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Growers Edge

Johnston, US · Founded 2017 · 9 known investors

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Growers Edge provides fintech and data solutions for agriculture, focusing on helping growers finance operations, manage risk, and adopt sustainable farming practices. The company serves farmers and agricultural communities seeking to improve profitability while advancing environmental resilience and climate-positive outcomes.

Founders & leadership

MHMATTHEW HANSEN
MATTHEW HANSENChief Executive OfficerHe has over 25 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and financial services, including roles at Bear Stearns and Madison Dearborn Partners, as well as board positions at Nymbus and the University of Texas Center for Global Business.
MJMARY JOHNSON
MARY JOHNSONChief People OfficerHer background includes designing people-focused organizational strategies and implementing employee wellness and development programs.
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ROBERT ARMOURExecutive
TRTODD ROBRAN
TODD ROBRANChief Commercial Officer2023–2025Todd Robran has worked with startup technology firms and large enterprise agriculture companies in the agriculture sector. As an operator of a family farm, he brings direct experience in farming operations to his role as Executive Officer at Growers Edge, which provides fintech and data solutions to help farmers improve profitability and manage risk.
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COLIN MCDONOUGHExecutive
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William RoseChief Executive Officer, Director
JYJoe Young
Joe YoungPresident/Co-Founder2019–2020He has executive leadership experience spanning Fortune 100 companies and venture-backed startups, with expertise in sales, business transformation, and P&L management.

Board

SKSANJEEV KRISHNAN
SANJEEV KRISHNANBoard directorManaging Partner at S2G Investments

Investors · 9

Also in the syndicate · 2

iSelectOtter Creek

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$90.7M disclosed across 5 of 6 rounds · 2017–2025

▶$29.2MraisedOct 2025 · 10 investors · Other Banking and Financial Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • ERIC HELFGOTTDirector
  • DAN RIPMADirector
  • TODD ROBRANExecutive Officer
  • VIKRAM SHARMADirector
  • MATTHEW HANSENExecutive Officer, Director
  • COLIN MCDONOUGHExecutive Officer
  • MARY JOHNSONExecutive Officer
  • ROBERT ARMOURExecutive Officer
  • JEFFREY UBBENDirector
  • SANJEEV KRISHNANDirector
  • ARCHIE BURGESSDirector
Offering amount
$32.5M
Amount sold
$29.2M
Minimum investment
$100K
Proceeds to insiders
$1M
First sale
Oct 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$24MraisedApr 2025 · 8 investors · Other Banking and Financial Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Colin McDonoughExecutive Officer
  • Robert ArmourExecutive Officer
  • Eric HelfgottDirector
  • Matthew HansenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Archie BurgessDirector
  • Dan RipmaDirector
  • Mary JohnsonExecutive Officer
  • Todd RobranExecutive Officer
  • Jeffrey UbbenDirector
  • Sanjeev KrishnanDirector
Offering amount
$28M
Amount sold
$24M
Minimum investment
$100K
First sale
Oct 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7MraisedJan 2025 · 34 investors · Other Banking and Financial Services
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • MATTHEW HANSENExecutive Officer, Director
  • SANJEEV KRISHNANDirector
  • MARY JOHNSONExecutive Officer
  • ROBERT ARMOURExecutive Officer
  • TODD ROBRANExecutive Officer
  • COLIN MCDONOUGHExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$7M
Amount sold
$7M
Minimum investment
$3.8K
First sale
Dec 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
04
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.5MraisedJun 2017 · 3 investors · Insurance
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • William RoseExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joe YoungExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$7.5M
Amount sold
$5.5M
Minimum investment
$500K
Proceeds to insiders
$475K
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Wyoming, 2017
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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Frequently asked questions

What does Growers Edge do?
Growers Edge provides fintech and data solutions for agriculture, focusing on helping growers finance operations, manage risk, and adopt sustainable farming practices. The company serves farmers and agricultural communities seeking to improve profitability while advancing environmental resilience and climate-positive outcomes.
Who are Growers Edge's investors?
Growers Edge's investors include Argonautic Ventures, Check24 Ventures, CIBUS ENTERPRISE FUND II LP, iSelect Fund, S2G Investments, Finistere Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital.
How much funding has Growers Edge raised?
Growers Edge has disclosed $90.7M raised across 5 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is Growers Edge headquartered?
Growers Edge is headquartered in Johnston, US.