Best Crop Tech Companies in California, United States
The 663 best Crop Tech companies in California, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Plenty.
Our analysis of 50 Crop Tech companies
$5.7b in tracked funding; 93% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Crop Tech companies in California
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plenty 🦄 Revolutionizing agriculture with indoor vertical farms for sustainable, pesticide-free produce | $941M | 52 mo ago | Series E | 377 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+23 | 21 patents Floating filter systems for consumer water containers and pitchers | — |
| 2 | FBN 🦄 Network of services for farm management, supplies, and financial solutions 64Funding top 13%Moat top 26%Growth top 35%Talent top 38% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 13% Moattop 26% Growthtop 35% Talenttop 38% Producttop 41% Techtop 42% Markettop 48% Globalbottom 39% Customersbottom 33% Newsbottom 27% Funding: Raised $899M across 12 rounds · 12 rounds over 12 yrs (1.0/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Unicorn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | $899M | 10 mo ago | Series G | 62 | Charles Baron Co-Founder | ContentfulSentryNode.js+22 | — | — |
| 3 | Zymergen Platform utilizing genomics and machine learning to research and develop novel materials | $883M | 69 mo ago | Acquired | 542 | — | — | 546 patents Metabolic engineering of microbes to biosynthesize specialty chemicals and advanced biopolymers | — |
| 4 | Apeel 🦄 Plant-based protection extends produce freshness, reduces waste, and promotes sustainability | $640M | 58 mo ago | Series E | 370 | James Rogers Founder and CEO | StoryblokNode.jsGSAP+18 | 15 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 5 | Pivot Bio 🦄 Developer of microbial nitrogen products designed for crop nutrition enhancement | $618M | 58 mo ago | Series D | 256 256 → 305 (+19%) | Alvin Tamsir Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+36 | 346 patents Engineered nitrogen‑fixing microbes and formulations for sustainable crop nitrogen delivery | 2 awards |
| 6 | Monarch Tractor Manufacturer of electric, autonomous tractors and related technology solutions 55Patents top 18%Funding top 21%Innovation top 24%Moat top 28% All 12 signals ▾Patentstop 18% Fundingtop 21% Innovationtop 24% Moattop 28% Talenttop 28% Techtop 40% Producttop 40% Partnerstop 45% Growthbottom 47% Newsbottom 45% Globalbottom 42% Marketbottom 26% Patents: 92 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 83 filings since 2022 vs 9 in 2017-21 Funding: Raised $220M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 6 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $220M | 22 mo ago | Acquired | 11 | Mark Schwager Co-Founder & President | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+28 | 92 patents Autonomous agricultural vehicle guidance, control, and safety systems | — |
| 7 | Provivi Developer of agricultural solutions designed to protect crops from insect damage 60Funding top 17%Patents top 24%Moat top 26%Innovation top 34% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 17% Patentstop 24% Moattop 26% Innovationtop 34% Talenttop 38% Growthtop 39% Marketbottom 44% Globalbottom 44% Techbottom 37% Newsbottom 22% Funding: Raised $185M across 13 rounds · 13 rounds over 13 yrs (1.0/yr) Patents: 158 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 64 filings since 2022 vs 89 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 60/100 | $185M | 8 mo ago | Series C | 83 83 → 83 (+0%) | Frances Arnold Co-Founder | Node.jsMUIOpenSSL+10 | 158 patents Bio-based synthesis and microbial production of insect pheromones for sustainable pest control | 1 partnership |
| 8 | Cibus Developer of precision breeding technologies for resilient and vigorous crops | $181M | 74 mo ago | Public | 109 | Rory Riggs Chairman | DrupalPHPAmazon Web Services+20 | 278 patents Engineering plant metabolic pathways for oil composition via ACCase and FAD2 gene editing. | 1 job opening |
| 9 | Sound Bio-inspired solutions for sustainable agriculture, enriching soil and boosting crop yields 69Funding top 20%Moat top 21%Talent top 28%Patents top 29% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 20% Moattop 21% Talenttop 28% Patentstop 29% Growthtop 31% Innovationtop 34% Techtop 38% Producttop 41% Marketbottom 43% Globalbottom 42% Newsbottom 21% Funding: Raised $170M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 11 yrs (0.7/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · IP moat: 96 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $170M | 18 mo ago | Series D | 69 69 → 105 (+52%) | Travis Bayer Co-founder and CTO | Craft CMSApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+32 | 96 patents Medical ultrasound imaging hardware and acoustic signal processing technologies | — |
| 10 | Farmwise Developer of agricultural weeding technology using AI and computer vision 69Funding top 21%Growth top 26%Innovation top 28%Moat top 28% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 21% Growthtop 26% Innovationtop 28% Moattop 28% Patentstop 30% Producttop 36% AItop 45% Marketbottom 43% Globalbottom 37% Techbottom 34% Funding: Raised $128M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 9 yrs (0.8/yr) Growth: Headcount 40 → 73 (+82%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $128M | 19 mo ago | Acquired | 73 | — | Amazon Web ServicesMicrosoft 365Amazon SES+5 | 37 patents AI-powered crop detection and autonomous weeding robotics for precision agriculture | — |
| 11 | ProducePay Provider of financial and supply chain solutions for the produce industry | $104M | 28 mo ago | Series D | 256 | Benjamin Dusastre Co-Founder & CFO | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+30 | — | — |
| 12 | Pyka Autonomous electric aircraft for agriculture, cargo, and defense applications 53Funding top 27%Moat top 31%Growth top 38%Innovation top 40% All 12 signals ▾Fundingtop 27% Moattop 31% Growthtop 38% Innovationtop 40% Patentstop 41% Producttop 49% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 44% Marketbottom 42% Techbottom 41% Partnersbottom 35% Newsbottom 23% Funding: Raised $88.1M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 9 yrs (0.4/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · IP moat: 9 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $88M | 20 mo ago | Series B | 44 | Chuma Ogunwole Co-Founder and COO | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+9 | 9 patents Autonomous UAV precision spraying systems and aircraft propulsion technologies | 3 launchs |
| 13 | Ceres AI AI-powered aerial imagery for sustainable agriculture, risk management, and optimized resource use 60Patents top 20%Funding top 21%News top 24%Growth top 25% All 12 signals ▾Patentstop 20% Fundingtop 21% Newstop 24% Growthtop 25% Producttop 33% Moattop 41% Innovationtop 44% AItop 45% Talentbottom 49% Techbottom 48% Globalbottom 46% Marketbottom 32% Patents: 785 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 97 filings since 2022 vs 186 in 2017-21 Funding: Raised $83.8M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 12 yrs (0.6/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 60/100 | $84M | 7 mo ago | Series D | — | Ramsey Masri CEO | HubSpot CMS HubAmazon Web ServicesHubSpot+21 | 785 patents Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials | — |
| 14 | InnerPlant Developer of engineered plants that communicate stress for improved crop management | $59M | 22 mo ago | Series B | 12 | Rod Kumimoto Co-Founder & CSO | WordPressMySQLPHP+31 | 47 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | 2 awards |
| 15 | VERDANT ROBOTICS Revolutionizing agriculture with precision robotics for sustainable and profitable farming | $58M | 42 mo ago | Series B | 23 | Curtis Garner Founder | WebflowZohoSplide+17 | 122 patents Autonomous precision agriculture robotics for targeted plant treatment and observation | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 16 | BioConsortia Developer of microbial-based solutions for nitrogen fixation, disease, and nematode control | $56M | 26 mo ago | Series E | 46 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | 223 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 17 | SESO Labor All-in-one employee management platform simplifying HR for the agriculture industry | $56M | 26 mo ago | Series B | 17 | Jordan Taylor Co-Founder | SentryNode.jsErlang+18 | — | — |
| 18 | Hortau Precision irrigation management solutions for optimized crop health and resource efficiency | $47M | 40 mo ago | Series B | 65 | Jean Caron Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+31 | — | — |
| 19 | Agtonomy AI-driven automation solutions for agriculture and industrial equipment 69Funding top 24%Patents top 27%Innovation top 28%Moat top 32% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 24% Patentstop 27% Innovationtop 28% Moattop 32% Newstop 34% Growthtop 38% AItop 45% Producttop 49% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 46% Globalbottom 37% Funding: Raised $46.0M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 5 yrs (1.2/yr) Patents: 37 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 37 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $46M | 7 mo ago | Series B | 44 | Tim Bucher Co-Founder & CEO | — | 37 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | 1 launch · 2 partnerships |
| 20 | Ohalo Developer of plant breeding systems for potatoes, almonds, and strawberries | $40M | 29 mo ago | Series C | — | Judson Ward Founder and Chief Technology Officer | WebflowSplidecore-js+11 | — | — |
| 21 | ClimateAI Developer of an AI platform providing climate risk management solutions | $38M | 38 mo ago | Series B | 27 27 → 43 (+59%) | Max Evans Co-Founder & COO | WordPress Block EditorElementorWordPress+27 | 22 patents AI-powered high-resolution weather and climate forecasting using deep generative neural networks | — |
| 22 | Windfall Bio Developer of technology transforming methane into organic fertilizer for agriculture 29Funding top 25%Talent top 30%News top 34%Moat top 48% All 6 signals ▾Fundingtop 25% Talenttop 30% Newstop 34% Moattop 48% Globalbottom 39% Marketbottom 23% Funding: Raised $37.0M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 3 yrs (1.3/yr) Talent: 4 named leaders on record · 4 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 29/100 | $37M | 12 mo ago | Series A | 9 | Judy Su Co-Founder & VP Operations | — | — | — |
| 23 | Advanced Farm Technologies Agricultural equipment and farm machinery solutions for efficient farming operations | $34M | 32 mo ago | Series B | 61 | Marc Grossman Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 24 | Switch Bioworks Developer of microbial solutions for sustainable on-site fertilizer production | $27M | 17 mo ago | Seed | 21 | — | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+14 | 5 patents Synthetic biology microbial gene switches for density and phosphate sensing, plus irreversible condition control | 1 launch |
| 25 | Nitricity Sustainable plant-based organic fertilizer for farmers and a healthier planet 64Growth top 15%Funding top 27%News top 28%Talent top 28% All 10 signals ▾Growthtop 15% Fundingtop 27% Newstop 28% Talenttop 28% Moattop 30% Patentstop 31% Innovationtop 37% Techtop 43% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 28% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo Funding: Raised $26.0M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 6 yrs (0.7/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | $26M | 11 mo ago | Series B | 20 | Joshua Mcenaney Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+20 | 26 patents Plasma-enabled nitrogen fixation and nitrophosphate fertilizer production systems | 1 award |
| 26 | Carbo Culture Producer and supplier of biochar | $25M | 30 mo ago | Series A | 28 | Henrietta Moon Co-Founder and CEO | Node.jsReactNext.js+7 | 15 patents Carbon capture and production of dry, durable carbon materials for sequestration | — |
| 27 | Zordi Provider of AI-based greenhouse system for strawberry cultivation | $20M | 16 mo ago | Series A | 21 | Casey Call Co-Founder Head Grower | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+15 | 23 patents Automated horticultural robotics and precision agriculture for fruit handling and monitoring | — |
| 28 | Leaf Online platform offering farm data | $18M | 22 mo ago | Series A | 46 | Bailey Stockdale Co-Founder & CEO | — | 54 patents Web content personalization, analytics, and automated interaction systems for multimedia and e‑commerce platforms | — |
| 29 | Vori Provider of grocery point of sale and store operations software 57Tech top 27%Talent top 28%Funding top 30%Growth top 35% All 7 signals ▾Techtop 27% Talenttop 28% Fundingtop 30% Growthtop 35% Moattop 39% Marketbottom 32% Globalbottom 32% Tech: 53 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | $15M | 1 mo ago | Series B | 19 | Robert Pinkerton Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer | Cart FunctionalityWebflowQuill+34 | — | — |
| 30 | Conception Nurseries Provider of cannabis growers with genetically certified cannabis clones | $15M | 27 mo ago | Series A | 110 | Kevin Brooks Chief Executive Officer | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | — | — |
| 31 | FarmShelf Provider of a cloud-based automated indoor growing system for home growers and commercial entities | $14M | 28 mo ago | Series A | 16 | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifyRevy+21 | — | — |
| 32 | Quantitative BioSciences Developer of irrigation water management solutions | $14M | 14 mo ago | Funding Raised | 9 | — | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+13 | — | — |
| 33 | Bonsai Robotics Provider of AI-based orchard farm automation solutions | $14M | 16 mo ago | Series A | 10 | Tyler Niday Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+17 | 11 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | 2 launchs · 2 awards |
| 34 | Lumo Provider of precision irrigation automation systems | $13M | 25 mo ago | Series A | 7 | Henry Halimi Co-Founder | — | 13 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | 1 expansion |
| 35 | Industrial Microbes Manufacturer of biobased acrylic acid using engineered microbial fermentation processes | $12M | 18 mo ago | Seed | 12 12 → 13 (+8%) | Stephen Powaga Co-Founder and Advisor | — | 2 patents Microbial production of monooxygenase enzymes for biocatalytic chemical synthesis | — |
| 36 | Decibel Bio Developer of a platform delivering real-time trait enhancements for crops | $12M | 15 mo ago | Series B | — | Travis Bayer Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 37 | NuCicer Producer of chickpeas using plant breeding technologies | $12M | 18 mo ago | Series A | 18 | Brendan Riley Co-Founder | Amazon Web ServicesGoogle WorkspaceGoogle Analytics+3 | — | — |
| 38 | MeliBio Food tech innovator crafting sustainable, plant-based food solutions for a healthy future | $9M | 19 mo ago | Acquired | 16 | — | WebflowSlickjQuery+8 | 9 patents Plant-based honey formulations for food and nutraceutical uses. | — |
| 39 | Beagle Provider of AI-based agriculture robots and software 16Funding top 45%AI top 45%Tech top 49%Global bottom 29% All 5 signals ▾Fundingtop 45% AItop 45% Techtop 49% Globalbottom 29% Marketbottom 17% Funding: Raised $8.2M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) AI: Product described with: ai-based rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 16/100 | $8M | 7 mo ago | Series A | 9 | — | Wix eCommerceWixSentry+16 | — | — |
| 40 | Upside Robotics Developer of AI powered robots for agriculture 45Growth top 35%Tech top 38%Funding top 44%AI top 45% All 8 signals ▾Growthtop 35% Techtop 38% Fundingtop 44% AItop 45% Partnerstop 45% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 25% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo Tech: 37 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Web Services, Cloudflare rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $8M | 4 mo ago | Seed | — | Jana Tian Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+26 | — | — |
| 41 | Atlas AI Provider of AI focused analytics and development services | $7M | 15 mo ago | Series A | 15 | Stefano Ermon Co-Founder | WebflowjQueryHSTS+7 | 11 patents Economic development decision-support software and forecasting platforms for regional planning | 2 partnerships |
| 42 | FarmSense Develops and offers integrated insect monitoring system | $6M | 25 mo ago | Seed | 5 | Leslie Hickle Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+31 | 26 patents Precision pest detection and control technologies for agricultural crop management. | — |
| 43 | iPower Data-driven solutions improving customer lives through diverse consumer brands and business services 45Funding top 31%Fin. health top 40%Market top 44%Tech top 46% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 31% Fin. healthtop 40% Markettop 44% Techtop 46% Moatbottom 49% Innovationbottom 48% Patentsbottom 45% Globalbottom 35% Growthbottom 32% Funding: Raised $5.2M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) Fin. health: Revenue ~$66.1M (FY2024) · Net margin 0.3% rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $5M | 5 mo ago | Public | 70 | — | DrupalPHPZURB Foundation+23 | 10 patents Advanced PWM control for power converters achieving flat voltage and critically damped transients | — |
| 44 | Crop Diagnostix AI-powered genetic insights to diagnose plant health | $4M | 18 mo ago | Series A | — | Denis Matveev Co-Founder & Financial Advisor | Radix UITailwind CSSshadcn/ui+8 | — | — |
| 45 | Scout AI-powered farm management platform for growers, wineries, and vineyard management companies | $3M | 8 mo ago | Seed | — | Mason Earles CTO and Co-Founder | — | 3 patents Advanced hyperspectral imaging sensors for stereoscopic heat mapping and adjustable agricultural hitch systems | — |
| 46 | Iscatech Developer of insect control technologies using biocommunication for sustainable agriculture | $2M | 14 mo ago | Early Stage | 51 | Agenor Neto Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 47 | LeafWorks Provider of DNA-based services for plant and fungal species identification 42Growth top 35%Tech top 37%Moat top 38%Talent top 38% All 9 signals ▾Growthtop 35% Techtop 37% Moattop 38% Talenttop 38% Patentstop 43% Innovationtop 47% Fundingbottom 46% Globalbottom 33% Marketbottom 24% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo Tech: 35 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 42/100 | $1M | 3 mo ago | Series A | 17 | Kerin Law Co-Founder & CSO | Cart FunctionalityShopifyBugHerd+32 | 8 patents Cannabis breeding: genetic testing, trait analysis, and sex‑control technologies | 3 partnerships |
| 48 | Planet Biotechnology Plant-based antibody therapeutics and preventative products for underserved medical needs | $761K | 13 mo ago | Early Stage | 5 | Elliott Fineman President and CEO | — | 42 patents Engineered Fc‑fusion biologics for viral entry inhibition and immune modulation | — |
| 49 | Pheronym Developer of nematode pheromone-based crop protection products | $567K | 15 mo ago | Seed | 6 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+12 | 24 patents Enhancing agricultural biocontrol via nematode infectivity, soil microbial, and pheromone technologies. | 2 awards |
| 50 | AEMS Provider of viscosity solutions for pharmaceutical and industrial formulations | $350K | 3 mo ago | Seed | 4 | Nicholas Colella Co-Founder | — | 2 patents Agricultural chemical formulations for plant protection and sanitation applications. | — |
Top 12 Crop Tech companies in California
#1
FBN 🦄Series G · San Carlos, California · founded 2014 · 62 employees$898.8Mraised▾
Network of services for farm management, supplies, and financial solutions. The platform provides access to agricultural inputs, financing options, and marketing programs. It connects farmers to grain buyers and offers data-driven insights. The network facilitates community engagement through online forums and events.
- Jul 2025Series G$50M
- May 2025Series G$29M
- Oct 2023Series G$154.9M
- Nov 2021Series G$300M
#2
Series C · Santa Monica, California · founded 2013 · 83 employees$185.4Mraised▾
Developer of agricultural solutions designed to protect crops from insect damage. The company focuses on creating environmentally sustainable products for farmers. It offers alternatives to traditional pesticides, utilizing scientific research and development. The company is committed to supporting sustainable agriculture practices.
- Sep 2025Conventional Debt—
- Sep 2025Series C$25.5M
- Feb 2021Series C$10M
- Dec 2020Series C$45.5M
#3
Series B · Palo Alto, California · founded 2015 · 19 employees$15.3Mraised▾
Provider of grocery point of sale and store operations software. The system integrates checkout, inventory management, order processing, pricing automation, and loyalty programs into a single platform. It facilitates product ordering, invoice processing, and vendor data synchronization. The software tracks stock levels, monitors cost changes, and manages shelf pricing to maintain margins. It provides reporting tools for monitoring sales performance and inventory movement. The system supports various retail formats including supermarkets, produce markets, and specialty food stores by automating manual tasks and streamlining store workflows.
- May 2026Series B$22M
- Aug 2022Series A$10M
- Aug 2021Seed—
- Mar 2020Seed$150K
#4
Series D · Oakland, California · founded 2014$83.8Mraised▾
AI-powered aerial imagery for sustainable agriculture, risk management, and optimized resource use. They provide solutions for agribusinesses and financial services, leveraging plant-level data and AI to protect yields, manage climate change impacts, and advance climate resiliency. Their technology digitally monitors farm management practices, creating customized sustainability scorecards. They offer tools to improve the risk profile of agricultural portfolios and help farmers respond to changes in-season. They utilize data-driven insights to guide strategic investments, optimize resource-use efficiency, and promote sustainable, profitable agriculture. They offer solutions for sustainability, insurance, and lending, providing imagery, research, and risk solutions. They are a science-driven organization focused on building tools for farmers, insurers, lenders, and sustainability partners to maximize limited resources. They offer consultation, case studies, and blog resources. They are a tech company offering SaaS solutions.
- Oct 2025Venture Debt—
- Sep 2024Series D—
- May 2024Series D$13M
- Sep 2023Series C$25.3M
#5
Series B · San Francisco, California · founded 2021 · 44 employees$46Mraised▾
AI-driven automation solutions for agriculture and industrial equipment. It provides AI-driven automation to help growers tackle labor shortages, improve efficiency, and manage rising costs. They embed intelligence into industrial equipment, turning machines into powerful tools. Their technology delivers precision, safety, and efficiency in tough environments. They offer solutions for automating routine tasks like mowing and hauling, using trusted equipment on both diesel and electric platforms. The company provides a unified command experience for managing diverse equipment and job types. Their user-friendly app allows users to create plans, monitor progress, and gain insights through performance reports. They focus on practical solutions that boost productivity, sustainability, and progress across industries. They offer AI, robotics, and real-world operations expertise to empower operators with tools that make work safer, smarter, and more sustainable. They are building intelligent solutions that meet operators where they are.
- Oct 2025Series B$18M
- Oct 2024Series A$10M
- Dec 2023Series A$22.5M
- Jun 2023Seed—
#6
Seed · San Francisco, California · founded 2024$7.5Mraised▾
Developer of AI powered robots for agriculture. They claim they aims to improve farm profitability while aligning with climate goals through innovative precision agriculture solutions. They specializes in developing AI scout and spray robots to eliminate guesswork in nitrogen management.
- Feb 2026Seed$7.5M
#7
Series D · Emeryville, California · founded 2013 · 69 employees$170.2Mraised▾
Bio-inspired solutions for sustainable agriculture, enriching soil and boosting crop yields. This company empowers growers with innovative technologies that activate nature's processes to improve crop productivity and soil health. Their products, like SOURCE and BLUEPRINT, enhance nutrient uptake by stimulating soil microbes and expanding root reach. This reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers, promoting a more sustainable and profitable ROI for farmers. They offer solutions for various crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and cotton. They are committed to building a more resilient and climate-friendly agriculture system through science-backed solutions and collaboration with growers. They are focused on sustainability, environmental impact, and fostering a healthier future for agriculture.
- Nov 2024Series D$25M
- Dec 2022Series D$75M
- Aug 2021Series C$45M
- May 2020Series C$22M
#8
Acquired · San Francisco, California · founded 2016 · 73 employees$128.2Mraised▾
Developer of agricultural weeding technology using AI and computer vision. The company’s technology is designed to help farmers improve productivity and profitability. The system offers weed removal and precision cultivation. The equipment is designed for straightforward service and maintenance. Software updates are pushed regularly, and weeding precision can be adjusted.
- Nov 2024Series C$8M
- Jun 2024Series B$3.7M
- Feb 2024Series B$10M
- May 2023Series B$51.4M
#9
Series A · Menlo Park, California · founded 2023 · 9 employees$37Mraised▾
Developer of technology transforming methane into organic fertilizer for agriculture. The technology utilizes naturally occurring soil microbes to convert methane into bioavailable nutrients. This process transforms methane from a waste product into a valuable resource. The company provides tools to manage the methane-to-soil resource stream.
- May 2025Grant (prize money)$6M
- Jan 2025Grant (prize money)$6M
- Apr 2024Series A$28M
- Mar 2023Seed$9M
#10
Series B · Stanford, California · founded 2019 · 20 employees$26Mraised▾
Sustainable plant-based organic fertilizer for farmers and a healthier planet. The company produces plant-based, organic fertilizer using air, water, clean energy, and almond shells. This innovative process addresses the environmental impact of conventional fertilizers, which contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. They offer a sustainable alternative that is plant-based, free of animal inputs, pathogens, and odors, ensuring high efficiency and reliable nutrient delivery. Their fertilizer is designed for modern irrigation systems, preventing clogging and offering seasonal flexibility. The company is committed to unlocking a new era of fertilizer production, promoting healthy soils and a sustainable future for agriculture. They are focused on creating products that benefit fields, farmers, and the environment, driving change through purpose and impact.
- Jul 2025Series B$64M
- Dec 2023Series A—
- Dec 2022Grant (prize money)—
- Oct 2022Series A$20M
#11
Public · Duarte, California · founded 2018 · 70 employees$5.2Mraised▾
Data-driven solutions improving customer lives through diverse consumer brands and business services. Focused on enhancing customer experiences, the company delivers smart solutions across various sectors. Their offerings include warehousing, logistic management software, and customer services, designed to improve efficiency along the value chain. They market multiple consumer brands spanning homewares, pet care, and gardening. With a commitment to integrity and transparency, they leverage data to inform decisions, striving for optimal solutions both internally and externally. They aim to delight customers through innovative products and services, always going the extra mile. Their business model includes online retail channels, social retail channels, big-box retail channels, logistics & supply chain, experiences & branding.
- Dec 2025Post IPO$5.2M
#12
Series A · Pleasanton, California · founded 2021 · 9 employees$8.2Mraised▾
Provider of AI-based agriculture robots and software
- Nov 2025Series A$8.2M
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How research on Precision Agriculture in California is moving
A read on the academic research around Precision Agriculture in California — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 133 papers.
UC Davis, Merced, and Berkeley lead California's precision-agriculture research, focusing on AI, remote sensing, and soil mapping with a cautiously optimistic tone (mean stance 0.47).
- University of California, Davis43
- University of California, Merced20
- University of California, Berkeley16
- University of California, Riverside7
- University of California, Los Angeles6
- Weed1→7
- Field (mathematics)1→6
- Convolutional neural network1→5
- Weed control1→4
- Sustainable agriculture1→3
- Agricultural engineering1→4
- Sustainability1→3