The Munich-based company Bind-X enables controlled and biodegradable weed control in agriculture. It uses a centuries-old principle: biomineralization by microorganisms. In agriculture, biomineralization can be used to build up a thin but solid layer in the soil through which weeds cannot penetrate. Thus, farmers do not have to apply harmful weed killers to the field, improve soil quality and reduce their carbon footprint.

Constellr, based in Germany, uses proprietary satellite technology to map the biophysical reality of our planet. To create a complete biophysical history of every field on Earth, constellr is currently building and operating a constellation of satellites with unprecedented monitoring capabilities. From this data base, constellr is creating truly scalable and actionable insights for agriculture and beyond. The purpose is to improve water productivity as the most important resource for the human food system.

FruitSpec from Israel helps fresh producers gain better prices by providing decision tools that optimize yield to market demand. The startup is using unique spectral and AI technology to provide the fresh supply-chain production unit with the ability to manage yield from the orchard to the marketing organization, from the beginning of the season to its end. The shared digital data visibility for each department in the supply chain provides the ability to optimize yield to market demand, maximizing produce price.

E-FARM from Germany is the leading full-stack marketplace for pre-owned farm machinery where farmers and dealers can seamlessly buy and sell online, relying on unique transaction services like inspection, payment or warranty. The company combines machinery, market and customer data to generate the ideal supply & demand algorithm. Until today, E-FARM has completed international machinery transactions between 65 countries.

Canada based Lucent BioSciences Inc. has developed a patented technology that describes the process of binding nutrients in bioavailable form to cellulose fibers in a manner that prevents the leaching into the environment. In order to do that, Lucent uses low-value organic fiber from agriculture and food processing – like pea and lentil hulls – as a carrier for micronutrients. This approach supports an efficient circular economy showcase: crop residues becoming fertilizer that again helps to grow the next crop.

AgXeed from the Netherlands develops autonomous agricultural vehicles taking labour largely out of the field. The hard- and software modules can be combined to realise plug and play machines providing unlimited flexibility in meeting specific customer and regional demands. The tasks for AgXeed's „AgBot“ are created using a web tool with final settings made on the field. Via the AgXeed portal, customers manage their fields, tasks and machinery.

Berlin-based start-up Blue Farm develops and sells oat milk powder. Not only does this product replace cow’s milk; it is also a substitute for conventional oat milk drinks, which contain a large amount of water and are consequently difficult to package and transport. Blue Farm’s unique concept won us over, and we will be supporting the company’s continued growth as venture capital investors.

Germany based Computomics has developed a technology platform that analyses and combines information from genetics, phenotype, microbiome, and environmental datasets. With its team’s expertise Computomics creates a valuable contribution to the breeding of seeds, which are adapted to changed climatic circumstances like dryness. In over 180 projects, Computomics enabled customers to make data-driven decisions accelerating a sustainable agricultural development.

The World Fund, based in Berlin, is one of the largest European Climate Tech VC funds. With investments in startups in the fields of energy, mobility, real estate and food, the World Fund addresses the growing number of challenges associated with the climate crisis. Together with the TU Berlin and several climate protection initiatives, the World Fund has developed the CPP (Climate Performance Potential) metric, which is used to evaluate startups. The World Fund invests exclusively in startups with a clear CO2 reduction potential.