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Abastores is a digital platform that facilitates the auction of agricultural products across Brazil. By providing real‑time market data and enabling purchase and sale transactions nationwide and at ports, it offers farmers a technology‑driven alternative to traditional selling methods, reducing costs and streamlining procedures.

Maalexi is a cross-border risk management platform and marketplace for small food and agricultural businesses, offering digital contracting, payment and financing, and end-to-end settlement to simplify international trade. Through its proprietary risk data and AI-enabled tools, augmented with blockchain-based technologies, Maalexi helps exporters, processors, and producers mitigate counterparty, legal, quality, quantity, document, delivery, and payment risks, enabling safer, faster, and more bankable trades with greater visibility and lower costs. The company aims to strengthen global food security by democratizing cross-border trade for small food and agri-businesses, connecting local players with international buyers and enabling direct, compliant transactions.

Maalexi is a cross-border risk management platform and marketplace for small food and agricultural businesses, offering digital contracting, payment and financing, and end-to-end settlement to simplify international trade. Through its proprietary risk data and AI-enabled tools, augmented with blockchain-based technologies, Maalexi helps exporters, processors, and producers mitigate counterparty, legal, quality, quantity, document, delivery, and payment risks, enabling safer, faster, and more bankable trades with greater visibility and lower costs. The company aims to strengthen global food security by democratizing cross-border trade for small food and agri-businesses, connecting local players with international buyers and enabling direct, compliant transactions.

Harvesto operates the largest online marketplace for farmers and contractors in Germany. It offers a comprehensive platform for agricultural supplies, including machinery parts, seeds, chemicals, and animal husbandry products, totaling over three million SKUs. By streamlining the supply chain, Harvesto aims to reduce CO2 emissions while serving more than 30,000 farmers.

Willicroft is a plant-based cheese company based in Amsterdam, founded in 2018, that aims to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional dairy cheese. Drawing inspiration from the founders' dairy farming roots, the company emphasizes reducing the environmental impact of cheese production, which is known to be a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Willicroft's range of products is primarily made from ingredients such as cashews, coconut oil, fermented rice, quinoa, and nutritional yeast, showcasing a commitment to nutritious and sustainable sourcing. By utilizing fermentation techniques, Willicroft seeks to create delicious vegan cheese options that are both affordable and environmentally friendly. The company has achieved B Corp status, reflecting its dedication to social and environmental responsibility, and has begun cultivating beans locally in the Netherlands to further enhance its sustainable practices. With plans to expand into new markets in the UK, Germany, and the Nordics, Willicroft aims to become the world’s first net-positive plant-based cheese company, fostering a local supply chain that supports sustainable farming practices.

Tractor Junction is an online digital platform founded in 2016 by Rajat Gupta in Alwar, Rajasthan, that facilitates the buying and selling of tractors and farm equipment. The platform provides a comprehensive range of services, including financing, insurance, and maintenance for both new and used tractors, along with various farm implements. Tractor Junction aims to simplify the purchasing process by offering detailed specifications, expert reviews, and owner feedback, allowing users to make informed decisions. By consolidating all agricultural products on a single platform, Tractor Junction strives to provide fair pricing and accessible information, thereby enhancing the overall experience for farmers and agricultural professionals.

IBISA is a Luxembourg-based company founded in 2018 that offers an innovative platform for index-based insurance. By leveraging blockchain technology and satellite earth observation data, IBISA provides a marketplace designed to facilitate inclusive mutual risk-sharing solutions. The company focuses on delivering crop protection services specifically tailored for smallholder farmers, enabling low-cost insurance options with rapid assessment and payment processes. This approach aims to enhance the resilience of agricultural communities by mitigating risks associated with adverse weather conditions and other challenges.

Agrapp is a financing platform that aims to strengthen agriculture by connecting non-professional investors with farmers. It aids the development of agriculture with the use of smart financing. The financial platform promotes agricultural producers and allows collaboration on projects in the rural sector and connects financial resources with farmers. Carlos Zubieta and David Ricardo Duarte Castillo co-founded it in 2018 and is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.

MyCrops is an agricultural technology company focused on enhancing crop management for farmers through advanced data analytics and AI-driven insights. The company offers smart crop monitoring tools that deliver actionable insights from the outset, helping growers prevent crop loss and maximize yields. Utilizing deep learning algorithms based on extensive data generated by mobile app users, MyCrops provides farmers with clear dashboard views to improve team productivity and decision-making. Key offerings include the Scout app, which delivers real-time alerts for pest and disease outbreaks, and the Spot imaging solution, which automates 360-degree monitoring of plants, enhancing the ability to track plant health. MyCrops emphasizes sustainable practices in precision agriculture, aiming to streamline daily crop management, increase profitability, and reduce reliance on chemicals, ultimately revolutionizing the way farmers operate.

Nordetect is a Copenhagen-based analytical hardware company that develops lab-on-a-chip devices for environmental and agricultural analysis. Founded in 2016, it aims to bring medical-grade technology to the farming industry, enabling farm managers, agricultural service providers, and indoor growers to obtain reliable, easy-to-interpret data to improve harvests. The company’s nutrient analysis technology measures soil content of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, providing results and data uploads, with recommendations on when to adjust agricultural techniques and allowing transparent tracking of soil nutrition.

GreenPod Labs develops active packaging technology for fruits and vegetables. Their product, a sachet containing nano-encapsulated plant extracts, naturally slows down ripening and minimizes microbial attacks during storage and transport, reducing post-harvest losses.

Nordetect is a Copenhagen-based analytical hardware company that develops lab-on-a-chip devices for environmental and agricultural analysis. Founded in 2016, it aims to bring medical-grade technology to the farming industry, enabling farm managers, agricultural service providers, and indoor growers to obtain reliable, easy-to-interpret data to improve harvests. The company’s nutrient analysis technology measures soil content of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, providing results and data uploads, with recommendations on when to adjust agricultural techniques and allowing transparent tracking of soil nutrition.

Nordetect is a Copenhagen-based analytical hardware company that develops lab-on-a-chip devices for environmental and agricultural analysis. Founded in 2016, it aims to bring medical-grade technology to the farming industry, enabling farm managers, agricultural service providers, and indoor growers to obtain reliable, easy-to-interpret data to improve harvests. The company’s nutrient analysis technology measures soil content of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, providing results and data uploads, with recommendations on when to adjust agricultural techniques and allowing transparent tracking of soil nutrition.

Tractor Junction is an online digital platform founded in 2016 by Rajat Gupta in Alwar, Rajasthan, that facilitates the buying and selling of tractors and farm equipment. The platform provides a comprehensive range of services, including financing, insurance, and maintenance for both new and used tractors, along with various farm implements. Tractor Junction aims to simplify the purchasing process by offering detailed specifications, expert reviews, and owner feedback, allowing users to make informed decisions. By consolidating all agricultural products on a single platform, Tractor Junction strives to provide fair pricing and accessible information, thereby enhancing the overall experience for farmers and agricultural professionals.

Nordetect is a Copenhagen-based analytical hardware company that develops lab-on-a-chip devices for environmental and agricultural analysis. Founded in 2016, it aims to bring medical-grade technology to the farming industry, enabling farm managers, agricultural service providers, and indoor growers to obtain reliable, easy-to-interpret data to improve harvests. The company’s nutrient analysis technology measures soil content of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, providing results and data uploads, with recommendations on when to adjust agricultural techniques and allowing transparent tracking of soil nutrition.

Agranimo is a company that specializes in micro-climate intelligence tools designed to enhance the fresh produce supply chain. Founded in 2015 and based in Santiago, Chile, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, Agranimo utilizes real-time analysis of soil and climate conditions to help farming organizations increase productivity, reduce costs, and streamline operations. The company's offerings include the installation of soil and environmental sensors, along with software analytics and visualization dashboards. These tools enable retailers to better forecast supply and improve supplier management, while also assisting insurance companies in providing tailored farm insurance solutions. By focusing on increasing farm yields and minimizing food waste, Agranimo aims to contribute to a more efficient and sustainable agricultural sector.

KrishiHub, established in Bengaluru, India in 2016, operates as an online platform facilitating direct connections between farmers and businesses. It employs AI-powered supply chain management to reduce vegetable wastage by up to 25% compared to traditional methods, enabling farm-to-doorstep delivery within 12 hours. The platform uses proprietary algorithms for route optimization, ensuring efficient logistics and timely deliveries. KrishiHub empowers farmers by providing them direct access to businesses such as hotels, vendors, restaurants, institutions, and stores, helping them secure the best prices for their produce.

SolarCreed is a developer of solar energy systems focused on empowering farmers in Africa to utilize solar power for agricultural purposes. The company offers a range of innovative products, including solar lights, solar pumps, and solar generators, designed to enhance the efficiency and productivity of small agribusinesses. By providing these sustainable energy solutions, SolarCreed aims to transform farming communities, enabling farmers to grow, preserve, package, and distribute food more effectively while reducing operational costs.

GreenPod Labs develops active packaging technology for fruits and vegetables. Their product, a sachet containing nano-encapsulated plant extracts, naturally slows down ripening and minimizes microbial attacks during storage and transport, reducing post-harvest losses.