Radicle Growth

Radicle carefully selects innovative ag and food tech start-ups for investment, ensuring that powerful, disruptive technologies reach their full potential. We provide a company building platform, a fertile environment for visionaries in the ag space, not just to grow but to flourish. Their proprietary platform is the only one of its kind in the agriculture industry, thus filling a huge void in the market by identifying the most innovative technologies and accelerating them with a range of value-creation initiatives. Radicle Growth pioneered a concept called The Radicle Challenge to proactively seek out the best and brightest entrepreneurs solving a problem or looking to disrupt an existing business model in the ag and food industries.

Neal Gutterson

Partner and CTO

Kathy Shelton

Venture Partner

28 past transactions

Solasta Bio

Grant in 2024
Solasta Bio specializes in the development of environmentally friendly agricultural products focused on crop protection. The company offers a range of biological pesticides and neuropeptide-based insect control solutions designed to address the challenges posed by pests, including those resistant to traditional synthetic chemicals. By providing effective natural alternatives, Solasta Bio aims to assist farmers in managing pest populations while enhancing crop production sustainably and safely. Its innovative approach aligns with the growing global demand for effective and eco-conscious agricultural practices.

Impetus Agriculture

Grant in 2024
Impetus Agriculture focuses on developing multiple topical or transgenic insect control products. Products that are safe, effective, and sustainable. Products that are not subject to the same insect resistance that has developed in current commercial products.

PheroSyn

Seed Round in 2023
PheroSyn develops and produces novel pest pheromones. PheroSyn is a spin-out from Rothamsted Research, the world-leading, non-profit research centre that focuses on strategic agricultural science to the benefit of farmers and society worldwide.

Pluton Biosciences

Series A in 2023
Pluton Biosciences specializes in the testing and discovery of microbes to develop a range of products, with a primary focus on biopesticides and pharmaceuticals. The company's innovative platform is designed to mine and clone various microbes, facilitating the production of sustainable and all-natural bioproducts. By concentrating on applications in biopesticides, crop protection, human health, and bioremediation, Pluton Biosciences aims to enable researchers to explore new methodologies for utilizing bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the manufacturing of effective and eco-friendly solutions.

Leaf Agriculture

Seed Round in 2022
Leaf Agriculture is a Brazilian company founded in 2017, based in Florianopolis, that specializes in providing a unified application programming interface (API) platform for the agriculture industry. This platform offers data services that facilitate access to agricultural data and validation of user access. By connecting various AgTech APIs, Leaf Agriculture enables users to access agricultural data efficiently through a single API, contributing to the advancement of digital agriculture. The company's mission focuses on enhancing the future of food and agriculture through innovative data solutions.

Full Harvest

Series B in 2021
Full Harvest operates an online marketplace designed to reduce food waste by connecting large farms with food businesses to sell surplus and imperfect produce at discounted prices. Each year, approximately 20 billion pounds of produce in the U.S. go to waste due to strict retailer standards regarding appearance. By providing a platform for farmers to sell this unutilized, yet perfectly edible, produce, Full Harvest aims to create a sustainable food system. The marketplace not only offers farmers an additional revenue stream but also lowers the cost of healthy food production and minimizes waste. Through its innovative supply chain model and proprietary technology, Full Harvest seeks to improve the overall management of surplus produce in the food industry.

Burro

Series A in 2021
Burro is a developer of an autonomous farming platform designed to enhance productivity in agricultural settings. The company creates robotic tools that autonomously follow workers and transport cargo, alleviating them of physically demanding tasks that do not add significant value. By automating these labor-intensive activities, Burro enables farmworkers to concentrate on more critical functions, ultimately improving operational efficiency. Additionally, the tools capture essential data to facilitate further automation of farm work, aligning with the long-term goal of automating tedious outdoor tasks. Through its innovative approach, Burro aims to support farmers in optimizing their operations and fostering growth.

Aromyx

Series A in 2021
Aromyx has built a platform for the digital capture of scent and taste – including the EssenceChip™ taste and scent sensor – that puts the human olfactory and taste receptors onto a disposable biochip, with a digital readout. The Aromyx platform includes the Allegory software suite, AromaGraph family of visual analytics, recommended taste/scent recording standards, access to the growing Aromyx online database of taste and scent data and related machine-learning algorithms. Unlike chemical sensors or mass spectrometry, the Aromyx EssenceChip system shows the biochemical signals that a cup of coffee, a sniff of perfume or a glass of wine send to the brain, as mediated by the human nose and tongue.

BlueNalu

Convertible Note in 2021
BlueNalu, Inc. is a cellular aquaculture company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in the production and marketing of cell-based seafood products, cultivating fish tissue from cells to meet the growing global demand for seafood while promoting sustainability. By utilizing innovative techniques, BlueNalu produces healthy, safe, and tasty seafood dishes that are free from plastics, pathogens, toxins, and other contaminants. The company aims to support ocean diversity and sustainability, providing consumers and restaurants with trusted seafood options that align with ethical and environmental standards.

BlueNalu

Grant in 2020
BlueNalu, Inc. is a cellular aquaculture company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in the production and marketing of cell-based seafood products, cultivating fish tissue from cells to meet the growing global demand for seafood while promoting sustainability. By utilizing innovative techniques, BlueNalu produces healthy, safe, and tasty seafood dishes that are free from plastics, pathogens, toxins, and other contaminants. The company aims to support ocean diversity and sustainability, providing consumers and restaurants with trusted seafood options that align with ethical and environmental standards.

Leaf Agriculture

Seed Round in 2020
Leaf Agriculture is a Brazilian company founded in 2017, based in Florianopolis, that specializes in providing a unified application programming interface (API) platform for the agriculture industry. This platform offers data services that facilitate access to agricultural data and validation of user access. By connecting various AgTech APIs, Leaf Agriculture enables users to access agricultural data efficiently through a single API, contributing to the advancement of digital agriculture. The company's mission focuses on enhancing the future of food and agriculture through innovative data solutions.

ScanIt Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Scanit Technologie provides a way to physically detect airborne disease before infection enabling preventative action. Their proprietary platform captures, inspects, classifies, and alerts growers of the presence of harmful airborne pathogen spores. The result is growers can take preventative actions, optimize pest management practices, minimize yield losses and have efficacy proof that their actions are working to control the disease.

WeedOUT

Grant in 2019
WeedOut is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative weed control solutions. The company focuses on creating bio-herbicides that utilize a unique approach to combat resistant weeds. By employing weed pollen and applying it during the flowering period through artificial pollination, WeedOut's products prevent the generation of viable seeds from these resistant weeds. This method aims to reduce reliance on toxic herbicides and minimize the application of higher herbicide doses, offering a natural alternative for farmers and stakeholders in the agricultural sector to effectively manage weed populations.

Terramera

Series B in 2019
Terramera, Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that develops and manufactures plant-based pesticides and fertilizers. Founded in 2009, it focuses on providing alternatives to conventional chemical products in agriculture. The company's offerings include Proof, a solution for bed bugs and dust mites; Actigate, an organic pesticide; and Rango, a pest control and crop protection product. Terramera integrates artificial intelligence with scientific principles and nature to create innovative agriculture technology platforms. Its mission is to transform food production while ensuring a healthy, safe environment free from toxic chemicals, ultimately supporting sustainable and organic farming practices that enhance yields and profitability for farmers and growers.

Livestock Water Recycling

Seed Round in 2019
Livestock Water Recycling, Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the manufacture of livestock waste recycling systems, primarily targeting dairy and hog operations across North America. Founded in 1989 and based in Calgary, the company focuses on enhancing the economic and environmental sustainability of livestock farming through its patented manure treatment systems. These systems, including the on-site fertilizer PLANT, isolate and concentrate manure, allowing for the recovery of clean water and the production of two distinct fertilizers for precision application. This innovative approach addresses the challenges of high fertilizer costs and the demand for renewable natural gas, presenting a significant opportunity for resource recovery in agriculture. Livestock Water Recycling operates in various international markets, including the United States, Lebanon, and Northern Ireland, and aims to expand its presence through strategic partnerships. By digitizing manure management and promoting sustainable practices, the company contributes to the development of climate-smart food systems and aims to enhance agricultural productivity while promoting resource conservation.

Aromyx

Seed Round in 2019
Aromyx has built a platform for the digital capture of scent and taste – including the EssenceChip™ taste and scent sensor – that puts the human olfactory and taste receptors onto a disposable biochip, with a digital readout. The Aromyx platform includes the Allegory software suite, AromaGraph family of visual analytics, recommended taste/scent recording standards, access to the growing Aromyx online database of taste and scent data and related machine-learning algorithms. Unlike chemical sensors or mass spectrometry, the Aromyx EssenceChip system shows the biochemical signals that a cup of coffee, a sniff of perfume or a glass of wine send to the brain, as mediated by the human nose and tongue.

TeleSense

Convertible Note in 2019
TeleSense, Inc. is an Agtech company that specializes in real-time environmental monitoring solutions for the food and grain industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, TeleSense offers a range of products designed to provide actionable insights for grain managers. Their advanced sensors continuously monitor conditions such as temperature, humidity, and moisture in storage facilities, sending alerts directly to users via the TeleSense app on various devices. The company also retrofits traditional temperature cables to wireless systems, allowing for constant, remote monitoring. By utilizing machine learning algorithms and cloud-based technology, TeleSense aims to digitize the post-harvest grain supply chain, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing human error. Their solutions cater to various sectors, including agriculture, food supply chains, and commercial cooking, promoting better management of perishable commodities and minimizing spoilage risks.

Burro

Seed Round in 2019
Burro is a developer of an autonomous farming platform designed to enhance productivity in agricultural settings. The company creates robotic tools that autonomously follow workers and transport cargo, alleviating them of physically demanding tasks that do not add significant value. By automating these labor-intensive activities, Burro enables farmworkers to concentrate on more critical functions, ultimately improving operational efficiency. Additionally, the tools capture essential data to facilitate further automation of farm work, aligning with the long-term goal of automating tedious outdoor tasks. Through its innovative approach, Burro aims to support farmers in optimizing their operations and fostering growth.

Leaf Agriculture

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Leaf Agriculture is a Brazilian company founded in 2017, based in Florianopolis, that specializes in providing a unified application programming interface (API) platform for the agriculture industry. This platform offers data services that facilitate access to agricultural data and validation of user access. By connecting various AgTech APIs, Leaf Agriculture enables users to access agricultural data efficiently through a single API, contributing to the advancement of digital agriculture. The company's mission focuses on enhancing the future of food and agriculture through innovative data solutions.

ApisProtect

Seed Round in 2018
ApisProtect Limited is an agricultural technology company based in Cork, Ireland, that specializes in monitoring and managing bee colonies. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes an Internet of Things (IoT) system featuring wireless in-hive sensors to provide real-time alerts to beekeepers regarding diseases and pests that may threaten their hives. Its innovative platform combines sensor data on hive conditions, health, and activity levels with advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques. This enables beekeepers to continuously monitor their hives, assess productivity in terms of pollination and honey production, and make informed decisions to prevent losses and enhance overall hive management without the need for frequent manual inspections.

TeleSense

Series A in 2018
TeleSense, Inc. is an Agtech company that specializes in real-time environmental monitoring solutions for the food and grain industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, TeleSense offers a range of products designed to provide actionable insights for grain managers. Their advanced sensors continuously monitor conditions such as temperature, humidity, and moisture in storage facilities, sending alerts directly to users via the TeleSense app on various devices. The company also retrofits traditional temperature cables to wireless systems, allowing for constant, remote monitoring. By utilizing machine learning algorithms and cloud-based technology, TeleSense aims to digitize the post-harvest grain supply chain, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing human error. Their solutions cater to various sectors, including agriculture, food supply chains, and commercial cooking, promoting better management of perishable commodities and minimizing spoilage risks.

Full Harvest

Series A in 2018
Full Harvest operates an online marketplace designed to reduce food waste by connecting large farms with food businesses to sell surplus and imperfect produce at discounted prices. Each year, approximately 20 billion pounds of produce in the U.S. go to waste due to strict retailer standards regarding appearance. By providing a platform for farmers to sell this unutilized, yet perfectly edible, produce, Full Harvest aims to create a sustainable food system. The marketplace not only offers farmers an additional revenue stream but also lowers the cost of healthy food production and minimizes waste. Through its innovative supply chain model and proprietary technology, Full Harvest seeks to improve the overall management of surplus produce in the food industry.

Motorleaf

Seed Round in 2018
Motorleaf is an agriculture technology company specializing in artificial intelligence tools for greenhouse production. We design algorithms and data-driven products using techniques in machine learning to deliver insights that help farmers maximize yield and reduce operational costs in commercial greenhouses. Our team of data scientists specialize in model development and data mining to produce products that help farmers manage greenhouses, get insights on plant health optimization, and preemptively address potential farming issues. The results speak for themselves: our technology can reduce error in harvest forecasting by 50% to 70% from the start and becomes even more accurate with time. AI-powered estimates are typically more than twice more accurate than those made by a human. Situated within a global hub of innovation in artificial intelligence, Motorleaf is a Montreal-based company founded in 2016.

BioLumic

Series A in 2018
BioLumic develops light signals that activate plant growth and unlock the natural genetic potential of crops. The company's photogenics platform leverages innovation in plant science, light technology and genetic insights. Demonstrated results include higher yield, improved vigor, increased disease and pest resistance, and improvements in crops composition. These results have been across a variety of seeds and seedling: soybean, cannabis and vegetable and fruit crops. It is a clean technology that does not require the use of chemicals or amendments. BioLumic is a private company and was founded in 2013.

Full Harvest

Seed Round in 2017
Full Harvest operates an online marketplace designed to reduce food waste by connecting large farms with food businesses to sell surplus and imperfect produce at discounted prices. Each year, approximately 20 billion pounds of produce in the U.S. go to waste due to strict retailer standards regarding appearance. By providing a platform for farmers to sell this unutilized, yet perfectly edible, produce, Full Harvest aims to create a sustainable food system. The marketplace not only offers farmers an additional revenue stream but also lowers the cost of healthy food production and minimizes waste. Through its innovative supply chain model and proprietary technology, Full Harvest seeks to improve the overall management of surplus produce in the food industry.
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