AgTech Startups

Leaficient uses computer vision and AI, including a large language model interface, to track plant stress and photosynthesis at the leaf level and forecast crop yield and harvest dates before signs of stress are visible. The platform serves growers and greenhouses, providing natural-language insights to improve productivity and reduce crop losses.

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Lepidext develops a biocontrol product based on a naturally-occurring corn earworm virus isolate that increases sterility in infected insects, aimed at controlling corn earworm in agricultural crops. The company holds a patent on the isolate and has submitted an EPA registration application ahead of commercialization.

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Liferaft converts waste biomass such as corn, food byproducts, and woody waste into biochar using custom pyrolysis technology to durably store carbon, filter water, and improve soils. It sells carbon credits to buyers and partners with farmers and rural towns, operating its first sites in the US Midwest.

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Lilliput Technologies develops biodegradable, biocompatible materials that protect crops from heat stress, with a focus on climate adaptation in agriculture. The company leverages advanced materials science at micro and nanoscale to enhance plant resilience for farmers facing rising temperatures.

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Living Models builds foundation models for biology, working at the intersection of AI and life sciences. Its team consists of PhDs and engineers with backgrounds from research and technology organizations.

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LuminUltra provides microbial monitoring and testing solutions, including ATP field testing (Bugcount), qPCR diagnostics (Genecount), lab services, and a digital platform (Relay), to help industries detect and manage microbial risks. The company serves sectors such as food and beverage and water systems through products, research, and lab services.

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Maguey Exchange operates a transparent marketplace that connects mezcal and agave spirits producers in Latin America with buyers, prioritizing producer profitability and community development while optimizing environmental sustainability and supply chain efficiency.

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Manna Insect runs a digital platform that teaches individuals and businesses how to farm Black Soldier Fly and turn organic waste into valuable products. It provides training on business strategies, farming processes, and low-cost technologies for setting up local insect farms.

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Davis, California developer of biological crop protection, plant health and waterway treatment products, formerly NASDAQ: MBII.

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MAYANI is a Philippine agri-fisheries platform that connects smallholder farmers and fisherfolk to market, aiming to boost rural incomes while providing fresh, affordable produce. Its buyers include households and commercial players such as supermarket chains, food brands, hotels, and food processors.

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Meridia offers Verify, a field-data verification product that identifies and mitigates risks across agricultural commodity supply chains to support sourcing, procurement, and compliance needs. Available via portal or API, it provides risk scoring, remediation guidance, and satellite imagery analysis for farm plots, and powers the ICE Commodity Traceability Service data validation methodology.

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MetGen develops industrial enzymes for bio-based chemical and material production from biomass and wood feedstocks. The company provides enzyme solutions to biotechnology and chemical manufacturing companies seeking greener alternatives to petroleum-based production processes.

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MiAlgae uses whisky distillation by-products to grow microalgae rich in marine Omega 3s, offering a plant-based, low-carbon alternative to fish oil. The Omega 3 rich algae is dried for use in farmed fish feed and pet food.

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microBIOMETER is a low-cost, 20-minute on-site soil test that measures microbial biomass and the fungal-to-bacterial ratio using smartphone technology, with results stored in a cloud portal for tracking over time. It serves farmers, gardeners, and soil scientists assessing and monitoring soil health.

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MilkRun connects small farmers directly with local customers through a proprietary delivery platform, bypassing traditional distribution intermediaries. The company delivers fresh produce, eggs, milk, meats, and artisan products to subscribers in Seattle, Portland, and Austin.

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Mineflow maintains a public mineral exploration dataset and sends alerts when new exploration filings, surveys, and tenement changes match user-defined projects. The platform automatically georeferenced maps and integrates them with drilling, assay, and geology data in 3D scenes for exploration teams.

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Monarcha provides AI-powered geospatial intelligence software that automatically georeferences scanned maps, extracts structured data from geological documents like drill logs and assay records, and digitizes map features into vector layers. The platform serves mining companies, government agencies, and engineering firms processing geospatial data at scale.

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Motion Grazer AI (SIM) builds vision-based sensing hardware and machine learning algorithms that assess sow reproductive potential, body condition, and locomotion for pork producers with sow breeding operations. Sold as the SIMKit unit plus a per-sow subscription, the system supports precision livestock farming to improve animal health, welfare, and farm productivity.

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Mush Foods produces 50CUT, a line of mushroom root (mycelium) and mushroom products designed to be mixed with ground meat or poultry to reduce emissions and add nutrition. The company grows mushrooms and their roots above ground using an indoor cultivation method aimed at high yields.

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myAgro provides financial and agricultural services to smallholder farmers in rural Africa to help them afford high-quality seeds and fertilizers while addressing climate change and poverty. The organization works with both men and women farmers, with particular focus on overcoming barriers to serve rural women in regions like Senegal.

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MyLand uses live microalgae technology to improve soil health for farms, reducing water use and supporting sustainable agriculture. It works with growers across the U.S., including operations on farms such as pistachio orchards and large-scale sites.

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Nanomik develops microencapsulation ("Microsome") technology and biological active substances of botanical and microbial origin for fungicidal and insecticidal agricultural products used in crop protection and plant nutrition. The company serves the food and agriculture sector, handling R&D, field trials, formulation, production, and regulatory registration of its products.

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Nat4Bio develops cell-free biological formulations and fully edible coatings made from natural biopolymers, food-grade excipients, antimicrobials, and native microorganisms to protect crops and extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables across the supply chain. The products serve agricultural producers across crops such as citrus, pommes, and avocados at seed, pre-harvest, and post-harvest stages, reducing reliance on plastics and synthetic pesticides.

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