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Koan
Calgary, Canada
Focus on early‑stage AgTech startups delivering solutions that improve agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability.
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16+
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Founded
2022
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Canada
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Koan AgTech Fund
Vintage 2022
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Koan
Focus on early‑stage AgTech startups delivering solutions that improve agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability.
Portfolio
16+
Employees
N/A
Founded
2022
AUM
N/A
Funds
Koan AgTech Fund · Vintage 2022
Stages
No stages listed
Industries
No industries listedGeographic scope
Canada
Sources
Showing 11 of 11 matched portfolio companies
Brilliant Harvest provides an AI-powered helpdesk platform for equipment dealerships to digitize workflows and improve customer support. It offers instant access to OEM manuals and leverages customer data to streamline inquiries and enhance engagement.
ChrysaLabs provides a Direct Contact Proximal Sensing MRV™ platform that delivers lab‑grade soil carbon measurements in the field, aligned with Verra’s VM0042 standard. Using patented sensors, AI‑driven spectroscopy, and automated data pipelines, the system produces high‑precision, registry‑defensible carbon data in under 30 seconds per sample, reducing lab costs and uncertainty. This enables soil carbon project developers, agribusinesses, and land‑management firms to generate more bankable carbon credits at lower operational expense.
Funding: $12.6M
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Funding: $12.6M
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Crush Dynamics utilizes a patented biomechanical fermentation process to convert agricultural by-products, such as grape pomace, into bioactive food ingredients rich in polyphenols. This technology enhances flavor, reduces sugar and sodium content, and extends shelf life, addressing the challenges of food quality and sustainability in the manufacturing sector.
EIO Diagnostics provides a sensor and machine learning system for dairy farms to detect mastitis infections early. This technology analyzes cows during milking without requiring milk or physical samples. The system delivers rapid, integrated signals to help farmers manage udder health proactively.
Emerging Trajectories utilizes large language models to automate the monitoring and analysis of geopolitical risks, providing businesses with tailored risk scores, structured data sets, and daily reports. By aggregating trusted data sources, the platform enhances decision-making processes in complex geopolitical environments, enabling companies to prioritize strategic actions effectively.
Index has developed a unified predictive food safety platform utilizing BioTags, which are inert, uniquely identifiable microbes applied to products and environments for enhanced traceability. This technology enables rapid detection of contamination risks and significantly reduces the time required to identify the root cause of product recalls, improving overall food safety and brand trust.
Funding: $890.0K
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Canadian Food Innovation Network - Innovation Booster
Canadian Food Innovation Network - Innovation Booster
Funding: $890.0K
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Maia Farms provides organic oyster mushroom flour and a textured mushroom‑pea protein blend (Maia FORM) that deliver high protein, fiber, and micronutrients with clean‑label functionality. These ingredients give food manufacturers meat‑like texture, water‑binding, and thermal stability for products such as soups, ready‑to‑heat meals, meat alternatives, snacks, and pet foods. Maia Farms also offers formulation support, clear specifications, and regulatory documentation to accelerate development and scale‑up.
Funding: $1.8M
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The Industry Innovation Fund (I²)
The Industry Innovation Fund (I²)
Funding: $1.8M
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Material Futures cultivates microorganisms to produce sustainable and natural dyes for the textile industry. Their bio-based colorants offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional synthetic dyes, reducing the environmental impact of textile manufacturing.
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Nectar Technologies provides a digital operating system for beekeepers, utilizing unique RFID tags and a centralized dashboard to track hive data, manage tasks, and optimize pollination logistics. This system addresses the challenges of hive mortality and operational inefficiencies by enabling real-time data collection and analysis for improved decision-making in migratory beekeeping.
Funding: $970.0K
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Funding: $970.0K
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Picketa Systems Precision develops a leaf-evaluated-nutrient system for real-time analysis of plant tissue, enabling farmers to identify nutrient deficiencies in crops. This technology facilitates precise nutrient management, optimizing yields and enhancing overall plant health.
Sawback Technologies automates the collection and analysis of near-surface data using ground-penetrating radar and electromagnetic sensors to create detailed maps of underground utilities, fluid leaks, and soil layers. This technology reduces the time and complexity of data gathering, enabling industries to make informed decisions about infrastructure safety and maintenance.
Funding: $2.7M
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Funding: $2.7M
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