What is EarthOptics?
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, EarthOptics specializes in providing actionable soil insights at scale. The company's integrated platform combines proprietary sensing technologies, robotics, and genomics with in-field services and laboratory infrastructure. This comprehensive approach enables accurate, affordable, and scalable measurements of soil health, empowering customers across agriculture and supply chains to enhance profitability, sustainability, and climate outcomes. EarthOptics maintains a distributed operational footprint with offices and laboratories across the United States and Brazil.
How much funding has EarthOptics raised?
EarthOptics has raised a total of $100M across 4 funding rounds:
Series A
$10.3M
Series B
$27.6M
Other Financing Round
$24M
Private Equity
$38.1M
Series A (2021): $10.3M with participation from S2G Ventures, VTC Ventures, and Leaps
Series B (2023): $27.6M led by Conti Ventures, CNH Industrial, Louis Dreyfus Company Ventures, and Rabo Food & Ag Innovation Fund
Other Financing Round (2024): $24M supported by Cibus Fund, RuralWorks Partners, and Norinchukin Bank
Private Equity (2025): $38.1M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in EarthOptics
S2G Ventures
S2G Ventures is a multi-stage food and agriculture venture fund that invests in entrepreneurs developing solutions for healthy and sustainable food systems, spanning the entire food supply chain from soil to shelf.
Cibus Fund
The Cibus Fund is a venture fund with a global mandate to invest in late-stage agri-technology companies, prioritizing those with strong management, technological advantages, and a commitment to environmental sustainability.
RuralWorks Partners
RuralWorks Partners is a Public Benefit Company dedicated to supporting rural businesses by providing integrated capital for scalable businesses that prioritize environmental protection and community wealth, fostering economic resilience.
What's next for EarthOptics?
The substantial enterprise-level capital infusion, including the recent strategic investment, positions EarthOptics for accelerated growth and market expansion. This backing is expected to fuel further development of its innovative soil data platform and enhance its service offerings. The company's focus on improving soil health aligns with increasing global demand for sustainable agricultural practices and transparent supply chains, suggesting a trajectory towards becoming a leader in ag-tech and climate solutions. Future strategic partnerships and technological advancements are anticipated as EarthOptics continues to scale its operations and impact.
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