetable oils. Its revenue is generated from both proprietary and non-proprietary product categories, reflecting its commitment to advancing agricultural innovation.

Sound Agriculture

Series C in 2020
Sound Agriculture Company develops innovative crop protection and enhancement products aimed at improving agricultural yields and farm revenues while addressing challenges such as drought. The company offers Source, a solution that enhances in-season nutrient uptake by unlocking existing nitrogen and phosphorus in the soil, thereby helping growers optimize crop performance sustainably. Additionally, Sound Agriculture focuses on improving photosynthesis, water capture, and crop efficiency, contributing to healthier and more flavorful food while reducing waste. Founded in 2012 and based in Emeryville, California, the company employs molecular discovery and life science approaches to create climate-resilient crops, ultimately enhancing productivity for farmers. Originally known as Asilomar Bio, Inc., it rebranded to Sound Agriculture Company in September 2018.

Agrofy

Series B in 2019
Agrofy is an online agrobusiness platform built to boost agribusiness globally through agile and transparent transactions between all the industry participants. built to boost agribusiness globally through agile and transparent transactions between all the industry participants. It operates all the relevant categories for the farmer: machinery, inputs, infrastructure, tools, crops, cattle, insuarance, loans, farmlands, jobs and vehicles. Additionally, Agrofy operates all the relevant categories for the farmer: machinery, inputs, infrastructure, tools, crops, cattle, insurance, loans, farmlands, jobs, and vehicles. The company was founded in 2015, based in Rosario, Argentina.

Verge

Seed Round in 2019
Verge specializes in precision agriculture technology, offering innovative software solutions that enhance farming operations. Founded in 2016 and based in Lethbridge, Canada, the company provides tools such as First Pass Software, which optimizes path planning, and Launch Pad, a comprehensive application for managing farm activities. Verge's products address key challenges in agriculture, including labor shortages, machinery productivity, and soil degradation, through intuitive interfaces and proprietary optimization algorithms. These solutions enable users to visualize and compare machinery operations, ultimately reducing costs and environmental impacts by minimizing fuel, seed, fertilizer, and chemical usage, as well as equipment wear and soil erosion. Verge's software is distributed through global resellers, helping farmers achieve greater efficiency and productivity in their operations.

Benson Hill

Series C in 2018
Benson Hill is an agricultural technology company focused on crop improvement, particularly in soy protein innovation. By leveraging its proprietary CropOS™ platform, the company integrates machine learning, genomic data, and traditional breeding techniques to streamline the development of healthier and more sustainable food products. Benson Hill emphasizes unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants to empower innovators in creating flavorful and nutritious ingredients. The company operates a Crop Accelerator for rapid prototyping and is developing a diverse seed portfolio that includes protein ingredients, aquaculture, specialty animal feed, and vegetable oils. Its revenue is generated from both proprietary and non-proprietary product categories, reflecting its commitment to advancing agricultural innovation.

Sound Agriculture

Series B in 2017
Sound Agriculture Company develops innovative crop protection and enhancement products aimed at improving agricultural yields and farm revenues while addressing challenges such as drought. The company offers Source, a solution that enhances in-season nutrient uptake by unlocking existing nitrogen and phosphorus in the soil, thereby helping growers optimize crop performance sustainably. Additionally, Sound Agriculture focuses on improving photosynthesis, water capture, and crop efficiency, contributing to healthier and more flavorful food while reducing waste. Founded in 2012 and based in Emeryville, California, the company employs molecular discovery and life science approaches to create climate-resilient crops, ultimately enhancing productivity for farmers. Originally known as Asilomar Bio, Inc., it rebranded to Sound Agriculture Company in September 2018.

Asilomar Bio

Series B in 2017
Asilomar Bio is creating crop protection tools to enhance harvest yields and efficiency by leveraging their breakthrough technology in plant science and chemical manufacturing.

Benson Hill

Series B in 2017
Benson Hill is an agricultural technology company focused on crop improvement, particularly in soy protein innovation. By leveraging its proprietary CropOS™ platform, the company integrates machine learning, genomic data, and traditional breeding techniques to streamline the development of healthier and more sustainable food products. Benson Hill emphasizes unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants to empower innovators in creating flavorful and nutritious ingredients. The company operates a Crop Accelerator for rapid prototyping and is developing a diverse seed portfolio that includes protein ingredients, aquaculture, specialty animal feed, and vegetable oils. Its revenue is generated from both proprietary and non-proprietary product categories, reflecting its commitment to advancing agricultural innovation.

Trace Genomics

Seed Round in 2016
Trace Genomics, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based diagnostic tools for farmers, focusing on soil health and crop quality. The company offers a soil microbiome test that utilizes DNA sequencing and artificial intelligence to analyze microbial species in agricultural soils. By interpreting key indicators of soil health and disease risk, Trace Genomics enables early predictions of soil diseases, benefiting agronomists and their corporate partners. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with an additional office in Ames, Iowa, Trace Genomics aims to enhance agricultural practices and maximize the value of every acre for the farming community.

Asilomar Bio

Series A in 2015
Asilomar Bio is creating crop protection tools to enhance harvest yields and efficiency by leveraging their breakthrough technology in plant science and chemical manufacturing.

Granular

Series B in 2015
Granular is a software and analytics platform that helps farmers operate more efficiently and make better business decisions. It powers the world’s most efficient farms. The company’s cloud software and analytics platform help farmers become more efficient and make better business decisions and is backed by Silicon Valley investors Andreessen Horowitz, Google Ventures, and Khosla Ventures. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Sound Agriculture

Series A in 2015
Sound Agriculture Company develops innovative crop protection and enhancement products aimed at improving agricultural yields and farm revenues while addressing challenges such as drought. The company offers Source, a solution that enhances in-season nutrient uptake by unlocking existing nitrogen and phosphorus in the soil, thereby helping growers optimize crop performance sustainably. Additionally, Sound Agriculture focuses on improving photosynthesis, water capture, and crop efficiency, contributing to healthier and more flavorful food while reducing waste. Founded in 2012 and based in Emeryville, California, the company employs molecular discovery and life science approaches to create climate-resilient crops, ultimately enhancing productivity for farmers. Originally known as Asilomar Bio, Inc., it rebranded to Sound Agriculture Company in September 2018.
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