Mark Fitz
The relentless pace of change in today’s world has sparked revolutionary technological advances across various businesses, in particular, the agricultural sector. The emergence of AgTech, or agricultural technology, has been a game-changer for the field, driven by an increasing need for sustainability and efficiency. Startups are playing a pivotal role in this sector, especially those hailing from the Central Region of Asia. Here, we bring to the limelight some startups founded in 2020 and later, which are making their mark in the AgTech circuit.
These startups are occupying center stage and transforming the face of the agricultural industry with innovative and cutting-edge solutions. They are addressing issues related to our fragile ecosystem, and their products and services are tailored to tackle growing global challenges. These burgeoning companies are disrupting age-old practices and paving the way for a more sustainable future.
Reminiscent of their diverse backgrounds and disruptive concepts, let’s explore these startups further and appreciate their contributions to the AgTech arena:
Vertical Oceans
Co-founded by Enzo Acerbi and John F. Diener, Vertical Oceans primarily operates in aquaculture and farming and offers an innovative shrimp farming solution. It pairs bioengineering with computational and hardware engineering in vertical aqua towers, delivering farm to fork shrimp in major urban markets. The startup’s technology-driven Intelligent Habitat creates an ecosystem that emulates the natural aquatic environment, creating healthier, tastier shrimp.
MooMa
MooMa, based in Singapore, is a dairy milk startup co-founded by Brian Reddy. With Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and IoT at its core, MooMa is contributing to food security and climate risk mitigation by improving dairy farming. This AgTech startup is creating tech solutions to assist small dairy farmers and transforming farming practices globally.
Farmcity
Founded by Kelly Ann Yeo and Wesley Oxenham, Farmcity is an AgTech startup dedicated to educating the community about cultivating their food. By creating a marketplace for farming methods and resources, Farmcity empowers individuals with the knowledge required to grow their food, thereby advocating for sustainability and healthy eating habits.
Olam Agri
Olam Agri is another Singapore-based startup that offers food, feed, and fiber in high-growth emerging markets. With its hands-on experience and processing capabilities, Olam Agri is contributing to the Farming and AgTech industry in a significant way.
CMO on Wheels
Founded in 2021, CMO on Wheels offers its digital marketing and e-commerce solutions to businesses of all shapes and sizes. This startup offers a suite of marketing and e-commerce solutions, helping businesses to digitally transform and adapt to an increasingly digital world.
UMAMI UNITED
Co-founded by Hiroto Yamazaki, UMAMI UNITED is a food brand that aims to enrich the alt-protein market with innovative Japanese ingredients. Their unique food products like the UMAMI Egg, packed with intense and savory flavor, offer a refreshing alternative in the food industry.
WasteX
WasteX is a startup offering solutions to agriculture and industry that generate financial benefits, productivity gains, and positive environmental impact. WasteX works closely with its clients to develop and implement end-to-end solutions on their farms and at their mills and factories.
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