Best Food and Agriculture Tech Companies in Irvine, United States

Cloud-based platform for restaurant management. It offers integrated restaurant management software providing solutions for order management, inventory management, catering management, recipe costing, franchisee tracking, accounting, and financial reporting solutions.

Funding rounds

• May 2023Series C$175M
• Jun 2019Series C$88M
• 2019Series C—
• Jan 2018Series A$20M

Founders & team

Tony SmithCo-Founder & CEOJohn MoodyCo-Founder

Investors

Bessemer Venture Partners, Tiger Global Management, Iconiq Capital, KKR, L Catterton, Serent Capital

Tech stack

Amazon Web ServicesAngularAnime.JsApple Icloud MailAtlassian StatuspageBootstrap

Provider of tech-enabled stir fryers. Its features include pre-programmed recipes, customization, menu expandation, and more.

Funding rounds

• Mar 2023Seed$1.2M

Founders & team

Giggs HuangCo-Founder & Co-CEONing LinCo-CEO

Specification Management platform for product and packaging lifecycle, driving efficiency. It offers a cloud-based Specification Data Management (SDM) platform that centralizes specification data to streamline product development, ensure traceability, and meet regulatory demands. The platform provides modules for packaging management, product data management, supplier collaboration, new product development, manufacturing instructions, and formulation. It offers solutions for industries like food and beverage, beauty, consumer goods, packaging, industrials, life sciences, and quick-service restaurants. The platform leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide insights and actions, enabling complete product transparency, supply chain traceability, proactive material management, and enhanced decision-making speed. It integrates with existing systems and offers resources like case studies, reports, and webinars. The platform aims to optimize costs, accelerate innovation, reduce waste, and drive sustainability through a spec-first approach. It is a SaaS platform.

Funding rounds

• Jul 2021Series B$32.9M
• Apr 2019Series A$8.8M
• Apr 2018Series A—
• Feb 2017Series A—

Founders & team

Matthew WrightFounder & Chairman

Investors

Pritzker Group, Okapi Venture Capital, Fika Ventures, Mucker, Sageview Capital, VMG Partners

Tech stack

Apple Icloud MailChili PiperCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCloudflare Browser InsightsFastly

Provider of cannabis-focused agriculture solutions. It pioneers the future by integrating the natural world. It operates through multiple subsidiary businesses, including Blüm, Edible Garden, and IVXX Inc. Its primary focus is on cannabis cultivation, production, and retail.

Platform offering plant-based protein for a meat substitute. It offers plant-based crumbles, breadless crumbs, and more. The products come with 20 grams of protein per serving & uses minimal processing and also comes with non-GMO certified, allergen-free & soy-free. The company claims to offer free shipping over the purchase of a minimum amount.

Funding rounds

• Jan 2021Series A$5M

Founders & team

Douglas KantnerFounder & CEO

Investors

Wavemaker Partners, Springboard Ventures, RezVen Partners, Alumni Ventures

Provider of real-time agricultural market data and analytics. It offers a SaaS platform aggregating government and institutional data on various crops and commodities. The platform incorporates algorithms and machine learning to assist farmers, buyers, and other supply chain participants in forecasting and managing purchase orders. Users receive daily commodity reports and access to extensive historical data impacting shipments and orders, including factors such as weather, exchange rates, and transportation costs. This data-driven approach aims to improve decision-making and efficiency throughout the agricultural supply chain.

Funding rounds

• Sep 2022Seed—
• 2021Seed$100K
• Sep 2020Seed—

Founders & team

Cindy TorresCo-FounderMartha MontoyaCo-Founder & President

Investors

Alchemist Accelerator, Techstars, Ideaship, Gener8tor, Octane, Angeles Investors

Inscent is developing systems to control the behavior of insects, specifically insect pests, by manipulating their olfactory and gustatory systems using small molecules. The company leverages its expertise in insect chemosensory biology to develop assays that screen for small molecules that bind to insect chemosensory proteins, these compounds are then developed as products for the safe and sustainable control of insect pests related to agriculture or public health.

Funding rounds

• Dec 2016Grant (prize money)$225K
• Jul 2013Grant (prize money)$150K
• Nov 2012Grant (prize money)$149.4K
• Feb 2011Grant (prize money)$560.1K

Founders & team

Daniel WoodsCEO

Investors

National Science Foundation

Lawn and gardening solutions for a greener, healthier outdoor space. They provide tools, accessories, fertilizers, grass seed, and soil to help customers achieve beautiful lawns and gardens. They promote sustainable lawn care practices, offering natural and eco-friendly products. They are committed to environmental stewardship through recycling and partnerships. They offer resources and tips for lawn care, drought response, and water conservation. They support community initiatives by providing access to green spaces. They focus on improving air quality, reducing noise pollution, and promoting biodiversity. They offer a range of products, including grass seed blends and natural grass food. They provide support through articles, order status updates, and a no-quibble guarantee. They offer login and account management features.

Funding rounds

• Apr 2016Seed$2M
• Series A$4M

Founders & team

Kaido KertCo-Founder & CTOMatthew McRaeFounder & Chairman of the BoardManrique BrenesCEO

Investors

WI Harper Group, Innoventure Partners, Envoy Ventures

Tech stack

Cloudflare Bot ManagementSectigoCloudflare

Education and research institution focused on engineering and technology, providing undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The institution emphasizes academic disciplines, scientific research, and talent development. It offers a range of programs including bachelor's and master's degrees, supported by research platforms and projects. The institution focuses on student activities, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It fosters alumni relations and engagement. The website provides information on academic departments, faculty, research, and student life, aiming to connect with prospective students, current students, alumni, and the broader community. It promotes academic exchange and collaboration.

Funding rounds

• Sep 2011Seed$219.5K
• Apr 2011Seed$253.5K
• Feb 2011Seed$296.2K
• Mar 2010Seed$395K

Founders & team

Derek PetersonCEO

Hazel Analytics maintains food safety inspection databases integrated with analytics tools. Enterprises that are related to restaurants, educational services, financial services can view recent inspections, brand analytics, competitive benchmarking, jurisdiction analysis, competitive scorecard, etc in the web platform. The company standardizes the data collected by the local health departments of the USA related to food safety inspections done for retail outlets, restaurants, food trucks, and institutional cafes. The company has devised a methodology called Hazel Score that helps in gathering insight. Hazel Analytics has won Jack in the Box's Food Safety Innovation Award in 2016.

Cultivation Technology, through partnership with other firms, provides leasing of indoor hydroponic farming systems and LED lights for simulated environment for cultivation of legal cannabis to cannabis growers. Farming systems are mobile trailer based farm rooms which are called "ToandGrow Trailers". Each farming system has a capacity of growing 20-30 Pounds per season. The systems can be assembled and customized to suit the requirement of clients. Cultivation Technology is planning to announce its first premium product in 2016.