Select Portfolio Companies

Digital Twin AI that turns scattered sensors into complete soil intelligence.

Develops U.S.-built software for the American commercial drone industry.

Building an AI-powered, camera-vision enabled, laser deterrent system that deters nuisance pests safely and selectively.

2027 FINALIST – FARM BUREAU AG INNOVATION CHALLENGE

Barnwell Bio is making barn-level metagenomics the gold standard in animal health. We turn every barn into a diagnostic window, giving producers a complete view of the microbial community so they can see disease coming and manage flock health with confidence.

$6 MILLION SEED ROUND CLOSED 1ST QTR 2026

The Autonomous Nano-Tractor that can weed, spray, and enhance your farm for the next generation.

$3 MILLION SEED ROUND CLOSED 1ST QTR 2026

We discover insecticidal actives others miss from nature’s microbes.

$675K GRANT FROM INNOVATE UK, 3RD QTR 2026

Helping farmers improve their profitability via improved soil health.

LEAD VERIFIER FOR 45Z CLEAN FUEL PRODUCTION CREDIT

Earnest probiotics protect against disease, insects, and weeds; promote nutrients, soil health, and drought tolerance; and perform 80% better than the leading competitor.

Empowering farmers around the world to fight labor shortages and regenerate their lands with autonomous, AI-powered robots.

Based on patented, proprietary technology, EVOIA^® uses fire to convert sustainable raw biomass to plant-beneficial compounds and then transforms them into highly active, consistent biostimulants in liquid form.

AmpliFYR^® SEED TREATMENT IS COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE

We create simplified robotics tools that can integrate into current farm operations to alleviate the burden on today’s workforce.

Global Neighbor develops patented Directed Energy technology that controls herbicide-resistant weeds without chemicals and stimulates seeds for stronger crop establishment, helping farmers reduce chemical dependence while improving productivity and profitability.

Grain bin safety and management robot that directly engages the surface of the grain. Grain bins are dirty, dangerous workplaces.

+100 DEPLOYED ROBOTS IN 2026

Gripp connects equipment and people for stronger operations.

$1.5 M PRE-SEED ROUND & WON FARM BUREAU AG INNOVATION CHALLENGE 1ST QTR 2025

Holganix partners with American farmers to restore life to the soil through Bio 800+, a blend of over 800 microbial species that increases yields, reduces chemical inputs and costs, and improves water retention and quality while reducing erosion—helping farms, rural communities, and the earth thrive.

FAST COMPANY – #1 MOST INNOVATION AG COMPANY, $70M REVENUE, 1ST QTR 2026

LAUNCHED HGX – ENVIRONMENTAL ASSET MARKET & ENROLLED 3M ACRES, 1ST QTR 2026

Delivering innovative peanut varieties with improved safety and nutritional value that offer enhanced health and wellness benefits for consumers by partnering with the food value chain to deliver quality products to market.

U.S. PATENT ISSUED PROTECTING CORE TECHNOLOGY, 1ST QTR 2026

An agricultural biotechnology company developing sustainable biological products to control untreatable crop diseases, pests, and weeds.

$500K NSF SBIR FUNDING – 3rd Qtr 2026

Kalix’s one hour, portable, disease testing platform gives farmers and veterinarians the ability to easily test disease on their farms, enabling them to protect their animals from threats, make informed decisions, and secure a thriving future.

Kilimo operates a basin-level platform to activate water stewardship in priority basins worldwide. Our model delivers measurable water benefits with consistent criteria in diverse territories through a science-led approach.

PROFITABLE FARMER EXIT

Real-time plant scans allows you to apply nutrients more efficiently, aligning every decision with the 4R principles to improve results and protect your resources.

PROFITABLE FARMER EXIT

Lepidext is commercializing a scalable biological insecticide platform that delivers highly targeted pest control, addressing the growing demand for effective, sustainable alternatives for crop protection.

Discover transparent, verified regenerative, & organic products. The industry’s first data-backed regenerative marketplace.

Soil testing in the palm of your hand. Trusted by farmers and soil stewards in over 100 countries for fast, affordable microbial biomass testing test.

SOIL-BIOLOGY MEASUREMENT PLATFORM USED IN OVER 100 COUNTRIES

Using its MGX natural product discovery platform, MicroMGx has discovered a novel anti-parasitic molecule with evidence of a new mode of action and has already attracted evaluation from four animal health companies. Greenhouse trials at Auburn U have begun for anti-nematode activity.

Mycologics is developing natural product-based biofungicides with broad-spectrum activity against economically important soil-borne and foliar fungal diseases.

NovoClade develops biological technologies to address invasive species that threaten agriculture, ecosystems, and existing control systems.

$2M USDA FUNDING, DEFENSE AGAINST NEW WORLD SCREWWORM, 3RD QTR 2026

Breakthrough technology to transform manure into regenerative biofertilizer.

$5.5M INVESTMENT IN MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN SAMPSON COUNTY, NC

Building the world’s fastest pipeline for natural ingredient discovery and manufacturing.

Developing novel agri-biologicals powered by patented modes of action. Our flagship, dry-applied seed treatment is registered across 14 US states and has achieved early commercial traction.

Planting system to allow farmers to plant in more diverse conditions without the pain of compaction the current industry standard causes.

Patented intravaginal embryo culture device creates embryos in the cow, rather than the lab, and brings the ‘Lab to the Farm.’

Technology uses whole metagenomic sequencing paired with proprietary bioinformatic AI to comprehensively sample all genes and microorganisms present in a soil sample.

PROFITABLE FARMER EXIT

Light-weight, fully autonomous, electric-powered chassis attaches easily to customizable implements.

SUCCESSFUL TESTING OF NEW V5 DIESEL/ELECTRIC AUTONOMOUS PLANTER 2ND QTR 2026

ISSUED 2ND U.S. PATENT FOR AUTONOMOUS PLATFORM, 3RD QTR 2026

Secure Food Solutions, Inc. (SFS) is developing solutions to detect and remove dangerous pathogens that threaten global food supply chains.

Continuous, non-invasive vital signs monitoring for pets and livestock. Seismi sensors read heart rate and respiratory rate through fur and bedding — giving veterinarians and feedlot operators the earliest possible window to act.

2027 FINALIST – FARM BUREAU AG INNOVATION CHALLENGE

Soil Action delivers real-time soil intelligence through soil signal management—helping growers make confident, in-field decisions without waiting on lab results.

$5.5 MILLION SEED ROUND, 4TH QTR 2025

SoilMetrix helps growers use artificial intelligence to maximize the fertility of their fields. We aspire to an abundant and sustainable global food supply through continuously improving soil management practices.

Converting hyperspectral reflectance soil data into usable information to serve the agricultural industry.

Spornado is the decision intelligence platform for crop protection, using air sampling and DNA analysis to detect pathogens before symptoms appear and helping to guide fungicide decisions, protect yields, and optimize crop protection spending.

Upstream Biotechnology’s SwitchBlade technology harnesses crops’ natural defense systems to activate protection only when and where needed—building resilience to disease and environmental stress while preserving agronomic performance.

$2.5M SEED ROUND CLOSED 3rd Qtr 2026

Wandering Shepherd combines an in-body rumen bolus with a map-first dashboard so you can act sooner, with fewer trips and better outcomes.