SP Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2007 and based in São Paulo, Brazil. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage, technology-based startups, particularly in sectors such as agricultural technologies, information and communication technologies, health technologies, new materials, and nanotechnologies. SP Ventures focuses on companies located in São Paulo, the key economic hub of Brazil, and seeks to support passionate entrepreneurs who exhibit a strong technical background and a market-oriented approach. The firm emphasizes investments in ventures with proprietary technology that demonstrate high scalability potential and target large market segments, while typically engaging with companies that have an annual revenue of less than R$ 18 million.
Agrolend is a digital bank dedicated to providing credit services specifically for the agribusiness sector in Brazil. The company aims to support small and medium rural producers by offering a lending platform that facilitates the purchase of essential agricultural inputs, including seeds, crop protection, and crop nutrition. Utilizing advanced technology and innovative credit analysis methods, Agrolend provides loans without requiring physical guarantees like farms or grains. This approach enables farmers to access sustainable credit necessary for enhancing their production capabilities and encourages investment in equipment and technology, ultimately leading to increased productivity and profitability in the agricultural sector.
Verqor
Seed Round in 2023
Verqor is an innovative platform that transforms the agricultural sector by integrating finance and technology. It provides farmers with access to cashless credits, facilitating the purchase of essential supplies and machinery. By employing an alternative data-driven credit scoring system, Verqor aims to enhance financial inclusion within the agricultural community. The platform connects various stakeholders in the agriculture industry, including buyers, sellers, and financial institutions, promoting collaboration and transparency. Financial institutions can issue low-risk credits based on Verqor's unique credit assessment criteria, ensuring that farmers can acquire necessary resources while enabling crop buyers to access quality produce. This approach empowers farmers and strengthens supply chain management in the agriculture sector.
ZoomAgri
Series A in 2023
ZoomAgri is an agricultural technology company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that addresses challenges within the agricultural supply chain by providing innovative solutions for assessing the quality of agricultural commodities. The company has developed an online platform that utilizes computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to evaluate the physical quality and varietal purity of various grains and oilseeds, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and barley. Its key products include ZoomBarley and ZoomSpex, which enable real-time quality assessment before and after planting and harvesting. ZoomAgri’s solutions are utilized by a wide range of participants in the supply chain, including seed companies, farmers, grain handlers, exporters, grain processors, surveying firms, and laboratories, promoting objectivity, transparency, and traceability in the testing and certification process of agricultural products.
Arado
Series A in 2023
Arado is a platform designed to support small and medium-sized farmers by offering supply chain and business solutions. It operates an online marketplace for fruits and vegetables, connecting producers directly with restaurants and retailers. This connection allows buyers to access a diverse catalog of products, customize orders based on maturation, packaging, and quality preferences, while enabling producers to sell directly to their customers. By eliminating intermediaries, Arado enhances transparency in transactions and facilitates more efficient market access for both sellers and buyers.
Erural
Seed Round in 2022
Erural operates an online marketplace designed for the buying and selling of cattle. This platform serves ranchers and farmers, allowing them to transact based on their seasonal requirements. By providing a comprehensive marketplace tailored to the needs of cattle raisers, Erural facilitates efficient transactions and fosters connections within the agricultural community.
Agrolend
Series B in 2022
Agrolend is a digital bank dedicated to providing credit services specifically for the agribusiness sector in Brazil. The company aims to support small and medium rural producers by offering a lending platform that facilitates the purchase of essential agricultural inputs, including seeds, crop protection, and crop nutrition. Utilizing advanced technology and innovative credit analysis methods, Agrolend provides loans without requiring physical guarantees like farms or grains. This approach enables farmers to access sustainable credit necessary for enhancing their production capabilities and encourages investment in equipment and technology, ultimately leading to increased productivity and profitability in the agricultural sector.
Agroadvance
Seed Round in 2022
AgroAdvance offers solutions in education and experimentation for the agriculture business. They provide services ranging from onboarding training for entry-level employees to management training through hands-on training. They collect data and analyze the metrics for faithful monitoring of the project.
PunaBio
Seed Round in 2022
CKapur develops a biological product that specializes in the agricultural sector. It focuses on improving crop nutrition using extremophile microorganisms. It is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Verqor
Seed Round in 2022
Verqor is an innovative platform that transforms the agricultural sector by integrating finance and technology. It provides farmers with access to cashless credits, facilitating the purchase of essential supplies and machinery. By employing an alternative data-driven credit scoring system, Verqor aims to enhance financial inclusion within the agricultural community. The platform connects various stakeholders in the agriculture industry, including buyers, sellers, and financial institutions, promoting collaboration and transparency. Financial institutions can issue low-risk credits based on Verqor's unique credit assessment criteria, ensuring that farmers can acquire necessary resources while enabling crop buyers to access quality produce. This approach empowers farmers and strengthens supply chain management in the agriculture sector.
Gênica
Series A in 2022
Gênica is a Brazilian agriculture research company focused on developing innovative solutions in biotechnology for sustainable agriculture and livestock management. Headquartered at the Technological Park of Piracicaba, Gênica engages in research and development of production management tools, alongside a production unit and an experimental facility in collaboration with ESALQTec. The company specializes in integrated pest and disease management technologies, aimed at controlling insects and phytopathogenic microorganisms. Gênica is also working on developing a vaccine for a common soybean fungus, enhancing its offerings in agricultural pesticides to protect crops from various fungal diseases. Through partnerships with research institutions, Gênica is committed to advancing scientific knowledge and practical applications in the agricultural sector.
Verge
Series A in 2022
Verge develops precision agriculture technology aimed at enhancing the productivity and efficiency of farming operations. Founded in 2016 and based in Lethbridge, Canada, the company connects growers with their land while simplifying farming complexities. Its key offerings include First Pass Software, which optimizes path planning for producers, and Launch Pad, an application that integrates and manages various farm operations. Verge's solutions address challenges such as labor shortages, machinery productivity, and soil degradation. By leveraging artificial intelligence and digital simulations, the company's software empowers farmers to improve decision-making and operational efficiency. Verge's products are distributed through a network of resellers worldwide, with a focus on increasing profitability for progressive grain farmers by maximizing the potential of their existing equipment.
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.
Agrolend
Series A in 2022
Agrolend is a digital bank dedicated to providing credit services specifically for the agribusiness sector in Brazil. The company aims to support small and medium rural producers by offering a lending platform that facilitates the purchase of essential agricultural inputs, including seeds, crop protection, and crop nutrition. Utilizing advanced technology and innovative credit analysis methods, Agrolend provides loans without requiring physical guarantees like farms or grains. This approach enables farmers to access sustainable credit necessary for enhancing their production capabilities and encourages investment in equipment and technology, ultimately leading to increased productivity and profitability in the agricultural sector.
Traive
Series A in 2021
Traive Inc. operates an online lending platform tailored to the agricultural sector, facilitating loans to farmers by connecting them with lenders. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with additional offices in São Paulo, Minneapolis, and Boston, Traive leverages advanced machine learning techniques to assess credit risk dynamically. The platform goes beyond traditional credit scores, incorporating factors such as agronomic performance and market risks to deliver comprehensive credit evaluations. This innovative approach enables farmers to access fair and affordable funding while providing lenders with valuable insights into borrower behavior and a diversified portfolio of credit-worthy individuals. By utilizing big data and AI, Traive aims to streamline the lending process, reducing bureaucracy for producers and enhancing protection for lenders.
ZoomAgri
Series A in 2021
ZoomAgri is an agricultural technology company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that addresses challenges within the agricultural supply chain by providing innovative solutions for assessing the quality of agricultural commodities. The company has developed an online platform that utilizes computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to evaluate the physical quality and varietal purity of various grains and oilseeds, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and barley. Its key products include ZoomBarley and ZoomSpex, which enable real-time quality assessment before and after planting and harvesting. ZoomAgri’s solutions are utilized by a wide range of participants in the supply chain, including seed companies, farmers, grain handlers, exporters, grain processors, surveying firms, and laboratories, promoting objectivity, transparency, and traceability in the testing and certification process of agricultural products.
Solubio Agricultural Technologies
Debt Financing in 2021
Solubio Agricultural Technologies is a biopesticide manufacturing company that creates an integrated on-farm management system. They offer a complete solution for the production of bioinputs on the farm, offering integrated technology with industrial standards, all equipment, inputs, training, and technical assistance. It also develops industrial-standard integrated technology and provides all necessary equipment, inputs, quality control, training, and technical assistance to its customers in order for them to produce their own bio-input on the farm. The company's on-farm bio-input production technology allows producers to cut costs in soy, corn, wheat, cotton, sugarcane, coffee, and fruit and vegetable crops by up to 70%.
Aegro
Seed Round in 2021
Aegro is a provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions aimed at modernizing the management of agricultural data, which has traditionally relied on outdated methods such as paper records and generic software. Founded in 2014 and based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Aegro offers a comprehensive management platform tailored for agricultural production systems. This platform facilitates the planning and control of crops, helping farmers and agronomists optimize productivity while minimizing waste. Key features include harvest planning, activity recording, team monitoring, and budget management, all designed to streamline the administrative processes of farming. By adopting Aegro's tools, rural producers can significantly reduce costs and time associated with managing their operations.
Agrolend
Seed Round in 2021
Agrolend is a digital bank dedicated to providing credit services specifically for the agribusiness sector in Brazil. The company aims to support small and medium rural producers by offering a lending platform that facilitates the purchase of essential agricultural inputs, including seeds, crop protection, and crop nutrition. Utilizing advanced technology and innovative credit analysis methods, Agrolend provides loans without requiring physical guarantees like farms or grains. This approach enables farmers to access sustainable credit necessary for enhancing their production capabilities and encourages investment in equipment and technology, ultimately leading to increased productivity and profitability in the agricultural sector.
Aegro
Series B in 2021
Aegro is a provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions aimed at modernizing the management of agricultural data, which has traditionally relied on outdated methods such as paper records and generic software. Founded in 2014 and based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Aegro offers a comprehensive management platform tailored for agricultural production systems. This platform facilitates the planning and control of crops, helping farmers and agronomists optimize productivity while minimizing waste. Key features include harvest planning, activity recording, team monitoring, and budget management, all designed to streamline the administrative processes of farming. By adopting Aegro's tools, rural producers can significantly reduce costs and time associated with managing their operations.
Agrolend
Seed Round in 2021
Agrolend is a digital bank dedicated to providing credit services specifically for the agribusiness sector in Brazil. The company aims to support small and medium rural producers by offering a lending platform that facilitates the purchase of essential agricultural inputs, including seeds, crop protection, and crop nutrition. Utilizing advanced technology and innovative credit analysis methods, Agrolend provides loans without requiring physical guarantees like farms or grains. This approach enables farmers to access sustainable credit necessary for enhancing their production capabilities and encourages investment in equipment and technology, ultimately leading to increased productivity and profitability in the agricultural sector.
Traive
Venture Round in 2020
Traive Inc. operates an online lending platform tailored to the agricultural sector, facilitating loans to farmers by connecting them with lenders. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with additional offices in São Paulo, Minneapolis, and Boston, Traive leverages advanced machine learning techniques to assess credit risk dynamically. The platform goes beyond traditional credit scores, incorporating factors such as agronomic performance and market risks to deliver comprehensive credit evaluations. This innovative approach enables farmers to access fair and affordable funding while providing lenders with valuable insights into borrower behavior and a diversified portfolio of credit-worthy individuals. By utilizing big data and AI, Traive aims to streamline the lending process, reducing bureaucracy for producers and enhancing protection for lenders.
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.
ZoomAgri
Seed Round in 2020
ZoomAgri is an agricultural technology company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that addresses challenges within the agricultural supply chain by providing innovative solutions for assessing the quality of agricultural commodities. The company has developed an online platform that utilizes computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to evaluate the physical quality and varietal purity of various grains and oilseeds, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and barley. Its key products include ZoomBarley and ZoomSpex, which enable real-time quality assessment before and after planting and harvesting. ZoomAgri’s solutions are utilized by a wide range of participants in the supply chain, including seed companies, farmers, grain handlers, exporters, grain processors, surveying firms, and laboratories, promoting objectivity, transparency, and traceability in the testing and certification process of agricultural products.
Agrofy
Series B in 2019
Agrofy S.A. is an online retail platform based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that facilitates transactions for agricultural products and machinery. Founded in 2015, the platform serves as a comprehensive marketplace for various agricultural needs, including machinery, inputs, infrastructure, tools, crops, cattle, insurance, loans, farmlands, jobs, and vehicles. By providing a centralized space for buying and selling, Agrofy aims to enhance efficiency and transparency within the agribusiness sector, enabling farmers to access the latest machinery and resources necessary for effective farming operations. The company is dedicated to boosting agribusiness on a global scale through its innovative online platform.
Agrofy
Series A in 2018
Agrofy S.A. is an online retail platform based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that facilitates transactions for agricultural products and machinery. Founded in 2015, the platform serves as a comprehensive marketplace for various agricultural needs, including machinery, inputs, infrastructure, tools, crops, cattle, insurance, loans, farmlands, jobs, and vehicles. By providing a centralized space for buying and selling, Agrofy aims to enhance efficiency and transparency within the agribusiness sector, enabling farmers to access the latest machinery and resources necessary for effective farming operations. The company is dedicated to boosting agribusiness on a global scale through its innovative online platform.
InCeres
Venture Round in 2017
InCeres Desenvolvimento de Software e Processamento de Dados Ltda. is a software development company based in Piracicaba, Brazil, founded in 2013. It specializes in creating digital agriculture solutions aimed at enhancing the management of farming practices. The company's platform focuses on collecting, processing, and storing agricultural data, particularly regarding plant fertility and nutrition. Key features of its offerings include soil analysis, automatic data filtering, integration with laboratories, and productivity mapping. These tools enable farmers to effectively manage soil fertility and monitor crop performance, ultimately supporting better agricultural outcomes.
JetBov
Venture Round in 2017
JetBov develops livestock and farm management software for the agriculture industry. It began operation in September 2015, with its headquarters in Joinville in Brazil.
Gênica
Venture Round in 2017
Gênica is a Brazilian agriculture research company focused on developing innovative solutions in biotechnology for sustainable agriculture and livestock management. Headquartered at the Technological Park of Piracicaba, Gênica engages in research and development of production management tools, alongside a production unit and an experimental facility in collaboration with ESALQTec. The company specializes in integrated pest and disease management technologies, aimed at controlling insects and phytopathogenic microorganisms. Gênica is also working on developing a vaccine for a common soybean fungus, enhancing its offerings in agricultural pesticides to protect crops from various fungal diseases. Through partnerships with research institutions, Gênica is committed to advancing scientific knowledge and practical applications in the agricultural sector.
Promip
Venture Round in 2017
Promip is an ag-tech company focused on developing advanced technologies for the large-scale production and distribution of biological pest control solutions, including stingless bees, predatory mites, and parasite wasps. The company provides a comprehensive biotech solution for farmers seeking sustainable integrated pest management practices. Promip operates Brazil's only biofactory dedicated to producing predatory mites, which work alongside agrochemicals and genetically modified seeds to enhance pest and disease control in agriculture. By offering these environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic insecticides, Promip aims to improve agricultural productivity while supporting long-term pest prevention strategies.
Aegro
Seed Round in 2017
Aegro is a provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions aimed at modernizing the management of agricultural data, which has traditionally relied on outdated methods such as paper records and generic software. Founded in 2014 and based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Aegro offers a comprehensive management platform tailored for agricultural production systems. This platform facilitates the planning and control of crops, helping farmers and agronomists optimize productivity while minimizing waste. Key features include harvest planning, activity recording, team monitoring, and budget management, all designed to streamline the administrative processes of farming. By adopting Aegro's tools, rural producers can significantly reduce costs and time associated with managing their operations.
InCeres
Series A in 2016
InCeres Desenvolvimento de Software e Processamento de Dados Ltda. is a software development company based in Piracicaba, Brazil, founded in 2013. It specializes in creating digital agriculture solutions aimed at enhancing the management of farming practices. The company's platform focuses on collecting, processing, and storing agricultural data, particularly regarding plant fertility and nutrition. Key features of its offerings include soil analysis, automatic data filtering, integration with laboratories, and productivity mapping. These tools enable farmers to effectively manage soil fertility and monitor crop performance, ultimately supporting better agricultural outcomes.
Agronow Tecnologia
Series A in 2016
Agronow offers robust farm analysis with high quality and reliable statistical results through proprietary crop data. So you can track and monitor your crops every three days, receiving harvest alerts, production breaks, harvest quality, and other variables of interest.
Promip
Series A in 2014
Promip is an ag-tech company focused on developing advanced technologies for the large-scale production and distribution of biological pest control solutions, including stingless bees, predatory mites, and parasite wasps. The company provides a comprehensive biotech solution for farmers seeking sustainable integrated pest management practices. Promip operates Brazil's only biofactory dedicated to producing predatory mites, which work alongside agrochemicals and genetically modified seeds to enhance pest and disease control in agriculture. By offering these environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic insecticides, Promip aims to improve agricultural productivity while supporting long-term pest prevention strategies.
Enalta
Series A in 2010
Enalta develops solutions in digital agriculture for monitoring, intelligence and optimization of agricultural processes. Recognized as the leading automation agricultural markets where it is present, Enalta is highlighted by the quality of the work deployment and management of operational processes in the field throughout Latin America.
BR3 Agrobiotecnologia
Series A in 2009
BR3 Agrobiotecnologia is a Brazilian company based in São Paulo that specializes in the development and commercialization of agrochemical technologies. Established in 2001, the company focuses on manufacturing pesticides and bio-stimulant products aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity. Its innovative solutions include bio-pesticides designed to combat fungi and spores, promoting improved crop quality and sustainability. By leveraging both chemical and biological technologies, BR3 Agrobiotecnologia enables clients to enhance efficiency in crop production while contributing to better human health and environmental sustainability.
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