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Sprout: Accelerating the future of food production and delivery We back bold agritech businesses and entrepreneurs who MOVE FAST, THINK BIG and are committed to building solutions for problems that reach from farm to fork. We have one goal in mind…help entrepreneurs grow global agritech businesses. Sprout is an eight month accelerator for entrepreneurs with ideas or businesses from farm to fork. The accelerator features have been designed based on studying the journeys of successful agritech start-up companies. By taking the key learnings from inventors, entrepreneurs, investors and employees in these start-ups, Sprout has designed a world leading accelerator in the agritech sector. Every year well identify the best eight to 12 agritech start-ups from across the globe. By being part of Sprout, you get the following benefits: - Up to a one hour call per week with the Sprout team to track progress against your milestones - One to two hours per week of advice/input from the Sprout mentor and expert network - Attendance at four two day underground events, held in different locations each month. At these events you will workshop key areas of your business with experts and mentors - Pitching and more pitching. Refining your pitch and story to customers, investors and partners so you win support for your value proposition - Collaboration and development of the documentation of your business plan and business model - Ability to take five to ten individual days away during the accelerator period to travel for specific meetings or business development activities - Up to 10 hours per week of Sprout specific work At the end of the accelerator the companies will have an opportunity to present their company and team to a hand picked group of investors, corporate partners and potential customers at the Sprout Partners Summit. This event allows the companies the opportunity to continue their rapid progress achieved through the Accelerator.

Were Tovala, a food-tech company completely reinventing how people eat & live. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and food creation, we give our customers a way to enjoy really good, good-for-you meals without sacrificing time to do the things that matter to them. Weve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following in just a few years, radically changing the day-to-day lives of people across the country and successfully creating a new model for the food industry. A 2x Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators winner -- at the heart of Tovala is an ever-growing community of passionate, unique, culture-centric teammates from all different backgrounds and industries working together to make the magic happen. Were looking for great people to join our team of hard-working, fun-loving, food-focused folks who bring their full selves to work every day. Our Values: - Put the Team First - Embrace the Obstacles - Connect the Dots - Be Direct - Get S#!t Done (Well) - Champion the Customer

Invert Robotics provides remote robotic inspection services with unprecedented levels of safety, accuracy and speed. Our main focus is in the Food Production, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Aviation and Energy industries. This is not an everyday job, but a job where safety and accuracy are paramount. Besides this, Invert Robotics comes together with an agile and inventive work environment. At Invert Robotics, we believe that it is a basic human right to work in a safe and sustainable environment where our health and safety is taken seriously by employers. Working in confined and hazardous spaces continues to cause serious injuries and fatalities worldwide. Our team at Invert Robotics is dedicated to developing technology that will change the future of industrial inspections in these environments. By using technology, we can perform tasks remotely and eliminate the risks involved in working in confined and hazardous spaces. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate the need for people to enter any confined and hazardous environments providing our children with a future which is safer, more colourful and sustainable. Contact us today to request a demo or to find out more about how we can help to improve your inspections.

Hi, we’re Farmer’s Fridge. We make it simple for everyone to eat fresh, healthy meals, whether you’re on the go or at home. We started with a network of smart Fridges, designed to make finding fresh & healthy meals as simple as vending a candy bar. Today, we have more than 1000 Fridges all over the country in airports, hospitals, office buildings, universities and more. However you found us, we’re glad you’re here, and we’re excited to feed you!

BioLumic is a pioneer in plant trait development. We program the genetic expression of plants with light to unlock their natural potential without chemicals or genetic modification. Our novel xTraits(TM) activate untapped biological mechanisms in seeds and seedlings, enhancing yield, vigor, nutrition, and health. With expertise across 12+ crops—including corn, soybean, rice, and forage—BioLumic offers a proprietary solution that brings crop traits to market 90% faster and lower cost. We are dedicated to advancing agriculture by fostering crop equity and resilience while minimizing environmental impact along the value chain.

Taranis is a leading precision agriculture intelligence platform that uses sophisticated computer vision, data science and deep learning algorithms to effectively monitor fields. Taranis offers a full-stack solution for high precision aerial surveillance imagery to prevent crop yield loss due to insects, crop Farmers lose 30-40% of their yield every season due to crop diseases, insects, and weeds. Our mission: Help growers maximize crop yield, improve productivity, and adopt sustainable practices in order to ensure prosperity, starting in our local communities and for the benefit of the world. Taranis crop intelligence solutions use deep agronomic expertise and the most advanced AI and submillimeter image technologies to do just that. We make an impact for over 100 agribusinesses, thousands of farmers, and in millions of acres around the world, and grow rapidly. Founded in 2015, Taranis raised over $100M from leading VC investors and is being led by a founding team with vast experience in both agriculture and technology.

Plenty is a new kind of farm for a new kind of world. We’re on a mission to bring healthy food to the world while protecting the environment. Our pesticide-free, non-GMO leafy greens taste fresh-picked from the garden because they were. We grow and deliver locally, cutting transportation miles and reducing emissions. Plenty’s indoor farms mean fresh produce is always in season. We are a team of growers, plant scientists, engineers, artists, foodies and plant romantics working to improve the lives of plants, people, and the planet. We currently operate in South San Francisco, CA, and Laramie, WY. Our new Compton, CA site set to open in 2021 will be the world’s first, high-capacity indoor vertical farm. Plenty believes food justice is social justice. Equal access to healthy, nutritious food is fundamental to a quality life. We build farms in communities that need better access to food and jobs. Plenty provides living-wage, year-round jobs along with flavorful, nutrient-rich food to the communities we serve. We use automation and robotics so machines do the backbreaking labor while people perform new kinds of skilled agricultural, science and high-tech jobs. Now is the time to help Plenty achieve its mission to feed the world healthy food in a sustainable way. We are a start-up with expanding career growth opportunities. We are actively seeking those who embody our core values: find a way, down to earth, & grow together. These values guide how we work together as teammates, approach innovation and engage with customers. Does this sound like you? Join the mission as we improve human and planetary health by increasing access to craveable fruits and vegetables.

ZeaKal is a plant traits innovator that helps crops capture more carbon and sunlight, leading to healthier, nutrient-rich food and feed. We are committed to building a more equitable and resilient agricultural system on a smaller environmental footprint. Discover how we are building a “NewType” Tomorrow at zeakal.com Our plant traits dramatically improve the yield and composition of staple crops, resulting in carbon capture for better nutrition, as well as higher incomes, lower costs, and efficiencies along the ag supply chain.

Sprout: Accelerating the future of food production and delivery We back bold agritech businesses and entrepreneurs who MOVE FAST, THINK BIG and are committed to building solutions for problems that reach from farm to fork. We have one goal in mind…help entrepreneurs grow global agritech businesses. Sprout is an eight month accelerator for entrepreneurs with ideas or businesses from farm to fork. The accelerator features have been designed based on studying the journeys of successful agritech start-up companies. By taking the key learnings from inventors, entrepreneurs, investors and employees in these start-ups, Sprout has designed a world leading accelerator in the agritech sector. Every year well identify the best eight to 12 agritech start-ups from across the globe. By being part of Sprout, you get the following benefits: - Up to a one hour call per week with the Sprout team to track progress against your milestones - One to two hours per week of advice/input from the Sprout mentor and expert network - Attendance at four two day underground events, held in different locations each month. At these events you will workshop key areas of your business with experts and mentors - Pitching and more pitching. Refining your pitch and story to customers, investors and partners so you win support for your value proposition - Collaboration and development of the documentation of your business plan and business model - Ability to take five to ten individual days away during the accelerator period to travel for specific meetings or business development activities - Up to 10 hours per week of Sprout specific work At the end of the accelerator the companies will have an opportunity to present their company and team to a hand picked group of investors, corporate partners and potential customers at the Sprout Partners Summit. This event allows the companies the opportunity to continue their rapid progress achieved through the Accelerator.

Were Tovala, a food-tech company completely reinventing how people eat & live. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and food creation, we give our customers a way to enjoy really good, good-for-you meals without sacrificing time to do the things that matter to them. Weve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following in just a few years, radically changing the day-to-day lives of people across the country and successfully creating a new model for the food industry. A 2x Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators winner -- at the heart of Tovala is an ever-growing community of passionate, unique, culture-centric teammates from all different backgrounds and industries working together to make the magic happen. Were looking for great people to join our team of hard-working, fun-loving, food-focused folks who bring their full selves to work every day. Our Values: - Put the Team First - Embrace the Obstacles - Connect the Dots - Be Direct - Get S#!t Done (Well) - Champion the Customer

Invert Robotics provides remote robotic inspection services with unprecedented levels of safety, accuracy and speed. Our main focus is in the Food Production, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Aviation and Energy industries. This is not an everyday job, but a job where safety and accuracy are paramount. Besides this, Invert Robotics comes together with an agile and inventive work environment. At Invert Robotics, we believe that it is a basic human right to work in a safe and sustainable environment where our health and safety is taken seriously by employers. Working in confined and hazardous spaces continues to cause serious injuries and fatalities worldwide. Our team at Invert Robotics is dedicated to developing technology that will change the future of industrial inspections in these environments. By using technology, we can perform tasks remotely and eliminate the risks involved in working in confined and hazardous spaces. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate the need for people to enter any confined and hazardous environments providing our children with a future which is safer, more colourful and sustainable. Contact us today to request a demo or to find out more about how we can help to improve your inspections.

Hi, we’re Farmer’s Fridge. We make it simple for everyone to eat fresh, healthy meals, whether you’re on the go or at home. We started with a network of smart Fridges, designed to make finding fresh & healthy meals as simple as vending a candy bar. Today, we have more than 1000 Fridges all over the country in airports, hospitals, office buildings, universities and more. However you found us, we’re glad you’re here, and we’re excited to feed you!

BioLumic is a pioneer in plant trait development. We program the genetic expression of plants with light to unlock their natural potential without chemicals or genetic modification. Our novel xTraits(TM) activate untapped biological mechanisms in seeds and seedlings, enhancing yield, vigor, nutrition, and health. With expertise across 12+ crops—including corn, soybean, rice, and forage—BioLumic offers a proprietary solution that brings crop traits to market 90% faster and lower cost. We are dedicated to advancing agriculture by fostering crop equity and resilience while minimizing environmental impact along the value chain.