Best Crop Tech Companies in Virginia, United States
The 42 best Crop Tech companies in Virginia, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Soli Organic.
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 Virginia
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soli Organic Fresh, flavorful organic herbs grown in organic soil for best flavor | $292M | 46 mo ago | Series D | Matt Ryan CEO | 1989 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressApple iCloud Mail+23 | 16 patents Optimizing indoor plant cultivation environments and fluorescence-based plant health monitoring | — |
| 2 | AgroSpheres Bio-based solutions transforming agriculture with reliable, affordable, and non-toxic pest control | $98M | 22 mo ago | Series B | Payam Pourtaheri CEO | 2016 | WebflowTypekitSiteGround+7 | 83 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | — |
| 3 | EarthOptics Revolutionizing soil analysis with advanced sensors and comprehensive data insights 48Funding top 22%Growth top 37%Product top 40%Moat top 41% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 22% Growthtop 37% Producttop 40% Moattop 41% Patentstop 49% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 46% Techbottom 45% Innovationbottom 44% Globalbottom 39% Newsbottom 21% Funding: Raised $48.1M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 5 yrs (1.2/yr) Growth: 1 acquisition/expansion move in 24 mo · Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $48M | 10 mo ago | Series C | Lars Dyrud CEO and Executive Board Member | 2018 | Craft CMSApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+18 | 3 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 4 | SIMPLE Online marketplace for restaurants to compare product pricing | $19M | 67 mo ago | Series B | — | 2011 | — | 28 patents Fluid quality and contamination sensing for liquid storage containers | — |
| 5 | Babylon Provider of an automated hydroponic indoor growing system | $17M | 40 mo ago | Series A | Graham Smith Co-Founder | 2017 | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+34 | 2 patents Hookah smoking devices with purge valve mechanisms for removing stale smoke | — |
| 6 | Area 2 Farms Provider of vertical farming solutions | $9M | 10 mo ago | Series A | Tyler Baras Co-Founder | 2020 | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+27 | — | — |
| 7 | Helios AI-based software solutions for managing agricultural supply chain | $5M | 11 mo ago | Series A | Francisco Martin-Rayo Co-Founder & CEO | 2023 | Squarespace CommerceCart FunctionalitySquarespace+24 | — | 1 launch |
| 8 | That's Tasty Producer and supplier of microgreens and herbs | $2M | 78 mo ago | Seed | — | 2004 | — | — | — |
| 9 | SourceTrace Digital solutions for sustainable agriculture, efficient supply chains, and food traceability | $509K | 195 mo ago | Seed | — | 2006 | WordPressMySQLPHP+38 | — | — |
| 10 | Agrology Provider of AI-based automated climate information system | $225K | 43 mo ago | Seed | Tyler Locke Cofounder & CTO | 2019 | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+16 | — | — |
| 11 | NTP Technologies Provider of nitrogen-enabled crop nutrition solution | $100K | 39 mo ago | Seed | John Ireland Founder/CEO | 2021 | — | — | — |
Top 12 Crop Tech companies in Virginia
#1
Series C · Arlington, Virginia · founded 2018 · 68 employees$48.1Mraised▾
Revolutionizing soil analysis with advanced sensors and comprehensive data insights. The company delivers a complete view of soil potential by measuring physical, chemical, and biological properties. This enables predictive planning to maximize soil health and profitability. They offer agronomic planning with analytics and insights for crop planning, nutrient management, and in-season scouting. Carbon planning services include measurement, management programs, and credit planning, supporting sustainability initiatives. The company provides a total farm program with advanced nutrient analysis and fertility management. Their solution unlocks yield potential with a detailed profile of the field's biological, physical, and chemical composition, delivered through a comprehensive dashboard. They also offer a trusted soil carbon MRV solution for verifiable sequestration data, supporting credibility in the carbon market. This is a tech company offering cloud based SaaS solutions.
- Oct 2025Series C$38.1M
- Dec 2024Series B$24M
- Aug 2024Conventional Debt$16.6M
- Jan 2023Series B$34.3M
#2
Series A · Arlington, Virginia · founded 2020$9Mraised▾
Provider of vertical farming solutions. It is an innovative agricultural platform that leverages urban farming and technology to grow organically and locally in arlington.
- Oct 2025Series A$9M
- Jan 2022Grant (prize money)$18.3K
#3
Series B · Charlottesville, Virginia · founded 2016 · 23 employees$97.5Mraised▾
Bio-based solutions transforming agriculture with reliable, affordable, and non-toxic pest control. The company develops targeted, non-toxic pest control solutions safe for humans and the environment. They utilize biomolecules and plant extracts to promote crop health and prevent disease, protecting pollinators. Their novel, biodegradable encapsulation technology enhances actives and restores nutrients for plant health, offering natural stability and a tunable release profile. The company employs a one-step fermentation process for manufacturing, producing and encapsulating all-in-one. They focus on environmentally-friendly crop protection products, fostering innovation in biological technologies and commercializing novel agricultural inputs. The company works with industry and academic partners aligned with their mission. They are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive space, solving problems they're passionate about.
- Oct 2024Series B$37M
- Nov 2023Series B$25M
- Oct 2022Series B$22M
- Nov 2021Grant (prize money)$600K
#4
Series A · Tysons, Virginia · founded 2023$4.7Mraised▾
AI-based software solutions for managing agricultural supply chain. It provides AI supply chain tools and reporting system for the agriculture industry.
- Sep 2025Series A$4.7M
#5
Series D · Harrisonburg, Virginia · founded 1989 · 122 employees$292.5Mraised▾
Fresh, flavorful organic herbs grown in organic soil for best flavor. The company specializes in providing a variety of fresh-cut and living organic herbs. Their product line includes basil and other herbs, conveniently packaged for easy use in cooking. They focus on quality and freshness, ensuring food safety. The company offers recipes and ideas to inspire customers to use their herbs in various dishes. They are committed to sustainable practices and domestic sourcing. The company provides herbs for both retail and wholesale, emphasizing their commitment to organic growing methods and flavorful products. They also offer resources like product FAQs and a recipe finder to assist customers.
- Oct 2022Series D$125M
- May 2022Venture Debt$50M
- Oct 2021Series D$120M
- Oct 2020Conventional Debt$11.8M
#6
Series A · Charlottesville, Virginia · founded 2017 · 45 employees$17.1Mraised▾
Provider of an automated hydroponic indoor growing system. It provides sustainable year-round growing solutions. It provides automated watering and dosing system. It also provides a monitoring app that uses AI to remotely manage and operate the system.
- Apr 2023Grant (prize money)$500K
- Apr 2023Series A$8M
- Nov 2022Series A$3.8M
- Jan 2022Conventional Debt$3M
#7
Series B · Richmond, Virginia · founded 2011 · 14 employees$19Mraised▾
Online marketplace for restaurants to compare product pricing. It offers restaurants to discover vendors, upload invoices, submit orders, and compare prices. The company claims to add inventory management and recipe costing services in the coming future. It uses a proprietary pricing algorithm to manage costs, and organize weekly price checking activities.
- Jan 2021Series B$2.5M
- Jul 2020Series A$650K
- May 2019Series A$1.8M
- Jan 2018Series A$5.7M
#8
Seed · Harrisonburg, Virginia · founded 2004 · 581 employees$2.2Mraised▾
That's Tasty is a producer and supplier of microgreens and herbs. Its product offerings include herbs, microgreens, edible flowers, and herb purees. The products are marketed under the brand name "That's Tasty." The products are supplied to retail markets and wholesalers.
- Feb 2020Seed$2.2M
#9
Seed · Alexandria, Virginia · founded 2019 · 14 employees$225Kraised▾
Provider of AI-based automated climate information system. It provides an app-based platform to show all the information. It lets its users know the prediction of wildfires, frost, heat waves, and pest threats using its AI and ML technology. Its platform also delivers data on extreme weather events, smoke taint and VOCs, irrigation, water, pest, and disease.
- Jan 2023Grant (prize money)—
- Nov 2022Seed—
- Jun 2020Seed—
- Feb 2019Grant (prize money)$225K
#10
Seed · Midlothian, Virginia · founded 2021 · 2 employees$100Kraised▾
Provider of nitrogen-enabled crop nutrition solution. The company offers non-thermal plasma generators for generating Nitrogen Enriched Water (NEWfertilizer) for crops.
- May 2023Seed$100K
#11
Seed · Charlottesville, Virginia · founded 2006 · 107 employees$509.2Kraised▾
Digital solutions for sustainable agriculture, efficient supply chains, and food traceability. The company provides a comprehensive platform for agriculture and food businesses, enabling full visibility across the entire value chain, from farm to retail. Their SaaS solution and agri value chain management software promote sustainable farming practices, efficient supply chains, and transparency in food trade. They offer solutions for farm management, agriculture data management, and food traceability, catering to complete value chain management needs. The platform utilizes technologies like Blockchain, Remote Sensing, and AI/ML. The company focuses on sustainable agriculture and farmer empowerment, offering a digital platform to manage all aspects of the agricultural value chain.
- May 2010Seed$509.2K
#12
Funding Raised · Wirtz, Virginia · founded 2007$20Kraised▾
Grower and marketer of high-quality gourmet lettuce and leaf crops. This company cultivates a variety of produce, including microgreens and herbs, using a controlled environment greenhouse and a soilless hydroponic system. The focus is on providing fresh vegetables to consumers in a nearby area. The facility is USDA GAP certified, ensuring adherence to the highest standards in safe food handling practices.
- Jan 2022Grant (prize money)$20K
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 Virginia researches in precision agriculture
- Virginia Tech23
- University of Virginia4
- West Virginia University3
- Virginia Western Community College3
- Virginia Union University1
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