AgTech Startups

Kodama builds remote-control and AI systems for logging equipment, including its RS1 system that converts skidders into remotely operated "robo-skidders." It serves loggers and forest management operations looking to increase production without adding operators or machines.

7 investors

Direct-to-consumer marketplace connecting consumers with organic farmers and producers in Brittany, France, selling fresh vegetables and agricultural products.

7 investors

Lithos Carbon uses enhanced weathering of basalt spread on croplands to remove atmospheric carbon dioxide and store it in ocean carbonates. The technology combines soil modeling and machine learning to maximize carbon removal while improving soil fertility, with continuous monitoring from farm to ocean for permanence verification.

7 investors

Lunasonde develops aerial georadiotomography (aGRT) technology that uses low-frequency radar to create 3D compositional images of the subsurface from aircraft, helicopters, drones, and balloons. The company serves mining and resource exploration industries seeking to locate critical minerals and clean energy deposits with minimal environmental impact.

7 investors

NCX provides forestry analytics, market access, and expert guidance to family forest owners across the United States, helping them navigate timber sales, carbon credit programs, and conservation opportunities. It offers free tools to assess land potential and connects landowners with foresters to unlock value from their property.

7 investors

7 investors

NuCicer develops improved crop varieties through selective breeding, starting with high-protein chickpeas designed for better nutrition. The company uses predictive breeding and genetic diversity to optimize crops for specific nutritional outcomes rather than yield.

7 investors

onX develops navigation and mapping apps (onX Hunt, onX Offroad, onX Backcountry) for outdoor recreation enthusiasts to explore and navigate public lands with detailed maps and location data. The company also operates land access initiatives to preserve recreational opportunities on public and accessible lands.

7 investors

Plastomics develops trait delivery technology for agriculture using cell biology, plant tissue culture, transformation, and molecular biology methods. The company serves the agricultural industry with next-generation biotechnology solutions.

7 investors

Precision AI develops AI-powered UAVs and agricultural machinery, including drone sprayers that detect herbicide-resistant weeds, for farms globally. The company builds agtech hardware and intelligence systems aimed at crop management and weed detection.

7 investors

7 investors

Puna Bio develops microbial biostimulants, biofertilizers, and biofungicides for seed treatment based on extremophile bacteria collected from Argentina's Puna region, aimed at improving crop yields and regenerating degraded soils. Its products target crops such as soy, cotton, beans, wheat, and barley for the agricultural sector.

7 investors

Robigo develops engineered microbial crop protection products for growers, including a biological solution targeting Sudden Death Syndrome in soybean. Its platform aims to deliver season-long yield protection against high-impact agricultural diseases while preserving beneficial organisms.

7 investors

Rosy Soil makes carbon-negative, eco-friendly soil blends for gardening. The company focuses on sustainable gardening products for plants and consumers.

7 investors

SOSV is a venture capital firm that provides pre-seed funding (up to $550,000) to founders in deep technology sectors including life sciences, robotics, industrial automation, energy transition, and medical technology. The firm operates accelerator programs in New York City, San Francisco, and Newark, NJ, and does not invest in enterprise software, fintech, blockchain, crypto, cybersecurity, or ecommerce.

7 investors

Spotta builds IoT-based pest detection systems that automatically monitor for insects such as bed bugs, red palm weevil, and forestry pests. Its platform serves organizations affected by pest problems, including hotels and the forestry sector, enabling early detection to reduce pesticide use and prevent damage.

7 investors

Terradot develops Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) technology to accelerate natural carbon removal by combining rainwater with silicate rocks, permanently sequestering atmospheric CO₂ at scale. The company combines scientific research, technology innovation, and commercial deployment to address climate mitigation, beginning with projects in Brazil's tropical regions.

7 investors

EVERY® manufactures animal-free egg white proteins using precision fermentation technology for food and beverage manufacturers. The company produces functional protein ingredients that replicate the properties of natural eggs.

7 investors

Oishii operates indoor vertical farms that grow premium produce, including its Omakase Berry, strawberry products, and Rubī Tomato, distributed to consumers and retailers such as Whole Foods across the New York metropolitan area, New Jersey, Connecticut, and D.C. The company also sells specialty food items like Strawberry Shishito Jelly.

7 investors

Transfr provides career exploration, training, and employability development programs through web, mobile, and virtual reality platforms to help learners from all backgrounds discover and prepare for in-demand jobs in high-growth industries. The company serves schools, workforce development organizations, and community programs seeking to connect learners to meaningful career pathways and upward mobility.

7 investors

Verdant Robotics builds the SharpShooter, a precision agriculture system that uses machine vision to detect individual plants and apply targeted micro-shots of herbicide or other inputs, replacing broadcast spraying, manual weeding, and thinning. It serves specialty crop growers across organic, no-till, and conventional operations.

7 investors

Windfall Bio develops microbial-based solutions that convert methane into valuable products for industrial and agricultural customers. The company uses naturally occurring microorganisms to enable commercial-scale methane mitigation across industries.

7 investors

Japanese company working to address challenges in the primary industries (agriculture and fishing), such as an aging producer population. It positions itself as a partner for producers under a "producer-first" approach.

7 investors

Adaviv offers an AI-based "Lean Cultivation Agent" that helps farms track crop health, team productivity, and work quality through mobile apps, computer vision, and WhatsApp/SMS-based insights. It serves growers of various sizes and crop types, aiming to reduce labor costs and yield variability through real-time data and recommendations.

6 investors