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Holyoke, US · Founded 2020 · 11 known investors

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Clean Crop develops plasma-based seed treatment technology and hardware systems for treating seeds and food surfaces in the agriculture sector. It serves grain, nut, horticulture, and agro-input markets through R&D and commercial pilot operations.

AgTechCleantechFoodTechHardware

Founders & leadership

clean-crop was founded in 2020 by Daniel White and Daniel Cavanaugh.

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Daniel WhiteCo-founder & CEODaniel White is an executive officer and director at Clean Crop with over 20 years of experience in horticulture, nut, and grain supply chains across the US, Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
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Daniel CavanaughCo-founderDaniel Cavanaugh has 14 years of experience in agricultural technology, commodity trading, and grain merchandising, including six years developing seed treatment technology and managing cross-functional product development teams. He previously held roles in commodity origination, contract farming, and trading operations for global soft commodity suppliers, where he oversaw trading strategies, supply chain optimization projects, and ERP system implementation.

Board

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Tom BoddezBoard director
JF
Justin FrankertBoard director
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Pete OberleBoard director
ADAmy Duffuor
Amy DuffuorBoard ObserverCo-Founder and General Partner at Azolla Ventures

Investors · 11

Azolla Ventureslisted by Azolla VenturesCambridge

How we know: Azolla Ventures's portfolio page · board seat on SEC Form D · the VCSheet dataset · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Bread And Butter Ventures, Llclisted by Bread And Butter Ventures, LlcMinneapolis · $100K – $250K

How we know: Bread And Butter Ventures, Llc's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us

Climate Impact Capitallisted by Climate Impact Capital

How we know: Climate Impact Capital's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

E8 Angelslisted by E8 Angels

How we know: E8 Angels's portfolio page · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Innova Memphis, Inc.listed by Innova Memphis, Inc.Memphis · $2M

How we know: Innova Memphis, Inc.'s portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Prime Impact Fundlisted by Prime Impact FundCambridge · $1M – $4M

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R/GA Ventureslisted by R/GA VenturesBrooklyn
Red Beard Ventureslisted by Red Beard VenturesWestport · $90K – $300K

How we know: Red Beard Ventures's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us

Stray Dog Capitallisted by Stray Dog CapitalLeawood · $100K – $1M

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The Alchemy Fundlisted by The Alchemy FundPioneer Valley · $1M – $3M

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Active Impact InvestmentsreportedNorth Vancouver · $1M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$22.8M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2020–2025

▶$7.9MraisedNov 2025 · 10 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Daniel CavanaughDirector
  • Tom BoddezDirector
  • Justin FrankertDirector
  • Daniel WhiteExecutive Officer, Director
  • Pete OberleDirector
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$7.9M
First sale
Nov 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.4MraisedMay 2024 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Pete OberleDirector
  • Amy DuffuorDirector
  • Daniel CavanaughExecutive Officer, Director
  • Justin FrankertDirector
  • Daniel WhiteExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$3.4M
First sale
May 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.6MraisedDec 2022 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Amy DuffuorDirector
  • Dan FitzgeraldDirector
  • Daniel CavanaughExecutive Officer
  • Yaqoot ShaharyarDirector
  • Daniel WhiteExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$2.6M
First sale
Dec 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.4MraisedFeb 2022 · 19 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Daniel FitzgeraldDirector
  • Daniel CavanaughExecutive Officer
  • Daniel WhiteExecutive Officer, Director
  • Amy DuffuorDirector
Offering amount
$6.4M
Amount sold
$6.4M
First sale
Dec 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.5MraisedMay 2020 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Daniel WhiteExecutive Officer, Director
  • Amy DuffuorDirector
  • Daniel CavanaughExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$2.5M
First sale
May 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

3 people who came through clean-crop went on to found or lead other companies.

Seth SilvermanBoard ObserverFounded Apollo AgricultureMike WinterfieldBoard ObserverFounded Active Impact InvestmentsMatthew NordanBoard ObserverFounded Prime Coalition

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Frequently asked questions

What does clean-crop do?
Clean Crop develops plasma-based seed treatment technology and hardware systems for treating seeds and food surfaces in the agriculture sector. It serves grain, nut, horticulture, and agro-input markets through R&D and commercial pilot operations.
Who founded clean-crop?
clean-crop was founded by Daniel White, Daniel Cavanaugh in 2020.
Who are clean-crop's investors?
clean-crop's investors include Azolla Ventures, Bread And Butter Ventures, Llc, Climate Impact Capital, E8 Angels, Innova Memphis, Inc., Prime Impact Fund, R/GA Ventures, Red Beard Ventures and 3 more.
How much funding has clean-crop raised?
clean-crop has disclosed $22.8M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is clean-crop headquartered?
clean-crop is headquartered in Holyoke, US.