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Ag Ventures Alliance

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Clear Lake · 19 people tracked

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Investment thesis

AgVentures Alliance operates in the agricultural sector with a foundation dedicated to empowering agricultural communities through education, innovation, and support for farmers and sustainable farming practices.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.

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Clear Lake, IA, US
Last 12 months
3 investments
Tracked investments
67

Team · 19 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Adam Drewelow· Board Director
Cathy Kaune· Office Manager/HR Coordinator
Chad Krull· Vice President
Dave Nelson· Board Director
David Underwood· Assistant Treasurer
Helle Ruddenklau· Board Director
Jeff Divan· Board Director
Jill Euken· Board Director
Joe Rowe· President
Loran Steinlage· Farm Trial & Member Success Specialist
Mark Edelman· Board Director
Sterling Young· Board Director
Jude Conway· Investorin𝕏

What they invest in

from 59 of 67 portfolio companies

AgTech ×55Biotech ×20Hardware ×19AI & Machine Learning ×16Climate Tech ×11Robotics ×8SaaS ×8Cleantech ×6

HQs:United States×38Canada×3Brazil×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 38 portfolio companies
58%
solo founders
22 of 38 mapped founding teams
23%
repeat founders
of 30 founders with career history
~2 yrs
old at investment
median across 15 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×222 founders×103 founders×44+ founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 29 founders with education data

Iowa State University ×4Colorado State University Global ×2Georgia Institute of Technology ×2Harvard University ×2Texas State University ×2The Ohio State University ×2University of Iowa ×2University of Northern Iowa ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 31 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×9Business & Management ×7Chemistry ×4Economics ×4Life Sciences ×4Computer Science ×3Finance & Accounting ×3

Where their founders worked beforefrom 30 founders with career history

DuPont Pioneer ×2University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ×2US Army ×2

10 founders hold a PhD · 7 hold an MBA (of 31 with degree data)

Investments · 67 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 32025 · 42024 · 22023 · 22022 · 32021 · 22020 · 218 dated

Thestockcropperthestockcropper.com𝕏✓ verified

Stock Cropper Inc is a company operating in regenerative agriculture.

AgTechHardwareIoTSector Agnostic

Agricenagricen.comin𝕏

Agricen develops ACCOMPLISH MAX, a biocatalyst product that enhances nutrient availability in soil and increases crop stress tolerance, marketed for corn and other crops facing environmental challenges like drought and cold.

AgTechBiotechTexas, US

Michael Totora(President and CEO)in

AGRITXagritx.farminJul 2025

AGRITX develops nutritional products for avian embryonic development to improve poultry farming outcomes.

AgTechBiotechFoodTechStatesville, US

Gina Sloan, PhD(Chief Executive Officer, Founder)Kevin Parrish(Chief Operations Officer, Co-Founder)inFrank Noca(Chief Brand Officer, Co-Founder)inGina P. Sloan(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsHigh Country Impact FundInnova Memphis, Inc.

American Autonomyamerican-autonomy.comin

American Autonomy develops drone software solutions for agricultural equipment manufacturers, including ground control stations, data management systems, and ecosystem integrations to enable farmers to access and utilize drone-collected data for decision-making.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRoboticsSaaSIowa City, US

Mariah Scott(CEO)in

Co-investorsAgLaunch AcceleratorFulcrum Global Capital

Barnwell Bio, Inc.barnwellbio.comApr 2025

Barnwell Bio runs a biosurveillance platform that analyzes environmental samples such as waste streams to detect pathogen trends and provide animal health data.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechFoodTechNew York, US

Casey McGinley(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Rhys(Executive Officer, Director)inJake Byrnes(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsAgLaunch AcceleratorDorm RoomTwelve BelowMax Ventures

Bioverselabsbioverselabs.comin𝕏

Bioverse maps forest cover and species prevalence using satellite, drone, and AI/machine learning technologies to improve non-timber forest product harvesting, verify carbon and biodiversity credits, and support forest regeneration.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate Tech

BOPA Precision Agriculturebarnowlag.comin

Barnowl AG builds robotic systems and automation infrastructure for agriculture.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsBarnowlag, US

Sarah Hinkley(CEO / Co-Founder)inJaron Hinkley(Co-Founder)Bryan Stafford(Co-Founder)inJames Chivers(CTO)in

Co-investorsAgLaunch AcceleratorCORI InnovationFirstMile VenturesGreater Colorado Venture FundLeVert VenturesService Provider Capital+1 more

BugBiomebugbiome.comin

Bugbiome develops crop protection products for farmers that aim to work with natural systems.

AgTechBiotechClimate Tech

Dr Alicia Showering(Founder)in

Co-investorsAgLaunch AcceleratorAvonmore DevelopmentsCambridge Angels groupRockstart

Choplocalchoplocal.cominMar 2021

ChopLocal is an online marketplace that connects consumers with local meat farms and butcher shops, allowing buyers to order meat directly and have it shipped to their door.

E-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesWayland, US

Jared Achen(Executive Officer, Director)inTawnya Achen(Executive Officer)

Continuum Agcontinuum.aginPre-Seed · Mar 2021 · $475K

Continuum Ag is a soil health data intelligence company that helps farmers measure, verify, and monetize the Carbon Intensity of their crops to earn premiums on low-carbon grain.

AgTechClimate TechData & InfrastructureWashington, US

Mitchell Hora(CEO & Founder)Brad McDonald(Executive Officer)in

BoardSpencer Stensrude(Director)inMichael Blanding(Director)Owen Gerard(Director)

Co-investorsEvergreen Climate InnovationsISA VenturesAg Startup Engine SeedSVG Ventures | THRIVE

Croftwithcroft.cominMay 2022

Croft provides software to manage the H-2A agricultural visa process, helping farm employers, workers, agents, and facilitators handle compliance, administrative paperwork, and collaboration.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaSSioux Falls, US

Brady Hyde(Director)

Co-investorsAlloy PartnersBand of AngelsDial Ventures

Cryocryo.bioin

A biotechnology company focused on protein engineering and synthetic biology, serving the biotech industry.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate Tech

Murli(Founder, CEO)Abe(Founding Scientist)

Digitalmetaldigitalmetal.io

Digital Metal is an online platform for ordering custom cast metal parts: users upload a STEP file to receive instant pricing, casting DFM analysis, and a 3D configurator for alloy, quantity, and finish, with parts shipped in 5-10 business days.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareSaaS

Co-investorsSoundproof Ventures

Distynctgetdistynct.comin

Distynct offers the Barn Alarm, a device that gives farmers remote visibility of their farm operations without installing new wires or probes.

AgTechHardwareIoTAmes, US

BJ Brugman(Founder & CEO)inBradly J Brugman(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJustin Van Wert(Director)Ben Williamson(Director)

Co-investorsInnoventures IowaISA VenturesNext Level Ventures

Earnestearnest.agin𝕏Pre-Seed · Apr 2026 · $2M

Earnest develops microbial seed coatings and agricultural biology products derived from prairie ecosystems to improve soil health and crop performance for farmers.

AgTechBiotechRantoul, US

Eddy Mejia(Co-founder)inDr. Gabe Price(Co-founder)

Co-investorsAgLaunch AcceleratorBoot64 VenturesAdams Street PartnersAndreessen HorowitzAtlas VentureBattery Ventures+4 more

EarthSenseearthsense.coin𝕏

EarthSense develops AI and robotics solutions for agriculture to address sustainability and productivity challenges.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningRobotics

Chinmay Soman(Founder)in

Co-investorsADB VenturesAgLaunch AcceleratorAurum Venture PartnersBread And Butter Ventures, LlcGen CapitalIllinois Ventures+2 more

Eiwaeiwa.agin𝕏

Eiwa provides a platform for agricultural research trials that automates field data collection using drone imagery and a mobile scouting app, including an analytics library for crop metrics such as canopy, plant counting, plant height, and crop senescence.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaS

Co-investorsGLOCAL LatamInnventureCultivation CapitalSerra Ventures

Emgenisysemgenisys.coin

EmGenisys develops reproductive technologies to improve pregnancy outcomes in embryo transfer and in vitro fertilization for cattle and other animals.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechDripping Springs, US

Cara Wells, PhD(CEO & Founder)

Co-investorsTall Grass Ventures

Genotwingenotwin.comDec 2020

HealthtechBridgewater, US

Seunghee Ham(Director)Raul Rabadan(Director)Oliver Elliott(President, Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Issuer)Reuben Danzing(Chief Financial Officer of Issuer)

Genvax Technologiesgenvax.comin𝕏

Genvax Technologies develops mRNA and nanoparticle-based vaccines for livestock, focusing on custom, herd-specific formulations that aim to improve speed and precision compared to conventional vaccine platforms.

AgTechBiotechHealthtechAmes, US

Joel Harris(Co-founder)inDr. Hank Harris(Co-founder)inDL Hank Harris(Director)Scott Holmstrom(Director)

Co-investorsInnoventures IowaNext Level Ventures

Global Neighborg-neighbor.cominJan 2022 · $1M

Global Neighbor uses patented directed energy technology to control weeds and stimulate crop growth without chemicals, offering products such as a harvest weed seed control unit (bSCU) and a seed priming system for farmers.

AgTechCleantechDeep TechHardwareXenia, US

Jon Jackson(Executive Officer, Director)inNeil Saterin

BoardJames A Ellis(Director)inDean Didato(Director)in

Co-investorsClean Energy VentureE8 AngelsInnova Memphis, Inc.Texas HALO FundTitletownTech

Grain Weevilgrainweevil.comin

Grain Weevil makes a robot that moves and manages grain inside storage bins, letting farmers maintain grain conditions and quality without physically entering the bin.

AgTechHardwareRoboticsAurora, US

Chad Johnson(Co-Founder & CEO)inBen Johnson(Co-Founder / Chief Innovation Officer)in

Co-investorsHomegrown CapitalInnova Memphis, Inc.Invest Nebraska

Greenacresmillinggreenacresmilling.comin

Green Acres Milling is a milling company focused on regenerative and sustainable food supply chains, emphasizing soil health and restoration.

AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodAlbert Lea, US

Landon Plagge(Founder)in

Grippgripp.aginJun 2025 · $1.5M

Gripp Rendezvoo is Equipment Relationship Management software for OEMs, dealers, and service providers that centralizes customer communications, equipment records, and product information in a single platform.

AgTechConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSKewaskum, US

JenkinTracey Wiedmeyer(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardBen Voss(Director)

Co-investorsAgLaunch AcceleratorAlloy PartnersC2 VenturesDial VenturesTundra AngelsTwo Ravens

Holganix, LLCholganix.comin𝕏

Holganix makes Bio 800+ soil products containing over 800 species of beneficial microorganisms that improve soil health, allowing farmers and turf professionals to reduce fertilizer and water use while increasing crop yields and carbon capture.

AgTechCleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodGlen Mills, US

Barrett Ersek(Founder & CEO)inGene Godick(Executive Officer)Bryan Hansel(Head of Revenue Strategy)inDavid Stark(Executive)inKaitlyn Ersek(Chief of Staff)inRadhika Moolgavkar(Vice President HGX, Product)in

Co-investorsArgonautic VenturesDelaware Crossing Investor GroupiSelect FundJumpStart New Jersey Angel NetworkCultivation Capital

Horizenhorizen.agNov 2024

Horizen provides an AI agent layer that operates on top of a company's existing permission model, so internal staff, customers (growers), and vendors each see only the data they are authorized to access.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningSaaSWaukee, US

Kalyan Ganesan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Samuel Herro(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Ichor Agichorag.com

Ichora develops crop protection fungicide solutions using repurposed molecules with antimicrobial properties to address resistant plant pathogens.

AgTechBiotech

Co-investorsNYA Ventures

Insignum AgTechinsignumagtech.com

AgTechBiotechAtlanta, US

Kyle Mohler(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDean Didato(Director)inDiane Allemang(Director)

Co-investorsElevate VenturesInnova Memphis, Inc.

Kalixlabskalixlabs.com

Kalix Technologies makes portable PCR-based molecular diagnostic base units and test kits that detect DNA/RNA pathogens in samples such as blood, milk, feces, soil, and urine, delivering results in about an hour.

AgTechHardwareHealthtech

Co-investorsAgLaunch Accelerator

Lepidextlepidext.cominMay 2020

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.

AgTechBiotechLexington, US

Bruce Webb(Founder & President)inPaul Mulhollem(Director)Angelika Fath-Goodin(Co-founder)Gary P Cullen(Director)

Co-investorsBluegrass Angel VentureCultivation Capital

Lilac Agriculturelilac.aginMar 2026

Lilac develops biological seed inoculants for legume crops, with PL11 designed to enhance nitrogen fixation and yield for yellow pea and lentil growers in the Northern Plains through engineered Rhizobium strains.

AgTechBiotechWheatland, US

Dr. Barney Geddes(Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder)Wyatt Warkenthien(Co-Founder & Head of Operations)inMatt Crisp(Executive Chairman and Co-Founder)inTom Snipes(Board Member and Co-Founder)Natalie DiNicola(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardDean Didato(Director)in

Co-investorsInnova Memphis, Inc.

Loomboticloombotic.comin𝕏Seed

Loombotic manufactures custom wire harnesses for hardware teams using AI-powered design interpretation and automated assembly.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsToronto, CA

Lucas Crupi(Founder)inEthan Breit(Founder)in

Co-investorsRoot Ventures Manager, LlcY CombinatorBuckley Ventures Management Company LlcPeterson Venture PartnersTheory Ventures

Machmach.ioin𝕏

Mach develops an integrated autonomy hardware and software platform for off-road machinery, including edge computing, radar sensors, and fleet management tools designed for agriculture, defense, mining, and construction equipment manufacturers.

AgTechHardwareRobotics

Co-investorsNext Level VenturesThe Venture Collective

Micromgxmicromgx.cominMay 2026

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.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechEvanston, US

Regan Thomson(Co-founder & Board Member)inWilliam Metcalf(Chairman of the Board and CoFounder)Jack Kloeber(CEO and Co-Founder)inNeil L. Kelleher(Co-founder)Jennifer Kelleher(COO and Corporate Secretary)

BoardAnthony Goering(Director)

Co-investorsAgLaunch AcceleratorThe Innovation Space

Midland Seafoodmidlandseafood.com

Midland Seafood raises Pacific white shrimp indoors in the Midwest using a proprietary algae-based closed-loop aquaculture system, selling fresh shrimp to regional grocers, specialty markets, and consumers online.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechFoodTechDes Moines, US

Co-investorsInnoventures Iowa

Motiongrazermotiongrazer.comJan 2023

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.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardwareEast Lansing, US

Michael Lavagnino(Director)Madonna Benjamin(Director)Daniel Morris(Director)John McIntyre(Founder/CEO and President)

Co-investorsMichigan Rise

Mycologicsmycologics.netin

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.

AgTechBiotechClimate TechDurham, US

Anindya Chanda(Founder)in

Co-investorsAgLaunch AcceleratorIDEA NC

Nexyst 360nexyst360.com

AgTechRice, US

Dana Persson(Chief Executive Officer and Director)Jonathan Olmscheid(Chief Financial Officer and Director)Melinda Dittmer(Director and Chief Operating Officer)

Co-investorsInnova Memphis, Inc.

Nuttbionuttbio.com

Nutt Bio is developing a single-injection sterilant for male pigs that achieves the same outcomes as surgical castration, used to prevent boar taint.

AgTechBiotech

Leta Nutt(Founder)in

Phinitephinite-us.comin

Phinite manufactures organic fertilizer from livestock waste in granular form for growers and dealers.

AgTechRaleigh, US

Jordan Phasey(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

BoardJeff Clark(Director)Keegan Wilson(Director)Michael McCord(Director)

Co-investorsIDEA NCOval Park CapitalSerra Ventures

Phospholutionsphospholutions.comin𝕏Jul 2023

Phospholutions develops phosphorus fertilizer technology, including its patented RhizoSorb additive and RhizoSorb 8-39-0 product, designed to increase phosphorus efficiency and replace dry MAP and DAP fertilizers.

AgTechCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsState College, US

HUNTER SWISHER(Executive Officer, Director)inRICHARD DEFLURI(Director)CHRIS ABBOTT(Director)ANDREW SPAHR(Director)

BoardMATTHEW RHODES(Director)in

Co-investors1855 Capital PartnersOspraie Ag ScienceRadicle GrowthTekfen Ventures

Poultry Patrolpoultrypatrol.com

Poultry Patrol develops SMR robots for use in commercial poultry barns to manage and chase birds.

AgTechHardwareRobotics

Jack Kilian

Co-investorsInnoventures Iowa

PowerPollenpowerpollen.comin

PowerPollen develops commercial pollination technology that preserves, stores, and applies pollen for crops like corn, rice, and wheat, allowing application at optimal times to increase yields.

AgTechClimate TechAmes, US

Todd Krone(Director)inJason Cope(Treasurer & Secretary)inScott Uknes(Executive Officer, Director)Carl Cox(Executive Officer, Director)Kavilash Chawla(Executive Officer)inCrystal Bruntz(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsLiechtenstein Group

Quercus Bioquercusbio.com

Quercus Biosolutions develops plant-based alternatives to synthetic chemical crop protection products for agriculture facing climate and population pressures.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotech

Co-investorsMissouri Technology CorporationService Provider CapitalSerra Ventures

Quorum Bioquorum-bio.comin

Quorum Bio develops genetic engineering tools for precision fermentation, enabling the production of complex natural products using engineered non-model microbes.

AgTechBiotechFoodTech

Sudharsan Dwarknath, Ph.D(Co-Founder & CEO)Yasuo Yoshikuni, Ph.D(Co-Founder & Advisor)Sudharsan Dwaraknath(Founder)in

Co-investorsFTW VenturesJuniperOverwater Ventures LlcChemistryCraft VenturesPace Capital

ReEnvision Agreenvisionag.comin

ReEnvision Ag develops a cone-shaped dibble planting system called SeedSpike™ that enables farmers to plant seeds with greater precision and in more diverse soil conditions.

AgTechClimate TechHardwareIowa, US

Jayson Ryner(Founder)in

Co-investorsInnova Memphis, Inc.

Seismiseismi.co

Seismi makes a wireless monitoring mat that tracks heart rate, respiratory rate, and activity in pets without restraints or wires.

AgTechHardwareHealthtechIoTMedical Devices

Yale Zhang(CEO)inCharles Guan(VP of Engineering)

Co-investorsHAXAgLaunch Accelerator

Sentinelagsentinelag.techin𝕏

Sentinel provides satellite imagery analysis and decision-support tools to optimize nitrogen application timing and rates for crops, helping farmers improve profitability and nitrogen use efficiency.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningSaaSLincoln, US

Jackson Stansell(Founder & CEO)inDan Rykhus(Director)

BoardTim Weelborg(Director)inDan Rykus(Director)Stephan Becerra(Director)

Co-investorsHomegrown CapitalInvest Nebraska

Smoothagsmoothag.comin

Smooth Ag develops robotics and software to help ranchers manage herd operations, optimize grazing, and make data-driven decisions.

AgTechHardwareRobotics

River(Founder)

Soil Actionsoilaction.com

Sensor and AI platform delivering real-time on-tractor soil chemistry analysis for smart fertilizer application.

Co-investorsAgLaunch AcceleratorDolby Family Ventures

Soilwarriorsoilwarrior.comin𝕏

Environmental Tillage Systems manufactures strip tillage and nutrient management equipment designed to improve soil productivity and farm profitability.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechHardwareSoutheastern Minnesota, US

Spornadosamplerspornadosampler.com𝕏

Spornado develops air sampling and detection equipment for fungal pathogens, serving environmental and industrial clients concerned with contamination monitoring and remediation.

AgTechBiotechCleantechHardware

Kristine White(CEO)Michael Saleh(CTO)James Scott(CSO)

Stigagstigag.comin𝕏

Haber Technologies develops grain drying and management automation systems for farmers, utilizing IoT platforms and proprietary control software to optimize the drying and storage of harvested grain across North American agricultural operations.

AgTechHardwareIoTAmes, US

Eric Harweger(Co-founder)Dillon Hurd(Co-founder)

Sunfarmorsunfarmor.com

SunFarmor offers a turnkey solution for rural communities to develop and operate utility-scale solar farms, providing energy independence to farmers and landowners.

AgTechCleantechEnergy

Larry Kearns(Founder)

Swinetechswinetechnologies.com𝕏

SwineTech builds technology for pork producers, including SmartGuard, a voice-recognition and wearable system that reduces piglet crushing, and PigFlow, a workflow and execution-management platform for coordinating daily work across pork production operations.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningSaaSSolon, US

Abraham Espinoza(Co-founder)inMatthew Rooda(Co-founder & CEO)John Rourke(Co-founder)

BoardGlenn Argenbright(Director)Jan Bouten(Director)inRussell Gilliam(Director)

Co-investorsBerkeley CatalystInnova Memphis, Inc.ISA VenturesCultivation CapitalQuake Capital

Switch Bioworksswitchbioworks.comin𝕏Aug 2024

Switch Bioworks develops biology-based fertilizer as an alternative to conventional chemical fertilizers, using synthetic biology and microbial discovery.

AgTechBiotechClimate TechSan Carlos, US

Tim Schnabel(Founder & CEO, Board Member)inGregory Knauf(Founding Scientist, Regulatory Manager)Kaitlyn Qin(Chief Financial Officer)inBrett Boghigian(Chief Business Officer (CBO))in

BoardKartick C. Kumar(Director)Douglas Cameron(Director)

Co-investorsAcre Venture PartnersAstanor VenturesGrantham Foundation

Tractor Zoomtractorzoom.comin𝕏Oct 2022 · $5M

Tractor Zoom operates equipment marketplace and valuation platforms (Tractor Zoom Pro and Anvil Pro) that provide real-time price data, market intelligence, and sales workflow tools for agricultural and heavy equipment.

AgTechData & InfrastructureMarketplacesWest Des Moines, US

Kyle McMahon(Founder / CEO)inZac Sandvig(Chief Financial Officer)inMike Meyerring(Chief Revenue Officer)in

BoardKen Woody(Director)inDouglas Hohner(Director)Tim McMahon(Director)

Co-investorsInnova Memphis, Inc.ISA VenturesNext Level VenturesAg Startup Engine SeedBienville CapitalBuilders VC+2 more

Upstreambiotechupstreambiotech.comAug 2025

Upstream Biotechnology develops seed-based crop technologies that enhance plant immunity and resilience using RNA-based SwitchBlade platform.

AgTechBiotechClimate TechDurham, US

George H. Greene(CEO & Co-Founder)Xiao-fang Wang(Director)Xinnian Dong(Co-Founder)

BoardKaren LeVert(Director)in

Co-investorsAgLaunch AcceleratorLeVert VenturesMiddleland CapitalRedstick Ventures

Vanevane.agin

VANE provides indemnity insurance coverage to agribusinesses to protect against revenue losses from weather-related disruptions, similar to federal crop insurance programs available to farmers.

AgTechInsurTech

Don Preusser(Founder & President)

Co-investorsFasanara Capital

Wanderingshepherdwanderingshepherd.comin

Wandering Shepherd makes a wireless in-body rumen bolus that tracks cattle location and true core temperature, paired with a map-first Ranch Hand dashboard that provides boundary alerts and health signals.

AgTechHardwareIoTSherwood Park, CA

Sheldon Archibald(Co-Founder & President)inNeil Helfrich(Co-Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsAgLaunch Accelerator

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

EvioausHarvestiqInnatrixReazentReproHealth TechnologiesRowbotSalin247_

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Ag Ventures Alliance made?
Ag Ventures Alliance has 67 tracked investments, including 8 dated in the last 24 months.
What sectors does Ag Ventures Alliance focus on?
Ag Ventures Alliance focuses on AgTech, FoodTech.
Where is Ag Ventures Alliance located?
Ag Ventures Alliance is headquartered in Clear Lake, US.
Who does Ag Ventures Alliance co-invest with?
Ag Ventures Alliance most often shares deals with AgLaunch Accelerator, Innova Memphis, Inc., Innoventures Iowa, among 66 tracked co-investors.

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