AgTech Startups

Ginkgo Bioworks builds autonomous labs that accelerate bioengineering for applications in pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial biotechnology. The company serves biopharma, agritech, and industrial biotech companies seeking to engineer organisms at scale.

31 investors

Planet operates a web-geo platform that provides daily satellite imagery and foundational analytics of Earth's landmass for businesses, governments, and research institutions. The company serves customers across agriculture, defense, and other sectors seeking to monitor global change, scale operations, and mitigate risk through satellite data and APIs.

25 investors

Beyond Meat creates plant-based protein products, including burgers and other foods designed to provide nutritional value while supporting environmental sustainability and soil regeneration.

22 investors

ProducePay operates a Predictable Commerce Platform for the fresh produce industry, connecting growers and buyers while providing capital, trading opportunities, supply chain visibility, and market insights. The company aims to reduce food waste and inefficiency across the agricultural supply chain, operating across the Americas and Europe.

18 investors

Apeel Sciences develops plant-based coatings derived from fatty acids and glycerides—ingredients naturally found in plant peels and seeds—that are applied to fresh fruits and vegetables to extend shelf life, preserve flavor and nutrients, and reduce reliance on refrigeration, pesticides, waxes, and plastics. The company serves produce suppliers and retailers seeking sustainable solutions to reduce food waste across the supply chain.

17 investors

Chia develops an open-source blockchain network using Proof of Space Time consensus, designed to significantly reduce energy consumption compared to traditional proof-of-work systems. The company provides infrastructure and technology for building secure, regulatory-compliant decentralized applications.

17 investors

Pixxel builds hyperspectral satellite systems and software to monitor Earth's ecosystems, resources, and atmosphere for environmental management and climate action. The company serves decision-makers in agriculture, water quality monitoring, and sustainability sectors across the globe.

17 investors

Living Carbon develops precision-bred tree varieties and reforestation techniques to convert marginal land into carbon-sequestering ecosystems. The company targets climate mitigation through enhanced photosynthesis and biodiversity restoration.

16 investors

Pyka develops all-electric cargo aircraft for military logistics applications. The company delivers autonomous aircraft to the U.S. Air Force through AFWERX to support contested logistics operations.

15 investors

Tropic develops improved varieties of tropical crops using gene editing and gene silencing technologies to enhance yield, disease resistance, and climate resilience. The company serves farmers and global consumers by creating staple crops like bananas and rice that reduce pesticide dependency and environmental impact.

15 investors

Zero Acre Farms produces cooking oils optimized for chefs and restaurants, using organic fera fruit oil as an alternative to seed oils with superior heat stability, cleaner taste, and healthier fat profiles.

15 investors

Shinkei deploys robotics and computer vision hardware on commercial fishing vessels to process seafood at sea, improving quality and traceability while reducing America's seafood import reliance. The company vertically integrates the supply chain from harvest to consumer, offering real-time visibility and quality control through onboard and fleet-wide software systems.

14 investors

Skycatch provides spatial data capture, processing, and analysis solutions for mining and industrial operations, using AI capabilities to generate near-real-time digital twins and deliver operational insights. The company's technology helps mining customers improve safety, productivity, and decision-making accuracy across site operations.

14 investors

Wyvern develops high-resolution hyperspectral imaging satellites and delivers satellite-based earth observation data for model-based predictions. The company operates a satellite constellation in the space technology and remote sensing sector.

14 investors

InnerPlant develops living sensor technology that enables farmers to detect plant stress in real-time, allowing targeted application of treatments to reduce chemical use and increase crop yields. The company serves agricultural producers seeking data-driven solutions for sustainable crop management.

13 investors

Nabis is a cannabis wholesale platform that supplies branded products to dispensaries across California, New York, and Nevada. The company manages a portfolio of over 400 brands and serves nearly all dispensaries in these three states.

13 investors

Plantible Foods redesigns the food supply chain to advance health for people and the planet. The company operates in the foodtech and agtech sectors.

13 investors

Raptor Maps provides AI-powered analytics and automation software for solar plant operations, helping owners, operators, and engineers reduce costs and losses through visual data analysis and autonomous drone inspections. The platform uses machine learning to analyze site images, detect equipment defects, and enable remote monitoring across distributed solar assets.

13 investors

Alga Biosciences develops feed additives that reduce methane emissions from cattle — cutting cow burps to combat climate change.

12 investors

Bear Flag Robotics developed autonomous technology for farming before being acquired by John Deere in 2021.

12 investors

Charm Industrial converts agricultural residues into bio-oil and injects it underground to remove carbon from the atmosphere at scale. The company serves organizations like Stripe, Shopify, and Microsoft seeking carbon removal solutions.

12 investors

DroneDeploy provides a robotics and AI platform used for data collection and site intelligence across construction, energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. The platform integrates aerial drones, ground robots, and AI to help field teams digitize and monitor job sites across 180 countries.

12 investors

EarthOptics measures soil health for farmers and landowners using field sensors and lab analysis to assess soil's physical, chemical, and biological properties. The company delivers analytics for crop planning, nutrient management, and carbon measurement, including carbon credit programs and GHG life cycle assessments.

12 investors

Future Fields uses fruit flies as bioreactors to produce difficult-to-express proteins at scale for pharmaceutical, agricultural, and food applications. The company aims to enable the development of novel biological products across healthcare, agriculture, and nutrition sectors.

12 investors