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Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies
Develops technology to remove polluting nutrients from waste water and recycles into fertilizers
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.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt 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
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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.
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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
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