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Department of Agriculture (USDA) — 2019 Investments

43 investments dated 2019 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Algenol Biotech LLCalgenol.comJun 2019 · $100K

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

ALPINE HYDROMETalpinehydromet.comJun 2019 · $99.7K

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

APPLICATION INSIGHT, LLCapplicationinsightllc.comJun 2019 · $1.3M
APPLIED MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY, INC.4amtek.comin𝕏Jul 2019 · $100K

4amtek manufactures industrial microwave systems for processing, cooking, heating, and drying applications across food and manufacturing sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechHardwareLocated in the heart of the United States, US

ATOLLA TECH LLCatolla.techJul 2019 · $280.6K
BENEFICIAL INSECTARY, INC.insectary.comin𝕏Jul 2019 · $554.1K

Insectary provides biological control solutions using predatory insects and biocontrol products to manage pest infestations in agricultural settings such as ranches, orchards, and vineyards.

AgTechBiotechRedding, US

Biomass Controls PBCbiomasscontrols.cominJul 2019 · $100K

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

BIOPRODEX, INC.bioprodex.comSep 2019 · $475.6K

BioProdex manufactures and markets SolviNix LC, a laboratory chemical product.

AgTechBiotechCleantechHealthtech

Raghavan Charudattan, Ph.D.

BlocksCAD Incblockscad3d.comJul 2019 · $100K

BlocksCAD provides a blocks-based programming interface for creating 3D designs, aimed at teachers and students.

EdTechSaaS

BUILDING COMMUNITIES, INC.buildingcommunities.usJun 2019 · $100K

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)

CARLSBAD AQUAFARMS INCcarlsbadaquafarm.comAug 2019 · $100K
CREARE LLCcreare.cominJun 2019 · $99.9K

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)

Culture Fuels, Inc.culturebiosystems.comJul 2019 · $106.5K

Co-investorsFlorida Technology Seed Capital Fund

CUSTOM AG SOLUTIONS, INC.customagsolutions.comJun 2019 · $750K
ENGENIOUSAG LLCengeniousag.comJun 2019 · $106.5K
FLUIDION US Incfluidon.comJun 2019 · $756.3K

FLUIDON is an engineering partner specializing in fluid power and mechatronics, helping developers analyze, model, and optimize complex hydraulic and pneumatic systems from concept to operation.

Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

General Probiotics Incgprobiotics.comJul 2019 · $756.5K
GeoVisual Analytics AgTechgeovisual-analytics.comAug 2019 · $275K

Co-investors3Lines Venture CapitalRockies Venture Club

GHOSTWAVE INCghostwaveinc.comJul 2019 · $100K

GhostWave develops quantum sensing and radar technologies using Rydberg atomic vapors and a patented pseudo-random RF noise waveform protocol.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing

HAWAII ULU PRODUCERS COOPERATIVEeatbreadfruit.comJun 2019 · $748.4K

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)

IntelinAir | AGMRIintelinair.comin𝕏Aug 2019 · $106.5K

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 VenturesHarvard Business Angels of ChicagoHyde Park Venture PartnersScientia VenturesWestern Technology Investment

INTELLISENSE SYSTEMS INCintellisenseinc.comJun 2019 · $700K

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

IRRIGATION FOR THE FUTURE INCiff-irrigation.comJul 2019 · $743.7K
Isotruss, Inc.isotruss.comin𝕏Jun 2019 · $1.6M

IsoTruss manufactures composite materials and structural solutions, including the IsoTruss PIM Armor panel designed to reduce passive intermodulation interference for telecommunications infrastructure.

Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareNew Materials

David W. Jensen(Chief Technical Advisor – Structural and Materials Engineering)

JUA TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL LLCdehymeleon.comJul 2019 · $706.5K
Micronic Technologiesmicronictechnologies.cominJul 2019 · $1.5M

Bristol, US

KAREN SORBER(CEO)inLYNDA MESSICK(Director)KELLY ROCK(Director)STEVEN L. MELTZER(Director)

Co-investorsThe Pearl Fund

MOBIUS PBCmobius.coAug 2019 · $1.5M
NIKIRA LABS INC.nikiralabs.comin𝕏Jul 2019 · $99.5K

Nikira Labs develops compact, sensitive gas analyzers and scientific instruments used for environmental applications such as air quality measurement, greenhouse gas monitoring, and industrial fence line emissions monitoring.

CleantechClimate TechHardware

OPTIMAL SOLUTIONS INCosiopt.comin𝕏Jul 2019 · $756.4K

OSI Optim develops custom optimization software and operations research services for enterprises, helping them solve complex operational challenges in supply chain management, production scheduling, and route planning.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

P H MATTER LLCphmatter.comJul 2019 · $106.5K

pH Matter develops advanced materials for energy storage and fuel cell applications, including electro-catalysts, silicon anodes, and boron nitride nano-materials for industrial partners and customers.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew Materials

Pecos Wind Powerpecoswindpower.cominJul 2019 · $749.8K

Pecos Wind Power is an early-stage wind turbine manufacturer developing the PW85, an 85kW distributed wind turbine aimed at supplying clean energy to electric distribution utilities, commercial and industrial businesses, schools and universities, agricultural facilities, and military installations.

CleantechEnergyHardwareSomerville, US

JOSHUA GROLEAU(Executive Officer)in

BoardJAMES FORTE(Director)CAMERON REAGOR(Director)

Co-investorsSWAN Impact Network

POP OATS, LLCpopoats.comAug 2019 · $100K

Pop Oats makes roasted whole-oat snacks in bold flavors from non-GMO oats, marketed as a crunchy snack that can be eaten on its own or added to salads and yogurt.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

PRatian LLCagrobeadspr.comJun 2019 · $100K
PRECISION COMBUSTION, INC.precision-combustion.comin𝕏Sep 2019 · $1.4M

Precision Combustion develops advanced catalytic reactors and combustion systems for fuel processing, power generation, emission control, and air purification across aerospace, energy, and industrial applications.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareNorth Haven, US

Rapid Made, Inc.rapidmade.comin𝕏Jul 2019 · $100K

RapidMade provides 3D printing production services, including Multi Jet Fusion and SLA processes, along with engineering support, finishing, and adjacent manufacturing capabilities from a U.S.-based facility.

Advanced ManufacturingDeveloper ToolsHardwareNew MaterialsPortland, US

ROSE-FIELD INC.rosefield-inc.comJul 2019 · $103.2K

Rose-Field Inc. develops custom hardware, firmware, and software solutions for B2B, B2C, and B2G customers.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareEl Segundo, US

Sandbox Solar LLCsandboxsolar.comin𝕏Aug 2019 · $100K

Sandbox Solar installs solar panels, heat pumps, battery storage, and EV chargers for residential customers across Colorado and southern Wyoming.

CleantechConstruction TechEnergyFort Collins, US

Santa Barbara Mariculture Companysbmariculture.comSep 2019 · $99.9K

Santa Barbara Mariculture operates an ocean farm near Santa Barbara, California that grows mussels using sustainable aquaculture methods including submersible long-lines and rope culture techniques without chemical additives or environmental degradation.

AgTechClimate TechFoodTechSanta Barbara, US

SENSIT VENTURES, INC.sensit.venturesJun 2019 · $756.1K

Sensit Ventures develops and sells custom miniaturized MEMS chemical sensors that detect specific chemicals in the air and transmit data wirelessly.

AgTechDeep TechHardware

Tom Turpen(President & CEO)in

SK Infrared LLCskinfrared.comJun 2019 · $100K
SynShark LLCsynshark.comJun 2019 · $750K
THINKING HABITATS LLCthinkinghabitats.comJul 2019 · $756.5K

Thinking Habitats develops THINKING PRO, an evidence-based enrichment curriculum designed to strengthen literacy, writing, and critical thinking skills for students.

EdTechSaaSDetroit, US

Florian Feucht(Prof. Dr)

UNIVERSAL PIG GENES INCinternationalboarsemen.comJul 2019 · $749.9K

International Boarsemen supplies boar semen and artificial insemination equipment and supplies for swine producers.

AgTechFoodTech

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