AgTech Startups

Livestock Water Recycling provides the LWR System, a manure treatment technology that reduces manure volume, concentrates and segregates nutrients for fertilizer application, and recovers clean reusable water. It serves livestock farms worldwide to lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve farm efficiency and environmental sustainability.

3 investors

Mach builds full-stack autonomy hardware and software for off-road and industrial vehicles, including phased array radar, stereo vision perception, mesh radio communications, and fleet management and navigation systems. Its technology enables OEMs of agricultural and job-site machinery to add automation across levels from operator assistance to fully driverless operation.

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Mati builds and deploys enhanced rock weathering (ERW) systems to enable smallholder farmers in the global South to access carbon markets. The company combines field operations, digital measurement and verification, and market connectivity to facilitate large-scale carbon removal.

3 investors

Meiogenix develops a proprietary recombination technology that targets meiotic recombination to accelerate genetic gain and variety development in crops. It serves plant breeders through crop innovation partnerships and large-scale technology licensing, working on both specialty crops (tomato, fruits, vegetables) and field crops (corn, rice, wheat, soybean).

3 investors

Mercaris is a market intelligence service providing organic and non-GMO commodity price assessments, proprietary datasets, and online analysis tools for wheat, corn, and soybeans. It serves producers, millers, brokers, manufacturers, investors, and analysts in the identity-preserved agriculture markets to manage risk and inform decisions.

3 investors

Micropep develops micropeptide-based crop protection and crop stimulation products for farmers, using a discovery platform that combines artificial intelligence, bioproduction, and delivery technologies. The company aims to provide sustainable agricultural solutions to help crops adapt to climate change.

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MicroMGx runs a high-throughput natural product discovery process that combines metabolomics and genomics (metabologenomics) to find bioactive compounds produced by microbes, supplying patented natural products to life science R&D organizations. Its portfolio includes a novel-mode-of-action herbicide and an anti-parasitic anthelmintic candidate for use in crops, livestock, pets, and humans.

3 investors

Micron Agritech makes the Micron Kit, an AI-powered platform for fast, lab-quality fecal egg count (FEC) testing to detect gastrointestinal worms and liver and rumen fluke in cattle, sheep, and horses. The kit is aimed at farmers and veterinary users to identify parasitic disease, guide correct dewormer treatment, and track animal health trends.

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microTERRA develops functional food ingredients derived from Lemna (aquatic plants) that enhance flavor intensity, block undesirable tastes, improve mouthfeel, and integrate flavors in food products for the food and beverage industry. The company offers sustainable ingredient solutions for food formulators and manufacturers.

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Mineral Forecast develops an AI platform for mining exploration that analyzes geoscience data to help identify promising mineral claims and optimize drilling operations. The platform serves geologists and mining executives seeking to accelerate mineral discovery for critical metals needed in the transition to zero-emissions energy.

3 investors

Minnowtech develops precision aquaculture technology using integrated sensor-based systems to help aquafarmers assess and maximize their cultivation efforts. Founded in 2018, the company applies image analysis and noninvasive assessment methods to aquatic organisms.

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Miruku develops a molecular farming platform ("Dairy Seed System") that engineers oilseed crops to produce dairy proteins and fats in their seeds, which can be harvested and processed into ingredients using existing agricultural infrastructure. It targets food manufacturers seeking sustainable, animal-free dairy ingredients within the foodtech and agtech sectors.

3 investors

Moku makes plant-based snacks from freshly harvested mushrooms, including vacuum-cooked crispy mushroom chips and savory mushroom jerky. The company sells directly to consumers, positioning its products as clean-ingredient alternatives to meat jerky.

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Mozza Foods develops casein protein grown in soybeans as an ingredient for the dairy industry, aiming to replace cow-dependent supply chains using existing agricultural infrastructure. The company targets dairy manufacturers with a bioengineered protein ingredient.

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Mycologics develops natural product-based biofungicides that target soil-borne and foliar fungal diseases in food and feed crops such as corn, sugar beets, and cucurbits. The company positions its products as low-cost alternatives to chemical fungicides for use in agricultural pest management.

3 investors

Pacific Channel is a venture capital and funds management firm investing in deep-tech companies across Asia-Pacific focused on agriculture, food, health, and environmental solutions. The firm provides capital, expertise, and networks to support portfolio companies from pre-seed through Series A stages.

3 investors

Neupeak builds robotic crop harvesting (Pixa) and a mobile crop-intelligence app (Lumina) that grades, maps, and tracks strawberry plants without hardware or tagging. Its tools are aimed at greenhouse strawberry growers.

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Neutral produces dairy products with measured and offset carbon footprints. The company measures emissions across the supply chain, partners with U.S. dairy farmers on carbon-reduction projects, and offsets remaining emissions through verified carbon credits.

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NewLeaf develops PPFM (Pink-Pigmented Facultative Methylotroph) microbial technologies for agriculture, offering EPA-registered biofungicide and bioinsecticide products (TS601 and TS201) plus crop-specific biostimulants for growers of corn, soy, cotton, rice and other crops. Its biological BioControl and biostimulant products aim to protect crops from pests and diseases and improve yield.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

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Oceano Fresco farms shellfish, including clams and the European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis), using open-sea nurseries in the Atlantic Ocean with a regenerative aquaculture approach. The company produces seafood in Portugal focused on sustainable cultivation practices.

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Ohalo develops agricultural products designed to improve farmer productivity and livelihoods globally. The company focuses on solving farming challenges through innovation.

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Oko.finance provides financial services including crop insurance, savings tools, and loans to smallholder farmers in rural areas of emerging countries. The platform aims to improve employment opportunities and financial resilience for agricultural communities facing economic vulnerability and climate-related risks.

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Omie is a French organic food brand offering chef-style prepared products such as sauces, ready-to-eat dishes, and aperitif items made without ultra-processing. The company works with partner farmers to build regenerative organic supply chains, emphasizing price transparency and traceability, and invests 1% of its revenue in supporting farmers' sustainable practices.

3 investors

Orbem uses AI-powered MRI technology to analyze biological materials and provide detailed insights to customers in agriculture and food production. The platform reveals internal characteristics of items like eggs and avocados to reduce waste and increase supply chain transparency.

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