Best Food and Agriculture Tech Companies in Ohio, United States
The 159 best Food and Agriculture Tech companies in Ohio, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Locus FS.
Our analysis of 81 Food and Agriculture Tech companies
$13.5b in tracked funding; 93% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Food and Agriculture Tech companies in Ohio
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Locus FS Bio-based solutions enhancing performance across agriculture, industrial, mining, and oil & gas 67Funding top 20%Patents top 23%Innovation top 32%Growth top 35% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 20% Patentstop 23% Innovationtop 32% Growthtop 35% Moattop 35% Newstop 40% Techtop 45% Marketbottom 49% Globalbottom 42% Funding: Raised $250M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 3 yrs (0.7/yr) Patents: 556 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 220 filings since 2022 vs 330 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100 | $250M | 6 mo ago | 163 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+27 | Top 50M | 556 patents Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials | 2 job openings · 1 launch |
| 2 | MTD Products Outdoor power equipment manufacturer | $234M | 93 mo ago | 1,527 | Rob Moll CEO | HCL CommerceApple iCloud MailJava+4 | Top 5M | 1,254 patents Advanced lawn and turf maintenance equipment, including power tools and precision mowing systems | — |
| 3 | BiOWiSH Biotechnology solutions for agriculture, aquaculture, and environmental management industries | $40M | 34 mo ago | 32 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+27 | Top 50M | 29 patents Probiotic microbial formulations for animal feed, water treatment, and antibacterial applications. | — |
| 4 | Locus AG Provider of agricultural biologicals for row crops, fruits, vegetables, and more | $29M | 73 mo ago | — | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | Top 50M | 556 patents Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials | — |
| 5 | Zipscene Cloud based marketing intelligence software solution for the restaurants | $14M | 127 mo ago | 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | EcoScraps Gardening solutions: soils, plant food, care, and organic options | $12M | 139 mo ago | 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | Algisys Producer of algal-based EPA omega-3 oils and vegan protein | $9M | 154 mo ago | 7 | Charles Roe Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder | — | — | 11 patents Microbial production of omega‑3 fatty acids using Pythium fermentation processes. | — |
| 8 | Over Easy Internet first brand offering healthy breakfast shakes and bars | $9M | 38 mo ago | 25 | Kyle Maggard Founder & CEO | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+25 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 9 | Juicy Marbles Platform offering plant-based meat products | $5M | 54 mo ago | 21 | Luka Sincek Co-Founder & Co-CEO | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+37 | Top 5M | — | 2 job openings · 1 launch · 2 awards |
| 10 | Farmeron Web-based dairy and cattle farm business management software | $4M | 144 mo ago | — | Matija Kopic CEO | — | — | 3 patents Optimizing dairy cattle production and herd management processes. | — |
| 11 | Matrix Food Technologies Provider of plant-based alternative proteins for meat | $3M | 65 mo ago | 10 | Jed Johnson Co-Founder and CTO | — | — | — | — |
| 12 | 3Bar Biologics Provider of microbe-based crop nutrition products | $3M | 45 mo ago | 13 13 → 23 (+77%) | — | — | — | 12 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | 1 launch |
| 13 | Azoti Domain name registration, transaction, and intellectual property services provider | $2M | 76 mo ago | 4 | David Ranallo CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | PopCom Cloud-based software tools and smart vending machines for offline retailers | $2M | 71 mo ago | 22 | — | WebflowYouTubecore-js+14 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 15 | CookinGenie Online marketplace platform for on demand chefs | $2M | 47 mo ago | 8 | Sabah Drabu Co-Founder | SentryTypeScriptNode.js+25 | Top 10M | — | 3 partnerships |
| 16 | Vegy Vida Online brand providing veg-based dips for kids | $2M | 99 mo ago | 6 | Josh Young Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | Ontrak Software POS marketing solutions to restaurant businesses | $1M | 129 mo ago | 6 | Mark Fullerton President/CEO - OnTrak Software | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | Larad Animal health: VLP vaccines, diagnostic reagents, and R&D services | $1M | 33 mo ago | 2 | Daral Jackwood CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | CropZilla Software Data-driven machinery management solutions for optimizing agricultural equipment performance | $1M | 114 mo ago | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | REFILL Platform offering custom mobile ordering solution for food industries | $1M | 58 mo ago | 13 | Anthony Reynolds CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 21 | BYBE Promotion platform that enables retailers to offer digital rebates on beer, wine, and spirits | $570K | 86 mo ago | 18 | Drew Knight Co-Founder | Tailwind CSSReactAmazon Web Services+7 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 22 | M3 Provider of a drone-based service for agricultural industries | $510K | 79 mo ago | 11 | Nathan Mosesgonzales CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | Graham + Fisk's Internet first brand of wine | $490K | 12 mo ago | 6 | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+35 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 24 | Green Circle Growers Indoor growing space for plants and vegetables | $454K | 203 mo ago | 397 | — | HubSpot CMS HubHubSpotSlick+10 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 25 | RedBud SoftWare Provider of farm business management solutions for greenhouse growers | $300K | 78 mo ago | 3 | Joan Leonard Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 26 | Farm Fare Online platform connecting wholesale local food buyers with regional food aggregation hubs | $270K | 56 mo ago | 4 | Laura Adiletta Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | Vroom Delivery Local store delivery platform for beer, wine, food, and more | $160K | 64 mo ago | 8 | — | Cart FunctionalityRubyErlang+33 | Top 500k | — | — |
| 28 | PixElement Geospatial data solutions: mapping, extraction, and delivery for business intelligence | $100K | 56 mo ago | 6 | Benjamin Vander Co-Founder & President | — | — | — | 2 launchs |
| 29 | DPTechLink Software for managing feed input from mill to farm | $100K | 121 mo ago | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 Food and Agriculture Tech companies in Ohio
#1
Series B · Solon, Ohio · founded 2014 · 163 employees$250Mraised▾
Bio-based solutions enhancing performance across agriculture, industrial, mining, and oil & gas. They specialize in high-performance intermediary formulations using glycolipids and microbes to surpass conventional chemistry. Their solutions enhance soil quality, nutrient uptake, crop production, recovery, stimulation, flow assurance, metal extraction, mineral extraction, and product performance while reducing chemical usage. They offer formulated ingredients designed for various industries, providing bio-enhanced solutions that are easy to adopt and cost-effective. They focus on sustainability, delivering eco-friendly benefits without compromising efficacy. Their proprietary platform merges biology, technology, and manufacturing to deliver high-efficiency ingredients via intermediates that outperform conventional chemicals. They provide hands-on technical expertise and support, offering custom, high-performance bio-based solutions to solve formulation challenges.
- Dec 2025Series B$20M
- Apr 2023Conventional Debt$117M
#2
Seed · Cleveland, Ohio · founded 2019 · 6 employees$490.1Kraised▾
Internet first brand of wine
- Jun 2025Seed$490.1K
#3
Series B · Cincinnati, Ohio · founded 2007 · 32 employees$39.6Mraised▾
Biotechnology solutions for agriculture, aquaculture, and environmental management industries. We provide innovative biotechnology solutions, working with key officials and institutions globally to understand customer needs and develop solutions that fit current practices. We focus on delivering scientifically proven solutions for modern agriculture and environmental sustainability. Our offerings improve soil health, crop yields, and aquaculture practices. We are dedicated to creating resilient, regenerative agriculture systems that nourish both people and the planet. We lead the transition to biologically enhanced efficiency fertilizers, collaborating with the fertilizer industry to increase crop production sustainably, economically, and with a reduced carbon footprint. Our technology is natural and non-GMO, safe for people, plants, and animals, driving the future of biological solutions.
- Aug 2023Conventional Debt$2M
- Jul 2022Series B$5M
- Aug 2018Series B$7.5M
- Sep 2017Series B$2.1M
#4
Acquired · Valley City, Ohio · founded 1932 · 1527 employees$234Mraised▾
Outdoor power equipment manufacturer. It is a platform that designs and manufactures outdoor power equipment, including lawn mowers, snow blowers and garden tools. It serves both residential and commercial markets.
#5
Series A · Chagrin Falls, Ohio · founded 2019 · 25 employees$8.5Mraised▾
Internet first brand offering healthy breakfast shakes and bars. The product catalog includes breakfast shakes and energy bars in different flavors like strawberry, chocolate, peanut butter, and toasted coconut. The brand claims that the products are high in protein & fiber, gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free.
- Apr 2023Series A$8.5M
#6
Series B · Solon, Ohio · founded 2015$29.3Mraised▾
Provider of agricultural biologicals for row crops, fruits, vegetables, and more. These biologicals are proven by third-party trials to increase yields. The company's specially formulated biologicals help farmers get more out of their fertilizer. They also improve soil quality, enhance nutrient uptake, and increase plant vigor. The company offers liquid inoculants and products with beneficial bacteria and fungus.v
- May 2020Series B$20.3M
- Aug 2018Series A$9.1M
- Aug 2018Conventional Debt$11.3M
#7
Funding Raised · Wooster, Ohio · founded 2013 · 2 employees$1.4Mraised▾
Animal health: VLP vaccines, diagnostic reagents, and R&D services. Specializing in virus-like-particle (VLP) vaccines and diagnostics, the company addresses persistent disease challenges in food animal production. They offer a range of products including vaccines and diagnostic antigens, alongside diagnostic testing services. Their expertise extends to contract research and development, providing tailored solutions for evolving viral threats. The company leverages innovative technologies to deliver effective tools for animal health management. They focus on developing solutions for today's evolving viruses, ensuring the health and productivity of food animal populations.
- Sep 2023Grant (prize money)$598.8K
- Jul 2022Grant (prize money)$135.5K
- Sep 2018Grant (prize money)$486.7K
- Sep 2017Grant (prize money)$99.2K
#8
Seed · Columbus, Ohio · founded 2013 · 13 employees$2.8Mraised▾
Provider of microbe-based crop nutrition products. It has developed a biological solution that can be used through an in-furrow drip system or as a seed inoculant. The solution comes in packings. Farmers need to uncap the packing, after which bacterias in the solution are activated. Its solution protects the plants against many pathogens and increases productivity.
- Sep 2022Grant (prize money)$650K
- Jul 2021Grant (prize money)$100K
- Nov 2020Seed$780K
- Sep 2017Grant (prize money)$600K
#9
Series B · Marysville, Ohio · founded 2010 · 11 employees$11.9Mraised▾
Gardening solutions: soils, plant food, care, and organic options. This company provides a comprehensive range of gardening and plant care products. They offer soils, plant food, and solutions for plant care, including organic options. The company supports gardeners with resources like gardening basics, how-to guides, and project planning for various spaces. They provide products for growing flowers, fruits, herbs, succulents, and vegetables. The company emphasizes water-wise gardening and community engagement. They offer a shop, cart, login, and support services, including order status and a guarantee. The company focuses on providing quality products and resources for successful gardening experiences.
- Oct 2014Conventional Debt$315K
- Jul 2014Series B$6.6M
- Nov 2013Series A$1.2M
- Apr 2013Series A$2.6M
#10
Seed · Delaware, Ohio · founded 2019 · 21 employees$4.6Mraised▾
Platform offering plant-based meat products. The company developed protein texturing technology that enables to produce plant-based meat cuts. Its product includes burgers, sausages, bacon, and chicken tenders. It products are made from ingredients including water, soy protein concentrate, wheat protein isolate, sunflower oil, natural flavors, beetroot powder, and more.
- Nov 2021Seed$4.5M
- 2021Seed—
- 2021Seed$125K
#11
Deadpooled · Cincinnati, Ohio · founded 2006 · 18 employees$14.1Mraised▾
Cloud based marketing intelligence software solution for the restaurants. It's a digital marketing solution focused on guest behavior patterns, data & analytic, and more. The platform works based on consuming data from multiple sources like linking POS transactions to individual customers, developing individual customer profiles, layering market factors, and others.
- Nov 2015Series A$5.3M
- Nov 2014Series A$5M
- Nov 2013Series A$3.8M
#12
Series A · Cleveland, Ohio · founded 2009 · 7 employees$8.9Mraised▾
Producer of algal-based EPA omega-3 oils and vegan protein. This company utilizes a proprietary, sustainable fermentation process to produce these products. The process is cost-effective and scalable, using traditional industrial fermentation equipment. The resulting oils and protein are intended for various markets, including supplements, human and animal nutrition, and potentially pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and cosmetics. The company's technology offers a sustainable alternative to fish oil as a source of EPA omega-3s.
- Aug 2013Series A$6.2M
- Jan 2012Series A$2.5M
- Apr 2011Angel$200K
- Jul 2010Grant (prize money)$150K
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Food and Agriculture Tech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Food Tech in Ohio is moving
A read on the academic research around Food Tech in Ohio — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 69 papers.
Ohio State University leads contested food-tech research focused on microbial pathogens—Listeria, Salmonella, Campylobacter—and inactivation methods, with concern-dominant findings reflecting a cautious, safety-driven stance.
- The Ohio State University61
- Ohio University Lancaster2
- State Library of Ohio2
- Ohio Department of Health2
- Ohio Environmental Protection Agency1
- Shelf life1
- Flavor1
- Ultrasonic sensor1
- Food processing1
- Food science1
- Agriculture1→3
- Food safety1→19
- Agriculture1→4
- Food security1→4
- Environmental health1→4
- Listeria monocytogenes1→3
Common questions
Rohit lives in the feed. He covers what's moving right now — the funding rounds, launches and shifts breaking across the trade press — and ties them back to where the sector is heading.