Radar · Food and Agriculture Tech in United States
Best Food and Agriculture Tech Companies in United States
The 9202 best Food and Agriculture Tech companies in United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Gopuff.
By Riya SenguptaFinancials
9202companies tracked
$82Bdisclosed funding
31unicorns
2613have raised
Ranked by disclosed equity funding and recent momentum, this directory maps the best Food and Agriculture Tech companies in the United States across 9,202 tracked firms and $82.0B in total disclosed capital. That's not a rounding error. Thirty-one unicorns have emerged from this sector, and the funding concentration is striking: Nuro alone has pulled in $2.1B, Wonder sits at $1.2B, and GrubMarket has closed $767M, which tells you something about where institutional money thinks the real scale is. The most active backers include the United States Department of Agriculture, Y Combinator, and the National Science Foundation, a mix that signals both commercial urgency and deep research roots.
So what's actually moving right now? Across 504 tracked food, foodtech, and agriculture apps, median install growth is running at roughly +20% year-over-year, which is consumer validation you can actually measure. I'd argue that figure matters more than any single funding headline, because it reflects earned engagement, not just check sizes. Smaller names like Afresh ($148M) and Oishii ($184M) are building real revenue bases in supply-chain intelligence and controlled-environment agriculture. The field's wide, the capital's serious, and if you're trying to find where durable businesses are forming, the numbers on this page are where to start.
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FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · FOOD AND AGRICULTURE TECH × UNITED STATES
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.
81companies analysed
93%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
7unicorns
2016median founding year
827kcombined LinkedIn audience
35%of audience held by top 3
5companies hiring publicly (12 mo)
Ranked: Best Food and Agriculture Tech companies in United States
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Market signals (1y) | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuro 🦄 Developer of autonomous driving technology for automakers and mobility providers 89Funding top 13%AI top 20%Growth top 22%Moat top 22% All 13 signals ▾Fundingtop 13% AItop 20% Growthtop 22% Moattop 22% Patentstop 23% Newstop 26% Markettop 32% Talenttop 34% Partnerstop 37% Innovationtop 38% Producttop 41% Techtop 42% Globalbottom 42% Funding: Raised $2.1B across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 8 yrs (0.8/yr) AI: Classified as an AI company rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 89/100 | $2.1B | 9 mo ago | 1,005 1,005 → 1,117 (+11%) · sector median +32% | Dave Ferguson Co-Founder & Co-CEO | SentryApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+18 | 12 signals ▲300% Funding · Contracts · Announcements | 294 patents Autonomous vehicle sensing, diagnostics, control, and communication systems integration | 1 internship · 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 2 | Wonder 🦄 Platform offering food delivery and takeout services from various restaurants 83Funding top 12%Partners top 21%Customers top 24%Tech top 25% All 13 signals ▾Fundingtop 12% Partnerstop 21% Customerstop 24% Techtop 25% Markettop 27% Moattop 28% Growthtop 29% Newstop 29% Producttop 29% Patentstop 31% Innovationtop 36% Globaltop 48% Talentbottom 40% Funding: Raised $1.2B across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 10 yrs (0.9/yr) Partners: 5 contract events in 12 mo · Named contractor/client in 5 deals rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 83/100 | $1.2B | 1 mo ago | 1,900 | Marc Lore Founder & CEO | Cart FunctionalityNode.jsReact+27 | 28 signals ▲40% Announcements · M&A · Contracts | 13 patents Vehicle-integrated food handling, climate control, tracking, and tire valve maintenance systems | — |
| 3 | 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 | 62 | Charles Baron Co-Founder | ContentfulSentryNode.js+22 | — | — | — |
| 4 | GrubMarket 🦄 Food technology company digitizing the food supply chain through B2B eCommerce 64Funding top 11%Moat top 26%Product top 27%Tech top 36% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 11% Moattop 26% Producttop 27% Techtop 36% Markettop 41% Growthtop 42% Newstop 44% Talentbottom 40% Globalbottom 39% Funding: Raised $767M across 12 rounds · 12 rounds over 11 yrs (1.1/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 9/10 · Unicorn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | $767M | 4 mo ago | 141 | Mike Xu Founder & CEO | Cart FunctionalityPHPGoogle Maps+23 | 6 signals ▼60% M&A · Funding · Leadership | — | 2 launchs · 1 award |
| 5 | Odeko Provider of online ordering solution for coffee businesses 78Funding top 16%News top 21%Growth top 24%Tech top 25% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 16% Newstop 21% Growthtop 24% Techtop 25% Producttop 26% Moattop 31% Innovationtop 33% Customerstop 37% Markettop 43% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 37% Funding: Raised $651M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 7 yrs (1.0/yr) News: 5 BI events in 12 mo (of 21 tracked, 5 types) · +150% YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 78/100 | $651M | 15 mo ago | 400 | Dane Atkinson Founder & CEO | Cart FunctionalityShopifyApple iCloud Mail+28 | 5 signals ▲150% M&A | — | — |
| 6 | Fetch 🦄 Points based loyalty platform 67Customers top 13%AI top 15%Funding top 20%Tech top 22% All 14 signals ▾Customerstop 13% AItop 15% Fundingtop 20% Techtop 22% Moattop 28% Innovationtop 37% Patentstop 37% Talenttop 38% Producttop 40% Markettop 41% Globalbottom 39% Growthbottom 34% Newsbottom 27% Fin. healthbottom 26% Customers: Play-Store rating 4.73★ across 1,591,364 ratings (1 apps) · Review volume +15% in 6 mo AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100 | $583M | 9 mo ago | 734 | Tyler Kennedy Co-Founder / SVP - Operations | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceNode.js+22 | — | 13 patents AI-driven data extraction, simulation visualization, and autonomous maritime object deployment technologies. | — |
| 7 | Inari 🦄 Developer of technology to improve crop breeding and seed production 64Funding top 16%Product top 18%Moat top 28%Market top 39% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 16% Producttop 18% Moattop 28% Markettop 39% Talenttop 41% Growthtop 45% AItop 45% Techtop 49% Globalbottom 45% Innovationbottom 44% Patentsbottom 30% Funding: Raised $564M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 8 yrs (0.9/yr) Product: 4 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series G rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | $564M | 17 mo ago | 143 | Ignacio Martinez Co-Founder | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+25 | — | 6 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 8 | CEA Industries Building long-term value through strategic digital asset management and technology solutions 35Funding top 20%News top 24%Product top 26%Partners top 31% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 20% Newstop 24% Producttop 26% Partnerstop 31% Innovationtop 39% Talenttop 43% Growthtop 50% Techbottom 38% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 32% Fin. healthbottom 18% Funding: Raised $500M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) News: 34 BI events in 12 mo (of 58 tracked, 12 types) · +325% YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100 | $500M | 10 mo ago | 19 | Tony McDonald CEO | YouTubeTailwind CSSVercel+4 | 34 signals ▲325% Acquisition · Earnings · Funding | — | — |
| 9 | inKind Digital dining rewards platform that allows users to earn cashback and perks when paying 60Customers top 20%Funding top 23%Tech top 33%News top 36% All 10 signals ▾Customerstop 20% Fundingtop 23% Techtop 33% Newstop 36% Growthtop 37% Talenttop 38% Producttop 40% Marketbottom 39% Moatbottom 38% Globalbottom 32% Customers: Play-Store rating 4.86★ across 13,870 ratings (2 apps) · Review volume +110% in 6 mo Funding: Raised $455M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 8 yrs (0.2/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 60/100 | $455M | 3 mo ago | 65 | Jonathan De Wolff Co-Founder & Chief Sustainability Officer | Cart FunctionalityApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+30 | 3 signals Funding · Capital raise | — | 1 job opening |
| 10 | Ripple Foods Developer of dairy free milk and milk products 48Funding top 14%Moat top 28%Patents top 35%News top 40% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 14% Moattop 28% Patentstop 35% Newstop 40% Innovationtop 42% Marketbottom 46% Growthbottom 44% Techbottom 43% Globalbottom 42% Funding: Raised $296M across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 11 yrs (0.8/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · IP moat: 71 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $296M | 6 mo ago | 71 71 → 60 (-15%) · sector median +32% | — | Amazon WebstoreShopifyApple iCloud Mail+19 | — | 71 patents Plant-based dairy analogs and protein solubility technologies for alternative food products | 1 partnership |
| 11 | Every Brand of vegan products 48Funding top 15%Moat top 38%Market top 48%Talent bottom 49% All 6 signals ▾Fundingtop 15% Moattop 38% Markettop 48% Talentbottom 49% Techbottom 40% Globalbottom 38% Funding: Raised $295M across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 12 yrs (0.8/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 4/10 · Soonicorn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $295M | 7 mo ago | 123 | Arturo Elizondo CEO | Cart FunctionalityApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+14 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Local Bounti Sustainable indoor agriculture company delivering fresh, local, and long-lasting produce 78AI top 15%Funding top 23%Innovation top 29%Growth top 29% All 13 signals ▾AItop 15% Fundingtop 23% Innovationtop 29% Growthtop 29% Patentstop 29% Producttop 35% Newstop 39% Techtop 42% Markettop 43% Moattop 47% Fin. healthbottom 49% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 37% AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC) Funding: Raised $263M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 5 yrs (1.0/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 78/100 | $263M | 14 mo ago | 289 | Craig Hurlbert Co-Founder | WebflowApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+23 | 13 signals ▲18% Earnings · Funding · Announcements | 36 patents AI-driven optimization of hydroponic and controlled-environment farming systems | — |
| 13 | Carbon Robotics AI-powered laser weeding solutions for sustainable and profitable agriculture 74Funding top 15%AI top 25%Product top 26%Moat top 31% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 15% AItop 25% Producttop 26% Moattop 31% Growthtop 34% Innovationtop 36% Techtop 37% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 48% Globalbottom 37% Newsbottom 17% Funding: Raised $255M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 7 yrs (1.1/yr) AI: Product described with: ai-powered, computer vision, deep learning rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 74/100 | $255M | 8 mo ago | 81 | Paul Mikesell Founder / CEO | SquarespaceCart FunctionalitySquarespace Commerce+24 | — | — | 1 launch |
| 14 | 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 | — | 556 patents Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials | 2 job openings · 1 launch |
| 15 | AeroFarms Developer of vertical farming technology producing microgreens with elevated flavor 80News top 15%Funding top 18%Product top 21%Growth top 25% All 11 signals ▾Newstop 15% Fundingtop 18% Producttop 21% Growthtop 25% Moattop 28% Patentstop 32% Innovationtop 33% Markettop 44% AItop 45% Techtop 46% Globalbottom 39% News: 10 BI events in 12 mo (of 93 tracked, 12 types) · 2 high-value events (IPO/M&A/funding/contracts) in 12 mo Funding: Raised $244M across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 16 yrs (0.6/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 80/100 | $244M | 10 mo ago | 159 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+23 | 10 signals Layoffs · Announcements · Funding | 21 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | — |
| 16 | Starship Technologies Operator of autonomous robots for delivery of goods and advertising 72Funding top 17%News top 17%Customers top 29%AI top 30% All 12 signals ▾Fundingtop 17% Newstop 17% Customerstop 29% AItop 30% Moattop 31% Techtop 35% Talenttop 38% Globaltop 39% Markettop 41% Producttop 46% Innovationbottom 47% Growthbottom 44% Funding: Raised $231M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 9 yrs (0.9/yr) News: 7 BI events in 12 mo (of 71 tracked, 7 types) · +600% YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 72/100 | $231M | 8 mo ago | 164 | Janus Friis Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+37 | 7 signals ▲600% Funding · Announcements | — | 1 award |
| 17 | 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 | 83 83 → 83 (+0%) · sector median +32% | Frances Arnold Co-Founder | Node.jsMUIOpenSSL+10 | — | 158 patents Bio-based synthesis and microbial production of insect pheromones for sustainable pest control | 1 partnership |
| 18 | Oishii Indoor vertical farming company specializing in premium berries and tomatoes 67Funding top 16%Growth top 37%Tech top 37%Market top 46% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 16% Growthtop 37% Techtop 37% Markettop 46% Globalbottom 39% Moatbottom 38% Partnersbottom 35% Newsbottom 33% Funding: Raised $184M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 5 yrs (0.8/yr) Growth: Headcount 70 → 125 (+79%) across vintages · 2 acquisition/expansion moves in 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100 | $184M | 1 mo ago | 125 125 → 300 (+140%) · sector median +32% | — | ShopifyYouTubeShop Pay+29 | — | — | — |
| 19 | Afresh Developer of an artificial intelligence platform for fresh food supply chains 83Funding top 18%Innovation top 22%Growth top 25%News top 32% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 18% Innovationtop 22% Growthtop 25% Newstop 32% Producttop 33% Talenttop 35% Moattop 39% Markettop 45% AItop 45% Techtop 49% Globalbottom 39% Funding: Raised $148M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 6 yrs (1.0/yr) Innovation: 13 new-product events in 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 83/100 | $148M | 1 mo ago | 165 | Sha Sebastian Co-Founder | WebflowSentryWistia+20 | 12 signals ▲50% New product · Funding · Leadership | — | — |
| 20 | Valpak Online platform offering deals on multi-category grocery products 50Funding top 19%Market top 38%Tech top 42%Product top 42% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 19% Markettop 38% Techtop 42% Producttop 42% Growthtop 45% Moatbottom 42% Customersbottom 39% Globalbottom 31% Innovationbottom 29% Newsbottom 27% Patentsbottom 23% Funding: Raised $140M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) Market: 160 employees (top 18% of Food and Agriculture Tech) · Top-500,000 web property rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $140M | 1 mo ago | 160 | — | Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Node.js+17 | — | 2 patents Manual reconstitution containers for dispensing liquids (e.g., spray or mix‑on‑demand cans) | — |
| 21 | Crisp Platform offering business analytics software for CPG retailers and suppliers 57Funding top 19%Moat top 31%Growth top 33%Market top 49% All 7 signals ▾Fundingtop 19% Moattop 31% Growthtop 33% Markettop 49% Talentbottom 49% Techbottom 48% Globalbottom 36% Funding: Raised $134M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 7 yrs (1.0/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | $134M | 6 mo ago | 118 | Dag Liodden Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+21 | — | — | 2 awards |
| 22 | sunday Platform offering QR-based solution for restaurant businesses 48Funding top 22%Talent top 28%Moat top 31%News top 34% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 22% Talenttop 28% Moattop 31% Newstop 34% Growthtop 40% Techtop 42% Producttop 46% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 32% Customersbottom 12% Funding: Raised $124M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 5 yrs (0.6/yr) Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $124M | 7 mo ago | 5 | Christine De Wendel Co-Founder & CEO US | Cart FunctionalityWordPressApple iCloud Mail+34 | 5 signals Funding | — | 1 partnership |
| 23 | BEEWISE Saving bees with AI and robotics to protect the global food supply 48Funding top 20%Moat top 28%Growth top 35%AI top 35% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 20% Moattop 28% Growthtop 35% AItop 35% Producttop 36% Talentbottom 49% Techbottom 44% Globalbottom 39% Marketbottom 23% Newsbottom 17% Funding: Raised $120M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 7 yrs (1.1/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $120M | 12 mo ago | 6 | Saar Safra Co-Founder & CEO | HubSpot CMS HubSalesforceAmazon Web Services+17 | — | — | — |
| 24 | BlueNalu Produces and supplies seafood products using fish cells 62Growth top 15%Funding top 20%Product top 30%Moat top 31% All 11 signals ▾Growthtop 15% Fundingtop 20% Producttop 30% Moattop 31% Innovationtop 32% Newstop 32% Patentstop 33% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 39% Globalbottom 39% Techbottom 34% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo Funding: Raised $118M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 8 yrs (0.6/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 62/100 | $118M | 5 mo ago | 50 | Lou Cooperhouse Co-Founder & CEO | Squarespace CommerceSquarespaceTwitch Player+15 | 4 signals ▲300% Funding · Capital raise | 11 patents Cultured fish meat production and related cell line genetics for edible seafood | 2 launchs · 1 award |
| 25 | Checkerspot Biotechnology company designs specialized fats and oils through precision fermentation using optimized… 62Patents top 18%Funding top 19%Moat top 28%Product top 36% All 10 signals ▾Patentstop 18% Fundingtop 19% Moattop 28% Producttop 36% Innovationtop 37% Markettop 44% Partnerstop 45% Talentbottom 49% Newsbottom 42% Globalbottom 40% Patents: 69 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 54 filings since 2022 vs 15 in 2017-21 Funding: Raised $109M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 8 yrs (0.8/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 62/100 | $109M | 6 mo ago | 104 | John Krzywicki CEO | — | — | 69 patents Bio-based fatty acid oils and microbial polymers for specialty polyurethane and polymer additives | 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 26 | Chowbus Online platform providing food ordering and delivery services 74Funding top 18%Tech top 22%Moat top 31%Growth top 35% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 18% Techtop 22% Moattop 31% Growthtop 35% Markettop 40% Producttop 40% Customersbottom 49% Globalbottom 32% Newsbottom 31% Funding: Raised $105M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 7 yrs (1.0/yr) Tech: 39 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Web Services, Cloudflare rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 74/100 | $105M | 4 mo ago | 163 | — | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+24 | — | — | — |
| 27 | CookUnity Chef-crafted meal delivery service connecting chefs with food lovers 84Tech top 18%Funding top 19%Customers top 22%Moat top 22% All 11 signals ▾Techtop 18% Fundingtop 19% Customerstop 22% Moattop 22% Growthtop 26% Markettop 36% Talenttop 38% Producttop 40% Partnerstop 45% Newsbottom 42% Globalbottom 38% Tech: 76 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 Funding: Raised $93.3M across 12 rounds · 12 rounds over 12 yrs (1.0/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 84/100 | $93M | 6 mo ago | 227 | Clara Quiroga Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer | ShopifyCart FunctionalityWebflow+38 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 28 | 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 | — | Ramsey Masri CEO | HubSpot CMS HubAmazon Web ServicesHubSpot+21 | 6 signals Funding · New product | 785 patents Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials | — |
| 29 | Presto Provider of voice artificial intelligence automation for drive-thru restaurants 69Funding top 22%AI top 30%Growth top 35%Moat top 37% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 22% AItop 30% Growthtop 35% Moattop 37% Markettop 40% Techtop 43% Globaltop 46% Innovationbottom 49% Fin. healthbottom 44% Patentsbottom 38% Funding: Raised $82.6M across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 16 yrs (0.6/yr) AI: Classified as an AI company · Product described with: artificial intelligence rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $83M | 5 mo ago | 137 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+21 | — | 11 patents Secure hardware-based messaging and stylized print formatting for communications devices | 1 partnership |
| 30 | Kula Bio Manufacturer of microbial crop nutrition products 35Funding top 23%Talent top 28%Moat top 31%Global bottom 37% All 6 signals ▾Fundingtop 23% Talenttop 28% Moattop 31% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 28% Newsbottom 22% Funding: Raised $71.2M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 8 yrs (0.8/yr) Talent: Analyst team rating 5/5 · 2 named leaders on record rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100 | $71M | 7 mo ago | 12 | Bill Brady Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 31 | 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 | 8 mo ago | 68 | Lars Dyrud CEO and Executive Board Member | Craft CMSApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+18 | — | 3 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 32 | Pepper Provider of an AI-first eCommerce platform for food distributors 48Funding top 23%Talent top 28%Growth top 35%Product top 35% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 23% Talenttop 28% Growthtop 35% Producttop 35% Moattop 38% Techtop 41% Marketbottom 43% Globalbottom 37% Patentsbottom 23% Innovationbottom 22% Funding: Raised $46.0M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 5 yrs (0.6/yr) Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $46M | 3 mo ago | 49 | Ivana Tesanovic Co-Founder | WebflowCart FunctionalitySentry+28 | — | 2 patents Gamified e-learning platforms for group training and participation tracking | 2 launchs · 1 partnership |
| 33 | 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 | 44 | Tim Bucher Co-Founder & CEO | — | 6 signals ▲20% Funding · Announcements | 37 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | 1 launch · 2 partnerships |
| 34 | Coldsnap Manufacturer of multiple food service equipment 78Patents top 16%Innovation top 18%Tech top 31%Funding top 37% All 8 signals ▾Patentstop 16% Innovationtop 18% Techtop 31% Fundingtop 37% Moattop 41% Growthtop 45% Markettop 48% Globalbottom 40% Patents: 126 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 109 filings since 2022 vs 17 in 2017-21 Innovation: 126 patents (top 9% of patent-holders) · 109 filings since 2022 vs 17 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 78/100 | $39M | 2 mo ago | 62 | — | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+36 | — | 126 patents Fast cooling and dispensing systems for food, beverages, and frozen desserts | — |
| 35 | Living Carbon Provider of biotechnology based carbon storage solutions 53Partners top 18%Funding top 23%Growth top 25%News top 28% All 9 signals ▾Partnerstop 18% Fundingtop 23% Growthtop 25% Newstop 28% Moattop 39% Talentbottom 49% Techbottom 42% Marketbottom 40% Globalbottom 39% Partners: 5 contract events in 12 mo · Named contractor/client in 5 deals Funding: Raised $36.0M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 4 yrs (1.2/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $36M | 1 mo ago | 25 25 → 38 (+52%) · sector median +32% | Maddie Hall Co-Founder & CEO | WebflowTypekitGoogle Font API+12 | 5 signals ▲67% Contracts | — | — |
| 36 | Hydrosat Satellite data for irrigation and crop management solutions 60Funding top 24%Tech top 31%News top 32%Growth top 35% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 24% Techtop 31% Newstop 32% Growthtop 35% Talenttop 38% Moattop 39% Producttop 46% Marketbottom 40% Globalbottom 38% Funding: Raised $30.0M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 7 yrs (1.0/yr) Tech: 42 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 60/100 | $30M | 5 mo ago | 41 | Royce Dalby Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLSalesforce+21 | 4 signals Funding | — | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 37 | Phylos Bioscience Developer of cannabis F1 hybrid seeds and natural THC products 42Funding top 26%Moat top 39%Talent top 41%Partners top 45% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 26% Moattop 39% Talenttop 41% Partnerstop 45% Techtop 46% Marketbottom 46% Growthbottom 38% Globalbottom 37% Newsbottom 17% Funding: Raised $28.2M across 10 rounds · 10 rounds over 11 yrs (0.9/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · 9 curated direct competitors tracked rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 42/100 | $28M | 5 mo ago | 61 61 → 50 (-18%) · sector median +32% | Nishan Karassik Chief Innovation Officer | PrismicNode.jsNginx+14 | — | — | 4 launchs |
| 38 | AgZen Developer of spray and formulation technology to reduce pesticide pollution 50AI top 15%Funding top 25%Innovation top 34%Patents top 36% All 10 signals ▾AItop 15% Fundingtop 25% Innovationtop 34% Patentstop 36% Talenttop 38% Moattop 42% Newstop 48% Globalbottom 36% Techbottom 31% Marketbottom 25% AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC) Funding: Raised $23.5M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 4 yrs (0.8/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $24M | 3 mo ago | 8 | Sreedath Panat Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+11 | — | 15 patents Precision agriculture spray monitoring and control for fertilizer and liquid application | — |
| 39 | Crafty Online B2B marketplace offering multi-category grocery products for offices 67Funding top 25%Growth top 26%Talent top 28%Innovation top 34% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 25% Growthtop 26% Talenttop 28% Innovationtop 34% Producttop 36% Techtop 39% Moattop 39% Markettop 49% Globalbottom 32% Customersbottom 1% Funding: Raised $21.6M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 8 yrs (1.0/yr) Growth: Headcount 74 → 116 (+57%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100 | $22M | 3 mo ago | 116 116 → 256 (+121%) · sector median +32% | Nathan Rosenstock Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+29 | — | — | 1 launch |
| 40 | Plant Path Data-driven plant breeding for improved stevia varieties and sustainable food solutions 65Funding top 31%Talent top 35%Global bottom 25% All 3 signals ▾Fundingtop 31% Talenttop 35% Globalbottom 25% Funding: Raised $20.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 2 yrs (1.0/yr) Talent: 3 named leaders on record rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 65/100 | $20M | 3 mo ago | — | Todd Wehner Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 41 | Ovation Customer engagement platform for food business 64Funding top 28%Tech top 29%Growth top 35%Patents top 38% All 12 signals ▾Fundingtop 28% Techtop 29% Growthtop 35% Patentstop 38% Moattop 38% Talenttop 38% Innovationtop 41% AItop 45% Productbottom 48% Marketbottom 44% Globalbottom 39% Customersbottom 9% Funding: Raised $17.9M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 7 yrs (1.0/yr) Tech: 46 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | $18M | 4 mo ago | 26 26 → 63 (+142%) · sector median +32% | Derek Morgan President | WordPressMySQLPHP+30 | — | 45 patents Design and manufacturing of firearm internal components and trigger mechanisms | — |
| 42 | Traction Provider of farm data management software solutions 42Funding top 33%Growth top 35%Talent top 38%Tech top 41% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 33% Growthtop 35% Talenttop 38% Techtop 41% Producttop 50% Marketbottom 37% Innovationbottom 37% Globalbottom 36% Newsbottom 24% Customersbottom 22% Funding: Raised $17.0M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 4 yrs (1.0/yr) Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 42/100 | $17M | 4 mo ago | 28 | Brian Stark Co-Founder and Product Marketing Director | WordPressMySQLPHP+32 | — | — | — |
| 43 | Cerebelly Internet first brand offering plant-based personalized food products for kids 57Tech top 25%Funding top 26%Growth top 35%Talent top 37% All 7 signals ▾Techtop 25% Fundingtop 26% Growthtop 35% Talenttop 37% Newstop 41% Marketbottom 34% Globalbottom 29% Tech: 58 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Alb, Amazon Web Services Funding: Raised $16.8M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 7 yrs (0.7/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | $17M | 3 mo ago | 32 | Nick Langan Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+33 | — | — | 1 launch |
| 44 | LOLIWARE Manufacturer of edible seaweed-based straw and bioplastic 45Patents top 30%Funding top 31%Moat top 32%Innovation top 38% All 10 signals ▾Patentstop 30% Fundingtop 31% Moattop 32% Innovationtop 38% Growthtop 45% Techbottom 46% Globalbottom 40% Productbottom 39% Marketbottom 35% Newsbottom 21% Patents: 25 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 14 filings since 2022 vs 9 in 2017-21 Funding: Raised $15.4M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 6 yrs (0.8/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $15M | 1 mo ago | 29 | — | Webflow EcommerceWebflowcore-js+14 | — | 25 patents Biobased, biodegradable polymer composites for injection‑molded packaging and consumer goods | — |
| 45 | 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 | 19 | Robert Pinkerton Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer | Cart FunctionalityWebflowQuill+34 | — | — | — |
| 46 | Marble Platform offering automated meat fabrication system for businesses 53Growth top 35%AI top 35%Innovation top 37%Funding top 38% All 10 signals ▾Growthtop 35% AItop 35% Innovationtop 37% Fundingtop 38% Patentstop 38% Moattop 38% Talenttop 38% Techbottom 42% Globalbottom 31% Marketbottom 28% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo AI: Product described with: artificial intelligence, machine learning rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $14M | 2 mo ago | 19 | Jordyn Bader Co-Founder | WebflowreCAPTCHAHSTS+10 | — | 12 patents Automated packaging sorting, conveyor spacing, and vacuum seal detection systems | 2 job openings |
| 47 | Ryp Labs Developer of sticker-based preservation technology for fruits 50Patents top 31%Moat top 31%Funding top 34%Growth top 35% All 9 signals ▾Patentstop 31% Moattop 31% Fundingtop 34% Growthtop 35% Talenttop 38% Techtop 39% Innovationtop 40% Globalbottom 35% Marketbottom 26% Patents: 17 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 17 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 17 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $11M | 1 mo ago | 15 | Steve Hulteng Co-Founder & COO | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+27 | — | 17 patents Food preservation via controlled-release freshness enhancers and edible coatings for perishable goods | — |
| 48 | AquaBounty Biotechnology company leveraging advanced genetics to transform aquaculture through sustainable and… 29Product top 14%Funding top 29%Moat top 42%Tech top 46% All 11 signals ▾Producttop 14% Fundingtop 29% Moattop 42% Techtop 46% Newstop 46% Innovationbottom 49% Marketbottom 42% Patentsbottom 42% Globalbottom 40% Growthbottom 35% Fin. healthbottom 28% Product: 6 distinct product lines · Company stage: Public Funding: Raised $10.0M across 10 rounds · 10 rounds over 12 yrs (0.8/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 29/100 | $10M | 2 mo ago | 62 | — | PimcoreDrupalPHP+28 | 4 signals ▼43% Earnings | 10 patents Genetically engineered sterile fish for controlled aquaculture production | — |
| 49 | Brami Internet-first brand offering pasta and more 50Talent top 28%Tech top 29%Growth top 35%Funding top 37% All 7 signals ▾Talenttop 28% Techtop 29% Growthtop 35% Fundingtop 37% Moattop 48% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 25% Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated Tech: 51 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $7M | 1 mo ago | 10 | William Hicks Co-Founder | Shogun Page BuilderCart FunctionalityShopify+47 | — | — | 1 launch |
| 50 | MOSH Online brand offering protein bars with brain-supporting nutrients 48Tech top 28%Talent top 38%Funding top 43%Growth top 45% All 7 signals ▾Techtop 28% Talenttop 38% Fundingtop 43% Growthtop 45% Moatbottom 38% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 34% Tech: 45 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $7M | 1 mo ago | 18 | Maria Shriver Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+41 | — | — | 1 launch |
Top 12 Food and Agriculture Tech companies in United States
#1
Wonder 🦄Series D · New York City, New York · founded 2016 · 1900 employees$1.2Braised▾
Wonder 🦄
Series D · New York City, New York · founded 2016 · 1900 employees
Platform offering food delivery and takeout services from various restaurants. It is a platform offering food delivery and takeout services from multiple iconic restaurants, enabling users to order from multiple locations at once.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 83how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 12%Partners
top 21%Customers
top 24%Tech
top 25%Market
top 27%Moat
top 28%Funding: Raised $1.2B across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 10 yrs (0.9/yr) · Last round Series D (Apr 2026)
Partners: 5 contract events in 12 mo · Named contractor/client in 5 deals · Marquee-customer mentions: top 30% of tracked companies
Customers: Play-Store rating 4.63★ across 7,232 ratings (1 apps) · Review volume +38% in 6 mo · Marquee-customer mentions: top 30% of tracked companies
Funding rounds
- Apr 2026Series D$1.7M
- Dec 2025Series D$86.4M
- Nov 2025Series D$8.4M
- May 2025Series D$600M
Founders & team
Investors
Nestle, New Enterprise Associates, Accel, Google Ventures, General Catalyst, Bain Capital Ventures
Tech stack
AdrollAdroll Cmp SystemBranchCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#2
Series H · San Francisco, California · founded 2014 · 141 employees$767.4Mraised▾
Series H · San Francisco, California · founded 2014 · 141 employees
Food technology company digitizing the food supply chain through B2B eCommerce. It operates a multi-layer platform that connects wholesale food distribution, B2B eCommerce, direct-to-consumer food delivery, and enterprise SaaS tools for supply chain management. It provides a B2B marketplace that connects growers, wholesalers, distributors, grocers, restaurants, and institutional buyers, enabling access to a wide network of fresh food products at scale.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 64how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 11%Moat
top 26%Product
top 27%Tech
top 36%Market
top 41%Growth
top 42%Funding: Raised $767M across 12 rounds · 12 rounds over 11 yrs (1.1/yr) · Last round Series H (Feb 2026)
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 9/10 · Unicorn · 9 curated direct competitors tracked
Product: 2 published apps (3.3k installs) · Company stage: Series H
Audience (LinkedIn): 7k LinkedIn followers · 74 engagements/post (1.6× cohort median)
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 product launches · 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Feb 2026Series H$50M
- Mar 2025Series G$50M
- Sep 2022Series G$120M
- Nov 2021Series E$240.8M
Founders & team
Investors
BlackRock, Celtic House Venture Partners, Marubeni Ventures, GGV Capital, WI Harper Group, Sixty Degree Capital
Tech stack
AdrollAdroll Cmp SystemApache TomcatBootstrapCart FunctionalityCdnjs
#3
Series C · Jersey City, New Jersey · founded 1999 · 125 employees$184Mraised▾
Series C · Jersey City, New Jersey · founded 1999 · 125 employees
Indoor vertical farming company specializing in premium berries and tomatoes. They focus on pesticide-free, nutrient-rich produce grown in perfectly designed indoor environments. Their offerings include a variety of berries and tomatoes, all Non-GMO Project Verified and always in season. They emphasize sustainability and reducing food waste, partnering to offer "perfectly imperfect" produce. They use innovative farming techniques to deliver hyper-local, perfectly ripe fruits and vegetables. They are committed to transparency and quality, aiming to bring the farm of the future to consumers today. They offer recipes and partnerships, and their products are available in select stores. They are focused on social impact by reducing food waste and promoting sustainable agriculture.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 67how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 16%Growth
top 37%Tech
top 37%Market
top 46%Global
bottom 39%Moat
bottom 38%Funding: Raised $184M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 5 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Series C (May 2026)
Growth: Headcount 70 → 125 (+79%) across vintages · 2 acquisition/expansion moves in 24 mo · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Tech: 33 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare · Security: Cloudflare Bot Management, Hsts
Audience (LinkedIn): 12k LinkedIn followers · 76 engagements/post (1.6× cohort median)
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Smart Farm GrownTM berries
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- May 2026Series C$150M
- Nov 2024Series B$16M
- Feb 2024Series B$134M
- Mar 2021Series A$50M
Investors
Mirai Creation Fund, Sony Innovation Fund, PKSHA Technology, Social Starts, Inspire, CTBC Bank
Tech stack
AosApple PayCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-Js
#4
Series B · San Francisco, California · founded 2017 · 165 employees$148Mraised▾
Series B · San Francisco, California · founded 2017 · 165 employees
Developer of an artificial intelligence platform for fresh food supply chains. The platform unifies replenishment, production planning, inventory management, and forecasting. It is designed to maximize freshness, profits, and reduce food waste. The platform helps to optimize decisions across the fresh supply chain. It balances sales, waste, and labor tradeoffs. The platform coordinates cross-department planning and simplifies training.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 83how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 18%Innovation
top 22%Growth
top 25%News
top 32%Product
top 33%Talent
top 35%Funding: Raised $148M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 6 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Series B (Apr 2026)
Innovation: 13 new-product events in 24 mo
Growth: Headcount 101 → 165 (+63%) across vintages · Web rank 10,000,000 → 5,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding rounds
- Apr 2026Series B$34M
- Aug 2022Series B$115M
- Feb 2022Series B$50M
- Apr 2021Series A$16M
Founders & team
Investors
Insight Partners, VMG Partners, Bright Pixel Capital, Highsage, Innovation Endeavors, Spark Capital
Tech stack
AdrollAdroll Cmp SystemCdnjsCloudflareCookiebotCore-Js
#5
Nuro 🦄Series E · Mountain View, California · founded 2016 · 1005 employees$2.1Braised▾
Nuro 🦄
Series E · Mountain View, California · founded 2016 · 1005 employees
Developer of autonomous driving technology for automakers and mobility providers. The company offers a self-driving system designed to empower the scaling of autonomy. It provides a universal autonomy platform that is vehicle-agnostic and cost-efficient. Automakers and mobility platforms can license the technology to power robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 89how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 13%AI
top 20%Growth
top 22%Moat
top 22%Patents
top 23%News
top 26%Funding: Raised $2.1B across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 8 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Series E (Aug 2025)
AI: Classified as an AI company
Growth: Headcount 644 → 1,005 (+56%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 113k LinkedIn followers — 13.6% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships · 1 expansions (incl. Ultra and Lucid Motors) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Aug 2025Series E$97M
- Apr 2025Series E$106M
- Nov 2021Series D$600M
- Mar 2021Series C—
Founders & team
Investors
Greylock Partners, Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, Gaorong Capital, SoftBank Vision Fund, Chipotle, Fidelity Investments
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCdnjsCloudflareCore-JsFlickityGoogle Tag Manager
#6
Series B · Austin, Texas · founded 2018 · 65 employees$455.3Mraised▾
Series B · Austin, Texas · founded 2018 · 65 employees
Digital dining rewards platform that allows users to earn cashback and perks when paying. It allows seamless bill payments through an app, while offering rewards, bonuses, and promotional offers across a large network of partner locations. Users can discover venues, unlock dining benefits, and enhance their restaurant experience through integrated payment and loyalty features, all managed within a single digital interface.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 60how this company ranks against its industry peers
Customers
top 20%Funding
top 23%Tech
top 33%News
top 36%Growth
top 37%Talent
top 38%Customers: Play-Store rating 4.86★ across 13,870 ratings (2 apps) · Review volume +110% in 6 mo
Funding: Raised $455M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 8 yrs (0.2/yr) · Last round Series B (Feb 2026)
Tech: 44 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon Web Services · Devops: Envoy, Nginx
Audience (LinkedIn): 6k LinkedIn followers
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Sales, Onboarding
Funding rounds
- Feb 2026Series B$450M
- Feb 2026Conventional Debt—
- Apr 2018Conventional Debt—
- Apr 2018Series A$5.3M
Founders & team
Investors
Firebrand Ventures, Hammerstone Capital, Fabrice Grinda
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesApache Http ServerApexcharts.JsApple Icloud MailAws Certificate Manager
#7
Acquired · St Petersburg, Florida · founded 1968 · 160 employees$140Mraised▾
Acquired · St Petersburg, Florida · founded 1968 · 160 employees
Online platform offering deals on multi-category grocery products. The product catalog includes deals and coupons on restaurants, home services, dental services, dry cleaners shops, travel, electronics, sports products, fashion, beauty, and more.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 50how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 19%Market
top 38%Tech
top 42%Product
top 42%Growth
top 45%Moat
bottom 42%Funding: Raised $140M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Conventional Debt (Apr 2026)
Market: 160 employees (top 18% of Food and Agriculture Tech) · Top-500,000 web property
Tech: 26 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services · Security: Hsts, Http/3
Funding rounds
- Apr 2026Conventional Debt$140M
Investors
First Horizon National Corporation, UMB Bank, Trive Capital, Eldridge Industries
Tech stack
Alpine.JsAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApache Http ServerApple Icloud MailCaddy
#8
Series F · Emeryville, California · founded 2014 · 71 employees$296.4Mraised▾
Series F · Emeryville, California · founded 2014 · 71 employees
Developer of dairy free milk and milk products. It extracts proteins from pea and combines with fats and sugars to create milk and subsequent milk products. The company claims that the products are vegan as there are no ingredients made from animal cells. Available through organized retailers like Whole Foods and target as well as independent grocers & through their online store.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 48how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 14%Moat
top 28%Patents
top 35%News
top 40%Innovation
top 42%Market
bottom 46%Funding: Raised $296M across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 11 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Series F (Dec 2025)
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · IP moat: 71 patents · Soonicorn
Patents: 71 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 31 filings since 2022 vs 40 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2024
Audience (LinkedIn): 12k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches · 1 partnerships (incl. NOVUS Media LLC) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Dec 2025Series F$17M
- Mar 2024Conventional Debt—
- Mar 2024Series E$10.8M
- Nov 2023Conventional Debt—
Investors
Khosla Ventures, Fall Line Capital, Goldman Sachs, Google Ventures, Prelude Ventures, Euclidean Capital
Tech stack
Amazon AdvertisingAmazon WebstoreApple Icloud MailAppnexusCore-JsFacebook Pixel
#9
Fetch 🦄Series E · Madison, Wisconsin · founded 2013 · 734 employees$582.6Mraised▾
Fetch 🦄
Series E · Madison, Wisconsin · founded 2013 · 734 employees
Points-based loyalty platform. It allows users to earn points for shopping and scanning receipts. The points can be redeemed for gift cards or other rewards. It enables businesses to create and provide purchase-based offers to the target customers.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 67how this company ranks against its industry peers
Customers
top 13%AI
top 15%Funding
top 20%Tech
top 22%Moat
top 28%Innovation
top 37%Customers: Play-Store rating 4.73★ across 1,591,364 ratings (1 apps) · Review volume +15% in 6 mo
AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC)
Funding: Raised $583M across 12 rounds · 12 rounds over 11 yrs (1.1/yr) · Last round Conventional Debt (Sep 2025)
Funding rounds
- Sep 2025Conventional Debt$110M
- Mar 2024Conventional Debt$50M
- Apr 2022Conventional Debt—
- Apr 2022Series E$240M
Founders & team
Investors
Morgan Stanley, Hamilton Lane, Gaingels, Greycroft, DST Global, Iconiq Capital
Tech stack
Alpine.JsAmazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud Mail
#10
FBN 🦄Series G · San Carlos, California · founded 2014 · 62 employees$898.8Mraised▾
FBN 🦄
Series G · San Carlos, California · founded 2014 · 62 employees
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.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 64how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 13%Moat
top 26%Growth
top 35%Talent
top 38%Product
top 41%Tech
top 42%Funding: Raised $899M across 12 rounds · 12 rounds over 12 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Series G (Jul 2025)
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Unicorn · 9 curated direct competitors tracked
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 65k LinkedIn followers — 7.9% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
- Jul 2025Series G$50M
- May 2025Series G$29M
- Oct 2023Series G$154.9M
- Nov 2021Series G$300M
Founders & team
Investors
ADM, Fidelity Investments, Google Ventures, BlackRock, T. Rowe Price, Colle Capital
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesContentfulCore-JsDreamdataEmotion
#11
Series C · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2015 · 163 employees$105.2Mraised▾
Series C · Chicago, Illinois · founded 2015 · 163 employees
Online platform providing food ordering and delivery services. It allows users to search for restaurants, browse through the menu, and place orders by making payments using the platform. Its mobile application is available on Android and iOS platforms.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 74how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 18%Tech
top 22%Moat
top 31%Growth
top 35%Market
top 40%Product
top 40%Funding: Raised $105M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 7 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Series C (Feb 2026)
Tech: 39 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Web Services, Cloudflare · Observability: Microsoft Clarity, Sentry
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn · 10 curated direct competitors tracked
Audience (LinkedIn): 10k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Feb 2026Series C$81M
- Aug 2024Series B$20M
- Aug 2023Series A—
- Jul 2022Series A$15.2M
Investors
Greycroft, FJ Labs, Fika Ventures, HPA, Prysm Capital, Altos Ventures Management
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesAnt DesignApple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCloudflare Browser Insights
#12
Series D · Daly City, California · founded 2014 · 123 employees$294.8Mraised▾
Series D · Daly City, California · founded 2014 · 123 employees
Brand of vegan products. Its product portfolio includes vegan protein drink, vegan bakery products, vegan chocolate chip baking mix, and more. It provides alternatives to traditional animal-derived proteins. The company focuses on innovation in food technology, aiming to create delicious and nutritious food products that cater to modern dietary preferences.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 48how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 15%Moat
top 38%Market
top 48%Talent
bottom 49%Tech
bottom 40%Global
bottom 38%Funding: Raised $295M across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 12 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Series D (Nov 2025)
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 4/10 · Soonicorn
Market: 123 employees (top 23% of Food and Agriculture Tech) · Top-5,000,000 web property
Funding rounds
- Nov 2025Series D$55M
- Dec 2024Grant (prize money)$2M
- Feb 2023Angel—
- Dec 2021Series C$175M
Founders & team
Investors
Defense.gov, IndieBio, SOSV, Ingredion, B37 Ventures, Hemisphere Ventures
Funding & investor landscape
$82Btotal disclosed funding
2,413companies funded
6,724disclosed rounds
19rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Notable founders
Marc Lore
Founder & CEO · Wonder
Mike Xu
Founder & CEO · GrubMarket
Sha Sebastian
Co-Founder · Afresh
Nathan Fenner
Co-Founder & President & COO · Afresh
Dave Ferguson
Co-Founder & Co-CEO · Nuro
Jiajun Zhu
Co-Founder & Co-CEO · Nuro
Jonathan De Wolff
Co-Founder & Chief Sustainability Officer · inKind
Johann Moonesinghe
Co-Founder & CEO · inKind
Tyler Kennedy
Co-Founder / SVP - Operations · Fetch
Wes Schroll
Co-Founder & CEO · Fetch
Charles Baron
Co-Founder · FBN
Diego Casanello
CEO · FBN
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 2,677,195 docs
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
RESEARCH SIGNALS · United States
How research on Food Technology is moving in the United States
A read on the academic research around Food Technology — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 4,142 United States-affiliated papers.
research sentiment over time
200820172026
enthusiastic · positive · guarded tone
Tone is overwhelmingly optimistic and intensifying — the enthusiastic (strongly-positive) share moved 17% → 34% across 2008–2026.
top research entities
- Cornell University153
- Purdue University West Lafayette134
- University of Georgia82
- Michigan State University81
- University of California, Davis79
leading researchers
David Julian McClements · Martin Wiedmann · Prabhu Pingali · Valquerizo, Pamela Cristina · Semakula, Henry Musoke · Liang, Song · McKune, Sarah Lindley · Mukwaya, Paul Isolo
▲
Breakthroughs283 · 7%
▲ 3%→7% share
▲2.3× share momentum0 median citations93% since 2021mostly methods-led
Food safety breakthrough research is surging — U.S. papers rose from 4 to 52, with food security and agriculture newly emerging as breakthrough-level topics.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- Food safety4→52
- Food processing2→31
- Food science1→13
- Contamination1→12
- Food products1→12
Newly emergingFood security 0→37 · Agriculture 0→30 · Production (economics) 0→21
Landmark Development of a Paper-Based Analytical Device for Colorimetric Detection of Select Foodborne Pathogens · 460 cites
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Advancements1,178 · 28%
▲ 19%→29% share
▲1.5× share momentum0 median citations90% since 2021mostly empirical
Food safety advancements are intensifying — U.S. papers grew 16 to 214, while sustainable agriculture and fermentation newly entered the advancements segment.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- Food safety16→214
- Food processing12→174
- Agriculture14→135
- Production (economics)7→122
- Food security3→117
Newly emergingSustainable agriculture 0→41 · Fermentation 0→40 · Food packaging 0→30
Landmark Food-Miles and the Relative Climate Impacts of Food Choices in the United States · 1,126 cites
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Concerns1,665 · 40%
▼ 52%→39% share
▼0.8× share momentum0 median citations83% since 2021mostly empirical
Food security concern research is escalating rapidly — U.S. papers climbed 40 to 307, with food insecurity and human health newly flagged as concern-level topics.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- Food safety56→397
- Food security40→307
- Agriculture35→233
- Food processing54→215
- Food systems28→180
Newly emergingFood insecurity 0→60 · Human health 0→37 · Risk assessment 0→23
Landmark Ultra‐processed products are becoming dominant in the global food system · 1,762 cites
RESEARCH HOTSPOTS · United States
Where food tech is researched across United States
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
New York206 · +0.07
Boston121 · +0.04
SF Bay Area101 · +0.05
Philadelphia35 · -0.05
Chicago26 · +0.00
Los Angeles24 · +0.00
Seattle24 · +0.13
Atlanta23 · +0.05
San Diego17 · +0.36
Pittsburgh16 · -0.16
PATENT SIGNAL · United States
Who's filing food tech patents in the United States
United States food tech patent filing is cooling — 817 filings from 475 assignees (2016–2025), led by Whirlpool, Sharkninja Operating, Provisur Technologies; annual filings 80→68.
817 filings475 assigneespeak 93/yr2016–2025
filing momentum (YoY 2016–2025)
top patent filers
- Whirlpool186
- Sharkninja Operating151
- Provisur Technologies51
- Smartwash Solutions39
- SAFE Foods32
- LYCO MFG32
- Massachusetts INST Technology20
- Island Oasis Frozen Cocktail18
Common questions
How many Food and Agriculture Tech companies are there in United States?
Radar tracks 9202 indexable Food and Agriculture Tech companies headquartered in United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Food and Agriculture Tech companies in United States?
The Food and Agriculture Tech companies in United States on this list have raised a combined $82B in disclosed equity funding across 2413 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Food and Agriculture Tech company in United States?
Gopuff is the highest-funded Food and Agriculture Tech company in United States, with $5.1B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Food and Agriculture Tech companies in United States are funded?
2413 of the 9202 Food and Agriculture Tech companies in United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Food and Agriculture Tech unicorns are there in United States?
31 Food and Agriculture Tech companies in United States on this list are valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in United States Food and Agriculture Tech companies?
The most active investors in United States Food and Agriculture Tech companies on this list include United States Department of Agriculture, Y Combinator, THRIVE, Techstars, National Science Foundation.
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