Veridi Technologies
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Veridi Technologies develops innovative technology that enables farmers to detect plant diseases and pathogens at early stages. By leveraging computer vision and automated microscopy, the company optimizes laboratory diagnostics that are accurate, affordable, and scalable. This advanced approach not only facilitates the early identification of diseases but also helps analyze soil biodiversity. As a result, farmers can reduce their reliance on pesticides while improving crop yields, contributing to more sustainable agricultural practices.
Proofminder
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Proofminder is a pioneering company that has developed a leaf-level farming platform designed to enhance precision agriculture. Established in 2021, the company integrates artificial intelligence and visual data to provide micro-level actionable insights on every leaf and plant, thereby aiding growers in achieving sustainable production goals. The platform offers a wide array of features, including plant monitoring, disease detection, crop assessment, flower detection, and weather damage analysis, enabling field crop and vegetable producers to optimize their operations throughout the growing season. By partnering with drone service providers and other key players in the agroindustry, Proofminder aims to create a seamless experience for growers, whether they are involved in seed production, orchards, or various types of crops. Recognized for its innovative approach, Proofminder was awarded "Most Innovative Agri Startup of 2021" by the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture and has been shortlisted as one of the top three agri innovations globally in 2021 and 2022. The company's mission is to contribute to a more sustainable, innovative, and profitable future for the agroindustry, regardless of environmental changes.
NoMaze
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
NoMaze develops a web-based platform that enables plant breeders to visually explore and analyze genomic and phenotypic data. It offers specialized pipelines for common use cases like yield maximization, environment comparison, and outlier filtering.
Farmula
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Farmula develops biochar-based seed coatings that enhance nutrient delivery, support biological crop protection, and promote animal welfare. Their products aim to reduce fertilizer use and lower carbon emissions, improving operational sustainability.
Verdancy
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Verdancy specializes in the development of biodegradable delivery systems for crop protection and nutritional substances. The company focuses on enhancing the effectiveness and environmental sustainability of chemical plant health products by encapsulating active ingredients in upcycled, non-toxic, and fully biodegradable microgels. This innovative approach allows for the controlled and programmable release of these substances, enabling users to cultivate crops in an eco-friendly manner. Through its tailored solutions, Verdancy aims to contribute to more sustainable agricultural practices while maintaining the efficacy of plant health products.
Amata Green
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Amata Green is a company focused on promoting organic and sustainable food production through regenerative practices and biochar production. It provides services to support the transition to organic farming, sustainability consulting, and supply chain solutions, including pilot projects and project management. The company assists agricultural businesses and farmers in reducing environmental impact, improving soil health and fertility, and enhancing crop yields and profitability. It also engages in carbon sequestration and carbon credit initiatives, helping clients monetize environmental benefits. Through its biochar production and consulting offerings, Amata Green aims to advance regenerative agriculture by integrating soil amendment, climate-smart practices, and traceable supply chains across global markets.
Regen Insights
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Regen Insights is an innovative company focused on transforming sustainable agriculture through its carbon farming platform. This platform is designed to reward farmers for enhancing their soil carbon content, thereby promoting environmentally friendly farming practices. By providing tools for carbon footprint measurement and optimizing agricultural and environmental data, Regen Insights enables clients to simplify their operations. This allows them to reduce time spent on administrative tasks and concentrate more on supporting farmers directly. The company's approach aims to facilitate a smoother transition to sustainable agricultural practices while contributing to the broader goal of environmental sustainability.
Aquanzo
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Aquanzo is a company focused on the sustainable farming of marine zooplankton on land, utilizing agricultural byproducts to minimize environmental impact. The company operates a marine protein farming platform designed to domesticate and cultivate zooplankton, which serves as a highly nutritious feed for fish and shrimp. By employing advanced technologies, Aquanzo produces zooplankton sustainably, ensuring that its ingredients are both natural and environmentally friendly. This innovative approach allows clients in the aquafeed industry to source marine proteins without depleting ocean resources, thereby promoting a more sustainable aquaculture practice.
Poás Bioenergy
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Poás Bioenergy designs, manufactures, and installs carbon-negative biomass gasification systems. These systems convert agricultural waste into biochar, enhancing soil fertility and capturing carbon, while generating clean energy for farmers to reduce their carbon footprint.
seedalive
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
A new rapid test for the quality control of plant seeds.
Biorefic
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Biorefic operates a zero-waste biorefinery that converts agricultural residues and energy crops into carbon-negative products. These include prebiotic food ingredients, animal feed, peat alternatives for growing media, and green hydrogen. The company's process aims to reduce emissions in agriculture and promote sustainable practices.
VetVise
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
VetVise is a company dedicated to enhancing animal welfare and farm efficiency through innovative monitoring systems for livestock. Utilizing advanced machine learning technology and two-dimensional camera data, VetVise develops early warning systems that detect unusual behavior, disease, and pain in animals. This proactive approach allows farmers to address issues promptly, helping to prevent the spread of health problems within the herd. By integrating veterinary expertise with deep learning capabilities, VetVise aims to optimize animal health management while simultaneously improving the overall value chain in agriculture. The company focuses on putting animal welfare at the forefront of farming practices, thereby maximizing both ethical standards and financial success in animal husbandry.
AgriCircle
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
AgriCircle AG is a Swiss company that offers a comprehensive farm management platform designed to connect farmers with their professional networks and farm data. Founded in 2012 and based in Rapperswil, AgriCircle develops digital solutions aimed at enhancing productivity and sustainability in agriculture. The platform aggregates diverse data sources, including weather information, satellite imagery, drone data, and analytics related to machinery, seeds, crop protection, and fertilizers. It provides services such as food monitoring, harvest optimization, field decision support, and data analytics. By leveraging current and historical data along with predictive models, AgriCircle empowers farmers to make informed decisions that improve field management, optimize crop yield, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Cynomys
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Cynomys is a pioneering company specializing in IoT solutions for the livestock industry, focusing on monitoring environmental parameters and consumption rates in animal farms. Since its establishment in 2018, Cynomys has developed a patented self-contained device capable of tracking over 30 critical parameters that influence animal welfare, environmental impact, and overall farm productivity through a secure cloud platform. The company serves a diverse range of livestock operations, providing its solutions to customers in Italy, Spain, France, The Netherlands, and Mexico. Major clients include animal feed producers, distributors, and medium to large livestock enterprises. The management team comprises experienced professionals in technology, software, and hardware development, dedicated to promoting sustainability and improved awareness within the livestock sector.
Seqana
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Seqana is a developer of satellite-based software that focuses on monitoring soil organic carbon (SOC) to support nature-based climate services. The company provides an innovative, cost-effective solution for project developers, agribusinesses, NGOs, and large corporations, allowing them to obtain actionable insights into soil health and carbon sequestration practices. By leveraging remote sensing technology, Seqana enables clients to measure and understand soil carbon levels quickly and accurately, contributing to efforts in combating climate change at a global scale. Through its cutting-edge monitoring platform, Seqana supports the transition to sustainable agricultural practices and enhances the value of environmental initiatives.
wiCow
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
wiCow is an innovative company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based health tracking and early warning systems for cattle breeding. Its self-learning application is designed to monitor the health of cows and buffalos, collecting and analyzing data related to animal and farm conditions. By leveraging advanced AI technology, wiCow enables farmers to receive timely alerts regarding the health status of their livestock, particularly during critical periods such as calving. The application securely stores this data in an encrypted cloud, ensuring both safety and accessibility. This proactive approach allows farmers to take necessary precautions and administer medication promptly, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of cattle management.
DigiFarm
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Founded in 2019, DigiFarm is a Norwegian ag-tech company that develops deep neural network models using high-resolution satellite imagery. Its AI platform helps Norwegian farmers optimize grain production by providing crop classification models and yield data for informed decision-making.
BIOWEG
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Founded in Germany in 2019, BIOWEG is a purpose-driven company that combines biotechnology, material science, and molecular simulation to develop and sell advanced, sustainable, and bio-based high-performance ingredients for businesses. Their animal-free ingredients are globally scalable and manufactured sustainably using green chemistry. They partner with forward-thinking companies in cosmetics, personal care, agricultural technology, and food/beverage sectors.
E-TERRY
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
E-TERRY specializes in manufacturing autonomous agricultural robots aimed at advancing sustainable agriculture on a large scale. The company offers farmers a companion solution to manage their vegetable fields efficiently and intelligently. E-TERRY's robot is designed with flexibility in height and track width, allowing it to adapt dynamically to various crops and growth stages. Utilizing computer vision and deep learning algorithms, the robot collects detailed per-plant data, enabling farmers to care for each plant individually. The lightweight, foldable design of the system supports a farming-as-a-service business model, making vegetable farming more efficient and environmentally friendly.
FibriTech
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
FibriTech develops a biomaterial technology producing sustainable, natural fiber-based materials for industrial and agricultural applications. Their products include eco-friendly alternatives to rock wool, glass wool, and foamed plastics, serving construction and horticulture sectors.
GeoPard Agriculture
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
GeoPard Agriculture is an agriculture intelligence platform that empowers crop farming businesses to enhance their return on investment through data-driven and sustainable precision agriculture practices. The company leverages advanced spatial data analytics and artificial intelligence to automate workflows, generating variable rate application maps for seeding, fertilizing, and crop protection. GeoPard's solution is versatile, offered through white-label, on-premise, API, web, and mobile applications. Its platform includes modules for geospatial business intelligence, incorporating high-density sensors, vegetation indices, yield data, and soil chemical profiles, as well as capabilities for generating 3D maps and conducting multi-data layer analytics to identify productivity constraints and anomalies. Additionally, GeoPard provides a mobile application that allows users to access essential maps and data layers offline, supporting farmers in navigating the complexities of precision farming. The company positions itself as a technology and digital transformation partner, offering tailored, scalable cloud solutions to maximize the potential of geospatial big data in agriculture.
E-TERRY
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
E-TERRY specializes in manufacturing autonomous agricultural robots aimed at advancing sustainable agriculture on a large scale. The company offers farmers a companion solution to manage their vegetable fields efficiently and intelligently. E-TERRY's robot is designed with flexibility in height and track width, allowing it to adapt dynamically to various crops and growth stages. Utilizing computer vision and deep learning algorithms, the robot collects detailed per-plant data, enabling farmers to care for each plant individually. The lightweight, foldable design of the system supports a farming-as-a-service business model, making vegetable farming more efficient and environmentally friendly.
Cropt
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Cropt is an AI-powered agricultural analytics company that originated as a spin-off from the BioSense Institute, a European center for sustainable agriculture. It delivers a platform that integrates satellite imagery, weather data, and agronomic knowledge to predict crop yields, assess risk, and provide actionable recommendations. The solution helps farmers and agricultural businesses optimize production, improve profitability, and support sustainable, resilient food systems through data-driven decision making.
Be-Grow
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Be-Grow is a company that specializes in developing plant-stimulant hydrogels aimed at enhancing plant productivity and nutrient effectiveness in farming and reforestation. Its innovative technology is designed to improve the seeding process, allowing small trees to grow rapidly and withstand challenging climate conditions, thereby helping farmers to maximize yield. Be-Grow collaborates with distributors to ensure the efficient delivery of its products and services, which integrate seamlessly into existing farming equipment.
SmartCloudFarming
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
SmartCloudFarming leverages machine learning algorithms to create a comprehensive crop yield forecasting model. By analyzing scarce soil datasets without requiring on-site hardware or personnel, the company enables farmers to enhance yields, optimize resource usage, and reduce agricultural emissions.