The agriculture industry is being reshaped by technology focused startups. Companies are developing new approaches to farming, from biotechnology to robotics.
Leaders like Indigo have raised $1.4B, while Pivot Bio has secured over $600M for its work. This list features a global mix of companies, including startups from the United States, Kenya, and Norway.
Below is our list of 100 Agriculture startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Indigo builds agricultural technologies that help make farming more sustainable and profitable. The company offers a range of solutions, from microbial seed treatments to a carbon credit program designed to benefit both farmers and the environment.
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | David Berry, Geoffrey von Maltzahn, Ignacio Martinez, Noubar Afeyan |
| Funding Amount | $1.4B |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Google, Activant Capital, Flagship Pioneering, G Squared, FedEx |
Pivot Bio develops microbial products that convert atmospheric nitrogen into a nutrient source for crops like corn and wheat. Their technology provides a sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilizers, helping farmers improve productivity and reduce environmental impact.
| Headquarters | Berkeley, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Alvin Tamsir, Karsten Temme |
| Funding Amount | $616.9M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | National Science Foundation, Temasek Holdings, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Rockefeller Capital Management |
DroneDeploy builds a reality capture platform that helps companies digitize their job sites using data from drones, robots, and 360° cameras. Their software creates detailed maps and 3D models, giving teams in construction, energy, and agriculture the insights needed to improve safety and efficiency.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Jono Millin, Michael Winn, Nicholas Pilkington |
| Funding Amount | $157.6M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Bessemer Venture Partners, Emergence Capital, Uncork Capital, Airtree Ventures, Redpoint |
The team at Plantible Foods creates a sustainable protein from the aquatic plant lemna. Their signature ingredient, Rubi Protein, is a functional and allergen-free component for food and beverage companies.
| Headquarters | San Marcos, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Maurits van de Ven, Tony Martens |
| Funding Amount | $56.4M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Corporate Round |
| Top Investors | Elemental Impact, Lerer Hippeau, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Astanor Ventures, Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) |
Kula Bio develops a sustainable biofertilizer that helps farmers reduce their reliance on synthetic nitrogen. Their technology uses microbes to naturally fix nitrogen from the air and deposit it directly into the soil.
| Headquarters | Somerville, Massachusetts, United States |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Daniel G. Nocera, Kelsey Sakimoto, Sophie Purdom, Xiaowen Feng |
| Funding Amount | $72.1M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | BoxGroup, Lowercarbon Capital, Pillar VC, The Nature Conservancy, iSelect Fund |
SunCulture builds and distributes solar-powered irrigation systems to help smallholder farmers solve critical water access challenges. Their technology provides a clean energy source that increases crop productivity and boosts farm income.
| Headquarters | Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Charles Nichols, Samir Ibrahim |
| Funding Amount | $69.8M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | African Development Bank, Acumen, Partners Group, Nithio Holdings, WaterEquity |
MazaoHub develops an AI-powered platform offering end-to-end farm management for smallholder farmers. Their technology provides data-driven insights, connects farmers to markets, and facilitates access to financial services.
| Headquarters | Dar Es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $2.2M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Pre-Seed |
| Top Investors | Catalyst Fund, Mercy Corps Ventures, DOB Equity, Livelihood Impact Fund, Nordic Impact Funds |
Nitricity has developed a technology to produce nitrogen fertilizer with zero carbon emissions. Their system uses only air, water, and renewable electricity, creating a sustainable alternative for the agricultural industry.
| Headquarters | Fremont, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Jay Schwalbe, Joshua McEnaney, Nicolas Pinkowski |
| Funding Amount | $90.9M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | National Science Foundation, Alumni Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Bossa Invest |
Nofence builds a virtual fencing system for grazing animals that allows farmers to manage pastures without physical barriers. Their solution uses a solar-powered GPS collar to contain livestock, offering greater flexibility in land management and improving animal welfare.
| Headquarters | Batnfjordsøra, More og Romsdal, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Erik Harstad, Harald Harstad, Magnus Gabrielsen, Oscar Hovde |
| Funding Amount | $56.3M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Speedinvest, Capagro, European Circular Bioeconomy Fund, Ferd, Nysnø |
Artemis operates an intelligence platform for indoor farms, helping them manage and scale their operations. The software provides tools for growers to track production, manage workflows, and maintain food safety compliance.
| Headquarters | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Allison Kopf, Jason Camp |
| Funding Amount | $12.4M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Astanor Ventures, Compound, Talis Capital, TechCrunch, Brooklyn Bridge Ventures |
90 Additional Agriculture Startups Worth Following
Beyond our top picks, there's a huge amount of activity from founders around the world. Together, these companies span from brand new ventures to established players that have been around for decades.
They represent a wide range of funding stages, from early seed rounds to major private equity deals. Here’s a look at the other startups helping to define the industry.