Navus Ventures

Navus Ventures, established in 2013, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in high-tech and sustainable start-ups and scale-ups. It primarily concentrates on the transitions within food and energy sectors. Based in Maassluis, Netherlands, Navus takes an active role as a board member in its portfolio companies.

Eduard Meijer

Managing Director

Jaap Zijlstra

Senior Investment Manager

Past deals in Agriculture

Agurotech

Venture Round in 2025
Agurotech develops soil sensing technology, offering products that include robust sensors for reliable measurements, tailored irrigation recommendations, and continuous improvement of the irrigation process. Their platform provides a sensor-based weather station to offer local measurements of temperature, wind speed, direction, rainfall, and optimizes farm irrigation for crops and soils using farm data and local weather stations.

FarmDroid

Venture Round in 2024
FarmDroid is a developer of autonomous field robot technology designed to enhance sustainable farming practices. The company produces the FarmDroid FD20, a fully automatic and solar-powered robot that automates seeding and plant protection. Utilizing high precision real-time kinematic (RTK) technology, the robot achieves an accuracy of 8mm, allowing for precise crop placement during seeding and effective mechanical weed control both between and within crop rows. The FD20 can also microspray, significantly reducing the need for plant protection substances by up to 94%, making it particularly beneficial for conventional farmers. Its four solar panels provide power for a battery package, enabling up to 24 hours of CO2-neutral operation daily without the need for external battery charging. This innovative technology not only improves operational efficiency but also supports environmental sustainability in agriculture.

Blue Radix

Venture Round in 2024
Blue Radix specializes in autonomous greenhouse cultivation. It develops an algorithm-based crop controller platform that automates greenhouse operations worldwide, optimizing climate control, irrigation, and fertilization. This results in reduced water and energy usage, minimized operational risks, and a lower ecological footprint.

Blue Radix

Series A in 2023
Blue Radix specializes in autonomous greenhouse cultivation. It develops an algorithm-based crop controller platform that automates greenhouse operations worldwide, optimizing climate control, irrigation, and fertilization. This results in reduced water and energy usage, minimized operational risks, and a lower ecological footprint.

Agurotech

Series A in 2023
Agurotech develops soil sensing technology, offering products that include robust sensors for reliable measurements, tailored irrigation recommendations, and continuous improvement of the irrigation process. Their platform provides a sensor-based weather station to offer local measurements of temperature, wind speed, direction, rainfall, and optimizes farm irrigation for crops and soils using farm data and local weather stations.

Saia Agrobotics

Seed Round in 2022
Saia Agrobotics develops autonomous greenhouse and indoor agriculture robots designed to automate harvest and crop-handling tasks in horticulture. Its AI-powered systems enable local, healthy fresh produce production by supporting harvest and crop management, improving efficiency and consistency in controlled environments. The company's solutions aim to make indoor farming accessible and affordable, allowing farmers to control climate and shield crops from external changes, thereby achieving better yields with less land. The technology addresses food security by enabling climate-resilient, high-quality production through automation.

Corvus Drones

Seed Round in 2022
Corvus Drones specializes in autonomous drone applications for horticulture and crop monitoring. Their drones collect data using sensors and cameras, which is then processed via AI to provide actionable insights within an hour. This service helps reduce cultivation risk and time while promoting sustainable practices.

MetoMotion

Series A in 2021
MetoMotion is a company focused on creating a multipurpose robotic system, known as GRoW, aimed at addressing labor-intensive tasks in greenhouse vegetable production, particularly for greenhouse tomatoes. The company's robotic platform leverages artificial intelligence to identify and locate ripe fruit, facilitating seamless integration with existing farming systems. This innovation allows growers to enhance their greenhouse operations by providing valuable insights that can lead to increased yield and quality while minimizing waste. By reducing reliance on human labor, MetoMotion seeks to lower operational costs and improve efficiency in the agricultural sector.

Polariks

Funding Round in 2019
Polariks is a technology company focused on empowering businesses to manage complex information flows effectively. The company specializes in developing a DataHub that consolidates data from multiple systems into a standardized format, allowing for clear presentation through an intuitive platform. In addition to data management solutions, Polariks has created a hyperspectral imaging technology aimed at enhancing agricultural practices. This non-invasive system utilizes hyperspectral cameras for precise monitoring of crop conditions, enabling farmers to improve harvest planning, resource efficiency, and early disease detection while significantly reducing inspection costs. By analyzing vital data such as canopy health and grape maturity, Polariks aids farmers in optimizing vineyard performance, ultimately leading to increased profitability through timely harvesting.

Mavasol

Funding Round in 2016
Mavasol is a supplier and manufacturer that specializes in sustainable sand, fertilizer, and waste processing installations. The company focuses on providing tailored solutions for agriculture, livestock, and waste management sectors, adhering to circular economy principles. Mavasol's products are designed to help dairy farmers and waste management companies minimize their environmental impact by facilitating the recycling of natural resources, including sand, solids, fertilizer, and water. Their offerings encompass a range of processing systems, such as manure processing and waste processing, which enable clients to transform waste and manure into profitable products while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Gardin

Gardin is a technology company specializing in optical phenotyping and advanced analytics aimed at optimizing food production. The company utilizes remote sensing technology and machine vision to assess plant physiology and measure the density of key compounds with high precision. By providing detailed analytics, Gardin enables food producers to enhance crop yields, minimize resource consumption, reduce variations in crop quality, and improve forecasting accuracy. Through its innovative deep technology products, Gardin is positioned to significantly advance agricultural efficiency and sustainability.
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