Department of Agriculture (USDA) — 2020 Investments

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

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

BearFiber develops proprietary methods to produce hemp fiber with cotton-like properties for use in apparel and consumer products.

AgTechCircular EconomyConsumerNew MaterialsWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsNCNC IDEA

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)Jonathan Meuser, PhD(Founder)in

Co-investorsSOSOSV

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

MBMichelle Bellanca(CEO & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsGRGROOVE CAPITAL

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)

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

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

JJJon Jackson(Executive Officer, Director)inNSNeil Saterin

BoardJAJames A Ellis(Director)inDDDean Didato(Director)in

Co-investorsAGAg Ventures AllianceCLClean Energy VentureE8E8 AngelsINInnova Memphis, Inc.TETexas HALO FundTITitletownTech

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)

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-investorsRERed Bear AngelsBLBlue Ledge CapitalSOSOSV

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)

Études is an architectural firm offering design, renovation and restoration, consulting, and project management services for clients ranging from homeowners to commercial developers.

Construction TechPropTech

MicroBio Engineering develops wastewater treatment processes and monitoring systems using microalgae technology for nutrient removal.

BiotechCleantechDeep TechSan Luis Obispo, US

John Benemann, Ph.D(Chief Executive Officer)Shelley Blackwell, M.S.(Chief Operating Officer)Tryg Lundquist, Ph.D, PE(Chief Technology Officer)Dr. Juergen Polle(Chief Scientific Officer)

NanoAffix develops a portable analyzer for real-time, onsite detection of toxic contaminants in drinking water, with current focus on lead detection at point-of-use.

CleantechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechIoT

Nanohmics performs collaborative and client-funded research and advanced product development in applied materials science and instrumentation, building novel sensing devices and measurement platforms for applications such as surveillance, detection, and energy conversion.

CleantechDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductors

Napigen is a biotechnology company developing genome editing technology targeting the mitochondrial and chloroplast genomes.

AgTechBiotechWilmington, US

Co-investorsRARA CapitalTHThe Innovation SpaceGRGrantham FoundationMAMarsBio

Parallel Flight develops heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) technology for applications such as aerial firefighting and industrial operations.

Deep TechHardwareRoboticsLa Selva Beach, US

JRJoshua Resnick(Co-founder)inCSCraig Stevens(CEO)inDADavid Adams(Director of Hardware + Systems)inBHBobby Hulter(Director of Software + Controls)in

Co-investorsSASand Hill Angels

SafetySpect develops miniaturized multimode spectroscopy systems powered by sensor hardware and AI/machine learning to detect hygiene and health risks across industries.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechDeep TechFoodTechHardwareHealthtechLos Angeles, US

KENNETH EDWARD BARTON(CEO, DIRECTOR)DAVID ALLEN CARROLL(SECRETARY, DIRECTOR)THOMAS KENNEDY BURKE(CFO, DIRECTOR)

Senviron is an environmental biotechnology company that helps organizations analyze, engineer, and restore microbial communities for environmental and agricultural applications, including contaminated soil and water cleanup and targeted microbial control.

AgTechBiotechCleantechHouston, US

Simonpietri Enterprises is a Hawaii-based, woman-owned company that develops and designs renewable fuel manufacturing and waste-to-energy projects, converting construction, demolition, and organic waste into renewable jet fuel, clean hydrogen, fertilizer, and energy.

Circular EconomyCleantechEnergy

Joelle Simonpietri(President)

Sun-Catch provides solar heating systems and flexible piping solutions for industrial and commercial businesses seeking to reduce energy costs and operational expenses.

AgTechCleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareEvergreen, US

Olga Marinkina(Founder and CEO)Sergey Khlop(Senior Vice President and Chief Engineer)