Germin8 Ventures
Venture capitalSeed–Series B
Investment thesis
Germin8 Ventures operates at the intersection of AgriFood and Health transformation, viewing agriculture and food security as linked to national security, economic competitiveness, and public health. The firm invests in breakthrough technologies addressing systemic inefficiencies across these value chains—from AI-enabled plant breeding and supply chain digitalization to advanced molecular biology and biotherapeutics—with the goal of scaling solutions rapidly to meet century-scale challenges.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 6 of 21 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Biotech ×4AgTech ×3Deep Tech ×2IoT ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Healthtech ×1Medical Devices ×1
HQs:United States×2Israel×1
Investments · 21 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDigital and data platform for global beef production and supply chains.
Biotech company focused on therapeutic development.
AI-powered platform for accelerated plant breeding using causal genetics to develop crop varieties for commercial and societal needs.
Digital infrastructure platform providing business intelligence, workflow solutions, and financial tools across the grain and agriculture value chain.
CropX develops digital farming solutions for growers and agribusinesses to optimize agronomic decisions through soil sensors, precision irrigation, and data analytics. The company serves farms across supply chains in the United States, Netherlands, Israel, Australia, and New Zealand.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningIoT<UNKNOWN>, IL
Enko discovers and develops novel crop protection products for farmers using a proprietary AI and machine learning discovery platform to combat pests and diseases. The company applies pharmaceutical-industry drug discovery methods to agriculture, enabling faster development of new active ingredients with reduced environmental impact.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotech
Tom Meade(Chief Science Officer)
Fieldin provides software tools and real-time insights to high-value crop growers for optimizing farm operations, improving productivity, and enhancing environmental and social governance outcomes.
AgTechIoTSaaS
Spatial biology platform mapping host-microbiome interactions and developing Live Biotherapeutic Products for microbiome-related diseases.
Matter Works builds AI tools to analyze and interpret biological data, accelerating scientific discovery in the life sciences. The company serves researchers and institutions across multiple life science disciplines.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Jack (J.M.) GeremiaTony KulesaMichael LavinCraig Asher
Alloy provides drug discovery services and platform technologies across genetic medicines, TCR mimics, and cell therapies, supporting pharmaceutical partners in developing novel treatments.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechWaltham, US
Tillman Gerngross(Founder, CEO, Chairman)
Wheeler Bio is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in antibody-based therapeutics, offering integrated services including cell line development, process and analytical development, and regulatory support. The company operates U.S.-based manufacturing facilities and supports companies from discovery through commercial production.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechMedical DevicesOklahoma, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Germin8 Ventures invest at?
- Germin8 Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does Germin8 Ventures focus on?
- Germin8 Ventures focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Healthtech.
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