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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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Meicai 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)
HeadquartersBeijing, Beijing, China
Year Founded2014
FoundersChuanjun Liu, Xueyin Xu
Funding Amount$1.5B
Company SizeEnterprise Organization (5,001+)
Last Funding StatusSeries F
Top InvestorsHillhouse 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)
HeadquartersSan Carlos, California, United States
Year Founded2014
FoundersAmol Deshpande, Charles Baron
Funding Amount$967.9M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsKleiner 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)
HeadquartersSeoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
Year Founded2015
FoundersHoshik Shin, Kangwook Lee, Minjong Chung
Funding Amount$113.8M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsSBVA, 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)
HeadquartersCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersDavid Berry, Ignacio Martinez, John Casey
Funding Amount$753M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries G
Top InvestorsPavilion 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
HeadquartersBerkeley, California, United States
Year Founded2011
FoundersAlvin Tamsir, Karsten Temme
Funding Amount$616.9M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsRockefeller 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)
HeadquartersGoleta, California, United States
Year Founded2012
FoundersJames Rogers
Funding Amount$719.1M
Company SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsInternational 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)
HeadquartersBeijing, Beijing, China
Year Founded2015
FoundersSuwen Xue, Yan Junfeng
Funding AmountCN¥364M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsBeijing 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)
HeadquartersAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Year Founded2016
FoundersCraig Piggott, Max Olson
Funding Amount$198.8M
Company SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsGRIDS 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
HeadquartersVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Year Founded2010
FoundersMichael Gilbert
Funding Amount$215.4M
Company SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsAngel 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
HeadquartersGuangzhou, Guangdong, China
Year Founded2012
FoundersFeng Weihua, Jisheng Feng
Funding Amount$142M
Company SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsLighthouse 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.

Unicorn StartupCountryYear FoundedAmount RaisedValuation
Infarm logo InfarmGermany2013$604.5M$1B
Nature's Fynd logo Nature's FyndUnited States2012$509.6M$1B

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