Global Neighbor
Xenia, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 8 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
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Global Neighbor uses patented directed energy technology to control weeds and stimulate crop growth without chemicals, offering products such as a harvest weed seed control unit (bSCU) and a seed priming system for farmers. Its tools serve conventional and organic agricultural producers seeking to reduce herbicide use, improve soil health, and increase yields.
Founders & leadership
Global Neighbor was founded in 2021 by Jon Jackson and Neil Sater.
Board
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$634.2K disclosed across 1 round · 2021
▶$634.2KraisedSep 2025 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- James A EllisDirector
- Jonathan JacksonExecutive Officer, Director
- Dean DidatoDirector
- Offering amount
- $934.2K
- Amount sold
- $634.2K
- Minimum investment
- $4.2K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $120K
- First sale
- Dec 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 6 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
| Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Phase I | 2023 | $175K |
| Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Phase II | 2021 | $650K |
| Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Phase I | 2020 | $100K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2014 | $1.5M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2012 | $150K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Global Neighbor do?
- Global Neighbor uses patented directed energy technology to control weeds and stimulate crop growth without chemicals, offering products such as a harvest weed seed control unit (bSCU) and a seed priming system for farmers. Its tools serve conventional and organic agricultural producers seeking to reduce herbicide use, improve soil health, and increase yields.
- Who founded Global Neighbor?
- Global Neighbor was founded by Jon Jackson, Neil Sater in 2021.
- Who are Global Neighbor's investors?
- Global Neighbor's investors include Ag Ventures Alliance, Clean Energy Venture, Innova Memphis, Inc., Texas HALO Fund, TitletownTech.
- How much funding has Global Neighbor raised?
- Global Neighbor has disclosed $634.2K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Global Neighbor headquartered?
- Global Neighbor is headquartered in Xenia, US.