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Bushel

Fargo, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors

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Digital infrastructure platform providing business intelligence, workflow solutions, and financial tools across the grain and agriculture value chain.

Founders & leadership

Bushel was founded in 2019 by Jake Joraanstad.

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Jake JoraanstadFounderJake Joraanstad is co-founder and CEO of Bushel, a software company providing business intelligence and workflow solutions for the grain and agriculture sector. He previously worked at Myriad Mobile before its custom software development business transitioned into Bushel in 2019.
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Ralf Mehnert-MelandExecutive
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Eric FlyenExecutive

Investors · 7

Also in the syndicate · 4

CargillConsolidated Grain and Barge Co.Gen7 InvestmentleadScoular

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$94.3M disclosed across 4 of 5 rounds · 2018–2023

▶$26.2MraisedJul 2023 · 17 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Martin LeestmaDirector
  • Larry PageDirector
  • Ed ProsserDirector
  • Ryan OffuttDirector
  • Randy GerholdExecutive Officer
  • Michael SharovExecutive Officer
  • Camille GradeExecutive Officer
  • Kevin DonaldsExecutive Officer
  • Christopher AbbottDirector
  • Amanda BeginExecutive Officer
  • Nathan JenningsExecutive Officer
  • Jake JoraanstadExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Ryan RaguseExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$26.2M
Amount sold
$26.2M
First sale
Jun 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8MraisedOct 2021 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ralf Mehnert-MelandExecutive Officer
  • Ed ProsserDirector
  • Randy GerholdExecutive Officer
  • Martin LeestmaDirector
  • Larry PageDirector
  • Ryan RaguseExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jake JoraanstadExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ryan OffuttDirector
  • Chris AbbottDirector
  • Eric FlyenExecutive Officer
  • Camille GradeExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$8M
Minimum investment
$4M
First sale
Sep 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$40.5MraisedMay 2021 · 21 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jake JoraanstadExecutive Officer
  • Ralf Mehnert-MelandExecutive Officer
  • Eric FlyenExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$47M
Amount sold
$40.5M
Minimum investment
$20K
First sale
Apr 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$19.5MraisedDec 2019 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ryan DeWayne RaguseExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Mark Douglas HempelExecutive Officer, Director
  • Edward F. ProsserDirector
  • Jake Lodoen JoraanstadExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Christopher AbbottDirector
  • Ryan OffuttDirector
Offering amount
$19.5M
Amount sold
$19.5M
Proceeds to insiders
$521.1K
First sale
Dec 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
FarmLogs

FarmLogs was a farm management software startup that helped row-crop farmers track field activity, monitor crop health, and manage profitability. Acquired by Bushel in 2021.

Frequently asked questions

What does Bushel do?
Digital infrastructure platform providing business intelligence, workflow solutions, and financial tools across the grain and agriculture value chain.
Who founded Bushel?
Bushel was founded by Jake Joraanstad in 2019.
Who are Bushel's investors?
Bushel's investors include Germin8 Ventures, Continental Grain Company, Lewis & Clark AgriFood.
How much funding has Bushel raised?
Bushel has disclosed $94.3M raised across 4 of its 5 known rounds.
Where is Bushel headquartered?
Bushel is headquartered in Fargo, US.