S2G Ventures
S2G Ventures is a Chicago-based, multi-stage investment firm focused on fostering innovation across food and agriculture, oceans, and energy. Founded in 2014, it targets late-stage venture and growth investments and maintains a portfolio spanning seed, venture, and growth rounds. The firm backs entrepreneurs delivering market-driven solutions that transform food systems and related sectors, including ingredients, infrastructure and logistics, food safety technology, retail and consumer brands, as well as opportunities in ocean and energy domains. Its objective is to catalyze healthier, sustainable, and locally sourced food systems through investments that cover agricultural products, logistics, and consumer offerings.
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Past deals in Iowa
Trace Genomics
Series B in 2024
Trace Genomics specializes in soil health and microbiome analysis, employing DNA sequencing and artificial intelligence to provide a soil microbiome test that enables early prediction of soil diseases, soil health, and crop quality. The company analyzes microbial composition and quantifies microbes, indexing this data and comparing it with soil chemistry to generate actionable insights for agronomists and corporate partners. Its platform integrates biology and chemistry data to help farmers optimize input use, improve yields, and manage risk, treating soil as a valuable asset. By mapping the soil microbiome, Trace Genomics aims to support sustainable agriculture through informed management decisions.
Growers Edge
Series B in 2023
Growers Edge is an agricultural fintech company that develops software and analytics for risk and crop management, offering a platform that provides customized solutions to farmers, agencies, and retailer networks, along with cash flow lending for inputs and agricultural technologies and risk management tied to crop management plans. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Johnston, Iowa, the company uses data analytics to facilitate financing for inputs, deliver insights into market trends and crop performance, and help farmers adopt new technologies to improve profitability and safeguard investments.
Growers Edge
Series B in 2020
Growers Edge is an agricultural fintech company that develops software and analytics for risk and crop management, offering a platform that provides customized solutions to farmers, agencies, and retailer networks, along with cash flow lending for inputs and agricultural technologies and risk management tied to crop management plans. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Johnston, Iowa, the company uses data analytics to facilitate financing for inputs, deliver insights into market trends and crop performance, and help farmers adopt new technologies to improve profitability and safeguard investments.
Trace Genomics
Venture Round in 2019
Trace Genomics specializes in soil health and microbiome analysis, employing DNA sequencing and artificial intelligence to provide a soil microbiome test that enables early prediction of soil diseases, soil health, and crop quality. The company analyzes microbial composition and quantifies microbes, indexing this data and comparing it with soil chemistry to generate actionable insights for agronomists and corporate partners. Its platform integrates biology and chemistry data to help farmers optimize input use, improve yields, and manage risk, treating soil as a valuable asset. By mapping the soil microbiome, Trace Genomics aims to support sustainable agriculture through informed management decisions.
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