Grain Weevil
Aurora, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors
Grain Weevil makes a robot that moves and manages grain inside storage bins, letting farmers maintain grain conditions and quality without physically entering the bin. It serves grain farmers and operators through its BinAssist Network of local partners.
Founders & leadership
Grain Weevil was founded in 2021 by Chad Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, and Ben Johnson.
Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2021–2024
▶$3.5MraisedJun 2024 · 12 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Dean DidatoDirector
- Benjamin JohnsonDirector, Executive Officer
- Chad JohnsonDirector, Executive Officer
- Offering amount
- $3.5M
- Amount sold
- $3.5M
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- May 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2MofferedOct 2021 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Chad JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Benjamin JohnsonExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Minimum investment
- $1K
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 1
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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2023 | $994.4K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2022 | $256K |
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 Grain Weevil do?
- Grain Weevil makes a robot that moves and manages grain inside storage bins, letting farmers maintain grain conditions and quality without physically entering the bin. It serves grain farmers and operators through its BinAssist Network of local partners.
- Who founded Grain Weevil?
- Grain Weevil was founded by Chad Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Ben Johnson in 2021.
- Who are Grain Weevil's investors?
- Grain Weevil's investors include Ag Ventures Alliance, Homegrown Capital, Innova Memphis, Inc., Invest Nebraska.
- How much funding has Grain Weevil raised?
- Grain Weevil has disclosed $3.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Grain Weevil headquartered?
- Grain Weevil is headquartered in Aurora, US.