S2G Investments

S2G Investments is a multi-stage investment firm that targets venture and growth-stage businesses in food and agriculture, oceans, and energy sectors. The firm provides capital to businesses shaping the future of food systems and energy resources, aiming for significant sector transitions. S2G Investments assist entrepreneurs and leadership groups in seeking innovative, market-driven solutions aimed at providing increased value, better results, and superior performance compared to conventional options.

Kate Danaher

Managing Director

Sanjeev Krishnan

Founder, Managing Director and CIO

Cristina Rohr

Managing Director

Aaron Rudberg

Managing Director and COO

Matthew Walker

Managing Director

Past deals in Agriculture

iUNU

Series B in 2025
IUNU, Inc. is an agricultural technology company that specializes in developing an AI and computer vision platform for greenhouse management. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, IUNU offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service solution that provides growers with actionable insights and enhanced production management capabilities. The company's flagship product, LUNA, utilizes computer vision to monitor and analyze crop growth, helping farmers identify issues early and improve accountability in their growing practices. By connecting plants, facilities, and personnel through a unified interface, IUNU aims to transform commercial greenhouses into efficient, demand-driven operations. The company also has offices in San Francisco and San Diego, further expanding its reach within the agricultural sector.

Sound Agriculture

Series B in 2024
Sound Agriculture uses molecular discovery to create climate-resilient crops, enhancing harvest yields for growers. They also use an innovative life science approach to sustainably increase farming productivity. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Emeryville, California.

Catalera

Series A in 2024
Catalera BioSolutions is a company that develops biological pesticides for consumers, professionals, and agriculture. The company's products are an alternative to synthetic chemicals and are inspired by natural solutions. Catalera BioSolutions has over a decade of experience in creating effective biological solutions for plant, home, and public health.

Exacto

Venture Round in 2024
Exacto is a private label manufacturer specializing in the distribution of multi-line chemicals for agricultural, turf, ornamental, and industrial vegetation management. The company provides advanced product solutions designed to empower applicators, growers, and resource managers, promoting operational success and sustainability. Its extensive product range includes basal oils, compatibility agents, defoamers, lake and pond dyes, marking foams, oil-based activators, scent masking agents, soil wetters, surfactants, tank cleaners, and water conditioners. By optimizing the interactions between water, soil, and chemicals, Exacto aims to enhance the productivity of croplands and the vibrancy of landscapes while minimizing the use of natural resources. Additionally, the company offers customer support via email and phone.

Applied Carbon

Series A in 2024
Applied Carbon is focused on innovative technology that aims to regenerate soils and capture atmospheric carbon for environmental benefit. The company develops mobile pyrolysis systems capable of producing biochar, a charcoal-like substance created from agricultural waste. These systems are designed to operate on-site in urban and peri-urban areas, where they convert biomass waste efficiently. By addressing degraded or blighted land, Applied Carbon's approach not only facilitates organic waste disposal but also enhances soil quality through improved nutrient and water retention, while simultaneously sequestering carbon permanently.

Kuehnle Agrosystems

Series A in 2024
Kuehnle Agrosystems, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, that specializes in the development and production of specialty chemicals and raw materials derived from microalgae. The company focuses on creating products for various applications, including personal care items such as cosmetics, skincare, and dietary supplements, as well as agricultural and aquaculture uses, which encompass feed additives, crop protectants, and quality control solutions. Kuehnle Agrosystems serves multinational corporations, leveraging its expertise in plant-based systems to produce biologically active compounds. Established in 2007, the company aims to innovate within the biotechnology sector.

AquaConnect

Series B in 2024
Aquaconnect is a comprehensive aquaculture platform established in 2017 that supports fish and shrimp farmers in enhancing productivity and financial access through innovative technology solutions. By leveraging AI and satellite remote sensing, Aquaconnect captures pond data to deliver data-driven advisory services, enabling farmers to optimize water quality, aquatic health, and feed consumption. The platform facilitates connections between farmers and key stakeholders in the aquaculture value chain, including feed producers, equipment manufacturers, banks, and insurers. With an integrated approach, Aquaconnect has assisted over 60,000 farmers, providing them with context-aware alerts and suggestions to improve their operations. Additionally, the company offers data-enabled fintech solutions that enhance transparency for financial stakeholders engaging with the aquaculture community, ultimately helping to improve market linkages and value realization for farmers.

Intelligent Growth Solutions

Series C in 2024
IGS makes platforms that deliver ideal climates for plants and people, based upon a culture of continuous innovation, brilliant, simple design and a refusal to accept conventional technical thinking.

NewLeaf Symbiotics

Series D in 2023
NewLeaf Symbiotics is an agriculture technology company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of beneficial symbiotic bacteria aimed at enhancing plant health and increasing crop yields. The company focuses on natural bacteria, particularly pink pigmented facultative methylotrophs, which are utilized in various agricultural products for row crops, vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Through laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials, NewLeaf Symbiotics aims to provide sustainable agricultural solutions that assist farmers in combating plant diseases and improving overall agricultural productivity. Founded in 2011 and originally known as TrophoMax, LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in 2012.

Sentera

Series C in 2023
Sentera, Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing integrated software and sensor products primarily for the agriculture sector, along with applications in mining, infrastructure, security, and public safety. Founded in 2014 and based in Minneapolis, the company offers advanced technologies including drone sensors and video services, as well as the OnTop mobile app and desktop client for inspections. Sentera employs machine learning and data science to provide decision support and insights, enabling growers, advisors, and enterprise customers to optimize cultivation outcomes. By leveraging high-resolution drone imagery, satellite data, and other sensor inputs, Sentera delivers reliable plant-level measurements and analytics that facilitate informed decision-making and improved performance in agricultural practices.

ReelData AI

Series A in 2023
ReelData provides a suite of artificial intelligence and automation products that allow land-based fish farms to increase production volumes while decreasing risk and wasted resources. It also provides reliable, accurate monitoring, analysis, and optimized automation working with each farm 1-on-1 to increase operational efficiency, save costs, grow fish faster, and reduce risks.

Sound Agriculture

Series D in 2022
Sound Agriculture uses molecular discovery to create climate-resilient crops, enhancing harvest yields for growers. They also use an innovative life science approach to sustainably increase farming productivity. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Emeryville, California.

Soli Organic

Series D in 2022
Soli Organic is an indoor farming startup specializing in the cultivation and distribution of fresh organic culinary herbs. The company supplies grocery stores with a year-round availability of various herbs, including basil, lime leaves, rosemary, chives, and arugula. By providing living organic plants with fresh-cut leaves, Soli Organic aims to enhance the flavor of meals while promoting healthy eating. Their commitment to regional growth allows consumers to enjoy locally sourced herbs throughout the year, contributing to a more flavorful and sustainable food experience.

Sentera

Series D in 2022
Sentera, Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing integrated software and sensor products primarily for the agriculture sector, along with applications in mining, infrastructure, security, and public safety. Founded in 2014 and based in Minneapolis, the company offers advanced technologies including drone sensors and video services, as well as the OnTop mobile app and desktop client for inspections. Sentera employs machine learning and data science to provide decision support and insights, enabling growers, advisors, and enterprise customers to optimize cultivation outcomes. By leveraging high-resolution drone imagery, satellite data, and other sensor inputs, Sentera delivers reliable plant-level measurements and analytics that facilitate informed decision-making and improved performance in agricultural practices.

MycoTechnology

Series E in 2022
MycoTechnology is a food technology company based in Aurora, Colorado, that focuses on enhancing the flavor and nutritional value of agricultural products through fungi-based food-processing platforms. Founded in 2013, the company addresses various challenges in the food, beverage, and flavor industries by utilizing gourmet fungi and mycelial fermentation. One of its notable products, ClearTaste, is an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is both Kosher and Halal certified, designed to improve the taste of various agricultural products. In addition, MycoTechnology offers myceliated chocolate and works with robusta and arabica coffee beans, developing and licensing technology to enhance their flavor profiles. By integrating these innovative solutions, the company aims to help food producers incorporate healthier ingredients and strengthen their brand associations.

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.

iUNU

Series B in 2022
IUNU, Inc. is an agricultural technology company that specializes in developing an AI and computer vision platform for greenhouse management. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, IUNU offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service solution that provides growers with actionable insights and enhanced production management capabilities. The company's flagship product, LUNA, utilizes computer vision to monitor and analyze crop growth, helping farmers identify issues early and improve accountability in their growing practices. By connecting plants, facilities, and personnel through a unified interface, IUNU aims to transform commercial greenhouses into efficient, demand-driven operations. The company also has offices in San Francisco and San Diego, further expanding its reach within the agricultural sector.

Believer

Series B in 2021
Believer Meats is a biotechnology company based in Jerusalem, focused on revolutionizing meat production through innovative cellular agriculture technology. Founded in 2018, the company aims to create animal-free meat by utilizing distributive manufacturing processes that produce fat and muscle cells without the need to raise or harvest animals. By prioritizing food safety and reducing ecological impact, Believer Meats seeks to provide healthier and more sustainable alternatives to traditional animal-based foods. Their technology has been developed by a team of award-winning biologists and bioengineers, complemented by the expertise of renowned chefs from Jerusalem's culinary scene, bringing a unique blend of scientific and culinary innovation to the field of alternative proteins.

Back to the Roots

Series D in 2021
Back to the Roots, Inc. is a company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in developing and retailing indoor gardening kits, allowing consumers to grow organic and gourmet mushrooms at home. Founded in 2009, the company started as a sustainable urban mushroom farm and has since expanded its product offerings to include a variety of gardening kits, such as mushroom grow kits, water gardens, microgreens, herbs, and vegetable planters. Their Grow-at-Home Mushroom Garden enables users to cultivate up to 1 pound of oyster mushrooms indoors in as little as ten days, providing a quick and eco-friendly way to access fresh produce. Back to the Roots sells its products primarily through its website, promoting sustainability and self-sufficiency in urban gardening.

3Bar Biologics

Seed Round in 2021
3Bar Biologics Inc. is a Columbus, Ohio-based bioscience company that specializes in developing sustainable agricultural solutions. Established in 2013, the company focuses on enhancing crop yields through its flagship product, Bio-YIELD, a microbe inoculant system. Bio-YIELD utilizes naturally occurring microbes specifically matched to various crops and soil environments, promoting healthier plant growth without the need for synthetic chemicals. This innovative system was the result of over 15 years of research conducted by scientists at The Ohio State University. Initially launched in 2014 for eastern Corn Belt growers, 3Bar Biologics aims to expand its market reach globally as it gathers additional supporting data, thereby assisting farmers in sustainably increasing yields while protecting their investments in land and seed.

Intelligent Growth Solutions

Series B in 2021
IGS makes platforms that deliver ideal climates for plants and people, based upon a culture of continuous innovation, brilliant, simple design and a refusal to accept conventional technical thinking.

Soli Organic

Venture Round in 2021
Soli Organic is an indoor farming startup specializing in the cultivation and distribution of fresh organic culinary herbs. The company supplies grocery stores with a year-round availability of various herbs, including basil, lime leaves, rosemary, chives, and arugula. By providing living organic plants with fresh-cut leaves, Soli Organic aims to enhance the flavor of meals while promoting healthy eating. Their commitment to regional growth allows consumers to enjoy locally sourced herbs throughout the year, contributing to a more flavorful and sustainable food experience.

iUNU

Venture Round in 2021
IUNU, Inc. is an agricultural technology company that specializes in developing an AI and computer vision platform for greenhouse management. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, IUNU offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service solution that provides growers with actionable insights and enhanced production management capabilities. The company's flagship product, LUNA, utilizes computer vision to monitor and analyze crop growth, helping farmers identify issues early and improve accountability in their growing practices. By connecting plants, facilities, and personnel through a unified interface, IUNU aims to transform commercial greenhouses into efficient, demand-driven operations. The company also has offices in San Francisco and San Diego, further expanding its reach within the agricultural sector.

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.

Sound Agriculture

Series C in 2021
Sound Agriculture uses molecular discovery to create climate-resilient crops, enhancing harvest yields for growers. They also use an innovative life science approach to sustainably increase farming productivity. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Emeryville, California.

Moleaer

Series B in 2021
Moleaer Inc., based in Torrance, California, specializes in the development of industrial-scale nanobubble systems designed for various applications, including water and wastewater treatment, agriculture irrigation, and oil-water separation. Founded in 2016, the company offers products such as the XTB nanobubble generators, which effectively transfer gases into liquids, enhancing water quality and productivity while reducing maintenance costs. The unique characteristics of nanobubbles, which do not float and possess a large surface area, allow them to remain suspended in water for extended periods, facilitating efficient gas transfer. Moleaer's technology finds applications across multiple sectors, including shrimp farming, hydroponics, aquatic management, and resource recovery, promoting sustainable and chemical-free improvements in water quality and resource utilization.

Sentera

Series C in 2021
Sentera, Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing integrated software and sensor products primarily for the agriculture sector, along with applications in mining, infrastructure, security, and public safety. Founded in 2014 and based in Minneapolis, the company offers advanced technologies including drone sensors and video services, as well as the OnTop mobile app and desktop client for inspections. Sentera employs machine learning and data science to provide decision support and insights, enabling growers, advisors, and enterprise customers to optimize cultivation outcomes. By leveraging high-resolution drone imagery, satellite data, and other sensor inputs, Sentera delivers reliable plant-level measurements and analytics that facilitate informed decision-making and improved performance in agricultural practices.

ReelData AI

Seed Round in 2021
ReelData provides a suite of artificial intelligence and automation products that allow land-based fish farms to increase production volumes while decreasing risk and wasted resources. It also provides reliable, accurate monitoring, analysis, and optimized automation working with each farm 1-on-1 to increase operational efficiency, save costs, grow fish faster, and reduce risks.

Believer

Convertible Note in 2021
Believer Meats is a biotechnology company based in Jerusalem, focused on revolutionizing meat production through innovative cellular agriculture technology. Founded in 2018, the company aims to create animal-free meat by utilizing distributive manufacturing processes that produce fat and muscle cells without the need to raise or harvest animals. By prioritizing food safety and reducing ecological impact, Believer Meats seeks to provide healthier and more sustainable alternatives to traditional animal-based foods. Their technology has been developed by a team of award-winning biologists and bioengineers, complemented by the expertise of renowned chefs from Jerusalem's culinary scene, bringing a unique blend of scientific and culinary innovation to the field of alternative proteins.

Intelligent Growth Solutions

Convertible Note in 2020
IGS makes platforms that deliver ideal climates for plants and people, based upon a culture of continuous innovation, brilliant, simple design and a refusal to accept conventional technical thinking.

iUNU

Venture Round in 2020
IUNU, Inc. is an agricultural technology company that specializes in developing an AI and computer vision platform for greenhouse management. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, IUNU offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service solution that provides growers with actionable insights and enhanced production management capabilities. The company's flagship product, LUNA, utilizes computer vision to monitor and analyze crop growth, helping farmers identify issues early and improve accountability in their growing practices. By connecting plants, facilities, and personnel through a unified interface, IUNU aims to transform commercial greenhouses into efficient, demand-driven operations. The company also has offices in San Francisco and San Diego, further expanding its reach within the agricultural sector.

Arable

Series B in 2020
Arable is a developer of an integrated system for agriculture that helps digitize and optimize decisions from seed breeding to food production. The platform measures everything that matters to the crop, from the weather to the soil, to the plant itself by the use of a unique set of spectral and thermal sensors. This enables Arable to observe a crop’s development through the season and determine the onset of stress due to a lack of water or nutrients. Its integrated hardware, agronomic modeling, and software suite is enabling farmers, agronomists, researchers, processors, and food companies to understand the crop system at the plant, field, and region level, which helps to reduce risk, improve productivity, and optimize for sustainability. Arable received recognition, including the Irrigation Association’s Best New Product of 2018, Plug & Play’s Top 10 Ag Tech Companies to Watch in 2019, and THRIVE’s Top 50 Companies for 2020 awards.

Benson Hill

Series D in 2020
Benson Hill is a crop improvement company that unlocks the natural diversity of plants and empowers innovators with a revolutionary crop design platform to develop healthier and more sustainable food and ingredients. Benson Hill empowers innovators to develop more healthy, flavorful, and sustainable food by unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants. Benson Hill’s CropOS™ platform combines machine learning and big data with breeding techniques and plant biology to drastically accelerate and simplify the product development process.

Back to the Roots

Venture Round in 2020
Back to the Roots, Inc. is a company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in developing and retailing indoor gardening kits, allowing consumers to grow organic and gourmet mushrooms at home. Founded in 2009, the company started as a sustainable urban mushroom farm and has since expanded its product offerings to include a variety of gardening kits, such as mushroom grow kits, water gardens, microgreens, herbs, and vegetable planters. Their Grow-at-Home Mushroom Garden enables users to cultivate up to 1 pound of oyster mushrooms indoors in as little as ten days, providing a quick and eco-friendly way to access fresh produce. Back to the Roots sells its products primarily through its website, promoting sustainability and self-sufficiency in urban gardening.

Maple Hill Creamery

Series D in 2020
Maple Hill Creamery, LLC, founded in 2009 and based in Stuyvesant, New York, is a farm-family owned dairy manufacturer specializing in grass-fed whole milk dairy products. The company is recognized as a leader in the 100% grass-fed dairy category and was the first brand to achieve the Pennsylvania Certified Organic 100% Grassfed Certification. Maple Hill Creamery produces a range of organic products, including Greek and drinkable yogurts, which are distributed nationally and regionally. The company emphasizes the benefits of 100% grass-fed organic dairy farming, which they believe produces higher quality milk, supports the well-being of cows, enhances the fertility of grazing land, and benefits farmers.

AppHarvest

Series C in 2020
AppHarvest, Inc. is a food production company based in Lexington, Kentucky, founded in 2017. The company focuses on building and operating controlled-environment greenhouse farms that utilize advanced agricultural technology to produce non-GMO, chemical-free vegetables. By combining traditional farming methods with innovative techniques, AppHarvest aims to create a climate-resilient food system while enhancing water efficiency in its operations. The greenhouses are designed to optimize water distribution and minimize overall water usage, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainable agricultural practices.

iUNU

Convertible Note in 2020
IUNU, Inc. is an agricultural technology company that specializes in developing an AI and computer vision platform for greenhouse management. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, IUNU offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service solution that provides growers with actionable insights and enhanced production management capabilities. The company's flagship product, LUNA, utilizes computer vision to monitor and analyze crop growth, helping farmers identify issues early and improve accountability in their growing practices. By connecting plants, facilities, and personnel through a unified interface, IUNU aims to transform commercial greenhouses into efficient, demand-driven operations. The company also has offices in San Francisco and San Diego, further expanding its reach within the agricultural sector.

MycoTechnology

Series D in 2020
MycoTechnology is a food technology company based in Aurora, Colorado, that focuses on enhancing the flavor and nutritional value of agricultural products through fungi-based food-processing platforms. Founded in 2013, the company addresses various challenges in the food, beverage, and flavor industries by utilizing gourmet fungi and mycelial fermentation. One of its notable products, ClearTaste, is an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is both Kosher and Halal certified, designed to improve the taste of various agricultural products. In addition, MycoTechnology offers myceliated chocolate and works with robusta and arabica coffee beans, developing and licensing technology to enhance their flavor profiles. By integrating these innovative solutions, the company aims to help food producers incorporate healthier ingredients and strengthen their brand associations.

Sound Agriculture

Series C in 2020
Sound Agriculture uses molecular discovery to create climate-resilient crops, enhancing harvest yields for growers. They also use an innovative life science approach to sustainably increase farming productivity. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Emeryville, California.

NewLeaf Symbiotics

Series D in 2020
NewLeaf Symbiotics is an agriculture technology company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of beneficial symbiotic bacteria aimed at enhancing plant health and increasing crop yields. The company focuses on natural bacteria, particularly pink pigmented facultative methylotrophs, which are utilized in various agricultural products for row crops, vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Through laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials, NewLeaf Symbiotics aims to provide sustainable agricultural solutions that assist farmers in combating plant diseases and improving overall agricultural productivity. Founded in 2011 and originally known as TrophoMax, LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in 2012.

Terramera

Series B in 2020
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.

Sentera

Convertible Note in 2020
Sentera, Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing integrated software and sensor products primarily for the agriculture sector, along with applications in mining, infrastructure, security, and public safety. Founded in 2014 and based in Minneapolis, the company offers advanced technologies including drone sensors and video services, as well as the OnTop mobile app and desktop client for inspections. Sentera employs machine learning and data science to provide decision support and insights, enabling growers, advisors, and enterprise customers to optimize cultivation outcomes. By leveraging high-resolution drone imagery, satellite data, and other sensor inputs, Sentera delivers reliable plant-level measurements and analytics that facilitate informed decision-making and improved performance in agricultural practices.

Believer

Series A in 2019
Believer Meats is a biotechnology company based in Jerusalem, focused on revolutionizing meat production through innovative cellular agriculture technology. Founded in 2018, the company aims to create animal-free meat by utilizing distributive manufacturing processes that produce fat and muscle cells without the need to raise or harvest animals. By prioritizing food safety and reducing ecological impact, Believer Meats seeks to provide healthier and more sustainable alternatives to traditional animal-based foods. Their technology has been developed by a team of award-winning biologists and bioengineers, complemented by the expertise of renowned chefs from Jerusalem's culinary scene, bringing a unique blend of scientific and culinary innovation to the field of alternative proteins.

Intelligent Growth Solutions

Series A in 2019
IGS makes platforms that deliver ideal climates for plants and people, based upon a culture of continuous innovation, brilliant, simple design and a refusal to accept conventional technical thinking.

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.

MycoTechnology

Series C in 2019
MycoTechnology is a food technology company based in Aurora, Colorado, that focuses on enhancing the flavor and nutritional value of agricultural products through fungi-based food-processing platforms. Founded in 2013, the company addresses various challenges in the food, beverage, and flavor industries by utilizing gourmet fungi and mycelial fermentation. One of its notable products, ClearTaste, is an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is both Kosher and Halal certified, designed to improve the taste of various agricultural products. In addition, MycoTechnology offers myceliated chocolate and works with robusta and arabica coffee beans, developing and licensing technology to enhance their flavor profiles. By integrating these innovative solutions, the company aims to help food producers incorporate healthier ingredients and strengthen their brand associations.

Burro

Seed Round in 2018
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.

Benson Hill

Series C in 2018
Benson Hill is a crop improvement company that unlocks the natural diversity of plants and empowers innovators with a revolutionary crop design platform to develop healthier and more sustainable food and ingredients. Benson Hill empowers innovators to develop more healthy, flavorful, and sustainable food by unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants. Benson Hill’s CropOS™ platform combines machine learning and big data with breeding techniques and plant biology to drastically accelerate and simplify the product development process.

Sentera

Series A in 2018
Sentera, Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing integrated software and sensor products primarily for the agriculture sector, along with applications in mining, infrastructure, security, and public safety. Founded in 2014 and based in Minneapolis, the company offers advanced technologies including drone sensors and video services, as well as the OnTop mobile app and desktop client for inspections. Sentera employs machine learning and data science to provide decision support and insights, enabling growers, advisors, and enterprise customers to optimize cultivation outcomes. By leveraging high-resolution drone imagery, satellite data, and other sensor inputs, Sentera delivers reliable plant-level measurements and analytics that facilitate informed decision-making and improved performance in agricultural practices.

Apeel Sciences

Series C in 2018
Apeel Sciences produces products including avocados, apples, mangos, cucumbers, and citrus protected by plants. They support the plant’s natural ability to protect against environmental stress by maintaining moisture and reducing oxidation.

Believer

Seed Round in 2018
Believer Meats is a biotechnology company based in Jerusalem, focused on revolutionizing meat production through innovative cellular agriculture technology. Founded in 2018, the company aims to create animal-free meat by utilizing distributive manufacturing processes that produce fat and muscle cells without the need to raise or harvest animals. By prioritizing food safety and reducing ecological impact, Believer Meats seeks to provide healthier and more sustainable alternatives to traditional animal-based foods. Their technology has been developed by a team of award-winning biologists and bioengineers, complemented by the expertise of renowned chefs from Jerusalem's culinary scene, bringing a unique blend of scientific and culinary innovation to the field of alternative proteins.

MycoTechnology

Series B in 2017
MycoTechnology is a food technology company based in Aurora, Colorado, that focuses on enhancing the flavor and nutritional value of agricultural products through fungi-based food-processing platforms. Founded in 2013, the company addresses various challenges in the food, beverage, and flavor industries by utilizing gourmet fungi and mycelial fermentation. One of its notable products, ClearTaste, is an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is both Kosher and Halal certified, designed to improve the taste of various agricultural products. In addition, MycoTechnology offers myceliated chocolate and works with robusta and arabica coffee beans, developing and licensing technology to enhance their flavor profiles. By integrating these innovative solutions, the company aims to help food producers incorporate healthier ingredients and strengthen their brand associations.

Crop Pro Insurance

Series A in 2017
Crop Pro Insurance Services, Inc. is a Managing General Agency ( MGA) specializing in federal and private crop insurance for GuideOne Mutual Insurance Company. They help independent agents differentiate from other agents in the market by bringing innovative private product solutions that solve real needs to increase yield and lower operating costs that work in good stewardship with the land.

NewLeaf Symbiotics

Series C in 2017
NewLeaf Symbiotics is an agriculture technology company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of beneficial symbiotic bacteria aimed at enhancing plant health and increasing crop yields. The company focuses on natural bacteria, particularly pink pigmented facultative methylotrophs, which are utilized in various agricultural products for row crops, vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Through laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials, NewLeaf Symbiotics aims to provide sustainable agricultural solutions that assist farmers in combating plant diseases and improving overall agricultural productivity. Founded in 2011 and originally known as TrophoMax, LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in 2012.

Benson Hill

Series B in 2017
Benson Hill is a crop improvement company that unlocks the natural diversity of plants and empowers innovators with a revolutionary crop design platform to develop healthier and more sustainable food and ingredients. Benson Hill empowers innovators to develop more healthy, flavorful, and sustainable food by unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants. Benson Hill’s CropOS™ platform combines machine learning and big data with breeding techniques and plant biology to drastically accelerate and simplify the product development process.

Arable

Series A in 2017
Arable is a developer of an integrated system for agriculture that helps digitize and optimize decisions from seed breeding to food production. The platform measures everything that matters to the crop, from the weather to the soil, to the plant itself by the use of a unique set of spectral and thermal sensors. This enables Arable to observe a crop’s development through the season and determine the onset of stress due to a lack of water or nutrients. Its integrated hardware, agronomic modeling, and software suite is enabling farmers, agronomists, researchers, processors, and food companies to understand the crop system at the plant, field, and region level, which helps to reduce risk, improve productivity, and optimize for sustainability. Arable received recognition, including the Irrigation Association’s Best New Product of 2018, Plug & Play’s Top 10 Ag Tech Companies to Watch in 2019, and THRIVE’s Top 50 Companies for 2020 awards.

Farmer Focus

Venture Round in 2017
Farmer Focus, founded in 2014 by sixth-generation farmer Corwin Heatwole, is a unique chicken company that is both 100% USDA organic and Humane Certified®. The company is dedicated to promoting generational family farms by returning farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership to the farmers, enhancing their financial stability and profitability. Farmer Focus operates a network of local farmers who raise chickens in an organic, non-GMO environment without antibiotics. The brand emphasizes the importance of fresh and healthy food, making its products available in approximately 2,500 stores across the East Coast and Midwest, including major retailers. Farmer Focus is committed to producing high-quality, humanely raised chicken that benefits consumers, the environment, and animal welfare.

Apeel Sciences

Series B in 2016
Apeel Sciences produces products including avocados, apples, mangos, cucumbers, and citrus protected by plants. They support the plant’s natural ability to protect against environmental stress by maintaining moisture and reducing oxidation.

Terramera

Venture Round in 2016
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.

Terramera

Venture Round in 2016
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.

Back to the Roots

Series A in 2016
Back to the Roots, Inc. is a company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in developing and retailing indoor gardening kits, allowing consumers to grow organic and gourmet mushrooms at home. Founded in 2009, the company started as a sustainable urban mushroom farm and has since expanded its product offerings to include a variety of gardening kits, such as mushroom grow kits, water gardens, microgreens, herbs, and vegetable planters. Their Grow-at-Home Mushroom Garden enables users to cultivate up to 1 pound of oyster mushrooms indoors in as little as ten days, providing a quick and eco-friendly way to access fresh produce. Back to the Roots sells its products primarily through its website, promoting sustainability and self-sufficiency in urban gardening.

MycoTechnology

Series A in 2015
MycoTechnology is a food technology company based in Aurora, Colorado, that focuses on enhancing the flavor and nutritional value of agricultural products through fungi-based food-processing platforms. Founded in 2013, the company addresses various challenges in the food, beverage, and flavor industries by utilizing gourmet fungi and mycelial fermentation. One of its notable products, ClearTaste, is an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is both Kosher and Halal certified, designed to improve the taste of various agricultural products. In addition, MycoTechnology offers myceliated chocolate and works with robusta and arabica coffee beans, developing and licensing technology to enhance their flavor profiles. By integrating these innovative solutions, the company aims to help food producers incorporate healthier ingredients and strengthen their brand associations.

Soli Organic

Venture Round in 2015
Soli Organic is an indoor farming startup specializing in the cultivation and distribution of fresh organic culinary herbs. The company supplies grocery stores with a year-round availability of various herbs, including basil, lime leaves, rosemary, chives, and arugula. By providing living organic plants with fresh-cut leaves, Soli Organic aims to enhance the flavor of meals while promoting healthy eating. Their commitment to regional growth allows consumers to enjoy locally sourced herbs throughout the year, contributing to a more flavorful and sustainable food experience.

Maple Hill Creamery

Venture Round in 2015
Maple Hill Creamery, LLC, founded in 2009 and based in Stuyvesant, New York, is a farm-family owned dairy manufacturer specializing in grass-fed whole milk dairy products. The company is recognized as a leader in the 100% grass-fed dairy category and was the first brand to achieve the Pennsylvania Certified Organic 100% Grassfed Certification. Maple Hill Creamery produces a range of organic products, including Greek and drinkable yogurts, which are distributed nationally and regionally. The company emphasizes the benefits of 100% grass-fed organic dairy farming, which they believe produces higher quality milk, supports the well-being of cows, enhances the fertility of grazing land, and benefits farmers.
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