Bunge Ventures
VC Fund
Chesterfield, United States
Bunge Ventures is an investment arm of Bunge Ltd.
- Total investments:
- 19
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 16%
Last updated:
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Industries Bunge Ventures invests in
BiotechnologyAgricultureAgTechSustainabilityFarming
Stages Bunge Ventures invests in
Series BSeries CSeries ASeedSeries D
Countries Bunge Ventures invests in
United StatesIsraelArgentinaSwedenSingapore
Round sizes
Series A $6M–$8.1MSeries B $8M–$40MSeries C $26M–$100M
Round size
- Series A
- $6M–$8.1M
- Series B
- $8M–$40M
- Series C
- $26M–$100M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Biotechnology 7 (37%)
- Agriculture 6 (32%)
- AgTech 4 (21%)
- Sustainability 3 (16%)
- Farming 2 (11%)
Stage
- Series B 5 (26%)
- Series C 4 (21%)
- Series A 3 (16%)
- Seed 1 (5%)
- Series D 1 (5%)
Country
- United States 7 (37%)
- Israel 2 (11%)
- Argentina 2 (11%)
- Sweden 1 (5%)
- Singapore 1 (5%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arzeda develops innovative products powered by its Intelligent Protein Design Technology, using generative AI-driven design to create, validate, and manufacture new proteins and enzymes that enhance our lives and protect our planet. Arzeda commercializes with Fortune 500 go-to-market partners across multiple industries, enabling higher-performing,more cost-effective solutions that are healthier and sustainable. | $38M / Series C / Sep 17, 2024 | ||
| WeedOut is a biotechnology company focusing on providing weed control solutions. The company’s goal is to reduce the need for toxic herbicides and higher herbicide doses. | $8.1M / Series A / Feb 20, 2024 | ||
| Lingrove manufactures high-performance natural fiber composites from plant-based fibers and resins using a proprietary process and adaptable platform. Its line of veneer and panel products is called Ekoa, which is sold B2B to manufacturers in the commercial interiors, transportation, and construction space. Inspired by nature’s greatest material,old-growth wood, Lingrove seeks to reduce deforestation and embodied carbon of buildings. | $10.5M / Series B / Nov 20, 2023 | ||
| Agrotoken is a grain-backed, transactional digital asset used to save or exchange for supplies, services, and other assets. Agrotokens allow to carry out commercial and financial transactions with the direct support of the grains. Agrotoken creates a safe ecosystem to make trading grains easier, more efficient, and more reliable.Agrotoken isfocused on tokenization of commodities, smart contracts, and digital economy solutions for Agribusiness. | $12.5M / Seed / Nov 08, 2023 | ||
| We are a biotechnology company determined to reintroduce insects into the global food supply chain. We harness their natural potential as sustainable commodity ingredients for animal and plant nutrition.Nutrition Technologies is committed to revolutionising the agriculture sector by integrating insect products on a mass scale - as nature alwaysintended! We focus on producing significantly more protein per square meter than traditional methods and is zero waste with an intensive vertical farming system. Founded by Nick Piggott and Tom Berry, our team has been rapidly growing since 2015. The Nutrition Technologies team now comprises over 150 people of 11 different nationalities, all united behind making the world a better place by improving the way the world feeds itself.Our Insect Products: Hi.Protein® - an ideal animal-based protein substitute for fishmeal or soybean meal in the diets of Fish, Shrimp, Poultry, Swine, Pets and Reptiles. Hi.Protein® offers a range of positive impacts for monogastric animals' health and performance. Providing essential macro and micronutrients in the diet improves gut microbial communities by increasing the abundance of key bacteria involved in monogastric health.Hi.Frass® - the manure of Black Soldier Fly larvae. It is rich in chitin, which naturally boosts plants' defence mechanisms. It is also loaded with beneficial microorganisms which enhance soil fertility, structure and boosts microbial activities. Resulting in better plant health and nutrient-rich crops.Hi.Oil® - a unique source of energy, tailored for monogastric species such as poultry and swine. Mechanically extracted from Black Soldier Fly larvae fed on a 100% vegetable diet, it contains a high content of essential medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) that enhance animals’ health.Hi.Dried™ - a healthy snack made for pets, poultry, wild birds, or reptiles. Combining the Black Soldier Fly larvae meal and oil benefits, it’s the perfect solution for a direct feed application. Hi.Dried™ is a sustainable source of nutrients and minerals that will naturally enhance animal health. Meet our Founders:Nick Piggott - Co-CEO Nick has over 15 years of business experience directing companies and projects. Previously, Nick worked for the UN and Oxfam, managing multi-million dollar sustainable development programmes.Tom Berry - Co-CEO Tom has over 12 years of experience in leadership and management roles in the UK military, UN, and financial sectors, focusing specifically on operations and risk management. | Series A / Jun 26, 2023 | ||
| Growers Edge offers financial products and data-driven tools designed for agricultural retailers and manufacturers. The company focuses on providing solutions that enhance risk management and facilitate the adoption of new technologies in farming practices. By leveraging data science, Growers Edge helps its clients optimize their operations andimprove service delivery to growers. The platform aims to create a comprehensive fintech environment tailored specifically for the agricultural sector, addressing the unique challenges faced by its users. Through these offerings, Growers Edge supports the growth and efficiency of agricultural businesses. | $15M / Series B / Feb 13, 2023 | ||
| EnginZyme is a biotechnology company that specializes in biocatalysis. It creates products for easy and cost-efficient implementation of biocatalytic processes and helps the chemical industry transition to a sustainable way of operating.The company is driven by a mission to make biocatalysis the first choice for chemical process designersworldwide. | $22.3M / Series B / Dec 19, 2022 | ||
| Equinom is a fully integrated food-tech company, combining agricultural know-how, culinary expertise, and deep technology to develop delicious, nutritious, affordable, and sustainable non-GMO plant-based ingredients – from the ground up.For decades, crops have been farmed primarily for animal feed – not for human consumption. To be palatable inhuman food, these crops require extensive and expensive processing. . With limited processing facilities equipped for this use, the industry is on track to supply only 50% of the projected demand for plant-based foods.What is Equinom doing about it? Equinom is using science and technology to develop superior ingredients naturally, at the source – in a fraction of the time typically required to breed new crops. Equinom crops are bred naturally, without genetic editing or modification, and are optimized to make meat and dairy analogs more delicious, nutritious, cost-effective, and sustainable. The company’s proprietary Manna™ technology platform uses AI to speed the development of superior, high-yield, non-GMO ingredients as nature intended – featuring quality traits that satisfy consumer expectations. The technology also ensures biodiversity and climate resilience which are critical to ensure food security in light of climate change. Working with great partners including Meatless Farm, Roquette with GoodMills Group., Equinom is recognized as a trusted developer and supplier of unrivaled ingredients. Prestigious strategic investors such as BASF and Roquette have helped position Equinom as one of the breakout Round C companies to fuel the worldwide surge in plant-based eating. | $35M / Series D / Dec 12, 2022 | ||
| Phospholutions has developed a patented technology to alleviate the environmental impact of phosphorus fertilizer. Current commercial products aim to deliver phosphorus more efficiently to the plant within the soil and reduce unwanted losses to the environment, ultimately minimizing the effect on water quality.Phospholutions is a State College,PA-based sustainable fertilizer startup. | $5.3M / Convertible Note / Jul 07, 2022 | ||
| CoverCress is a biotechnology company that focuses on research and development of renewable fuel and livestock feed. It specializes in producing an oilseed crop for food, bioenergy, and cattle feed. It specializes in the fields of agriculture, biotechnology, plants, genetics, cover crop, and precision agriculture.CoverCress was founded in 2013 byJerry Steiner and Dr. Tim Ulmasov and is headquartered in St. Louis Missouri. | $26M / Series C / Apr 26, 2022 | ||
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FAQ
What does Bunge Ventures invest in?
Bunge Ventures invests primarily in Biotechnology, Agriculture and AgTech startups, most often at Series B and Series C stage. Most of the 19 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What round sizes does Bunge Ventures invest in?
Bunge Ventures typically joins rounds of $6M–$8.1M at Series A, $8M–$40M at Series B and $26M–$100M at Series C. These are whole funding-round sizes, not Bunge Ventures's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds Bunge Ventures took part in.
When did Bunge Ventures last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Bunge Ventures closed in Sep 2024. Shizune tracks 19 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
Is Shizune's investor data accurate?
Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Oct 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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