The agriculture technology sector is home to 12 billion-dollar private companies. They are reshaping the industry from seed development to online marketplaces.
Among them, China's Meicai leads with a $7 billion valuation for its online platform selling farm goods. Farmers Business Network, a U.S. based digital hub for farmers, follows with a valuation of $4 billion.
Below is the full list of 12 Agriculture unicorn startups at this time.
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Get the Sheet for $50Meicai built an e-commerce platform that connects farmers directly with restaurants and other businesses. Their technology modernizes the agricultural supply chain by cutting out intermediaries, ensuring fresher produce for buyers and more direct market access for growers.
| Valuation | $7B (Joined June 2016) |
| Headquarters | Beijing, Beijing, China |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Chuanjun Liu, Xueyin Xu |
| Funding Amount | $1.5B |
| Company Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Series F |
| Top Investors | Hillhouse Investment, Tiger Global Management, Blue Lake Capital, Shunwei Capital, ZhenFund |
Farmers Business Network operates an AgTech platform designed to help farmers manage their operations more profitably. They provide a digital marketplace for buying supplies and selling crops, alongside data analytics and financial services to empower independent farms.
| Valuation | $4B (Joined August 2020) |
| Headquarters | San Carlos, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Amol Deshpande, Charles Baron |
| Funding Amount | $967.9M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Kleiner Perkins, BlackRock, Fidelity, GV, Temasek Holdings |
Tridge operates a global trade platform for the food and agriculture industry, connecting buyers and sellers from around the world. Their platform provides market intelligence and fulfillment services to help digitize and streamline the sourcing of agricultural goods.
| Valuation | $3B (Joined August 2022) |
| Headquarters | Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Hoshik Shin, Kangwook Lee, Minjong Chung |
| Funding Amount | $113.8M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | SBVA, Activant Capital, Forest Partners, DS Asset Management |
Inari applies AI and multiplex gene editing to design next-generation seeds for staple crops. Their work focuses on building a more sustainable food system by developing plants that produce higher yields with fewer natural resources.
| Valuation | $2.17B (Joined May 2021) |
| Headquarters | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | David Berry, Ignacio Martinez, John Casey |
| Funding Amount | $753M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series G |
| Top Investors | Pavilion Capital, G Squared, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Acre Venture Partners, Flagship Pioneering |
Pivot Bio creates a cleaner alternative to synthetic nitrogen fertilizer by harnessing the power of microbes. Their products allow crops to draw nitrogen directly from the air, improving farm productivity and sustainability.
| Valuation | $2B |
| Headquarters | Berkeley, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Alvin Tamsir, Karsten Temme |
| Funding Amount | $616.9M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Rockefeller Capital Management, National Science Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Temasek Holdings, Generation Investment Management |
Apeel Sciences develops a plant-derived coating to extend the shelf life of fresh produce. Their edible technology improves food quality and reduces waste by giving fruits and vegetables more time from farm to shelf.
| Valuation | $2B (Joined May 2020) |
| Headquarters | Goleta, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | James Rogers |
| Funding Amount | $719.1M |
| Company Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | International Finance Corporation, S2G Investments, Andreessen Horowitz, Rhapsody Venture Partners, Temasek Holdings |
Nxin builds and operates an online ecosystem for China's agricultural sector. Their platforms offer a suite of digital tools for farmers, covering everything from farm management and data services to e-commerce and financial solutions.
| Valuation | $1.08B (Joined September 2018) |
| Headquarters | Beijing, Beijing, China |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Suwen Xue, Yan Junfeng |
| Funding Amount | CN¥364M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Beijing Junenghesheng Industry Investment Fund, Beijing Shuju Xinrong Investment Management |
Halter builds a smart collar for cattle that enables virtual fencing and real-time herd monitoring. Their system is designed to improve animal welfare and help farmers manage their land and livestock more efficiently.
| Valuation | $1B (Joined June 2025) |
| Headquarters | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Craig Piggott, Max Olson |
| Funding Amount | $198.8M |
| Company Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | GRIDS Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Bond, Blackbird Ventures, Founders Fund |
Semios provides an all-in-one crop management platform for growers of tree fruit, nuts, and vines. The system uses a network of sensors and data analytics to help farmers increase yields and reduce risks from weather and pests.
| Valuation | $1B |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Year Founded | 2010 |
| Founders | Michael Gilbert |
| Funding Amount | $215.4M |
| Company Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Angel Forum, Morningside, CIBC Innovation Banking, Morningside, Sustainable Development Technology Canada |
Qdama operates a chain of community grocery stores focused on fresh agricultural products, particularly meat. They built their brand on a commitment to freshness, famously refusing to sell any meat held overnight.
| Valuation | $1B |
| Headquarters | Guangzhou, Guangdong, China |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Feng Weihua, Jisheng Feng |
| Funding Amount | $142M |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Lighthouse Capital Management, Hejun Capital, GenBridge Capital, Co-Stone Venture Capital, Gaorong Capital |
The Remaining 2 Agriculture Unicorns
The ten most valuable companies get a lot of attention, but they aren't the only ones changing how we grow our food. Other startups are also quietly reaching billion-dollar valuations.
With founders in both the United States and Germany, this next group has raised over a billion dollars combined. Here’s a look at the other unicorn startups shaping the future of agriculture.