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Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies

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Develops technology to remove polluting nutrients from waste water and recycles into fertilizers

Creve Coeur, United StatesFounded 2005Energy
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2022
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies

Ostara is a leading global innovator and producer of highly efficient phosphate fertilizers. The company operates in the agricultural sector, serving a clientele that includes farmers and growers across North America. Ostara's unique selling proposition is its nutrient-release technology, which responds naturally to plant demand, providing unmatched nutrient availability and environmental benefits.

The company's flagship product, Crystal Green, is a sustainable fertilizer that delivers phosphorus, magnesium, and nitrogen in an efficient granule form. This product offers season-long availability, potentially reducing the need for frequent application and thus maximizing yield.

Ostara's business model is centered on the production and sale of these high-efficiency fertilizers. The company generates revenue by selling its products to growers who are seeking more efficient and environmentally friendly fertilizing solutions. Additionally, Ostara's phosphorus management solutions help to minimize the release of phosphorus into the environment, further enhancing the company's commitment to sustainability.

The company's manufacturing facilities are located in St. Louis and Central Florida, enabling easy distribution of products across North America.

In summary, Ostara is a forward-thinking company that combines innovative technology with a commitment to environmental sustainability to produce and distribute highly efficient phosphate fertilizers.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2005
Headquarters
Creve Coeur, United States
Employees
64
Open positions
11
Dealroom signal
88.7/100
Sub-industry
Water, Waste Solution, AgriTech
Sector
Energy, Recycling, Recovery, Biotechnology, Water Treatment, Waste Reduction, Spinout, Fertilizer, Food Waste, Sustainable Development Goals
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

10 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
GRANTOther financing Mar 2023 $7.6M — US Department of Agriculture ↗
SERIES COther financing Oct 2022 $70M $280M Cibus Capital · Grosvenor Food & AgTech · Forage Capital Partners · Carica Sustainable Investments ↗
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Growth signals

Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies is 4.2K monthly website visits, down 50.6% over the last three months. Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies's team grew 3.2% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits4.2K 3-month web change-50.6% 1-year team growth+3.2%
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Investors

10 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • US Department of Agriculture

Series A3 investors entered at this stage

  • VantagePoint Capital Partners
  • Grosvenor Group
  • Grosvenor Food & AgTech

Series B and later5 investors entered at this stage

  • Taurus Agricultural Marketing
  • Forage Capital Partners
  • Export Development Canada
  • Cibus Capital
  • Carica Sustainable Investments

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • The University of British Columbia
Team profiled 20 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 6 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
4 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States83.7%
🇨🇦 Canada9.3%
🇦🇷 Argentina2.3%
🇳🇱 Netherlands2.3%
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