Village Capital

Village Capital is a Washington, D.C.-based venture capital firm founded in 2009, focused on early-stage and seed investments in sectors such as agriculture, education, energy, financial services, and healthcare. The firm aims to empower entrepreneurs by fostering a unique peer-selection model, allowing participants to award pre-committed seed funding to the top ventures identified during their programs. Village Capital supports entrepreneurs globally, with a significant presence in regions including North America, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. Through its programs, the firm has engaged over 1,000 entrepreneurs and has facilitated the growth of more than 550 enterprises, leading to substantial job creation and revenue generation. Village Capital also operates a nonprofit to provide training for founders and investors, and manages a for-profit investment fund that invests in top graduates of its programs. Its innovative approach to investment and support has garnered recognition, including the M-Prize for innovation.

Heather Matranga

Vice President

Past deals in Agriculture

Plant Squad

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Plant Squad is an online platform focused on producing plant-based food products aimed at modernizing the agri-food industry. The company emphasizes sustainability and efficiency while offering healthy, flavorful recipes that enhance the taste of Mexican cuisine. By providing an alternative to traditional foods, Plant Squad caters to consumers seeking nutritious and delicious plant-based options.

ClearLeaf

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
ClearLeaf uses patent-pending technology, organic certified in the EU and Japan, to control and manage a wide range of harmful pests while maintaining natural balances on the farm, protecting farmers and consumers. ClearLeaf currently has pre- and post-harvest solutions for the coffee, banana, multiple vegetables, melon, sugar cane, strawberries and flower sectors. GotaBlanca® is currently sold online in Costa Rica since launching its direct sales program in 2020. Our first product line, GotaBlanca®, is a line of non-toxic contact-action liquid emulsions that uses surface chemistry and colloidal technology to enhance plant growth through the control and management of fungal and bacterial diseases.

Sensix

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Through the FieldScan platform, Sensix uses analytical intelligence and machine learning to consolidate and correlate data from drones, satellites, machines, climate and soil and plant samples, generating input application maps, greater crop predictability and greater profitability for farmers. The web-based platform FieldScan is capable of delivering weed localization maps, quantifying planting gaps, identifying vigor and biomass variability and soil and plant sampling maps for variable rate application of fertilizers, nematicides, regulators (cotton), resistance inducers and insecticides, communicating directly with the agricultural machinery and impacting in saving of inputs, greater homogeneity of the crop and increase of yields.

Farmtastica

Seed Round in 2021
UrbanaGrow contributes to generating agri-food independence, providing a profitable business, with a positive social impact, as well as a technology to produce vegetables in an environmentally responsible way and resilient to climate change.

Suyana

Seed Round in 2021
Suyana is a technology-driven company focused on providing climate insurance for farmers, particularly small and medium-sized agricultural producers. It develops innovative agricultural risk management solutions that utilize data from various sources, including satellite imagery, surveys, and news reports. By integrating these data inputs with advanced data science and climate modeling, Suyana aims to create affordable and inclusive climate risk insurance products tailored to the specific needs of farmers in developing countries. The company's approach emphasizes collaboration with clients and partners to enhance the resilience of agricultural practices against climatic risks.

Plug'n'Grow

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of an agricultural technology company intended to address the global challenges of food security and water scarcity. The company offers water-efficient hydroponics, aquaculture, and aquaculture systems to produce vegetables and fish at affordable costs, enabling farms to have economic alternatives in agriculture to achieve optimum output.

Complete Farmer

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Complete Farmer Ltd. is an agricultural services company based in Accra, Ghana, established in 2017. It focuses on building and managing crop farms while offering a digital agriculture platform that connects industries with quality farm produce. The company utilizes Internet of Things technology and machine learning algorithms to enable farm owners to monitor their crops and farming processes effectively. Complete Farmer's crowd-farming platform allows individuals to invest in sustainable farming, promoting food security and nutritious eating. By eliminating middlemen and farm produce aggregators, the platform provides a streamlined approach to sourcing quality crop commodities, thereby helping clients gain a competitive advantage in various agricultural value chains. Additionally, Complete Farmer offers education and training to farmers, ensuring that they meet industry specifications and quality standards.

Vega Coffee

Venture Round in 2018
The Vega Marketplace will eventually feature farmers representing a variety of regions and coffee varietals. Customers will be able to search for farmers and select coffee based on origin, tasting notes, and/or roasting profile.

Tulaa

Seed Round in 2018
Tulaa combines mobile technology and last mile agent networks to connect agri-input suppliers, financial service providers and commodity buyers to smallholder farmers. The aim is to lower the cost and risk for the partners to do business with farmers.

Annona

Seed Round in 2018
Annona is the select tool for creating a traceable global food ecosystem. Annona is a mobile and web-based platform that global suppliers use to manage their farmer supplies, payments and aggregate crop production.

Spensa

Series A in 2015
Spensa Technologies Inc. is an agricultural software solutions provider based in West Lafayette, Indiana, founded in 2009 by Johnny Park. The company develops innovative tools designed to enhance crop production efficiency and reduce reliance on manual labor. Among its offerings are OpenScout, a scouting application for recording field observations, and MyTraps, a mobile tool for collecting and visualizing pest data. Additionally, Spensa provides Z-Trap, a smart insect trap system that helps farmers analyze and predict insect populations. With a focus on eco-friendly farming practices, Spensa leverages advanced technologies in wireless sensor networks, robotics, and computer vision to support the agricultural industry. As of 2018, Spensa operates as a subsidiary of Telvent DTN, LLC.

Earthineer

Seed Round in 2015
Earthineer, LLC is a social marketplace designed for farmers, established in 2010 and located in Glencoe, Kentucky. The platform connects users with nearby individuals, farms, and food resources, facilitating hyper-local trade opportunities. Members can share user-generated content and engage in barter transactions based on their production and needs. Through its services, Earthineer fosters a community-driven approach to local agriculture and food distribution.

3Bar Biologics

Seed Round in 2015
3Bar Biologics Inc. is a bioscience company located in Columbus, Ohio, focused on enhancing agricultural productivity through innovative solutions. Established in 2013, the company specializes in the development of Bio-YIELD, a microbe inoculant system that utilizes naturally occurring microbes tailored to specific crops and soil conditions. This all-natural product aims to increase crop yields and produce healthier plants by employing beneficial microorganisms. Bio-YIELD was first introduced to farmers in the eastern Corn Belt in 2014 and is supported by over 15 years of research conducted by scientists at The Ohio State University. The firm is committed to expanding its reach to global markets as it gathers further data to support its products, promoting sustainable farming practices that protect farmers' investments in their land and seeds.

Farmerline

Seed Round in 2015
The Farmerline vision is to see an Africa where Agriculture NGO’s are not a functioning force in the market. Farmerline provides paid services that allow farmers to have the information and access they need to employ an entrepreneurial method of farming. Input dealers and traders pay for more efficient communication channels to farmers and farmers pay for information packages and services. In this vision, more food is produce, more food gets to market, and GDP from cash crop export soars.

iUNU

Venture Round in 2015
iUNU, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in agricultural artificial intelligence and computer vision technology. Founded in 2013, it has developed a comprehensive greenhouse management platform known as LUNA, which integrates computer vision to monitor and manage crop growth in commercial greenhouses. This platform enables growers to receive actionable insights and detailed production management capabilities, allowing them to identify potential issues early and promote accountability in their growing practices. By connecting plants, facilities, and personnel through a single interface, iUNU aims to transform greenhouses into precise and efficient production environments. The company also maintains offices in San Francisco and San Diego, further expanding its operational reach.

Growcentia

Seed Round in 2015
Growcentia was founded by a team of three Colorado State University soil microbiologists with PhD degrees that share a passion for enhancing soil health and promoting sustainable agriculture. Using innovative proprietary technology, this team developed an approach to identify and apply nature’s very best microbes to improve nutrient availability to plants. Growcentia aims to help growers maximize the health of their soils or growth media to enhance plant health and yields, while minimizing environmental impacts of agriculture.

Agribotix

Seed Round in 2015
Agribotix is a drone-enabled software company focused on precision agriculture through advanced imaging and analysis. It provides the Agribotix Hornet Drone, a rugged and cost-effective airframe designed for agricultural use, along with infrared and thermal sensors that capture images over fields. The company's image processing services offer georeferenced aerial images that facilitate data analysis for farmers. By enabling the collection and processing of agricultural data via drones, Agribotix helps farmers reduce crop inputs, enhance yields, and improve profitability.

reNature

Pre Seed Round in 2014
ReNature is an agricultural technology company focused on promoting sustainable agroforestry systems that integrate nature and agriculture. Founded in January 2018, it assists farmers in transitioning to production methods that encourage the cultivation of diverse crops that mutually support each other and enhance soil health. ReNature provides essential information, guidance, and support to local authorities, cooperatives, and farmers, facilitating the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. The company specializes in developing nature-inclusive agricultural systems and regenerative commodity production, offering transitional packages designed to help companies and industries scale their production while addressing challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss.

Parvata Foods

Seed Round in 2014
Parvata Foods Pvt. Ltd. is a Kolkata-based company that specializes in supplying organic produce through a farm-to-store model. Founded in 2013 by graduates of the Indian Institute of Management, the company sources fruits, vegetables, and spices from the agricultural regions of Northeast India, particularly Sikkim and other hilly areas. Parvata Foods aims to enhance the living standards of local farmers by integrating them into the main value chain and also engages in processing to add value to its products. Through its operations, the company not only promotes organic farming but also supports socio-economic development in the region.

Re-Nuble

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Re-Nuble, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in New York that specializes in producing bio-derived liquid fertilizers specifically designed for hydroponic growers. Using proprietary technology, the company transforms food waste into industrial-grade, water-soluble organic nutrients that enhance plant growth during critical structural and foliar phases. Re-Nuble's offerings include organic-based solutions that promote microbial activity in the root zone, supporting sustainable farming practices. The company markets its products through both retail stores and online platforms primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Founded in 2011, Re-Nuble aims to provide affordable, peat-free inputs that improve hydroponic yields while reducing reliance on chemically-based alternatives.
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