AgTech Startups

Cecil provides programmatic access to 40+ commercial and open spatial datasets—covering forests, biodiversity, land use, soil moisture, and climate hazards—standardized with consistent metadata, units, and projections. Its SDK and integrations with tools like QGIS, ArcGIS, Python, and R support environmental analysis and regulatory workflows such as EUDR, TNFD, SBTN, and CSRD for supply chains and asset portfolios.

3 investors

Celleste Bio develops a cell-based "cocoa technology" combining biotech, agtech, and AI to produce real cocoa ingredients—including cocoa butter and powder—at scale independent of geography and climate. Its products serve as drop-in replacements for conventional cocoa in chocolate manufacturing.

3 investors

ChrysaLabs provides soil carbon measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) using patented direct-contact proximal sensing technology deployed in field soil. Its solution generates Verra VM0042/VCS-aligned carbon sequestration data for developers of soil carbon credit projects, aiming to produce lower-cost, bankable carbon assets.

3 investors

Croft provides software to manage the H-2A agricultural visa process, helping farm employers, workers, agents, and facilitators handle compliance, administrative paperwork, and collaboration. It serves the U.S. agriculture community and emphasizes preserving existing relationships with trusted agents and facilitators.

3 investors

CropConex is a supply chain management platform for the coffee industry that consolidates inventory, contracts, orders, and logistics into a single interface. The platform serves coffee traders, buyers, and suppliers with workflows for sourcing, sample management, contract execution, and fulfillment tracking.

3 investors

DecisionNext provides AI and machine learning-powered forecasting and decision support systems for price and supply chain optimization across commodity industries. The platform serves enterprises across the supply chain that need to interpret forecasts and manage complex variables in commodities markets.

3 investors

Earnest develops microbial seed coatings and agricultural biology products derived from prairie ecosystems to improve soil health and crop performance for farmers. The company has expanded from soil amendments to seed coatings that deliver biology directly on seeds, with plans to scale planter box treatments.

3 investors

EIO Diagnostics develops a thermal sensor-based mastitis monitoring system for dairy farmers that detects udder health issues to reduce infections. The UdderHealth Mastitis system integrates into various dairy parlor styles to serve farms of all sizes.

3 investors

Eiwa provides a platform for agricultural research trials that automates field data collection using drone imagery and a mobile scouting app, including an analytics library for crop metrics such as canopy, plant counting, plant height, and crop senescence. It serves agronomic research and seed companies working with crops like soybean, corn, wheat, barley, and sunflower.

3 investors

Electric Plant is a plant intelligence company that uses a plug-in "dongle" device to continuously record plants' electric signals and applies AI to decode these electrochemical signals into hyperlocal, actionable insights. It serves product builders, operations teams, and scientific researchers working in plant and tree care and related fields.

3 investors

Elevarm is an upstream-focused agri-tech company that produces organic fertilizers, seedlings, and biologicals and offers services including soil testing (Klinik Tani), a farming productivity app with financing and land monitoring, and an agri-commodities trading platform (PasarAgri). It serves farming communities and business customers with high-volume produce demand, aiming to improve agricultural productivity from pre-cultivation to post-harvest.

3 investors

Enifer produces PEKILO®, a fermentation-derived fungal mycoprotein used as a drop-in protein ingredient for aquafeed, pet food, and human food production. The Finnish biotech company markets the ingredient as a sustainable, high-protein alternative to soy and animal protein for food industry manufacturers.

3 investors

Esper provides hyperspectral satellite imagery and geochemical analysis to identify critical minerals and alteration zones for mining exploration and environmental monitoring. The company serves mining and exploration firms targeting lithium, gold, copper, and rare earth elements globally.

3 investors

FarMart operates an AI-enabled food sourcing and procurement platform connecting suppliers, processors, and food manufacturers, with integrated logistics, verified supplier discovery, compliance flows, and automated settlements. Serving the agri-food supply chain in India, it provides tools such as fast supplier payments, automated invoicing, KYC, and real-time transaction ledgers.

3 investors

Farmdar builds geospatial and machine-learning tools for agriculture, using data and field operations to monitor crops and farmland. It serves agricultural clients and operates across markets including South Asia and Southeast Asia.

3 investors

FarmTrace offers a data platform for the animal farming industry that connects to on-farm systems and provides operational insights. It serves livestock and animal farming businesses.

3 investors

Fasal builds smart irrigation and agriculture automation products, including the FasalJet irrigation controllers, FasalJet Pro fertigation automation system, and soil moisture/temperature sensors and weather stations. Its systems let farmers operate drip irrigation from a mobile app and deliver nutrients precisely, aiming to increase crop yields and save water.

3 investors

Feanix Autopilot is an AI-powered platform that combines whole-genome sequencing, farm performance data, and economics to provide herd-level breeding and culling recommendations for dairy farmers. The system integrates existing farm management tools and generates ranked, priced decisions to maximize farm profitability.

3 investors

Frost Methane Labs installs and remotely operates cover-and-flare systems that capture and destroy methane from livestock manure storage, then sells the resulting carbon credits and shares revenue with farms. It serves dairy, pig, and cattle farmers, agricultural co-operatives, and food and consumer packaged goods brands, and can also deploy its technology at abandoned coal mines, landfills, and natural methane sources.

3 investors

Fyllo builds IoT sensor devices, hyper-local weather forecasting, and crop-specific agronomy models that provide data-driven irrigation, fertigation, and disease-prediction recommendations to farmers. The company serves growers across India, including smallholders, aiming to make farming decisions precise throughout the crop cycle.

3 investors

Ganaz is a people management software platform for agriculture and food processing employers, covering hiring and digital onboarding, H-2A program management, payroll cards and direct deposit for unbanked workers, and auto-translated two-way bulk messaging. It targets ag employers who need to onboard and communicate with large seasonal and farmworker workforces.

3 investors

Gardin makes optical sensors that measure crop photosynthesis via chlorophyll fluorescence and uses AI to convert the signals into real-time plant vitals, stress alerts, and cultivation recommendations for growers. Its platform integrates with climate control systems such as Priva and Ridder to help optimize lighting, irrigation, and climate in agriculture.

3 investors

Gardin develops optical sensors that measure photosynthesis efficiency in crops, providing real-time plant health insights to growers weeks before conventional detection methods. The company's AI-powered platform helps agricultural producers optimize irrigation, lighting, and climate control while detecting crop stressors early to improve yield and consistency.

3 investors

Glanris produces designer biochar (Biocarbon) made from rice waste for use as a soil amendment, a filler in materials like asphalt, concrete, and drywall, and as a water and air filtration medium. The company applies biochar as a circular economy tool for carbon sequestration, reducing agricultural greenhouse gases, and providing affordable clean water technology.

3 investors