AgTech Startups

C-Podz provides live Acartia tonsa copepod eggs as a natural feed for marine fish larvae in aquaculture operations. The product is designed to support early-stage development in marine aquaculture.

2 investors

Champerché grows edible flowers, microgreens, and herbs using bioponic cultivation in urban farms, supplying chefs and food enthusiasts with local, fresh produce. The company emphasizes short supply chains, with plants traveling no more than 50 km to reach the customer.

2 investors

Chemon is a non-clinical contract research organization (CRO) that provides GLP-compliant efficacy and toxicity testing, quality assurance, and regulatory support for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and chemicals. It serves clients seeking product approval and registration, offering custom non-clinical strategy and alternative testing services aligned with global regulatory standards.

2 investors

Chemtros is a research-focused specialty chemical manufacturer founded in 2006 that produces pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), electronic materials, industrial adhesives, and semiconductor materials for various industries. The company leverages accumulated synthesis expertise combined with blending technology to serve customers across pharmaceuticals, electronics, and advanced materials sectors.

2 investors

Chicoa is a tilapia aquaculture farm operating in Southern Africa, providing farmed fish products. The company leverages deep industry expertise in fish farming, feed production, and regional supply chains.

2 investors

CHONEX develops insect-derived biological products that enhance soil health, plant nutrition, and crop resilience to address challenges including salinity, drought, heat, and nutrient deficiency. The company serves growers by improving root systems and nitrogen use efficiency through a scalable closed-loop biological platform.

2 investors

Cinch builds purpose-built irrigated farms to supply raw materials, offering participants a way to earn returns. The company operates in the agriculture and agtech space.

2 investors

Applied Carbon develops mobile robots that convert agricultural crop residues into biochar in the field, sequestering carbon while improving soil health for farmers. The technology uses precision automation and remote sensing to enable cost-effective carbon removal at scale.

2 investors

Coast of Maine produces certified organic soil and potting mixes for gardeners and growers in the United States. The company offers a range of branded soil blends formulated for different plant types and gardening applications, including container gardens, raised beds, seed starting, and lawn care.

2 investors

CogniTensor is an enterprise AI company that designs, engineers, and deploys industry-grade AI platforms, offering services spanning AI strategy, data architecture, platform development, and cloud/DevOps infrastructure. It focuses on regulated, data-intensive sectors such as financial services, healthcare, insurance, and ESG/sustainability reporting.

2 investors

Concentric AG produces microbial biological crop inputs that enhance plant vigor, soil health, and harvest yield while helping plants resist environmental stress and disease. The products are designed for growers in conventional agriculture and organic production, compatible with standard farming practices from field crops to greenhouse and hydroponic systems.

2 investors

Consumer Physics (SCiO) makes a handheld near-infrared spectroscopy scanner paired with a database of molecular signatures to analyze the chemical composition of physical materials. It provides businesses with material-analysis data and tools for measuring the makeup of physical objects.

2 investors

Coral Vita operates land-based, high-tech coral farms to grow coral for reef restoration, selling restoration services and coral supply through a for-profit model rather than an NGO or government one. It works with stakeholders worldwide to provide ready-to-install coral for reef restoration projects.

2 investors

Cosaic develops ingredient solutions to create resilient food systems that align with consumer preferences. The company focuses on sustainability and industry resilience in food production.

2 investors

Cotierra helps supply chains reduce and remove carbon emissions while supporting soil restoration and climate resilience for smallholder farmers.

2 investors

Ranch-direct meat supply chain company financed via a senior credit facility.

2 investors

Cresco Labs is a vertically integrated cannabis producer and retailer that cultivates, manufactures, and distributes cannabis products through national brands and Sunnyside dispensaries. The company operates cultivation and manufacturing facilities, wholesale distribution, and a retail network focused on quality, consumer education, and brand building in the legal cannabis market.

2 investors

Cropin offers an agriculture technology platform that uses AI/ML, satellite, and weather data to digitize seed production operations, including breeding, trial management, certification, quality control, and demand forecasting. It serves seed production companies looking to improve field visibility, yield prediction, and climate resilience.

2 investors

Cropmind develops AI models for automated agricultural analysis, specifically designed to count plant buds and optimize vineyard management. The company targets wine producers and agricultural operations seeking data-driven crop monitoring.

2 investors

Cultra offers a platform for growers and agronomists to upload soil lab data, track nutrient trends, and generate agronomic recommendations with less manual work. It focuses on soil health analysis to support more efficient food cultivation.

2 investors

Cyclomedia captures and processes street-level geospatial data using imagery and LiDAR technology to create digital representations of cities and infrastructure. The company serves governments, utilities, and infrastructure operators who use this data for asset inspection, maintenance planning, and public safety decisions.

2 investors

Cynomys develops an environmental monitoring platform for livestock farms that tracks over 30 parameters to optimize animal welfare, sustainability, and farm productivity. The patented modular system enables farmers to make data-driven decisions and measure environmental impact.

2 investors

Cytotrait develops genetic technologies for crop improvement through chloroplast engineering. The company applies proprietary MOSS technology to enable precise DNA mutagenesis in plant genomes for agricultural biotechnology applications.

2 investors

Dalan develops vaccines that work with animals' natural immune defenses to protect against disease, with products including a USDA-approved honeybee vaccine and a shrimp vaccine in development. The company operates in the bioscience and animal health sector, serving agriculture and aquaculture markets.

2 investors