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Grain Weevil

Aurora, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors

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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 and Ben Johnson.

CJChad Johnson
Chad JohnsonCo-FounderChad Johnson spent over 20 years in education and workforce development focused on robotics and hands-on learning before co-founding Grain Weevil, a Nebraska-based company that develops robots for grain bin management and agricultural safety.
BJBen Johnson
Ben JohnsonCo-Founder / Chief Innovation OfficerCo-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Grain Weevil, Ben Johnson has background in electronic hardware design and prototype development, with experience in circuit design and entrepreneurship.

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 Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2MofferedOct 2021 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Chad JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Benjamin JohnsonExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$2M
Minimum investment
$1K
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase II2023$994.4K
National Science FoundationPhase I2022$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, 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.