Heritable Agriculture
Seed Round in 2025
Heritable Agriculture is a technology-driven company specializing in agricultural innovation. It employs advanced breeding techniques, biotechnology, and genetic research to enhance crop resilience against diseases, pests, and environmental stress. The company's mission is to develop crop varieties that yield more, require fewer resources, and adapt better to changing climates. By leveraging artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and traditional breeding methods, Heritable Agriculture aims to create a more sustainable and efficient agricultural system, offering clients services such as phenotype prediction, causal gene identification, and genome editing design.
Verdi Expeditions
Venture Round in 2024
Verdi Expeditions is a scalable platform for agricultural automation and tailored plant health.
Proofminder
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
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.
Advanced Agriscience
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Advanced Agriscience specializes in synthetic biology, developing biological solutions for managing abiotic stresses in agriculture. Its platform engineers microbes to protect crops from frost and other environmental stressors, reducing chemical usage and enhancing long-term agricultural sustainability.
Biogaria
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Biogaria is a revolutionary organic fertilizer that answers a critical demand in agriculture by providing precise water control at the cellular level. Its solution dramatically improves crop development and plant health.
ShareFarm
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
ShareFarm operates a digital farmers market application that connects local vendors and consumers, facilitating access to fresh produce and artisan goods throughout the year. By centralizing the local supply of these products, ShareFarm addresses the evolving preferences of consumers while supporting local farmers and artisans. The platform allows sellers to effectively market and list their offerings in real-time, enabling customers to purchase from their favorite vendors at any time. This approach not only strengthens local communities but also fosters a sustainable food system by integrating traditional practices with modern technology.
Farmer's Legacy Biotech
Grant in 2024
Farmer's Legacy Biotech develops farm seeds that are optimum in agronomic and nutritional value. They concentrate on identifying inefficiencies in agriculture and creating biotechnology-based solutions for them.
Barn Owl Technologies
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Barn Owl Technologies develops advanced scouting technology tailored for modern farming techniques. It offers automatic pest monitoring tools that provide real-time data, enabling farmers to proactively protect crops and potentially reduce chemical use.
Wandering Shepherd
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Founded in 2013, Wandering Shepherd is a technology company based in Chandler, Arizona. It specializes in developing autonomous livestock monitoring systems, notably the Wireless Rumen Bolus, which remotely tracks the health and location of livestock, enhancing animal well-being and farm management.
CropScanAg
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
CropScanAg is a manufacturer specializing in analytical instruments for the agriculture industry. Their product range includes near-infrared analyzers, seed image analyzers, and grain analyzers, among others. These instruments enable agro-industries to gather real-time grain quality data and field data analytics, thereby optimizing crop production.
Laconik
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Laconik is an agricultural technology company that develops a platform aimed at enhancing economic decision-making for farmers by optimizing fertilizer usage. The platform leverages existing data collected from farms and employs machine learning algorithms to analyze spatial variability and recommend appropriate fertilizer rates. By integrating seamlessly with major digital agriculture platforms and utilizing the standard hardware and software of modern farming equipment, Laconik enables farmers to conduct replicated trials in the field. This approach allows for precise measurement of fertilizer profitability, ultimately empowering farmers to make informed decisions that improve their return on investment.
Octopusbot
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
ML Models: > 200 models to predict Grain & Oilseed prices, yields, spreads, others.
Analysis: Scenario simulations, Monte Carlo simulations, Sensitivity Analysis, Ad-hoc requests.
Consolidated Data: World Climate data, Satellite data, Grain & Oilseed World PSD, freight rates, others.
Others: Customized ML models & reports.
Converte
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Converte is a manufacturer and supplier of agricultural products, specializing in biostimulants, biofertilizers, and micronutrient solutions. Their comprehensive range includes seed treatments, foliar sprays, and livestock supplements, designed to enhance soil health, improve crop yields, and promote animal well-being. By offering these products, Converte helps farmers and growers boost efficiency and reduce costs.
Smart Paddock
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Smart Paddock is an Australian company that develops IoT-enabled livestock management solutions. It offers ear tags and perimeter sensors that remotely monitor animal health, temperature, mobility, and location, delivering real-time insights to producers via web and mobile interfaces. The Bluebell ear tag attaches to each animal to gather data and support monitoring across the herd, including health status, well-being, pedigree management, and pasture utilization. The system aggregates data from tags and gateway sensors to provide early indications of health issues and accurate location tracking, helping farmers improve production efficiency and animal welfare.
Tie Up Farming
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Tie Up Farming operates an online platform that digitizes farming operations across the horticulture sector. It specializes in precision agriculture using field sensors and partnerships, providing traceability and support for crop protection.
NewWave Biotech
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
NewWave Biotech is an organic farming company focused on achieving agricultural sustainability through innovative practices. The company's mission centers on producing higher volumes of nutritious produce while minimizing resource inputs compared to conventional farming methods. NewWave Biotech emphasizes the importance of soil health, employing techniques that allow for the remediation and rehabilitation of agricultural land. This approach not only enhances soil quality but also supports farmers in maintaining sustainable practices that ensure the long-term viability of food, water, and clean energy resources. Through its commitment to these principles, NewWave Biotech aims to contribute to a more sustainable agricultural landscape.
AxisTech
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
AxisTech is a technology company specializing in agrifood solutions. It develops smart agriculture technologies that maximize crop yield, minimize chemical usage, and enhance soil management. The company's IoT-based sensors collect data, which is then transmitted via LPWAN to cloud servers, and converted into user-friendly formats for analysis or managed through AxisTech's own alerting and dashboarding software. This enables clients to efficiently manage their parklands and facilities, saving time and resources.
AirSmat is a technology company that develops AI‑driven software for processing drone and satellite imagery to support precision agriculture and related industries. Its platform captures, analyses, and visualises field data, producing crop health assessments, growth trend reports, prescription maps, and early stress indicators that help farmers optimise yields and reduce waste. Core products include SmatCrows for flight and image capture, SmatMapper for bulk image upload and map generation, SmatSat for satellite and weather integration, SmatAI for computer‑vision analysis, and SmatPortal as a unified data portal. Founded in 2020, the company operates from the United Kingdom and Nigeria and serves agriculture, construction, oil and gas, inspection, and solar markets.
Livestock Water Recycling
Grant in 2023
Founded in 1989, Livestock Water Recycling specializes in manufacturing systems that recycle livestock waste. Its patented technology treats manure on-site, creating two distinct fertilizers and recovering clean water for precision nutrient application. Serving agricultural, industrial, municipal, and commercial environments across North America, the company aims to improve economic and environmental sustainability.
Solena is a biotechnology company focused on the microbiome of agricultural soils. It develops technologies to understand, preserve, and calibrate soil diversity with the goal of increasing agricultural production and farmer profitability through tailored biological inputs. The company offers tools to measure and assess soil biological capital, including a sampling kit that provides measurement and valuation results. By applying these insights, Solena aims to enable a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to farming, optimizing the biological capital of soils to support productive, resilient crops.
Autonomous Pivot
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Autonomous Pivot develops an AI-powered platform that converts center-pivot irrigation into a robotics-based system for autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection. The platform leverages on-pivot Ground Penetrating Radar to continuously sense soil water content and combines deep learning and AI agronomist capabilities to enable fully automatic symptom detection and precision management. It offers automated, real-time adjustments for irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection, with remote management, precise application, and environmental monitoring to help farmers optimize resource use, increase yields, and support sustainable agriculture.
Solena
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Solena is a biotechnology company focused on the microbiome of agricultural soils. It develops technologies to understand, preserve, and calibrate soil diversity with the goal of increasing agricultural production and farmer profitability through tailored biological inputs. The company offers tools to measure and assess soil biological capital, including a sampling kit that provides measurement and valuation results. By applying these insights, Solena aims to enable a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to farming, optimizing the biological capital of soils to support productive, resilient crops.
Ac-Planta
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Ac-Planta researches, develops, manufactures, and sells biostimulants and agrochemicals based on acetic acid that enhance plant tolerance to heat, drought, and salinity. The company's product Skeepon is designed to promote plant adaptability to harsh conditions across turf, agriculture, and home gardens. Ac-Planta seeks to leverage advances in plant epigenetics to improve crop resilience and performance, supporting higher yields and quality while helping mitigate desertification. The firm serves agricultural and turf markets with a focus on climate-related stress, aiming to provide sustainable solutions for growers. Founded in 2018, the company is based in Bunkyo, Japan.
Agrology
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Agrology is an agricultural technology company that provides real-time data and predictive insights to help growers measure and improve the ecological and agronomic effects of regenerative and sustainable farming practices. The company tracks soil health, microbial activity, carbon cycles, nitrous oxide emissions, net ecosystem exchange, and microclimatic conditions to help growers link regenerative practices to verified greenhouse gas reductions and ecological benefits, support soil carbon sequestration, and generate carbon credits. Its system is designed to help farmers resist and adapt to climate change while monitoring greenhouse gases and informing sustainable farming decisions.
TRIC Robotics
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Founded in 2017, TRIC Robotics develops autonomous robotic technology for agricultural applications. Its primary focus is on creating a non-chemical pesticide alternative for strawberry farms.
Ficosterra
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Ficosterra is a marine biotechnology company specializing in transforming algae into organic fertilizers and biofertilizers. These products enhance soil regeneration, optimize agricultural yields, and improve plant development. As a spin-off of Hispanagar SA, Ficosterra leverages its parent company's expertise in marine resources for molecular biology and microbiology.
Swan Systems
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Swan Systems is a software company that specializes in providing a cloud-based platform for precision irrigation and nutrient management in agriculture. The platform integrates data from various sources to create tailored irrigation and nutrient plans aimed at optimizing crop yields, minimizing waste, and reducing costs. Swan Systems offers real-time monitoring and analytics, empowering growers to make informed decisions regarding their irrigation and fertilization practices. By delivering a sophisticated yet user-friendly management tool, Swan Systems supports large-scale irrigators in effectively scheduling water and nutrient applications across a variety of agricultural operations, including field crops, horticultural crops, and turf. The company's overarching goal is to enhance farmers’ profitability while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
AirSmat
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
AirSmat is a technology company that develops AI‑driven software for processing drone and satellite imagery to support precision agriculture and related industries. Its platform captures, analyses, and visualises field data, producing crop health assessments, growth trend reports, prescription maps, and early stress indicators that help farmers optimise yields and reduce waste. Core products include SmatCrows for flight and image capture, SmatMapper for bulk image upload and map generation, SmatSat for satellite and weather integration, SmatAI for computer‑vision analysis, and SmatPortal as a unified data portal. Founded in 2020, the company operates from the United Kingdom and Nigeria and serves agriculture, construction, oil and gas, inspection, and solar markets.
GreenPod Labs
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
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.
CroBio
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
CroBio is an agricultural biotechnology company developing a sustainable solution for managing global agricultural drought. It uses genetically engineered root-associated bacteria to produce biomaterials that retain water in the soil, enhancing crop resilience and reducing irrigation requirements.
ReEnvision Ag
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
ReEnvision Ag specializes in developing innovative row crop planters aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of commercial agriculture. The company's planter system features a unique cone-shaped dibble method that precisely places seeds at optimal locations and spacing, significantly improving planting accuracy. This advanced technique reduces the number of necessary field passes required for tasks like disc ripping and cultivation, which in turn lowers labor, machinery, and fuel costs for farmers. Additionally, ReEnvision Ag's solution contributes to creating a traceable and reliable food source while minimizing environmental impact. By focusing on enhancing crop yield and profitability, the company supports farmers in achieving greater agricultural productivity through more effective planting practices.
rZero Labs
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
rZero Labs transforms low-value plastic waste into high-value biostimulant fertilizers for agriculture. Its proprietary process converts diverse plastics into crop-ready fertilizer, helping farmers reduce pollution and lower input costs while enhancing soil productivity.
CropMind
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
CropMind is a company that specializes in computer vision technology aimed at enhancing decision-making for fruit growers. It offers a comprehensive suite of data-driven solutions, including advanced analytics tools for monitoring crop yields, counting buds, and applying chemical thinning. In addition, CropMind provides critical weather information and yield prediction services. By empowering farmers with actionable insights, the company helps optimize agricultural operations and increase overall efficiency.
Pikassist
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Pikassist manufactures innovative equipment designed to streamline mushroom harvesting. Its primary product automatically cuts the stem off mushrooms and gently folds them into packaging such as tills, punnets, or boxes, enhancing harvesters' efficiency.
Green Feed Solutions
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Green Feed Solutions is a hydroponic farming company dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture through eco-friendly practices. By utilizing vertical farming techniques, the company cultivates natural animal feed that enhances livestock health and improves dairy yields. Green Feed Solutions aims to assist Canadian farmers in achieving their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals by minimizing water waste, reducing fertilizer usage, and decreasing crop losses. Through its innovative platform, the company contributes to a more sustainable farming ecosystem, aligning agricultural productivity with ecological responsibility.
Bactery
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Bactery is a manufacturer of innovative bacteria-powered batteries, known as bacteries, which harness microbial processes in soil to self-recharge. This technology offers a continuous source of clean electricity, functioning effectively regardless of weather conditions or geographic location. Bactery's environmentally friendly batteries are particularly suited for powering remote applications, such as field sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, making them an ideal solution for sustainable energy needs in agriculture and other sectors.
ALGI Foods
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Algi creates innovative food products with algae, on a mission to bring little food ingredient to the mainstream market.
Continuum Ag
Series A in 2023
Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing soil health and promoting regenerative agricultural practices through its innovative soil health data platform, the TopSoil Tool. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag provides farmers with access to independent soil data and tailored agronomic recommendations. The company's offerings include web-based data mapping, unbiased soil fertility assessments, harvest analytics, scouting tools, imagery integration, and crop planning resources. Additionally, Continuum Ag supports a nationwide network of soil health-focused agronomists to expand its soil database and enhance software usability. By providing comprehensive agricultural consulting services, Continuum Ag empowers farmers to improve soil health and optimize crop yields.
Mi Terro
Seed Round in 2023
Mi Terro is a pioneering company that manufactures eco-friendly packaging materials derived from agricultural waste. Utilizing advanced material science, they create ocean degradable and home compostable flexible packaging solutions for various applications such as fresh produce, food, fashion, cleaning products, and standard packaging. Their innovative process transforms agricultural byproducts into protein-based materials, replacing petroleum-based plastics while reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Ficosterra
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Ficosterra is a marine biotechnology company specializing in transforming algae into organic fertilizers and biofertilizers. These products enhance soil regeneration, optimize agricultural yields, and improve plant development. As a spin-off of Hispanagar SA, Ficosterra leverages its parent company's expertise in marine resources for molecular biology and microbiology.
Continuum Ag
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing soil health and promoting regenerative agricultural practices through its innovative soil health data platform, the TopSoil Tool. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag provides farmers with access to independent soil data and tailored agronomic recommendations. The company's offerings include web-based data mapping, unbiased soil fertility assessments, harvest analytics, scouting tools, imagery integration, and crop planning resources. Additionally, Continuum Ag supports a nationwide network of soil health-focused agronomists to expand its soil database and enhance software usability. By providing comprehensive agricultural consulting services, Continuum Ag empowers farmers to improve soil health and optimize crop yields.
SenseGrass
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Founded in 2017, SenseGrass develops IoT devices and AI software for sustainable farming. It offers real-time soil intelligence via sensors and analytics, enabling farmers to optimize nutrient management, reduce chemical fertilizer use, and increase crop yields.
Arugga AI Farming
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Arugga develops an autonomous robot designed to monitor and treat individual plants in greenhouses. This innovation aims to enhance crop yields by replacing manual labor and traditional pollination methods, such as bumblebee usage, thereby improving efficiency and sustainability.
Lucent BioSciences
Grant in 2023
Lucent Biosciences specializes in the development of innovative biofertilizers aimed at enhancing agricultural sustainability. The company offers a unique class of micronutrient fertilizers that promote higher crop yields and nutrient levels while being environmentally friendly. Their products are designed to improve soil health and sequester carbon, contributing to climate-positive farming practices. By utilizing sustainable bioactive crop nutrition, Lucent Biosciences enables farmers to cultivate nutrient-dense crops without polluting groundwater, thereby supporting regenerative agriculture and reducing overall costs per hectare.
Pink Farms
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Pink Farms is the first urban vertical farm in Latin America, operating hydroponic systems that grow pesticide‑free lettuces and microgreens in a controlled environment. The company focuses on zero‑waste production and delivers high‑quality, organic produce directly to city markets. Its approach emphasizes safety, sustainability, and the provision of fresh, nutritious leafy greens to urban consumers.
Tarvos
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Tarvos is a Brazilian company established in 2017, specializing in agricultural pest monitoring solutions. The company has developed a sensor-based trap that counts and classifies insects, providing real-time data to inform users about pest presence in crops. This automated monitoring platform enables farmers to assess pest pressure, evaluate potential damage, and optimize the timing of insecticide applications. By delivering timely insights, Tarvos supports improved decision-making and enhances crop yields for its clients. Based in Campinas, Brazil, Tarvos aims to advance agricultural practices through innovative technology.
Grão Direto
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Grão Direto operates a Brazilian digital marketplace that connects grain buyers and producers for agricultural commodity trading. The platform supports spot, futures, and barter transactions and provides real-time price intelligence, contract automation, and document processing to help farmers and buyers optimize deals and streamline logistics. It serves cooperatives, traders, brokers, feed factories, and warehouses, and enhances market intelligence and decision-making while supporting related processes such as logistics and financial products.
Arpac Drones
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Arpac Drones specializes in the development of agricultural drones aimed at pest and disease control in the agricultural sector. The company focuses on researching and creating advanced aircraft and application systems that are capable of accessing areas inaccessible to traditional vehicles. This precision application technology not only minimizes the amount of pesticide used but also ensures effective treatment across rough terrains without causing damage to the fields, such as soil compaction. By providing these innovative solutions, Arpac Drones enables clients to efficiently spray pesticides across entire fields, enhancing agricultural productivity while maintaining environmental integrity.
DigiFarmz Smart Agriculture
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
DigiFarmz Smart Agriculture is a digital platform focused on enhancing crop management through advanced data analytics. By integrating various factors such as climatic conditions, cultivar genetics, sowing dates, and disease biology, the platform offers personalized agronomic recommendations tailored to the specific needs of each farm and field plot. This approach is designed to minimize decision errors in plant health and nutrition management, addressing the significant losses in crop yield potential experienced by growers. With over sixteen years of field and greenhouse research backing its algorithms, DigiFarmz provides real-time, dynamic insights that optimize agrochemical usage and boost crop yield and profitability. By continuously adapting to changes in environmental scenarios, the platform empowers users to make informed decisions, ultimately leading to smarter and more effective management of their agricultural practices.
Agrotools
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Agrotools is a leading global digital platform facilitating corporate agribusiness operations. It offers remote analysis tools for risk management, financial resource allocation, rural insurance, raw material purchase, input sales, capital markets, and retail. With nearly 15 years of operation, Agrotools serves various sector links, from cooperatives to retailers, using advanced technology analyzing over 1300 data layers. It aims to democratize information access, enabling competitive differentiation and ESG compliance. Today, Agrotools analyzes over 4.5 million rural territories and monitors BRL 15 billion in commodities.
AgriPlay Ventures
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
AgriPlay Ventures transforms old commercial spaces into intelligent vertical farms, using hydroponic methods, LED lighting, and automation to grow diverse crops in urban environments. This approach reduces land use, water consumption, and supply chain dependency compared to traditional farming.
Picketa Systems
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Picketa Systems develops a real-time plant tissue analysis platform. It enables growers to make timely data-driven decisions by eliminating turnaround time in sample analysis, tracking field performance, and measuring the impact of different varieties, fertilizers, and techniques.
Annelida Organics
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Annelida Organics is a company that produces organic soil inputs for crop cultivation. It specializes in manufacturing worm castings and derived products, which are processed to retain beneficial microbes. These products support soil fertility, water retention, seed germination, and plant health, enabling farmers to reduce chemical inputs and improve environmental sustainability while maintaining compliance with certification requirements.
Soilgenic Technologies
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Soilgenic Technologies specializes in developing climate-smart agricultural solutions, particularly through fertilizer enhancement technologies. The company aims to improve nutrient use efficiency, thereby reducing fertilizer waste and its associated environmental impact. By focusing on these innovations, Soilgenic enables farmers to enhance crop yields and bolster food security while minimizing harm to the environment. Through its commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, Soilgenic plays a crucial role in promoting responsible farming that benefits both producers and the ecosystem.
AgGene
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
AgGene is an agricultural biotechnology company focused on developing plant traits to address crop production challenges. Its flagship GTPase accelerating protein technology enhances protein content in plant tissues, aiming to improve protein yields.
HEMPALTA
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Founded in 2022, HEMPALTA is an agricultural technology company specializing in innovative hemp processing. It grows industrial hemp sustainably in Southern Alberta and processes it using advanced technology at its Calgary facility to create a range of products.
Pure Life Carbon
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Founded in 2018, Pure Life Carbon is a Calgary-based AgTech company dedicated to developing advanced carbon products for sustainable agriculture. The company focuses on research and development of environmentally friendly solutions to displace outdated products, aiming to protect the environment, reduce global warming impacts, and enhance premium crop growth.
OneCup AI develops BETSY, an AI-powered computer vision system that remotely monitors and manages livestock. It uses facial recognition to identify animals, track their health and behavior, and proactively alerts ranchers in case of emergencies.
Nexus Robotics
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Nexus Robotics, established in 2017 and headquartered in Halifax, Canada, specializes in developing autonomous robots for the agriculture industry. Their primary product is a weeding robot that effectively removes weeds while preserving crops, using a camera system and AI to differentiate between the two. This robot not only extracts weeds but also provides farmers with crop health data, enabling more informed decision-making.
Growcer
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Growcer Inc. is a manufacturer based in Ottawa, Canada, specializing in modular hydroponic growing systems designed to enable the cultivation of vegetables year-round, regardless of climate. Founded in 2016, the company provides solutions tailored for a variety of users, including entrepreneurs, communities, non-profits, remote camps, and institutions. By offering plug-and-play hydroponic farms, Growcer facilitates the local production and sale of fresh crops, emphasizing profitability and sustainability. The company also supports its clients with training and resources to ensure successful agricultural practices.
Canadian Rockies Hemp
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Canadian Rockies Hemp operates a hemp fiber decorticator facility that processes Canadian hemp for fiber, dust, and products. The company works with farmers to integrate hemp into their crop rotation, increasing farm profits and reducing disease pressures.
Pairtree Intelligence
Convertible Note in 2023
Pairtree Intelligence, established in 2018 and based in Orange, Australia, specializes in developing a universal business intelligence dashboard for the agriculture sector. Its platform, agnostic to networks, suppliers, and devices, centralizes farm data, enabling farmers and managers to make informed operational decisions. Pairtree currently serves the grains, cotton, red meat, and horticulture sectors, offering over 80 integrations to provide a comprehensive view of farm data through a single site.
Arugga AI Farming
Grant in 2022
Arugga develops an autonomous robot designed to monitor and treat individual plants in greenhouses. This innovation aims to enhance crop yields by replacing manual labor and traditional pollination methods, such as bumblebee usage, thereby improving efficiency and sustainability.
Soilgenic Technologies
Grant in 2022
Soilgenic Technologies specializes in developing climate-smart agricultural solutions, particularly through fertilizer enhancement technologies. The company aims to improve nutrient use efficiency, thereby reducing fertilizer waste and its associated environmental impact. By focusing on these innovations, Soilgenic enables farmers to enhance crop yields and bolster food security while minimizing harm to the environment. Through its commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, Soilgenic plays a crucial role in promoting responsible farming that benefits both producers and the ecosystem.
Verdi is a developer of advanced data science platforms focused on enhancing precision agriculture, particularly in irrigation management. The company creates scalable control systems that facilitate plant-level healthcare and automation, even in challenging farming environments. By leveraging geospatial analytics, Verdi's network of irrigation valves allows farmers and growers to make informed irrigation decisions. This innovative approach enables users to customize water and fertilizer application at the individual plant level, thereby optimizing cultivation processes. Verdi aims to empower agricultural professionals with the tools needed to effectively build, manage, and scale their farming operations.
Continuum Ag
Grant in 2022
Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing soil health and promoting regenerative agricultural practices through its innovative soil health data platform, the TopSoil Tool. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag provides farmers with access to independent soil data and tailored agronomic recommendations. The company's offerings include web-based data mapping, unbiased soil fertility assessments, harvest analytics, scouting tools, imagery integration, and crop planning resources. Additionally, Continuum Ag supports a nationwide network of soil health-focused agronomists to expand its soil database and enhance software usability. By providing comprehensive agricultural consulting services, Continuum Ag empowers farmers to improve soil health and optimize crop yields.
Vertum Technologies
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Vertum Technologies specializes in developing robotic farming assistants for indoor agriculture. Their solutions, powered by AI-based plant disease detection and robotic soil sensing, aim to enhance crop yield and promote environmental sustainability. By optimizing fertilization and irrigation, reducing crop loss, and minimizing water usage, emissions, and waste of valuable minerals, Vertum enables indoor farmers to boost productivity while lessening their environmental impact.
Prairie Vertical Farms
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Prairie Vertical Farms is a commercial-scale vertical farm operator dedicated to transforming the fresh food supply chain. The company specializes in creating vertical super farms that produce high-quality leafy greens, aimed at supplying both local and national retailers. By focusing on the cultivation of fresh, locally grown produce, Prairie Vertical Farms seeks to eliminate the reliance on imported goods. The company's practices contribute to reduced water consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions within the leafy greens supply chain, thereby promoting sustainability while providing reasonably priced products to consumers.
Smart Agri Labs
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Smart Agri Labs develops an AI-powered platform for agriculture, initially focused on seed variety recommendations. It has since expanded to cover a wider range of crop inputs like biologicals, enabling farmers and agribusinesses to make data-driven decisions for enhanced productivity and climate resilience.
AgriPlay Ventures
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
AgriPlay Ventures transforms old commercial spaces into intelligent vertical farms, using hydroponic methods, LED lighting, and automation to grow diverse crops in urban environments. This approach reduces land use, water consumption, and supply chain dependency compared to traditional farming.
Veridi Technologies
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
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.
Geco Engineering
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Geco Engineering creates digital solutions for strategic weed management in farm areas using data from equipment and remote sensing.
Rimaco Greens
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Rimaco Greens specializes in all-climate greenhouse technology, enabling year-round food production in a safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. Their platform, which does not require pesticides or fungicides, allows businesses to maintain food security despite climate challenges.
iClassifier
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
iClassifier develops an AI-driven platform that monitors livestock health, automates assessments, predicts behavior, and enhances efficiency. This improves animal welfare and optimizes farming outcomes.
Lupin Platform
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Lupin Platform is an agribusiness dedicated to creating a vertically integrated lupin value chain. The company specializes in producing sweet lupin ingredients and food products, aiming to transform the food industry. By controlling every aspect of the production process, from seed cultivation to the final product, Lupin Platform ensures high-quality lupin-based ingredients and foods for its customers.
Muddy Machines
Seed Round in 2022
Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops. The company's primary focus is on enhancing its technology for harvesting green asparagus, while also exploring applications for other crops. Utilizing computer vision and machine learning, Muddy Machines' robotics platform enables precise harvesting by predicting crop maturity and selectively gathering produce, minimizing damage and ensuring freshness. In addition to harvesting, the company is investigating other labor-intensive agricultural tasks, such as weeding and precision applications, to further support farmers in improving efficiency and productivity in their operations.
FarmWise, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing and manufacturing robotic machinery for agriculture. The company's primary product is a mechanical weeder, designed to track and remove weeds in vegetable crops, enhancing farm efficiency and reducing herbicide usage. FarmWise also offers comprehensive training and support to ensure optimal use of its technology.
Space AG
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Space AG is a technology company based in Lima, Peru, founded in 2017, that specializes in the agricultural sector. It offers an integrated platform for the analysis and management of specialty crops, utilizing data captured from drones equipped with infrared and thermal cameras, as well as mobile sensors attached to tractors. The company has developed artificial intelligence models that assist farmers in making informed decisions, ultimately maximizing crop yields and optimizing the use of essential resources such as water, fertilizers, and pesticides. By leveraging advanced technology, Space AG aims to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs for agribusinesses.
Muddy Machines
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops. The company's primary focus is on enhancing its technology for harvesting green asparagus, while also exploring applications for other crops. Utilizing computer vision and machine learning, Muddy Machines' robotics platform enables precise harvesting by predicting crop maturity and selectively gathering produce, minimizing damage and ensuring freshness. In addition to harvesting, the company is investigating other labor-intensive agricultural tasks, such as weeding and precision applications, to further support farmers in improving efficiency and productivity in their operations.
Pharm Robotics
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Pharm Robotics LLC, established in 2019 and headquartered in San Jacinto, California, specializes in developing robotic systems for the dairy farming industry. The company’s innovative injection system incorporates radio frequency identification (RFID), a camera ID reader, and dairy management software to streamline the vaccination and reproductive treatment processes for cows. This automated system scans cows in the exit lane and collects vital information related to immunizations and fertility, as well as facilitates the recording of pharmaceuticals administered, including medication type and dosage. By transmitting this data to the cloud, the system enables farmers to access real-time insights for improved decision-making regarding herd health and labor management. Pharm Robotics aims to enhance immunization and pregnancy rates while reducing labor costs and improving overall milk quality, thereby contributing to a sustainable future in dairy farming.
scoutlabs
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
SMAPP is a developer of advanced digitized traps designed for pest monitoring and management in agriculture. The company's innovative devices are equipped with built-in cameras and sensors that automatically capture and analyze data on pest populations, as well as environmental factors such as temperature and humidity. This technology provides farmers with real-time insights into pest activity, specifically targeting species like cotton owl moths. By utilizing the data collected, SMAPP aims to offer precise recommendations for pest control, enabling farmers to implement effective measures at the optimal time for crop protection. This decision support system enhances the ability to manage pest populations efficiently, ultimately contributing to improved agricultural productivity.
Muddy Machines
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops. The company's primary focus is on enhancing its technology for harvesting green asparagus, while also exploring applications for other crops. Utilizing computer vision and machine learning, Muddy Machines' robotics platform enables precise harvesting by predicting crop maturity and selectively gathering produce, minimizing damage and ensuring freshness. In addition to harvesting, the company is investigating other labor-intensive agricultural tasks, such as weeding and precision applications, to further support farmers in improving efficiency and productivity in their operations.
Space AG
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Space AG is a technology company based in Lima, Peru, founded in 2017, that specializes in the agricultural sector. It offers an integrated platform for the analysis and management of specialty crops, utilizing data captured from drones equipped with infrared and thermal cameras, as well as mobile sensors attached to tractors. The company has developed artificial intelligence models that assist farmers in making informed decisions, ultimately maximizing crop yields and optimizing the use of essential resources such as water, fertilizers, and pesticides. By leveraging advanced technology, Space AG aims to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs for agribusinesses.
scoutlabs
Pre Seed Round in 2022
SMAPP is a developer of advanced digitized traps designed for pest monitoring and management in agriculture. The company's innovative devices are equipped with built-in cameras and sensors that automatically capture and analyze data on pest populations, as well as environmental factors such as temperature and humidity. This technology provides farmers with real-time insights into pest activity, specifically targeting species like cotton owl moths. By utilizing the data collected, SMAPP aims to offer precise recommendations for pest control, enabling farmers to implement effective measures at the optimal time for crop protection. This decision support system enhances the ability to manage pest populations efficiently, ultimately contributing to improved agricultural productivity.
Ladybug Robotics
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ladybug Robotics equips farmers with intelligent robots that autonomously sense their surroundings, navigate fields, and execute tasks precisely. This helps farmers address labor shortages.
AGvisorPRO
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
AGvisorPRO is a platform that connects agricultural professionals with experts in real-time. It offers services such as soil interpretation, yield monitoring, energy and agricultural services, crop protection recommendations, and more.
RHST Industries
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
RHST Industries has developed a disruptive NATURE-BASED SOLUTION technology that directly impacts sustainable and resilient agriculture by addressing and alleviating the current and increasing challenges related to climate change and freshwater scarcity.
Verdi
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Verdi is a developer of advanced data science platforms focused on enhancing precision agriculture, particularly in irrigation management. The company creates scalable control systems that facilitate plant-level healthcare and automation, even in challenging farming environments. By leveraging geospatial analytics, Verdi's network of irrigation valves allows farmers and growers to make informed irrigation decisions. This innovative approach enables users to customize water and fertilizer application at the individual plant level, thereby optimizing cultivation processes. Verdi aims to empower agricultural professionals with the tools needed to effectively build, manage, and scale their farming operations.
Nurture Growth Bio Fertilizer
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Nurture Growth produces liquid organic fertilizers using biotechnology. They transform food waste into eco-friendly microbial fertilizer, helping farmers enhance plant health, boost crop yields, improve soil quality, and reduce reliance on chemicals.
Susterre
Seed Round in 2022
Susterre specializes in ultra-high pressure fluid jet technology for row crop planting and seeding. Its innovative approach enables no-till farming, improving agronomic efficiency while preserving natural resources.
Lucent BioSciences
Seed Round in 2021
Lucent Biosciences specializes in the development of innovative biofertilizers aimed at enhancing agricultural sustainability. The company offers a unique class of micronutrient fertilizers that promote higher crop yields and nutrient levels while being environmentally friendly. Their products are designed to improve soil health and sequester carbon, contributing to climate-positive farming practices. By utilizing sustainable bioactive crop nutrition, Lucent Biosciences enables farmers to cultivate nutrient-dense crops without polluting groundwater, thereby supporting regenerative agriculture and reducing overall costs per hectare.
OneCup AI
Seed Round in 2021
OneCup AI develops BETSY, an AI-powered computer vision system that remotely monitors and manages livestock. It uses facial recognition to identify animals, track their health and behavior, and proactively alerts ranchers in case of emergencies.
Serket
Venture Round in 2021
Serket is a software company that develops recognition technology designed to assist farmers in monitoring and tracing their pigs individually and automatically using standard cameras. Their innovative system addresses animal health and food safety concerns by enabling easy documentation through pictures and videos, thereby reducing the potential for human error. This solution offers a more accessible alternative to traditional smart tagging methods, which are often too expensive for many farmers. By leveraging existing technology from other industries, Serket empowers farmers to manage their livestock more effectively and efficiently, ultimately enhancing food safety and animal welfare.
Autonomous Pivot
Seed Round in 2021
Autonomous Pivot develops an AI-powered platform that converts center-pivot irrigation into a robotics-based system for autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection. The platform leverages on-pivot Ground Penetrating Radar to continuously sense soil water content and combines deep learning and AI agronomist capabilities to enable fully automatic symptom detection and precision management. It offers automated, real-time adjustments for irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection, with remote management, precise application, and environmental monitoring to help farmers optimize resource use, increase yields, and support sustainable agriculture.
Vertum Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Vertum Technologies specializes in developing robotic farming assistants for indoor agriculture. Their solutions, powered by AI-based plant disease detection and robotic soil sensing, aim to enhance crop yield and promote environmental sustainability. By optimizing fertilization and irrigation, reducing crop loss, and minimizing water usage, emissions, and waste of valuable minerals, Vertum enables indoor farmers to boost productivity while lessening their environmental impact.
Foodlocker
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Foodlocker operates a platform in Africa that connects consumers with foodstuff and grocery items. It offers a wide range of products including baby food, baking ingredients, condiments, drinks, fish, fruits, kitchen items, meat, oil, pasta, poultry, processed foods, provisions, snacks, staples, sweets, tubers, vegetables, and more. The company supports African smallholder farmers with regenerative and precision agriculture practices to meet the demands of large commodity buyers.
Serket
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Serket is a software company that develops recognition technology designed to assist farmers in monitoring and tracing their pigs individually and automatically using standard cameras. Their innovative system addresses animal health and food safety concerns by enabling easy documentation through pictures and videos, thereby reducing the potential for human error. This solution offers a more accessible alternative to traditional smart tagging methods, which are often too expensive for many farmers. By leveraging existing technology from other industries, Serket empowers farmers to manage their livestock more effectively and efficiently, ultimately enhancing food safety and animal welfare.
Pheronym
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Pheronym, Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company based in Gainesville, Florida, that develops and manufactures environmentally friendly solutions for pest control. Founded in 2011 and formerly known as Kaplan Schiller Research, LLC, the company specializes in using pheromone-based technology to enhance the effectiveness of nematodes, microscopic roundworms that serve as organic insecticides. By leveraging pheromone spray, Pheronym is able to double the efficacy of nematodes, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical pesticides while minimizing negative health and environmental impacts. In addition, the company offers an EPN-activator that utilizes nematodes’ own pheromones to influence their behavior and development, thereby enhancing pest management strategies for farmers and cultivators.
Arva Intelligence
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Arva Intelligence is a company focused on enhancing the agricultural sector through its advanced intelligence platform. By utilizing agronomic artificial intelligence, the company connects growers with customers in emerging environmental industries, facilitating sustainability and carbon impact. Arva's platform offers AI-driven predictive analytics, environmentally matched seed selection, and comprehensive industry reports, which collectively aim to improve the economic profitability of the agricultural supply chain while promoting the environmental health of farmland. The company's approach not only prioritizes the profitability of producers but also aims to maximize land values both currently and in the future, ensuring a sustainable agricultural landscape.
Intello Labs
Series A in 2020
Intello Labs is a technology company that specializes in using image matching and machine learning to assess the quality of agricultural crops. It has developed an advanced analytics platform that employs artificial intelligence, computer vision, and deep learning to facilitate decision-making within the food commodities sector. The company's image recognition technology enables the grading and quality monitoring of agricultural products, providing transparency and standardization for growers, traders, retailers, and food service companies. By offering smartphone applications that utilize these image-based technologies, Intello Labs aims to reduce value risk and minimize wastage in agricultural supply chains.