Best Crop Tech Companies in Missouri, United States
The 58 best Crop Tech companies in Missouri, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Benson Hill.
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 Missouri
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benson Hill Developer of soybean genetics, seeds, and related programs for agriculture | $407M | 54 mo ago | 151 | Todd Mockler Co-Founder | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+24 | Top 10M | 390 patents Plant genome editing and protein-enhanced soy product development | — |
| 2 | NewLeaf Symbiotics Developer of biological technologies for improved crop input performance | $181M | 31 mo ago | 35 35 → 49 (+40%) | Stephen Kahn Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | Top 50M | 300 patents Microbial fermentation and biocontrol formulations for plant health and methane mitigation | — |
| 3 | The Climate Digital farming solutions to maximize results and empower farmers | $109M | 168 mo ago | 154 | — | Adobe Experience ManagerApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+22 | Top 1M | 1,778 patents Precision agriculture via satellite remote sensing for soil, water, and crop management | — |
| 4 | FarmLink Provider of data science software solutions for farm planning | $101M | 125 mo ago | 158 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | Elemental Enzymes Provider of enzyme-based crop biological solutions for agriculture | $78M | 36 mo ago | 50 | Katie Thompson Co-Founder & COO | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | CoverCress Developer of sustainable agriculture technology for farm profitability and promoting renewable energy | $48M | 50 mo ago | 37 | — | WebflowApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+19 | Top 50M | 40 patents Processing low‑glucosinolate, low‑fiber pennycress meals for plant‑protein food ingredients | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 7 | MachineryLink MachineryLink: Your ultimate online hub for machinery and equipment information | $41M | 185 mo ago | 79 | David Govert Co-Founder | PHPAlmaLinuxBootstrap+5 | Top 5M | 8 patents Operator performance monitoring and data analytics for agricultural machinery | — |
| 8 | Pluton Biosciences Provider of assay-based microbial research services | $24M | 37 mo ago | 21 | Elizabeth Gallegos Chief Executive Officer | WixSentryBootstrap+11 | Top 50M | — | 1 job opening |
| 9 | Plastomics Developer of next-generation trait delivery technology for higher-yielding crops and sustainable agriculture 29Funding top 32%Moat top 37%News top 44%Patents top 46% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 32% Moattop 37% Newstop 44% Patentstop 46% Innovationtop 50% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 33% Globalbottom 33% Funding: Raised $12.7M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 9 yrs (0.6/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 6 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 29/100 | $13M | 8 mo ago | 23 | Jeffrey Staub Founder and Chief Scientist | — | — | 6 patents Plastid genetic engineering for plant trait modification and gene silencing | — |
| 10 | Main Street Data Provider of agricultural data analytics services | $8M | 54 mo ago | 8 | Ronald T LeMay Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 11 | Kultevat Developer of biomaterials using dandelion as a sustainable resource | $6M | 14 mo ago | 3 | Dan Swiger Founder & CEO | — | — | 47 patents Continuous stirred-tank solvent extraction technology for rubber and chemical by‑product recovery | — |
| 12 | Aker Smart farming calculators and tools for efficient land, resource, and profit management | $6M | 51 mo ago | 6 | — | — | — | 131 patents Patents concentrated in construction | — |
| 13 | Arvegenix Developer of a winter oilseed crop used as biofuel feedstock | $5M | 111 mo ago | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | NanoGuard Chemical gas for microbial eradication | $4M | 55 mo ago | 11 | Larry Clarke CEO | — | — | 3 patents Plasma-based medical devices for antiviral sterilization and reactive‑gas therapeutic treatments. | — |
| 15 | Eiwa Provider of diversified farm analytics solutions for farmers | $3M | 9 mo ago | 103 | Nicolas Otamendi Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 16 | Impetus Producer of insect control products and agricultural feed | $2M | 27 mo ago | 8 | — | — | — | 2 patents Ruminant feed digestion enhancement and real-time big‑data streaming analytics platform. | — |
| 17 | Verde Resources Provider of sustainable materials and solutions for reducing carbon footprint | $2M | 8 mo ago | 38 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 18 | Peptyde Bio Bio platform innovating nature-positive agriculture through biological technologies for crop health | $1M | 43 mo ago | — | Tom Laurita CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | Probiotic Holdings Developer of probiotic technology platform for diverse products and biochemicals | $1M | 84 mo ago | 29 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | Agrela Ecosystems Scalable environmental sensor platform providing customizable solutions for diverse industries | $465K | 4 mo ago | 3 | Nadia Shakoor Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 21 | Aggio Cloud-based SaaS platform enhancing data-driven decisions for agriculture and animal health | $360K | 89 mo ago | 9 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 22 | Bass Agritech Provider of wireless heat sensors for equipment fire prevention | $270K | 22 mo ago | — | Parker Bas Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | Earthineer Online platform connecting sellers and buyers of farm produce and social networking | $188K | 147 mo ago | — | Dan Adams Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | Stratodyne Provider of aerial crop scouting platforms | $100K | 62 mo ago | 4 | Amit Pinnamaneni Co-Founder & CTO | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 Crop Tech companies in Missouri
#1
Series B · St. Louis, Missouri · founded 2016 · 23 employees$12.7Mraised▾
Developer of next-generation trait delivery technology for higher-yielding crops and sustainable agriculture. It offers a platform that places beneficial traits in the chloroplast of plant cells, enhancing crop performance. This approach simplifies product development, improves product effectiveness, and creates new market opportunities. The technology enables crops to better withstand insects, diseases, and weeds, leading to higher yields. By focusing on chloroplast trait introduction, they address challenges like pest resistance, trait outcrossing, and complex trait integration. This platform offers solutions for seed companies, providing a valuable tool to help growers meet the nutritional needs of a growing population. The technology supports sustainable agriculture by reducing the need for chemicals and enhancing crop resilience.
- Oct 2025Series B$5.8M
- Nov 2021Series A$7.1M
- May 2021Series A$3.2M
- Mar 2021Series A$2.4M
#2
Series A · Saint Louis, Missouri · founded 2014 · 103 employees$3.1Mraised▾
Provider of diversified farm analytics solutions for farmers. It enables farmers to digitize satellite and drone images, IoT, and cell phones. It facilitates farmers to geolocate trial plots, fields, and management zones. It also analyzes data by turning GIS layers into tabular data and curating and sharing data rooms, BI dashboards, and analytical models
- Oct 2025Series A$729.9K
- Feb 2023Series A$1.6M
- Jun 2018Seed—
- Seed$1.5M
#3
Series A · Creve Coeur, Missouri · founded 2008 · 3 employees$6.3Mraised▾
Developer of biomaterials using dandelion as a sustainable resource. The company focuses on replacing petrochemical polymers with dandelion biomaterials. It promotes regenerative agriculture practices and aims to eliminate emissions from daily products. The company offers natural rubber, resin, inulin, and fiber.
- May 2025Grant (prize money)$600K
- Sep 2023Grant (prize money)$600K
- Apr 2021Grant (prize money)$100.1K
- Apr 2020Series A$4.8M
#4
Public · St. Louis, Missouri · founded 2010 · 38 employees$2Mraised▾
Provider of sustainable materials and solutions for reducing carbon footprint. It specializes in sustainable infrastructure solutions, focusing on net zero building materials and road construction products. Its flagship product, BioAsphalt, demonstrates the potential for carbon sequestration in infrastructure development. Itoperates through a proprietary technology that integrates biochar to reduce the carbon footprint of its products. The company aims to become a global leader in green-tech by transforming waste into renewable and sustainable products.
- Nov 2025Post IPO$2M
#5
Seed · St. Louis, Missouri · founded 2017 · 3 employees$465Kraised▾
Scalable environmental sensor platform providing customizable solutions for diverse industries. They offer flexible weather-tech solutions that evolve with user needs, making research-quality environmental data collection more accessible. Their mission is to lower the barrier to entry and enhance user experience by providing premium products and services. The platform features customizable sensor options, modular design for indoor/outdoor operations, scalable sensor area, and API access for data visualization. It supports wireless sensor networks, remote data management, and data cleaning preferences. The technology allows ongoing integration of new components and sensors, remaining compatible with leading data visualization platforms. This is a B2B tech company offering software and hardware solutions.
- Feb 2026Seed$415K
- Nov 2017Grant (prize money)$50K
- Grant (prize money)—
#6
Series D · St. Louis, Missouri · founded 2011 · 35 employees$181Mraised▾
Developer of biological technologies for improved crop input performance. The company focuses on PPFMs to enhance plant development and defense. Technologies are applied as planter box applications or seed treatments. The company offers bioinsecticide, biofungicide, and biostimulant technologies. These technologies aim to help crops reach their full potential.
- Dec 2023Series D$47M
- Dec 2022Series D$6.7M
- Dec 2020Series D$22M
- Feb 2020Series D$20.5M
#7
Deadpooled · St. Louis, Missouri · founded 2012 · 151 employees$407Mraised▾
Developer of soybean genetics, seeds, and related programs for agriculture. The company offers soybean varieties and partner programs for grain processors. It provides independent testing to validate soybean genetics. Industries served include animal feed, food, and fuel production.
- Jan 2022Conventional Debt$100M
- Mar 2021Series D$125M
- Oct 2020Series D$150M
- Aug 2019Series C$32.6M
#8
Series A · St. Louis, Missouri · founded 2011 · 50 employees$77.9Mraised▾
Provider of enzyme-based crop biological solutions for agriculture. It develops its products by harnessing enzymes, peptides, and biochemistries. Its product is primarily for soil and plant health.
- Jul 2023Series A$77.7M
- Seed$170K
#9
Acquired · St. Louis, Missouri · founded 2013 · 37 employees$48Mraised▾
Developer of sustainable agriculture technology for farm profitability and promoting renewable energy. It revolutionizes winter cropping, empowering farmers to balance sustainability and profitability, enhancing long-term land health. It offers a solution to utilize idle winter fields, turning downtime into a productive season with a third cash crop. The crop integrates into existing operations, supporting economic and sustainability goals, contributing to renewable energy efforts and responsible agricultural practices. The company provides a low-risk, hassle-free solution with seamless integration, and a guaranteed end-market. They use dedicated partnerships to ensure direct grain pickup, providing a reliable end market for farmers and enabling participation in regenerative agriculture programs.
- Apr 2022Series C$26M
- Sep 2021Grant (prize money)$600K
- Apr 2021Grant (prize money)$106.5K
- Mar 2021Series B$8M
#10
Series A · St. Louis, Missouri · founded 2017 · 21 employees$24.2Mraised▾
Provider of assay-based microbial research services. It identifies and develops beneficial bacteria, fungi, and viruses for its application in pesticide, agriculture, pharma, and bioremediation industries. The company claims to discover beneficial microorganisms leveraging its patented platform.
- May 2023Series A$17.6M
- Oct 2021Seed$6.6M
#11
Acquired · St. Louis, Missouri · founded 2006 · 154 employees$108.5Mraised▾
Digital farming solutions to maximize results and empower farmers. They offer an all-in-one digital farming solution, empowering farmers with data-driven insights and innovative ag tech. The platform connects crop data, enables field scouting, builds prescriptions, and analyzes yield data in real-time. They provide hardware like FieldView Drive to empower farming missions. Resources include guides, a knowledge center, blog, videos, and podcasts. They focus on secure data, maximizing time, staying ahead, and boosting profits. The company aims to help farmers sustainably increase productivity and profitability with digital tools, enabling informed decisions from planning to harvest. They combine digital tools with physical products to enhance farming profitability and sustainability. They partner with other digital farming tools to make the technology more open, accessible and impactful for farmers.
- Jun 2012Series C$50M
- Feb 2011Series B$40.2M
- Oct 2007Series A$14.7M
- Jan 2007Series A$3.6M
#12
Deadpooled · Kansas City, Missouri · founded 2000 · 158 employees$100.6Mraised▾
FarmLink is a provider of data science software solutions for farm planning. The company claims to provide TrueHarvest, a yield benchmarking tool that maps farms based on the crops and highlights based on the crop yield of those farms, which helps the customers pinpoint the opportunity of farm operations.
- Jan 2016Series C$24.6M
- Aug 2014Series B$43.2M
- Dec 2011Unattributed$10M
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Crop Tech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
What Missouri researches in precision agriculture
University of Missouri and Missouri S&T lead Missouri's precision-agriculture research, predominantly exploring AI-driven smart farming and remote sensing, with an optimistic tone (mean stance 0.42, breakthroughs dominating).
- University of Missouri26
- Missouri University of Science and Technology3
- University of Missouri–Kansas City3
- Lincoln University - Missouri1
- University of Missouri–St. Louis1
Common questions
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