The world is entering a new era of food and agriculture transformation. Long-term consumer trends towards health and sustainability, along with a growing and more affluent population, are driving the demand for more efficient and sustainable food production methods. Fueled by recent technological breakthroughs, increasing government support, and a focus on resource allocation, the traditional agriculture industry is facing significant disruption and pressure to adapt. Lever VC backs the entrepreneurs creating the future of food and agriculture.
NuCicer is a breakthrough crop genetics company producing non-GM chickpeas with 75% more protein than conventional varietal.
“NuCicer has developed a non-GM proprietary chickpea that...has the ability to cut the cost of chickpea protein in half.”
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HerdDogg is a digital animal health and analytics company that lowers mortality and disease on farm.
“Managers utilizing HerdDogg’s advanced data analytics can identify disease in cows days earlier than conventional methods, resulting in a marked reduction in on-farm mortality."
Birdman has quickly become the dominant player in the plant-based proteins and nutritional supplements sector in Latin America.
"Founded in 2016 in Guadalajara, Mexico, Birdman rapidly bootstrapped to $15 million in sales by 2021, prior to attracting its first external funding. The company’s plant-based protein powders and supplements have gained popularity across Mexico."
Boston Bioprocess is a rapidly growing CDMO service provider to companies producing novel food, beauty, and industrial ingredients through fermentation.
“Having a company Boston Bioprocess, whose bread and butter is actually to churn these strains out and make sure that these fermentations are happening in a repeatable way, is very valuable.”