Fulcrum Global Capital

Fulcrum Global Capital, founded in 2016, is a corporate venture capital firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. It is the venture capital arm of a major US agriculture producer and focuses on investing in companies that are innovating within the agriculture and animal health sectors. The firm targets a range of areas including agriculture technology, food production, food safety, and food waste. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Fulcrum Global Capital seeks to support and foster growth in sectors that are crucial for sustainable development and food security.

Duane Cantrell

CEO

Past deals in Missouri

Plastomics

Series A in 2021
Plastomics Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in chloroplast genetic engineering to enhance crop performance. Founded in 2016 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company focuses on gene stacking and rapid breeding to improve yield production and nutritional quality. Its innovative technology platform allows for the precise insertion of beneficial traits into the chloroplasts of plant cells, facilitating the development of more effective biotech crops. This approach not only addresses current industry challenges but also eliminates cross-pollination, enabling clients to achieve trait expression in plants more reliably. Additionally, Plastomics' unique method of maternal inheritance streamlines breeding timelines and reduces costs, making it a valuable partner for seed companies in the agricultural sector.

CoverCress

Venture Round in 2020
CoverCress Inc. is a biotechnology company based in St. Louis, Missouri, focused on developing and commercializing field pennycress as an oilseed crop. Founded in 2013, the company aims to produce oil for industrial and renewable fuels, as well as meal for nutritious livestock feed. CoverCress specializes in crop breeding services that enhance soil cover during corn harvest and soybean planting, allowing farmers to maximize yields through sustainable agricultural practices. The company is dedicated to utilizing low-input methods to create a feedstock for low carbon intensity biofuels, contributing to more efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural solutions.

CoverCress

Venture Round in 2018
CoverCress Inc. is a biotechnology company based in St. Louis, Missouri, focused on developing and commercializing field pennycress as an oilseed crop. Founded in 2013, the company aims to produce oil for industrial and renewable fuels, as well as meal for nutritious livestock feed. CoverCress specializes in crop breeding services that enhance soil cover during corn harvest and soybean planting, allowing farmers to maximize yields through sustainable agricultural practices. The company is dedicated to utilizing low-input methods to create a feedstock for low carbon intensity biofuels, contributing to more efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural solutions.
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