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Investment thesis
Funds agtech, food systems, forestry, and rural technology through SBIR.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 6, 2026.
SBIR/STTR awards · non-dilutive funding
Federal grants and contracts to small businesses — no equity taken. Awards on record 1983–2023.
2,843 Phase I · 1,128 Phase II · 16 via STTR · most-funded states: CA, MA, WA, CO, TX
| Recent awardees | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY ENERGY LABS INCPortland, OR | Phase II | 2023 | $650K |
| SOIL CULTURE SOLUTIONS, LLCTampa, FL | Phase II | 2023 | $650K |
| Imvela Corp.Brooklyn, NY | Phase II | 2023 | $649.9K |
| KULTEVAT, IncSaint Louis, MO | Phase II | 2023 | $600K |
| MICRONIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Bristol, VA | Phase I | 2023 | $181.5K |
| QUORUM BIO, INC.New York City, NY | Phase I | 2023 | $181.5K |
| FORAY BIOSCIENCE, INC.Cambridge, MA | Phase I | 2023 | $181.5K |
| PVT CLEAN ENERGY LLCPoughkeepsie, NY | Phase I | 2023 | $175K |
| Mycologics, LLCAlexandria, VA | Phase I | 2023 | $175K |
| GENVAX TECHNOLOGIES INCAmes, IA | Phase I | 2023 | $175K |
| LEPIDEXT, INC.Lexington, KY | Phase ISTTR | 2023 | $175K |
| PITCH AERONAUTICS INC.Boise, ID | Phase I | 2023 | $175K |
| GLOBAL NEIGHBOR, INCxenia, OH | Phase I | 2023 | $175K |
| SHERLOCK BIOSCIENCES, INC.Watertown, MA | Phase I | 2023 | $175K |
| GLANRIS WATER SYSTEMS INCOlive Branch, MS | Phase ISTTR | 2023 | $174.7K |
| ALLERGY AMULETMadison, WI | Phase I | 2023 | $174.5K |
| VISIONARY FIBER TECHNOLOGIES, INCLockhart, TX | Phase I | 2023 | $165.5K |
| MOBIUS PBCLenoir City, TN | Phase II | 2023 | $650K |
| Birds Eye Robotics IncHerman, NE | Phase II | 2023 | $650K |
| MOBIUS PBCLenoir City, TN | Phase II | 2023 | $650K |
| PANI CLEAN INCCoralville, IA | Phase II | 2023 | $650K |
| FLORAPULSE CO.Davis, CA | Phase II | 2023 | $650K |
| LATERALSYSTEMS LLCMcMinnville, OR | Phase II | 2023 | $650K |
| RADIANT INNOVATION LLCEvergreen, CO | Phase II | 2023 | $650K |
| CERMETEKSan Jose, CA | Phase II | 2023 | $650K |
| NATAUR LLCBaltimore, MD | Phase II | 2023 | $650K |
| HAWAII FISH COMPANY INC.Waialua, HI | Phase II | 2023 | $650K |
| KSE, INC.Sunderland, MA | Phase II | 2023 | $650K |
| LEAPTRAN INCSan Antonio, TX | Phase II | 2023 | $650K |
| AGROFOCAL TECHNOLOGIES, INCSan Jose, CA | Phase II | 2023 | $650K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are non-dilutive — the agency takes no equity.
What they invest in
from 273 of 437 portfolio companiesAgTech ×93Deep Tech ×89Hardware ×89Biotech ×76Cleantech ×67New Materials ×59Climate Tech ×44Advanced Manufacturing ×42
HQs:United States×192
Investments · 437 tracked
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Arcadia Biosciences develops specialty wheat ingredients with enhanced nutritional profiles — such as higher fiber, improved protein, reduced gluten, and longer shelf life — working with food manufacturers and processors to reformulate wheat-based products.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechDallas, US
Thomas J. Schaefer(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew T Plavan(Executive Officer)Rajendra Ketkar(Executive Officer, Director)inEric J. Rey(Executive Officer, Director)inMark Wong(Director)James Reis(Director)
3 Rocks Engineering is an engineering firm that serves businesses and organizations in their local communities.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareColorado Springs, US
Alex Ewers(Co-founder)Andrea Ewers(Co-founder)
Columbus, US
Bruce Caldwell(CEO)in
BoardDavid Bergeron(Director)Richard Maksimoski(Director)Rashmi Agnihotri(Director)
Co-investorsRev1 VenturesS2G Investments
490 BioTech develops autobioluminescent assay technology that enables cells to produce light autonomously without external luciferin or excitation, allowing continuous, non-destructive monitoring of cellular viability and metabolic activity.
BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
Acadian Research & Development focuses on carbon product development and innovation in the materials and clean technology space.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew Materials
Anthony R. Richard, Ph.D.(Founder and CEO)Jacob Heil(Engineer)
Actuated Medical develops a precision platform for guiding deep brain therapy delivery in patients with neurological and neurodegenerative disorders.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesBellefonte, US
Paul Frankhouser(Director)Robert Emert(Director)Maureen Mulvihill(Executive Officer, Director)
ADA Technologies manufactures energy storage products for specialized defense applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareEnglewood, US
Russ Farmer(President & CEO)Nada Farmer(Vice President & Chief Financial Officer)James Dong(Vice President of Research and Development)Sayan Naha(Vice President, Business Development)
AgTechMorrisville, US
STEVE CARNEVALE(Executive Officer)JOY PARR DRACH(Executive Officer, Director)inANDREW GRAHAM(Executive Officer)in
BoardDENNIS DOUGHERTY(Director)BOB SHAPIRO(Director)inBEN SHELTON(Director)
Co-investorsCultivian Sandbox VenturesMiddleland Capital
ACT is a manufacturing company with over 220 employees and extensive facility operations focused on reducing environmental impact through energy conservation, recycling programs, and community sustainability initiatives.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareImpact & Social GoodSpace TechLancaster, US
Scott Garner(Co-founder, Vice President of Industrial Products Group)Jon Zuo(President and Chief Technical Officer)
Advanced Vascular Therapies develops a pneumatic compression device designed to heal non-healing ulcers and wounds in patients with poor circulation, targeting individuals seeking to maintain independence and avoid amputation.
HealthtechMedical DevicesWest Lafayette, US
Kat Logan(Co-founder)Kerry Logan(Co-founder)
Advent Innovations is a women-owned technology company specializing in advanced technology solutions for farming and agriculture, serving multiple business sectors with products developed from deep expertise in hardware and software engineering.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTRobotics
Ritubarna Banerjee(CEO)Malichi Flemming(Senior Hardware Engineer)Corey Leydig(Senior Software Engineer)
AeroFarms uses indoor vertical farming, artificial intelligence, and plant biology on a proprietary agriculture platform to grow fresh produce year-round with traceability and food safety.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTech
David Rosenberg(Founder)in
Co-investorsIngka InvestmentsMiddleland CapitalVenture Capital Investment ManagementADM CapitalAllianceBernsteinDoha Venture Capital+3 more
AgCreate develops educational content and training programs for the agricultural industry, with a focus on livestock management and human development for farm operations.
AgTechEdTechMarketing Tech
Dr. Sarah
AgriNerds provides custom software solutions and specialized applications for poultry farming operations, including systems for data management, billing, and automated egg counting using AI-driven detection.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningData & Infrastructure
Maurice Pitesky(Chief Executive Officer)Shane Feirer(Chief Digital Officer)Matt Hardy(Co-director of Ecologic Modeling)
AgroSpheres develops biodegradable encapsulation technology using biomolecules and plant extracts to create crop protection and plant health products for farmers, targeting specific pests while protecting pollinators.
AgTechBiotechCleantechCharlottesville, US
Ameer Hamza Shakeel(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Payam Pourtaheri(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inDavid Reese Blackwell III(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Yelda ?nal(Director)
BoardCarl M. Casale(Director)inRobert Fraley(Director)in
Co-investorsCavallo VenturesOspraie Ag ScienceZebra Impact VenturesLewis & Clark AgriFood
Air Sciences provides air pollution compliance consulting and environmental advisory services to industrial and government clients in sectors including minerals extraction, power generation, and chemical manufacturing.
CleantechClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechGolden, US
Algenol develops sustainable products from cultivated algae, including protein ingredients and natural colorants for food and personal care, as well as biofuels and soil treatments for industrial applications.
AgTechBiotechCircular EconomyFoodTechNew MaterialsFort Myers, US
Allergyamulet develops a portable food allergen and ingredient sensor to help people with food allergies safely identify potential allergens in food before consumption.
ConsumerHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Abigail Barnes(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAllerfund Ventures, LlcColle Capital PartnersDipalo VenturesGreat North VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalHealthX Ventures+2 more
Co-investorsBantam Group
Alpine Hydromet develops hydrometeorological sensors for monitoring snow in snow-covered regions, including a cosmic ray detector and a fluidless snow pillow that measure snow water equivalent, plus a satellite-based data transmission system.
Climate TechHardwareIoT
AMSC designs and deploys power control systems for renewable energy and electrical grid modernization, serving utilities and renewable energy operators globally.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyHardware
Daniel P. McGahn(President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman)
Applied Biomathematics develops risk analysis software and research methods serving scientists, engineers, and regulators across conservation, agriculture, and engineering sectors.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureSetauket, US
Applied Nanotech develops nano-materials and processes—including printable conductive metallic inks, high-fidelity solders, and water-based graphene carbon stripper foils—for OEM and government customers in microelectronics manufacturing, defense, quantum computing, high-energy physics, and nuclear energy.
Deep TechNew MaterialsSemiconductorsAustin, US
Aptimmune develops vaccines for swine health, partnering with vaccine development and swine health consulting companies to speed product development, testing and manufacturing.
AgTechBiotechHealthtechChampaign, US
Aaron Gilbertie(CEO)Federico Zuckermann(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRobert Easter(Director)Paul Olivo(Director)Gary Durack(Director)
Co-investorsMissouri Technology CorporationArsenalCultivation CapitalThe Yield LabIllinois VenturesThe Yield Lab Asia Pacific
Aronora is a clinical-stage biotech developing antithrombotic therapies, including factor XI/XIa inhibitors and thrombolytic drug candidates, to treat and manage thrombotic and thromboembolic conditions such as acute ischemic stroke, heart attack, and pulmonary embolism.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechPortland, US
Erik I. Tucker(President & Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsNYBC Ventures
Arzeda designs proteins and metabolic pathways using computational tools, including its Archytas protein design software and Scylax metabolic pathway design software.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechFoodTechNew MaterialsSeattle, US
Alexandre Zanghellini(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inEric Althoff(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inDavid BakerBill Baum(Director)inAndrew Ban(Executive Officer)Daniela Grabs(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCirculate CapitalSofinnova PartnersSustainable Conversion VenturesContinental Grain CompanyFall Line CapitalLewis & Clark AgriFood+2 more
APFL Technology develops synthetic biology methods to improve crop yield and agricultural traits through selective gene amplification and reduction in crops like rice, corn, and wheat.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechBerkeley, US
Plant science and technology-transfer teams at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Autonomous Tractor Corporation (ATC) builds conversion packages that turn traditional hydraulic and diesel farm equipment into diesel-electric machinery using its direct-to-wheel electric motor system, and is developing ammonia-electric conversions and an optical AI guidance system.
AgTechCleantechHardwareSt. Michael, US
Terry Anderson(Executive Officer, Director)Kraig Schulz(Executive Officer, Director)Allen Lash(Director)John Rhea(Director)Charles Sidman(Director)Ann Anderson(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsConnecticut Innovations
BearFiber develops proprietary methods to produce hemp fiber with cotton-like properties for use in apparel and consumer products.
AgTechCircular EconomyConsumerNew MaterialsWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsIDEA NC
Confluence Genetics (operating at bensonhillbio.com) is a seed innovation company that develops soybean genetics using AI-driven plant science and proprietary tools such as eMERGE Genetics and CropOS.
Durham, US
Matthew B Crisp(Executive Officer, Director)Lee Palles(Executive Officer)inNadine Carozzi(Executive Officer)Todd C Mockler(Executive Officer)Thomas Brutnell(Executive Officer)
BoardDaniel J Broderick(Director)
Co-investorsActivant CapitalAlexandriaFall Line CapitalGV (Google Ventures)iSelect FundMercury Fund+2 more
Berkeley Yeast develops engineered brewing yeast strains that produce specific flavor and aroma compounds and keep diacetyl low, aimed at craft breweries.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechOakland, US
Charles Denby(Executive Officer, Director)inPhilip Austin(Director)
Seattle, US
Virginia Emery(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsInnova Memphis, Inc.Cavallo VenturesLewis & Clark AgriFood
Biomass Controls builds decentralized sanitation systems, including the Biogenic Refinery, to process fecal sludge, septage, and biosolids in areas where centralized wastewater treatment is unavailable or not cost-effective.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechHardwareImpact & Social Good
BioSpyder Technologies develops molecular biology instrumentation and services for life science research, particularly in gene expression analysis and genomics applications.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Joel McComb(CEO and Co-Founder)Joanne Yeakley(VP, R&D and Co-Founder)Bruce Seligmann(Chief Scientific Officer)
Birds Eye Robotics develops robotic solutions for commercial poultry farmers to automate labor-intensive tasks and improve operational efficiency.
AgTechHardwareRobotics
Scott NiewohnerLucas Niewohner
Co-investorsInnova Memphis, Inc.Invest Nebraska
Bludot provides software that helps economic development teams manage business outreach, data, projects, and public directories in a single platform.
GovTechSaaSTakoma Park, US
Brian Koenigberg(Executive Officer, Director)Lisa Watson(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsGovtech Fund
Blue Forest is a non-profit conservation finance organization that connects communities, finance, and science to fund forest and watershed restoration, using instruments such as Forest Resilience Bonds.
Climate TechFintechImpact & Social GoodSacramento, US
Bodkin Design & Engineering provides product development and engineering services specializing in electro-optics, opto-mechanics, and mechanical systems for industrial, commercial, military, and research applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareNewton, US
Brimrose develops custom spectrometers and optical instruments for scientific and space applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechBaltimore, US
Ronald G Rosemeier(President & CEO)
Bubo Learning Design is a learning and development consultancy that builds custom eLearning programs and provides performance improvement consulting, designing training around measurable behavior change and business outcomes rather than completion rates.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
Mark Evans
Building Communities provides economic development strategic planning services that integrate regional planning with local engagement and implementation, serving U.S. communities, regions, and Native American Tribes including the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodPropTech
Brian Cole(Founder)
Cambridge Technologies provides veterinarians with next-generation diagnostics and custom-manufactured autogenous vaccines for production animals, including beef and dairy cattle, swine, and small ruminants.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBiotechHealthtechWorthington, US
Wayne Freese(Vice President and Governor)Randy Simonson(Chief Executive Officer and Governor)Donna Tims(Treasurer, Secretary, and Governor)
BoardCarl Frank Stoner(Governor)Marc Freese(Governor)James Douglas Rasmussen(Governor)
San Pedro, US
Phil Cruver(Executive Officer, Director)JOHN EGER(Executive Officer)
BoardDeborah Johnson(Director)Roger O'Brien(Director)
Catalyst Communications designs and implements wireless communications systems, particularly voice over IP and land mobile radio solutions for public safety, federal agencies, utilities, and education sectors.
Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechHardwareForest, US
Robin Grier(President)
Cache Environmental Laboratories (CEL) is an environmental regulatory compliance consulting firm that applies the USEPA Quality System to design data collection for air quality, drinking water, wastewater, biosolids, and hazardous waste programs.
CleantechEdTech
CelluDot develops a bio-based encapsulation ingredient that reduces herbicide drift and volatility for crop protection, addressing a multi-billion-dollar agricultural problem.
AgTechBiotechNew MaterialsNot stated, US
Joseph Batta-Mpouma, PhD(Chief Executive Officer)
Ceres AI provides aerial imagery and analytics to help growers monitor crop water use, plant health, and nutrient needs, supporting targeted decisions on irrigation and fertilizer application.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningOakland, US
Ashwin Madgavkar(Director)inRamsey Masri(Executive Officer, Director)inHemant Shah(Director)
BoardGary Survis(Director)inKrishna Gupta(Director)in
Co-investorsHemisphere Ventures LLCLaunchCapitalREMUS CapitalRueOne InvestmentsSilicon BadiaLemnos VC+1 more
CFD Research Corporation develops engineering simulations, advanced prototypes, and innovative designs for aerospace, defense, life sciences, materials, and energy sectors using software and experimental capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechDefense TechEnergyHuntsville, US
Chi Botanic uses plant cell culture to grow plant compounds and ingredients in a lab without soil or pesticides, producing products such as cell-cultured Aloe vera, vanilla, and citrus.
AgTechBiotechFoodTech
Jon Meuser(Co-founder & CEO)Robert Jinkerson(Co-founder & CSA)
Cibus develops crops using a proprietary gene-editing technology that reproduces nature's own genetic blueprints to add specific traits, such as resistance to heat, pests, fungus, and weeds.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechSan Diego, US
Peter Beetham(Chief Executive Officer)inRory Riggs(Chairman of the Board)Keith Walker, Ph.D.(President)LaDon Johnson(Executive Officer)in
BoardMark Finn(Director)Alain Pompidou(Director)
Co-investorsScientia Ventures
Clairvoyant Technology develops RFID reader technology to address cost and performance limitations in RAIN RFID deployment across logistics, supply chain, inventory management, and retail applications.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainDurham, US
Claros Technologies develops technology to detect and destroy PFAS ("forever chemicals") at commercial scale, targeting elimination of long, short, and ultra-short chain PFAS.
CleantechClimate TechNew Materials
Michelle Bellanca(CEO & Co-Founder)
Co-investorsSand Hill Angels
Codagenix develops viral vaccines and virotherapeutics using codon deoptimization, a method for engineering attenuated viruses.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechFarmingdale, US
John Robert Coleman(Executive Officer, Director)Steffen Mueller(Co-Founder, President & Chief Scientific Officer)inCharlie Petty(Director)Steven Winick(Director)Jill Howe(Director)Paul Grint(Executive Chairman & Interim CEO)in
Co-investorsAdjuvant CapitalIn-Q-TelTopspin Partners
Community Energy Labs provides a building management solution that reduces energy demand charges and heating/cooling costs for public works and education facilities through automated HVAC optimization and integration with existing smart thermostats and building automation systems.
CleantechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaS
Co-investorsPortland Seed Fund
New Castle, US
Erica Nemser(Executive Officer, Director)inBill Charlton(Executive Officer)Bennett Nemser(Director)
BoardGuido Radaelli(Director)Chris Erickson(Director)Tony Sun(Director)
Co-investorsChevron Technology VenturesPangaea Ventures
CHI (Connecting Health Innovations) develops diagnostic products and counseling services based on its patented Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) to help individuals and the medical community reduce diet-induced inflammation.
Digital HealthFoodTechWellness & Fitness
James Hébert(Founder / Inventor of the Dietary Inflammatory Index)
COnovate develops eCOphite, a carbon-based nanomaterial used as a drop-in anode material for lithium-ion batteries, aiming to improve charging speed, capacity, cold-weather performance, and safety.
CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsWauwatosa, US
Carol Hirschmugl(Executive Officer, Director)inJeff Moore(Executive Officer)in
BoardKiyomi Monro(Director)Craig Rigby(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsTundra Angels
Continuum Dynamics develops computational aerodynamics and fluid dynamics software for rotorcraft design, aerospace analysis, and specialized applications like spray drift and fuel jettisoning prediction.
Deep TechDefense TechEnergyHardware
Dr. Alan J. Bilanin(Chairman of the Board & Senior Associate)
Creare is an engineering and research company with advanced laboratory and fabrication facilities for experimental work across scales and temperatures.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareNew MaterialsSpace TechHanover, US
Dr. Jay Rozzi(Vice President, Principal Engineer)Jeff Breedlove(Senior Staff)Dr. Odile Clavier(Senior Staff)Dr. Patrick Magari(President, Principal Engineer)
Creatv is a company with three divisions: a microfabrication and electroplating services unit, a cancer diagnostics research division (Creatv Bio) that uses CellSieve microfilters to isolate and image cancer-associated cells from blood, and LifeTracDx, which offers diagnostic blood testing through a CLIA-certified laboratory.
BiotechHardwareMedical Devices
CryoCrate develops cryopreservation solutions for cells and tissues in biomedical research and clinical applications, particularly for cell and tissue types that cannot be preserved or lose viability using existing storage methods.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthMedical DevicesNew MaterialsColumbia, US
Dr. Xu Han(President and Chief Technology Officer)
Custom Manufacturing & Engineering (CME) is an engineering and manufacturing company serving defense, aerospace, government, and commercial customers with design, manufacturing, integration, calibration, and test services.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwarePinellas Park, US
Dr. Nancy Crews(CEO & President)
DMC Biotechnologies is a U.S.-based biomanufacturer that uses precision fermentation and its Dynamic Metabolic Control platform to produce bio-based specialty chemicals and ingredients, such as L-alanine and fermented inositols.
BiotechClimate TechNew MaterialsBoulder, US
Matthew Lipscomb(Director)Josh Yelen(Executive Officer)Jim Flatt(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJosko Bobanovic(Director)Rob van der Meij(Director)inAlastair Cooper(Director)
Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesSofinnova PartnersBoulder VenturesCapricorn Venture Partners
Ecovia produces γ-PGA-based biopolymers as a biobased alternative to polyacrylate polymers, avoiding microplastics and high greenhouse gas emissions through a proprietary lower-cost manufacturing process.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsAnn Arbor, US
Jeremy Minty(Executive Officer, Director)inAndrew C Hertig(Executive Officer)Geoff Horst(Director)Xiaoxia Lin(Director)Caroline Drouart(Director)
BoardJames Agley(Director)
Co-investorsID VenturesKeiretsu Forum
Eden Concepts manufactures precision germinated seed planters that allow farms to germinate seeds on-site and plant them directly, eliminating labor-intensive seedling transplanting for growers of vegetables, flowers, and specialty crops.
AgTechHardwareRoboticsKnoxville, US
Walter Cromer(Founder)Janet Cromer(Co-Founder, Software Engineer)
Engineering Mechanics Corporation of Columbus conducts contract research and development for government clients in nuclear and defense, and commercial clients in aeronautical, aerospace, and oil and gas sectors.
Deep TechDefense TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareNew MaterialsColumbus, US
Dr. Gery Wilkowski
Epivara is developing an injectable, permanent alternative to surgical spay and neuter procedures for mammals, intended to be administered in a single shot without anesthesia or incisions.
AgTechBiotechChampaign, US
Chemyong Jay Ko(Founder, CEO)Eui Yul Choi(Co-founder)
Co-investorsFirst Leaf Capital
Exquadrum develops innovative engineering solutions across rocket propulsion, product design, and renewable energy, serving customers with complex technical challenges through its vertically integrated creation process.
Deep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsSpace TechMojave, US
Eric Schmidt(Founder)Kevin Mahaffy(Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)
Foray Bioscience uses single plant cells and AI-powered software (Pando) to direct how plant matter forms, producing plant materials, molecules, and seeds without growing whole plants.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechCambridge, US
Ashley Beckwith(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsService Provider CapitalThe Engine VenturesReGen VenturesTet Ventures
Foundation Instruments builds automated chemical analyzers that measure disinfection by-product concentrations such as trihalomethanes (THM) and haloacetic acids (HAA) in drinking water, aimed at water utilities running real-time monitoring and regulatory compliance programs.
CleantechDeep TechHardware
From The Land builds compact, controlled-environment farming infrastructure that combines earthen construction, hydroponics, sensors and automation to enable food production in distributed urban and community settings.
AgTechCleantechFoodTech
Gina Oliver(Co-founder, Scientist, Educator, Grower)inRichard Hutchison(Co-founder, Engineer, Inventor, Builder)in
PureBioX uses AI-driven volatile organic compound (VOC) profiling to turn chemical emissions into predictive insights, with products for DNA collection, extraction and purification, rapid microbial detection, and a VOCScan software platform.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTech
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-investorsAg Ventures AllianceNext Level Ventures
Co-investorsRockies Venture Club3Lines Venture Capital
Glanris produces designer biochar (Biocarbon) made from rice waste for use as a soil amendment, a filler in materials like asphalt, concrete, and drywall, and as a water and air filtration medium.
AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsMemphis, US
Anastasia Eagle(CMO & Co-Founder)Andrew Forsdick(CFO (Fractional))Damian Russell(Head of Operations)inBryan M. Eagle III(CEO & Founder)Thomas W. Volinchak(Director)
BoardJan Bouten(Director)in
Co-investorsCool Climate CollectiveEcho River CapitalInnova Memphis, Inc.Innova
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-investorsAg Ventures AllianceClean Energy VentureInnova Memphis, Inc.Texas HALO FundTitletownTech
GTL Company specializes in aerospace engineering and advanced materials, offering technical solutions for complex problems including cryogenic composite structures, combustion systems, and rocket engine development.
CleantechDeep TechHardware
GRAYSTAR Pacific develops ocean-based technologies and marine biology products spanning marine biotechnology, marine-derived bioactive compounds and nutraceuticals, anti-fouling, athlete hydration, maritime security, and environmental analysis, with a focus on Arctic and sub-Arctic sources.
BiotechDefense TechNew MaterialsAnchorage, US
Stephen T. Grabacki(President)
Co-investorsBaruch Future Ventures
AvantGuard develops Avantamine, an antimicrobial molecule that eliminates bacteria, viruses, and fungi on surfaces and skin without generating resistance, with an initial focus on topical treatment of the drug-resistant fungal pathogen Candida auris.
BiotechHealthtechNew Materials
Co-investorsRed Bear AngelsBlue Ledge CapitalSOSV
Hangar is a team of entrepreneurs, technologists, and policy experts that builds companies and products focused on positive social and environmental impact across multiple sectors.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechDigital HealthImpact & Social GoodSector Agnostic
Hawaii Fish Company operates an aquaculture and aquaponics farm on Oahu's North Shore, raising tilapia and other fish for local and regional markets.
AgTechCleantechFoodTechOahu, US
Ron WeidenbachLita Weidenbach
Hawaiian Krunch Company produces granola and other food products made with over 80% locally sourced Hawaiian ingredients, including traditional canoe crops like kalo, ʻulu, ʻuala, and niu, supporting local farmers and agriculture in Hawai'i.
AgTechCircular EconomyConsumerE-commerceFoodTechHilo, US
Bonny Davis(Founder)
Hazel Technologies develops shelf-life extension and modified atmosphere packaging solutions, including its BreatheWay membrane packaging platform, to maintain the quality of fruits and vegetables in the produce supply chain.
AgTechFoodTechNew MaterialsFresno, US
Patrick Flynn(Chief Marketing Officer)inAidan Mouat(Chief Executive Officer, Director)inParker R Booth(Chief Executive Officer, Director)inAdam Preslar(Chief Technology Officer)in
BoardTimothy Bluth(Director)Matthew Walker(Director)in
Co-investorsAliment CapitalClimate Impact CapitalPangaea Ventures Us Inc.Pontifax AgTechRhapsody Venture PartnersS2G Investments+2 more
Hedin Environmental provides passive treatment solutions and engineering services for mine water remediation and watershed assessments.
CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodNew Materials
Robert Hedin(Founder)Ben Hedin(Environmental Scientist & Co-Owner)Neil Wolfe(Senior Geoscientist & Co-Owner)
Highland Brewing Company is Asheville's original craft brewery founded in 1994, producing heritage and innovation-focused beers including Gaelic Amber Ale, Oatmeal Porter, and Daycation IPA.
ConsumerFoodTechAsheville, US
Oscar Wong(Founder)Leah Wong Ashburn(CEO)
Ichthus Unlimited develops customized aquaculture feeds formulated for specific fish species and farming conditions to improve productivity and sustainability.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechIoT
Alejandro Buentello(Founder and President)
iMicrobes uses synthetic biology to develop cost-effective sustainable materials and replace conventional manufacturing processes.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechHealthtechNew MaterialsSan Francisco, US
Derek Greenfield(Founder/CEO)inLiz Clarke(Founder/CTO)inNoah Helman(Founder/CSO)in
Co-investorsFirst Bight VenturesJuniperY CombinatorUniversal Materials Incubator
Information System Technologies (ISTI) develops signal processing, image processing, and sensor network technologies for defense and government applications, with a focus on detection, tracking, and classification systems for military munitions, underwater targets, and battlefield transient events.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechIoT
Innovasea develops integrated solutions for aquaculture operations and acoustic telemetry systems for aquatic animal tracking.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTechHardwareHealthtechImpact & Social GoodIoT
Mark JollymoreJean TurpinMarc TuranoTim StoneAmy BrookmanJean Quirion
INRS provides natural resource management consulting and advisory services for business, non-profit, and government clients.
AgTechCleantechClimate TechEnergy
Charles A. Levesque(President)Eric W. Kingsley(Vice President)
Innovative Scientific Solutions Incorporated (ISSI) is an engineering R&D company providing measurement and instrumentation solutions for fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, combustion analysis, and optical diagnostics.
Deep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareDayton, US
Inovati develops kinetic metallization coating systems that deposit fully dense, metallurgically bonded surface coatings for wear and corrosion protection across aerospace, defense, and industrial components.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareNew Materials
ROIHire is a hiring platform that aggregates candidate information, workforce program data, and predictive analytics to help employers identify available federal and state hiring incentives, estimate retention probability, and project the financial ROI of each candidate.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
Inso Bio develops low-cost workflow automation tools for genomics laboratories to accelerate sample-to-result processing and increase accessibility to genomic analysis.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesIthaca, US
Harvey Tian(Co-Founder and CEO)Adam Bisogni(Co-Founder and CSO)
Co-investors2048 VenturesSocial StartsSpacecadet Ventures
Insulights develops an electric fence monitoring device that visually indicates whether fencing is live, designed to keep livestock and crops safe on farms and ranches.
AgTechHardwareIoTNorthwest Iowa, US
Bill Brown(President, Founder & Inventor)Sue Brown(Vice President, Customer Service)
Intelinair provides aerial imagery and agronomic analytics through its AGMRI platform, delivering in-season alerts and postseason reporting on crop health, weeds, nitrogen deficiency, stand assessment, and yield loss.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningSaaSSan Jose, US
Naira Hovakimyan(Chief Scientific Officer and Secretary)inAl Eisaian(Founder)in
Co-investorsGranatus VenturesHyde Park Venture PartnersScientia Ventures
Intellisense Systems designs and manufactures defense electronics and environmental monitoring systems, including meteorological/weather stations, avionics displays, and modular power management and distribution solutions.
Defense TechHardwareIoT
Baltimore, US
Alexander Sulakvelidze(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn J Woloszyn(Executive Officer, Director)inMel Ruzicka(Executive Officer)
BoardGary Pasterneck(Director)Patrick Hervy(Director)
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
ADVANCED FUEL RESEARCH, INC.Applied ColloidsBIOO SCIENTIFIC CORPORATIONBLUE SKY DESIGNS INCBOULDER NONLINEAR SYSTEMS, INC.CELLEX, INC.Chemica Technologies, IncCOLE ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.Energid Technologies CorporationFaraday Technology, Inc.FREEDOM PHOTONICS LLCINDUSTRIAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INC
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InventwoodINXSOL LLCIONICSCALE LLCIRRIGATION FOR THE FUTURE INCISCA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Isotruss, Inc.J M MALONE & SON INCJENTEK SENSORS, INC.JOHNNYS SELECTED SEEDSJOHNSON RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CO INCJP LABORATORIES INCJUA TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL LLCK2 BIOMICROSYSTEMS LLCKairosys Inc.Kellogg's Research Labs LLCKingdom SuperculturesKLEIN BUENDEL, INC.KnipBioKONBIT PBCKultevat, Inc.L3 Latitude, LLCLakril Technologies CorporationLARAD INCLATERALSYSTEMS LLCLeafPro, LLCLEAPTRAN INCLepidextLightDeck DiagnosticsLIVE ADVANTAGE BAIT, LLCLumen Bioscience, Inc.LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATEDLygosLYNNTECH INC.MABDX INC.MAGIC MEDICAL SOLUTIONS LLCMAINSTREAM ENGINEERING CORPManus BioMATERIALS MODIFICATIONS INCMAX-IR LABS INCORPORATEDMechanized DesignMEDIGEN, INC.MEI Research, LtdMESA PHOTONICS LLCMICRO-PRECISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.MICRO-TRACERS INCMICROBIO ENGINEERING INCMicrobitype LLCMicronic TechnologiesMICROVI BIOTECH, INC.Midwest Hop Producers LLCMidwestern Bioag, Inc.MIGHTY CRICKET, INCMIRTECH INC.MOAI TECHNOLOGIES, LLCMOBIUS PBCMOLECULAR TARGETING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.MONARCH MEDIA, INC.MORPHIX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.MOVA TechnologiesMTI Biotech IncorporatedMTRMycologicsN5 SensorsNano Terra, Inc.NANOAFFIX SCIENCE LLCNANODIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGY, LLCNANOHMICS INCNANOSONIC INC.NapiGenNBD NanoNEXTECH MATERIALS, LTD.NIKIRA LABS INC.NITRATE ELIMINATION CO INCNitricityNodexus IncNorthstar Cooperative, Inc.NOVATEUR RESEARCH SOLUTIONS LLCNovol IncNucleic Sensing Systems LLCNULODE LLCNUTRAMAIZE LLCNutrasorb LLCNutrient Recovery And Upcycling LlcNWB SENSORS INCOCEAN ERA INCOCEANIT LABORATORIES INCOcuveraOMNIVIS INCONDAVIA, INC.ONE RESONANCE SENSORS, LLCONVECTOR LLCOPTIMAL SOLUTIONS INCORB TECHNOLOGIES LLCOrbis BiosciencesOTISCO ENGINEERING LTDOXFORD BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, INC.P H MATTER LLCPADMA AGROBOTICS LLCPANCOPIA, INC.Paragon PureParallel Flight TechnologiesPARAMETRIC STUDIO, INC.PARATECHS CORPPATHHOUSE LLCPathSensors, Inc.Pecos Wind PowerPersea Naturals LLCPHERONYM INCPHOTIA INCPHYLLOTECH INCPhysical Optics CorporationPHYSICAL SCIENCES INC.PhytoSynthetixPinnacle Technology, Inc.Pitch AeronauticsPLATYPUS TECHNOLOGIES LLCPolestar Technologies, Inc.POP OATS, LLCPRAEVIUM RESEARCH INCPranalyticaPRatian LLCPRECISION COMBUSTION, INC.PRIMELABS LLCProton Energy Systems, Inc.Provender Technologies, LLCPure Biomass Inc.PVT EnergyQ-Track CorporationQM PowerQuakewrap, Inc.QualterraQUANTITATIVE BIOSCIENCES, INC.QUANTUM APPLIED SCIENCE & RESEARCH INCQuorum BioRadiance TechnologiesRapid GenomicsRapid Made, Inc.REACTIVE INNOVATIONS, LLCREAL-TIME ANALYZERS INCReGrainedREMOTE SENSING SOLUTIONS, INC.RESODYN CORPORATIONRESONON, INC.RIDGE QUEST INC.ROOT APPLIED SCIENCES INCRooted Farmers, LLCROSE-FIELD INC.Rute Foundation Systems, IncorportedSafetyspectSalo Sciences, Inc.Sandbox Solar LLCSanta Barbara Mariculture CompanySasyaSCIENTIFIC METHODS INCSEACOAST SCIENCE, INC.Sensintel Inc.SENSIT VENTURES, INC.SENSOR DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONSensorLogic, Inc.SENTINEL ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, LLCSequoia SciencesSherlock BiosciencesSHURE FOODS, INCSILVEC BIOLOGICS INCSILVERSIDE DETECTORS INCSilvics AnalyticSIMONPIETRI ENTERPRISES LLCSinnovaTekSK Infrared LLCSKYHAVEN SYSTEMS, LLCSKYWARD, LTD.SLEEPY HOLLOW HERB FARM, LLCSMART VISION WORKS, INC.Smart YieldsSoil Culture SolutionsSolaridipmSOLICULTURE, INC.SOUTHWEST SCIENCES INCSPATIAL INFORMATICS GROUP LLCSPECTRAL SCIENCES, INCSpero Energy, Inc.SPORIAN MICROSYSTEMS, INCSSS OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCStarrMatica Learning Systems, Inc.STI OPTRONICS, INC.STIXFRESH USA, INC.STRATACOR INCSUNCATCH LTD.SynShark LLCTDA RESEARCH, INC.TerragiabiofuelTETRACORE, INC.TETRAMER TECHNOLOGIES LLCTEXAS EARTH, INC.THINKING HABITATS LLCThyreosvaccinesTiny Farms Inc.TRANSCEND ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, LLCTRIDENT SENSING, INC.UES INCUNIVERSAL PIG GENES INCUNIVERSAL SCHEDULE & BOOKING LLCUnmanned ExpertsUS BiologicVarigen Biosciences CorporationVECNA TECHNOLOGIES, INCVecTechVedge Kids, LLCVENTI LLCVETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGY, INCVISIMO LLCVisionary Fiber TechnologiesVISTA PHOTONICS, INCVisuGen Global, LLCVORTANT TECHNOLOGIES LLCVRM LABS, INC.VST LLCVURONYX TECHNOLOGIES LLCWard Aquafarms LLCWaste Hub, LLCWatershed Materials LLCWEAVER LABS LLCWESTERN ECOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.WHOLE ENERGY FUELS CORPORATIONWhole Trees, LLCWindcall Manufacturing, Inc.WISER SystemsWORKING TREES, INCXIOMAS TECHNOLOGIES LLCXPLOSAFE LLCXYLOME CORPYakima Chief Hops, Inc.YANKEE ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC.YAUPON Wellness Company, IncZestbioZymoChemZYMTRONIX CATALYTIC SYSTEMS, INC.
Exits · 3
1 IPOs · 2 acquisitions · showing 1Arcadia BiosciencesNASDAQ: RKDA
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IntelinAir | AGMRI · intelinair.com · Dec 3, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Department of Agriculture (USDA) made?
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