Grosvenor Food & AgTech is an active investor in companies that are reshaping food and agriculture around the world for the better. It identifies entrepreneurs and businesses rethinking how food is produced, distributed, and consumed, supporting their growth as lead investors and highly engaged board members. Grosvenor Food & AgTech actively manages a portfolio of over 25 companies, helping them lead positive change in a way that enhances human health and the natural environment, enabling the economic sustainability of farming and food production.
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Meati
Series C in 2024
Meati Foods is a Boulder, Colorado-based company specializing in the production and sale of fungi-based meat alternatives. Founded in 2016, the company aims to provide sustainable and nutritious plant-based options that serve as an alternative to traditional meat products. Meati Foods utilizes a proprietary fermentation process to create minimally processed steaks made from natural ingredients, ensuring its offerings are free from common allergens. The company markets its products online, making them accessible to a wide audience seeking vegan food choices that are both healthy and environmentally friendly.
AgriWebb
Venture Round in 2024
AgriWebb is a software company specializing in the livestock production sector, offering a cloud-based farm management platform that facilitates real-time data collection and analysis. The platform enables farmers to track livestock actions, manage paddock treatments, and record crop information, all while maintaining transparency and efficiency. AgriWebb's tools support farmers in making informed decisions by providing essential insights into their operations, whether online or offline. Founded by a team with five generations of livestock production experience, AgriWebb aims to revolutionize the industry through data-driven practices, enhancing management efficiency and fostering better integration across supply chains.
Oxbury
Funding Round in 2023
Oxbury is the United Kingdom's only specialist agricultural bank, dedicated exclusively to serving the rural economy. It offers tailored lending solutions to farmers, addressing their seasonal cash flow needs before and after harvests. Additionally, Oxbury provides savings accounts for individuals and businesses interested in supporting British agriculture. Through its deep understanding of the agricultural sector and direct engagement with farmers, Oxbury leverages industry knowledge and a purpose-built technology platform to streamline the credit decision process, enabling customers to minimize administrative burdens and focus on their farming operations.
AeroFarms
Funding Round in 2023
AeroFarms is a leader in indoor vertical farming, dedicated to transforming agriculture to meet the demands of a growing global population while minimizing environmental impact. Utilizing proprietary aeroponic technology, the company cultivates produce in a fully controlled indoor environment, reducing water usage by up to 95% and eliminating the need for pesticides. AeroFarms' innovative approach allows for the growth of flavorful and nutritious crops without reliance on traditional farming methods that require arable land. The company has gained recognition as one of the most innovative in its field, being featured on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list and Fortune Magazine’s Change the World Company List. With products now available in over 1,000 stores across the United States, AeroFarms is poised for significant global expansion, aiming to contribute positively to food security and sustainability.
Vytelle
Series B in 2023
Vytelle, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Hermiston, Oregon, focused on enhancing livestock genetics for beef and dairy producers. Founded in 2015 and originally named Cogent IVF, Vytelle specializes in ovum pick-up and embryo production services, which include implantation and post-in vitro fertilization consultation. The company utilizes an integrated technology platform that employs reproductive technology and a proprietary culture system free from fetal calf serum. This innovative approach produces freezable embryos, allowing commercial producers to achieve sustainable genetic gains across generations. Vytelle aims to reshape the cattle industry by optimizing herd performance through advanced reproductive techniques.
Gousto
Venture Round in 2023
Gousto is a home meal kit service that delivers fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients along with curated recipes directly to customers' doorsteps. Founded in 2011 by two friends, the company was born out of a desire to simplify home cooking by providing all the necessary ingredients in the right proportions, eliminating the need for multiple grocery trips. Each week, subscribers can choose from a selection of new recipes developed by a team of professional chefs, ensuring a diverse range of cuisines and styles. Customers have the flexibility to pause their subscription as needed, making it convenient for those with busy lifestyles. Gousto's approach combines quality with ease, enabling individuals and families to prepare delicious and healthy meals at home without the hassle of planning or shopping.
Ostara
Series C in 2022
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. specializes in wastewater treatment by utilizing proprietary technology to extract polluting nutrients from wastewater and convert them into environmentally safe commercial fertilizers. The company focuses on the production of phosphate fertilizers that help prevent nutrient tie-up in soil and mitigate leaching. Ostara's products, which provide slow-release granules of phosphorus, magnesium, and nitrogen, are designed to enhance crop yields and improve soil health. By reducing phosphorus runoff and protecting local waterways from nutrient pollution, Ostara contributes to food security and sustainable agriculture practices. The company has successfully scaled and commercially deployed its nutrient recovery technology, positioning itself as a leader in the growing wastewater treatment sector.
AgriWebb
Series B in 2022
AgriWebb is a software company specializing in the livestock production sector, offering a cloud-based farm management platform that facilitates real-time data collection and analysis. The platform enables farmers to track livestock actions, manage paddock treatments, and record crop information, all while maintaining transparency and efficiency. AgriWebb's tools support farmers in making informed decisions by providing essential insights into their operations, whether online or offline. Founded by a team with five generations of livestock production experience, AgriWebb aims to revolutionize the industry through data-driven practices, enhancing management efficiency and fostering better integration across supply chains.
GrubMarket
Venture Round in 2022
GrubMarket, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects sellers with customers by offering a wide range of food and related products at wholesale prices. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, GrubMarket specializes in organic, vegan, gluten-free items, fresh produce, snacks, beverages, pantry staples, home goods, health and beauty products, and items for pets and children. The company sources food from local farms, fisheries, commercial kitchens, and restaurants, emphasizing quality and sustainability. In addition to its marketplace, GrubMarket provides a Software-as-a-Service platform designed for food delivery services and also features a gaming application called GrubMarket FarmBox. As a significant player in the B2B eCommerce sector of the American food supply chain, GrubMarket leverages artificial intelligence to enhance its services and operations.
Vestaron
Series C in 2022
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.
Meati
Series C in 2022
Meati Foods is a Boulder, Colorado-based company specializing in the production and sale of fungi-based meat alternatives. Founded in 2016, the company aims to provide sustainable and nutritious plant-based options that serve as an alternative to traditional meat products. Meati Foods utilizes a proprietary fermentation process to create minimally processed steaks made from natural ingredients, ensuring its offerings are free from common allergens. The company markets its products online, making them accessible to a wide audience seeking vegan food choices that are both healthy and environmentally friendly.
Oxbury
Venture Round in 2022
Oxbury is the United Kingdom's only specialist agricultural bank, dedicated exclusively to serving the rural economy. It offers tailored lending solutions to farmers, addressing their seasonal cash flow needs before and after harvests. Additionally, Oxbury provides savings accounts for individuals and businesses interested in supporting British agriculture. Through its deep understanding of the agricultural sector and direct engagement with farmers, Oxbury leverages industry knowledge and a purpose-built technology platform to streamline the credit decision process, enabling customers to minimize administrative burdens and focus on their farming operations.
Buymie
Venture Round in 2022
Buymie is a same-day grocery delivery company that aims to simplify the shopping experience while minimizing the environmental impact of grocery shopping. The company offers a platform that allows customers to conveniently search for and purchase essential commodities, including fresh vegetables. By facilitating the online ordering process, Buymie eliminates the challenges associated with traditional grocery shopping, as customers can have their groceries packed and delivered directly to their door within a preferred time window. This service enhances convenience for users, enabling them to order groceries from the comfort of their homes and receive them as needed.
Benson Hill
Private Equity Round in 2022
Benson Hill is a crop improvement company that unlocks the natural diversity of plants and empowers innovators with a revolutionary crop design platform to develop healthier and more sustainable food and ingredients. Benson Hill empowers innovators to develop more healthy, flavorful, and sustainable food by unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants. Benson Hill’s CropOS™ platform combines machine learning and big data with breeding techniques and plant biology to drastically accelerate and simplify the product development process.
TemperPack
Venture Round in 2022
TemperPack is a company focused on providing sustainable packaging solutions aimed at addressing the challenges of packaging in various industries, particularly in perishable food and life sciences. Established in 2015, the company specializes in custom insulation products designed to replace single-use plastics. TemperPack has developed a proprietary material that is both curbside recyclable and safe for food applications, allowing organizations to minimize their environmental impact while managing global supply chains effectively. As a pioneer in the insulated packaging sector, TemperPack has created the first fully curbside recyclable insulated shipping solution, reinforcing its commitment to environmentally friendly practices.
Gousto
Secondary Market in 2022
Gousto is a home meal kit service that delivers fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients along with curated recipes directly to customers' doorsteps. Founded in 2011 by two friends, the company was born out of a desire to simplify home cooking by providing all the necessary ingredients in the right proportions, eliminating the need for multiple grocery trips. Each week, subscribers can choose from a selection of new recipes developed by a team of professional chefs, ensuring a diverse range of cuisines and styles. Customers have the flexibility to pause their subscription as needed, making it convenient for those with busy lifestyles. Gousto's approach combines quality with ease, enabling individuals and families to prepare delicious and healthy meals at home without the hassle of planning or shopping.
The Jackfruit Company
Series B in 2021
The Jackfruit Company, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in the production and distribution of jackfruit-based snacks and frozen meals. Its product range includes various flavors and preparations, such as smoked pulled jackfruit, enchilada jackfruit bowls, teriyaki jackfruit bowls, and lightly seasoned jackfruit. The company aims to create a positive impact on farmers' livelihoods and health by building international supply chains for underutilized super fruits like jackfruit. In addition to its core offerings, The Jackfruit Company provides natural spice products to promote healthy eating options. Through its commitment to sustainability and well-being, the company seeks to enhance both the lives of consumers and the agricultural communities it partners with.
The EVERY Company
Series C in 2021
The EVERY Company is the market leader in engineering, manufacturing and formulating animal-free, animal proteins as ingredients for the global food and beverage industry. Leveraging advanced fermentation to produce functional and nutritional proteins from microorganisms, the Company is reimagining the factory farm model that underpins industrial animal agriculture with a more sustainable, kinder, and healthier alternative. Clara Foods is on a mission to decouple the world's most powerful proteins from the animals that make them.
Nuritas
Series B in 2021
Nuritas is revolutionising the discovery of novel, natural and scientifically proven active ingredients that can manage and improve human health. The company’s disruptive computational approach to discovery uses artificial intelligence and genomics to, for the first time ever, rapidly and efficiently predict and then provide access to the most health-benefiting components hidden within food, called bioactive peptides.
Smallhold
Series A in 2021
Smallhold is a farming technology company that provides automated, modular remotely-managed, and subscription-based growing systems. With Smallhold's controlled-environment growing systems, food industry professionals can generate consistent and reliable local produce tailored to their individual business or menu needs independent of climatic changes or outside market pressures.
Vytelle
Series A in 2021
Vytelle, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Hermiston, Oregon, focused on enhancing livestock genetics for beef and dairy producers. Founded in 2015 and originally named Cogent IVF, Vytelle specializes in ovum pick-up and embryo production services, which include implantation and post-in vitro fertilization consultation. The company utilizes an integrated technology platform that employs reproductive technology and a proprietary culture system free from fetal calf serum. This innovative approach produces freezable embryos, allowing commercial producers to achieve sustainable genetic gains across generations. Vytelle aims to reshape the cattle industry by optimizing herd performance through advanced reproductive techniques.
Ostara
Venture Round in 2021
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. specializes in wastewater treatment by utilizing proprietary technology to extract polluting nutrients from wastewater and convert them into environmentally safe commercial fertilizers. The company focuses on the production of phosphate fertilizers that help prevent nutrient tie-up in soil and mitigate leaching. Ostara's products, which provide slow-release granules of phosphorus, magnesium, and nitrogen, are designed to enhance crop yields and improve soil health. By reducing phosphorus runoff and protecting local waterways from nutrient pollution, Ostara contributes to food security and sustainable agriculture practices. The company has successfully scaled and commercially deployed its nutrient recovery technology, positioning itself as a leader in the growing wastewater treatment sector.
Purfresh Clean
Series A in 2021
Purfresh Clean specializes in the removal of odors, mold, mildew, bacteria, germs, and viruses from various enclosed spaces, including yachts and agricultural products. The company utilizes advanced oxygen-3 (O3) systems that are automated and require no human labor for operation. These systems feature specialized sensors and remote computer control, enabling effective disinfection through scientifically controlled O3 levels. In addition, Purfresh Clean offers solutions for the transportation of fruits and vegetables in refrigerated international ocean containers, extending their shelf life by utilizing O3 technology. The company's controlled atmosphere systems are designed to help businesses, schools, and governments eliminate pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, from indoor environments, ensuring safety and enabling continued operations.
AgriWebb
Series B in 2021
AgriWebb is a software company specializing in the livestock production sector, offering a cloud-based farm management platform that facilitates real-time data collection and analysis. The platform enables farmers to track livestock actions, manage paddock treatments, and record crop information, all while maintaining transparency and efficiency. AgriWebb's tools support farmers in making informed decisions by providing essential insights into their operations, whether online or offline. Founded by a team with five generations of livestock production experience, AgriWebb aims to revolutionize the industry through data-driven practices, enhancing management efficiency and fostering better integration across supply chains.
Oxbury
Series C in 2021
Oxbury is the United Kingdom's only specialist agricultural bank, dedicated exclusively to serving the rural economy. It offers tailored lending solutions to farmers, addressing their seasonal cash flow needs before and after harvests. Additionally, Oxbury provides savings accounts for individuals and businesses interested in supporting British agriculture. Through its deep understanding of the agricultural sector and direct engagement with farmers, Oxbury leverages industry knowledge and a purpose-built technology platform to streamline the credit decision process, enabling customers to minimize administrative burdens and focus on their farming operations.
Benson Hill
Series D in 2020
Benson Hill is a crop improvement company that unlocks the natural diversity of plants and empowers innovators with a revolutionary crop design platform to develop healthier and more sustainable food and ingredients. Benson Hill empowers innovators to develop more healthy, flavorful, and sustainable food by unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants. Benson Hill’s CropOS™ platform combines machine learning and big data with breeding techniques and plant biology to drastically accelerate and simplify the product development process.
TemperPack
Series C in 2020
TemperPack is a company focused on providing sustainable packaging solutions aimed at addressing the challenges of packaging in various industries, particularly in perishable food and life sciences. Established in 2015, the company specializes in custom insulation products designed to replace single-use plastics. TemperPack has developed a proprietary material that is both curbside recyclable and safe for food applications, allowing organizations to minimize their environmental impact while managing global supply chains effectively. As a pioneer in the insulated packaging sector, TemperPack has created the first fully curbside recyclable insulated shipping solution, reinforcing its commitment to environmentally friendly practices.
Ostara
Acquisition in 2020
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. specializes in wastewater treatment by utilizing proprietary technology to extract polluting nutrients from wastewater and convert them into environmentally safe commercial fertilizers. The company focuses on the production of phosphate fertilizers that help prevent nutrient tie-up in soil and mitigate leaching. Ostara's products, which provide slow-release granules of phosphorus, magnesium, and nitrogen, are designed to enhance crop yields and improve soil health. By reducing phosphorus runoff and protecting local waterways from nutrient pollution, Ostara contributes to food security and sustainable agriculture practices. The company has successfully scaled and commercially deployed its nutrient recovery technology, positioning itself as a leader in the growing wastewater treatment sector.
FarmDrop
Series C in 2020
Farmdrop is an online ethical supermarket that specializes in delivering locally produced, organic groceries and ethical home essentials directly to consumers. The company aims to provide tastier, healthier, and more convenient food options while promoting a sustainable food system. By eliminating intermediaries, Farmdrop ensures that food producers receive fairer prices for their products, while customers benefit from access to fresher food that is often superior to that found in conventional supermarkets. The platform connects food producers with their local communities, fostering a direct relationship that supports both local economies and sustainable practices.
Buymie
Series A in 2020
Buymie is a same-day grocery delivery company that aims to simplify the shopping experience while minimizing the environmental impact of grocery shopping. The company offers a platform that allows customers to conveniently search for and purchase essential commodities, including fresh vegetables. By facilitating the online ordering process, Buymie eliminates the challenges associated with traditional grocery shopping, as customers can have their groceries packed and delivered directly to their door within a preferred time window. This service enhances convenience for users, enabling them to order groceries from the comfort of their homes and receive them as needed.
AeroFarms
Series E in 2019
AeroFarms is a leader in indoor vertical farming, dedicated to transforming agriculture to meet the demands of a growing global population while minimizing environmental impact. Utilizing proprietary aeroponic technology, the company cultivates produce in a fully controlled indoor environment, reducing water usage by up to 95% and eliminating the need for pesticides. AeroFarms' innovative approach allows for the growth of flavorful and nutritious crops without reliance on traditional farming methods that require arable land. The company has gained recognition as one of the most innovative in its field, being featured on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list and Fortune Magazine’s Change the World Company List. With products now available in over 1,000 stores across the United States, AeroFarms is poised for significant global expansion, aiming to contribute positively to food security and sustainability.
Ostara
Venture Round in 2019
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. specializes in wastewater treatment by utilizing proprietary technology to extract polluting nutrients from wastewater and convert them into environmentally safe commercial fertilizers. The company focuses on the production of phosphate fertilizers that help prevent nutrient tie-up in soil and mitigate leaching. Ostara's products, which provide slow-release granules of phosphorus, magnesium, and nitrogen, are designed to enhance crop yields and improve soil health. By reducing phosphorus runoff and protecting local waterways from nutrient pollution, Ostara contributes to food security and sustainable agriculture practices. The company has successfully scaled and commercially deployed its nutrient recovery technology, positioning itself as a leader in the growing wastewater treatment sector.
OWS Agri
Debt Financing in 2019
OWS Agri is a technology development company which utilises ozone and nitric oxide to enhance the safety of food and agriculture products.
Enterra
Series B in 2018
Enterra Feed produces animal feed ingredients and natural fertilizers. They convert pre-consumer food waste into nutritious protein and natural oil products that are sustainable feed ingredients for aquaculture feed, animal feed, and pet food.
AgriWebb
Series A in 2018
AgriWebb is a software company specializing in the livestock production sector, offering a cloud-based farm management platform that facilitates real-time data collection and analysis. The platform enables farmers to track livestock actions, manage paddock treatments, and record crop information, all while maintaining transparency and efficiency. AgriWebb's tools support farmers in making informed decisions by providing essential insights into their operations, whether online or offline. Founded by a team with five generations of livestock production experience, AgriWebb aims to revolutionize the industry through data-driven practices, enhancing management efficiency and fostering better integration across supply chains.
BluWrap
Series D in 2018
BluWrap specializes in shelf-life technology and solutions aimed at transforming fresh food supply chains globally. The company has developed an innovative fuel cell technology system that utilizes oxygen management techniques to create a controlled atmosphere environment. This technology naturally extends the shelf-life of perishable proteins, enabling suppliers to transport fresh fish and other protein products by ocean freight instead of airfreight. As a result, BluWrap allows for the delivery of high-quality, fresh products without the need for ice. Founded in 2006 and based in San Francisco, California, BluWrap also has operations in Talcahuano, Chile. The company was previously known as Global Fresh Foods, Inc. before rebranding in September 2013.
RowAnalytics
Seed Round in 2018
RowAnalytics is delivering a range of highly innovative data analytics platforms, which power the next generation of precision medicine, IoT and digital health solutions. RowAnalytics’ tools and components allow the delivery of fully personalized solutions for scientists, clinicians, carers and patients in a secure, faster and cost effective manner. We focus on delivering analytical tools that are powerful enough to manage huge, complex datasets, and efficient enough to be deployed across PC, wearable, mobile and embedded devices.
Vytelle
Debt Financing in 2018
Vytelle, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Hermiston, Oregon, focused on enhancing livestock genetics for beef and dairy producers. Founded in 2015 and originally named Cogent IVF, Vytelle specializes in ovum pick-up and embryo production services, which include implantation and post-in vitro fertilization consultation. The company utilizes an integrated technology platform that employs reproductive technology and a proprietary culture system free from fetal calf serum. This innovative approach produces freezable embryos, allowing commercial producers to achieve sustainable genetic gains across generations. Vytelle aims to reshape the cattle industry by optimizing herd performance through advanced reproductive techniques.
AeroFarms
Series D in 2017
AeroFarms is a leader in indoor vertical farming, dedicated to transforming agriculture to meet the demands of a growing global population while minimizing environmental impact. Utilizing proprietary aeroponic technology, the company cultivates produce in a fully controlled indoor environment, reducing water usage by up to 95% and eliminating the need for pesticides. AeroFarms' innovative approach allows for the growth of flavorful and nutritious crops without reliance on traditional farming methods that require arable land. The company has gained recognition as one of the most innovative in its field, being featured on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list and Fortune Magazine’s Change the World Company List. With products now available in over 1,000 stores across the United States, AeroFarms is poised for significant global expansion, aiming to contribute positively to food security and sustainability.
Shared-X
Series C in 2017
Shared-X is an impact investment company based in Santiago de Surco, Peru, focused on sustainable agriculture in Latin America. Founded in 2015, it cultivates high-value crops such as pineapples, bananas, coffee, and cacao on its own farms while collaborating with local smallholder farmers. By sharing advanced farming techniques and access to global markets, Shared-X helps improve the yields and sales prices for these farmers, thereby contributing to their economic stability. The company's approach not only enhances productivity but also promotes sustainable and regenerative cultivation practices, ultimately aiming to lift thousands of farmers out of poverty and create a positive impact on the agricultural ecosystem.
TriStrata Group
Debt Financing in 2017
TriStrata Group is deliver on the promise of ozone to keep your food safer.
GrowSafe Systems
Private Equity Round in 2016
GrowSafe Systems, Ltd. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing RFID-based automation solutions for the beef industry. The company creates technologies for feed intake data acquisition, animal behavior monitoring, pasture supplement feeding, and pH data logging, along with accompanying software and database solutions. GrowSafe's platform continuously collects biometric data and environmental inputs from livestock, enabling real-time monitoring of animal health and performance. By employing advanced analytics, the system processes millions of data points daily to identify feed-efficient, sick, or market-ready animals, allowing for targeted interventions without the need for human oversight. Through these innovations, GrowSafe aims to enhance animal welfare and improve profitability for farmers.
AeroFarms
Series B in 2015
AeroFarms is a leader in indoor vertical farming, dedicated to transforming agriculture to meet the demands of a growing global population while minimizing environmental impact. Utilizing proprietary aeroponic technology, the company cultivates produce in a fully controlled indoor environment, reducing water usage by up to 95% and eliminating the need for pesticides. AeroFarms' innovative approach allows for the growth of flavorful and nutritious crops without reliance on traditional farming methods that require arable land. The company has gained recognition as one of the most innovative in its field, being featured on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list and Fortune Magazine’s Change the World Company List. With products now available in over 1,000 stores across the United States, AeroFarms is poised for significant global expansion, aiming to contribute positively to food security and sustainability.
Ozo Innovations
Series A in 2015
Ozo Innovations Ltd. specializes in ozone-based sanitization and cleaning technologies. The company offers a range of products designed to reduce food spoilage and enhance hygiene in various settings, from small domestic fridge devices to large-scale systems for hotels and restaurants. Its product lineup includes systems like the OZOCUBE, which can be integrated into ventilation systems for continuous degreasing and odor control, and portable units such as the OPS-3 and OPS-2 for use in diverse environments, including offices and vehicles. Additionally, Ozo provides an electrolyzed water system known as EW-CUBE for cleaning in the food industry. With a commitment to eco-friendly and energy-efficient solutions, Ozo Innovations serves markets in the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, and North America, addressing applications in food production, agritechnology, and institutional cleaning. Established in 2012 and based in Wallingford, United Kingdom, the company was formerly known as Ozone Purification Ltd. and rebranded in May 2016.
FarmWizard
Acquisition in 2015
FarmWizard is a provider of cloud-based agricultural software designed to enhance the management of farm resources within livestock supply chains. The company offers a suite of web-based solutions that can be quickly implemented without the need for new software, hardware, or database setup. By integrating various data sources, FarmWizard's software allows farmers and associated businesses, such as milk recording companies and beef processors, to access comprehensive herd records through a smartphone. This functionality significantly reduces the time spent on manual data entry, streamlining operational efficiency across the agricultural sector.
AKVA Group
Private Equity Round in 2015
AKVA Group is a technology and service provider in the aquaculture industry, specializing in the design and manufacturing of a wide range of products. The company operates through three main segments: Sea-Based Technology, which includes feed barges, fish farming cages, feed systems, nets, sensors, and remotely operated vehicles; Digital Technology, which features software solutions such as FishtalkTM for production control and planning; and Land-Based Technology, which focuses on recirculation systems that clean and restore water quality for fish farming. With a strong emphasis on research and development, AKVA Group aims to deliver innovative and effective solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers in the aquaculture sector.
FarmDrop
Debt Financing in 2015
Farmdrop is an online ethical supermarket that specializes in delivering locally produced, organic groceries and ethical home essentials directly to consumers. The company aims to provide tastier, healthier, and more convenient food options while promoting a sustainable food system. By eliminating intermediaries, Farmdrop ensures that food producers receive fairer prices for their products, while customers benefit from access to fresher food that is often superior to that found in conventional supermarkets. The platform connects food producers with their local communities, fostering a direct relationship that supports both local economies and sustainable practices.
BluWrap
Venture Round in 2014
BluWrap specializes in shelf-life technology and solutions aimed at transforming fresh food supply chains globally. The company has developed an innovative fuel cell technology system that utilizes oxygen management techniques to create a controlled atmosphere environment. This technology naturally extends the shelf-life of perishable proteins, enabling suppliers to transport fresh fish and other protein products by ocean freight instead of airfreight. As a result, BluWrap allows for the delivery of high-quality, fresh products without the need for ice. Founded in 2006 and based in San Francisco, California, BluWrap also has operations in Talcahuano, Chile. The company was previously known as Global Fresh Foods, Inc. before rebranding in September 2013.
Enterra
Venture Round in 2014
Enterra Feed produces animal feed ingredients and natural fertilizers. They convert pre-consumer food waste into nutritious protein and natural oil products that are sustainable feed ingredients for aquaculture feed, animal feed, and pet food.
Ostara
Venture Round in 2013
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. specializes in wastewater treatment by utilizing proprietary technology to extract polluting nutrients from wastewater and convert them into environmentally safe commercial fertilizers. The company focuses on the production of phosphate fertilizers that help prevent nutrient tie-up in soil and mitigate leaching. Ostara's products, which provide slow-release granules of phosphorus, magnesium, and nitrogen, are designed to enhance crop yields and improve soil health. By reducing phosphorus runoff and protecting local waterways from nutrient pollution, Ostara contributes to food security and sustainable agriculture practices. The company has successfully scaled and commercially deployed its nutrient recovery technology, positioning itself as a leader in the growing wastewater treatment sector.
Tatra Forest Slovakia
Venture Round in 2012
Tatra Forest Slovakia is developing a business in the field of agriculture. It produces organic milk, cheese and also produces herbs.
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