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Sound Agriculture
Unleashes the power of plants to create healthier, tastier, more sustainable food
About Sound Agriculture
Sound Agriculture is a pioneering startup in the agtech sector, aiming to revolutionize the way we grow food. The company's primary focus is on enhancing the natural abilities of plants to adapt to changing weather conditions and consumer preferences, thereby creating a more agile and resilient food system.
Sound Agriculture's primary product, SOURCE, works by activating existing soil microbes, providing crops with an additional 25 lbs of nitrogen and phosphorus per acre. This innovative product is designed to be user-friendly, with a simple application process that promises healthier plants, improved soil quality, and a better return on investment for farmers.
In addition to improving soil health, Sound Agriculture is also working on on-demand breeding, a process that enhances the expression of existing plant traits without altering the DNA sequence. This method is faster than traditional breeding techniques and results in food that is not only better for the planet and consumers but also more appealing to the taste buds.
The company operates in the agriculture market, serving farmers and other stakeholders in the food production chain. Its business model is based on selling its products and services to these clients, thereby generating revenue.
Sound Agriculture is also committed to a greener future for agriculture. It offers a Fertilizer Replacement Guarantee, which removes barriers for farmers who want to transition to more sustainable practices.
In summary, Sound Agriculture is a forward-thinking agtech company that combines science and nature to create more resilient, sustainable, and profitable farming practices.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- Emeryville, United States
- Employees
- 107
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 67.8/100
- Sub-industry
- AgriTech, Innovative Food
- Sector
- Food, Biotechnology, Crop Protection, Fertigation, Drip Irrigation, Microbiology, Fertilizer, Sustainable Development Goals, Regenerative Agriculture, Climate Tech
- Technology
- Deep Tech
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES DOther financing | Dec 2024 | $25M | $375M | S2G Investments · BMO Capital Markets | ↗ |
| SERIES DOther financing | Dec 2022 | $75M | $300M | Fall Line Capital · Northpond Ventures · Cavallo Ventures · Leaps by Bayer | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Sound Agriculture is 8.8K monthly website visits, up 7.3% over the last three months. Sound Agriculture's team grew 0.9% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
Fall Line Capital
Cultivian Sandbox Ventures
Cavallo Ventures
Mission Bay Capital
Syngenta Ventures
Series B and later7 investors entered at this stage
S2G Investments
Northpond Ventures
Leaps by Bayer
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Bank of Montreal
FootPrint Coalition
BMO Capital Markets
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