AgTech Startups

LTS (Livestock Trade Services) provides services for the livestock and meat export trade, including quarantine design and construction, quarantine management and operations, livestock and meat traceability, animal transportation, supply-chain and slaughterhouse quality assurance, and feed production with cattle fattening and finishing. It serves livestock exporters and meat processors, with activities focused on the Horn of Africa and East Africa (Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya) and export markets.

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Lufa Farms operates a network of rooftop greenhouses across Quebec and Ottawa that grow and distribute fresh vegetables directly to consumers. The company combines urban farming with a marketplace and logistics infrastructure to provide locally-sourced produce.

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Lumiforte develops and manufactures coatings and line marking agents for the horticulture and sports sectors. The company produces greenhouse climate control coatings for vegetable, fruit and flower cultivation, and sports field line marking products, serving distributors, contractors and wholesalers across more than 70 countries.

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Luvi develops on-farm fermentation systems that stabilize surplus crops and agricultural sidestreams (such as coffee cherry pulp) into shelf-stable functional ingredients for food and beverage brands. Its first product, Luma, is a fermented Cascara extract rich in polyphenols, natural caffeine, and prebiotic fiber for wellness drinks.

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Luxora Agro converts degraded pastureland in Brazil into diversified, regenerative farms using five integrated systems including agroforestry pasture, agroforestry coffee, soy-and-cattle rotation, native nut and hardwood cultivation, and forest restoration. It measures its farms' environmental and social impact through KPIs developed with academic institutions and publishes impact reports.

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The Lynch Group is a vertically integrated wholesale floral company that handles the planting, growing, merchandising, and sale of flowers and plants, supplying major supermarket chains and commercial outlets across Australia and China. It operates its own farms and warehouses and focuses on product freshness, custom branding, and floral research and development.

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Lyrata develops 3D-printed sustainable growing media and provides indoor farming-as-a-service solutions for commercial spaces. The company manufactures SmartSoil, a biopolymer-based alternative to conventional rockwool, and operates SmartGrow units that manage crop production from planting to harvest.

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M8 Systems builds AI-driven irrigation automation combining proprietary hardware (its FarmLink controller), software, and a cloud platform to optimize water usage for growers, golf courses, and municipalities. Founded in 2020, the company serves agriculture in California's Central Valley and reports water savings of over 30% for customers.

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A manufacturer of ultra-thin precision solutions for high-tech industries including semiconductors, medical technology, and optics, serving customers from product development through scalable cleanroom production.

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Maas Energy Works builds and operates anaerobic digesters that convert dairy manure into renewable natural gas for use as transportation fuel, working with dairy farmers. The company operates in the renewable energy and methane reduction space, with a focus on California.

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MacroBreed develops improved kelp varieties using genomic technologies to breed seaweed with better growth, resilience, and nutritional properties. The company works in marine biotechnology and sustainable aquaculture.

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Mad Capital is an alternative lender providing financing to farmers transitioning to regenerative and organic agriculture, replacing traditional operating loans with capital structures that enable farmers to shift away from industrial commodity farming. The company offers integrated support including transition planning, market access, and revenue-share-based repayment designed to support both farmer success and soil health in rural communities.

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MagrowTec develops magnetic assist and nanotechnology solutions to increase agricultural productivity while reducing reliance on scarce resources such as land, water, and labor. The company serves global food producers seeking sustainable intensification methods.

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Mammoth Water builds software for agricultural producers to track, trade, and report water use, and helps water managers manage complex water data. The company operates smart water markets and offers TAPP H2O, a mobile and web application for monitoring water allocations across the western United States.

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Mana Impact directs capital and resources toward social and environmental solutions by building relationships between investors and impact-focused organizations. The firm focuses on fostering a regenerative economy aligned with community and environmental needs.

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ManejeBem provides "hybrid" rural technical assistance (ATER) that combines in-person agronomist visits with digital tools like WhatsApp-based data collection and AI support, turning each producer interaction into structured data and impact evidence. It serves agricultural organizations, cooperatives, and rural producers in Brazil, with a focus on family farming and ESG impact measurement.

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Manolin provides a SaaS intelligence platform for aquaculture that aggregates farm data and delivers actionable insights on fish health, risk management, and operational planning. The platform serves fish farms and aquaculture suppliers seeking to improve outcomes and make data-driven decisions.

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Manos Campesinas is a second-tier cooperative in Guatemala that unites 7 base organizations representing over 1,000 small coffee producers, providing marketing and export services for their coffee. It exports Fair Trade and organic-certified coffee to international markets, primarily the United States, the Netherlands, and Germany.

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Mantex develops X-ray and software-based measuring systems for analyzing moisture and ash content in wood-based raw materials and biomass used by paper, pulp, and bioenergy companies. The technology helps customers reduce costs and environmental impact while supporting the green energy transition.

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Mapping Soil provides high-resolution soil nutrient maps using AI-powered radar technology to enable precise, site-specific fertilization for farmers. The company targets agricultural operations and service providers seeking to optimize fertilizer use, reduce costs, and improve sustainability across their fields.

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Maracorp produces fish-free Omega-3 supplements derived from algae for human health and nutrition. The company focuses on sustainable, plant-based alternatives to fish oil for consumer wellness.

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Marginpar breeds, cultivates, produces and sells high-quality summer cut flowers such as Eryngium, Astrantia and Clematis, working with breeders and production partners on farms in Africa. It operates farms in Kenya and Ethiopia with commercial and logistics operations based in the Netherlands.

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másLabor provides services to U.S. employers for securing foreign guestworkers through federal visa programs such as H-2A (agriculture) and H-2B (non-agriculture), handling applications, government approvals, compliance, and foreign recruitment. It serves seasonal and agricultural businesses across a range of industries in the United States.

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Masa is a Portland-based company working to streamline how shoppers and vendors participate in farmers markets. Its product is intended to reduce the logistical friction involved in buying and selling local produce and goods.

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