Seven Brazilian companies were featured in the 100 Startups to Watch special by Pequenas Empresas & Grandes Negócios magazine
Seven agribusiness startups have stood out as some of the most promising in the innovation landscape for 2024. These companies were listed in the 100 Startups to Watch, a special publication by the magazine Pequenas Empresas & Grandes Negócios (PEGN), based on a selection made in partnership with ÉPOCA Negócios, EloGroup, Innovc, and Valor Econômico.
Out of 1,979 startups, the top 100 were chosen. According to the organizers, this year’s selection not only offers a broad view of innovation in Brazil but also highlights the resilience of founders who have managed to thrive despite economic uncertainties.
AgTech Startups Listed in the 100 Startups to Watch 2024
Agtechs listed among the most promising startups in the country provide solutions ranging from ingredients for agribusiness to pest monitoring tools in crops. Check the most promising companies in Brazil:
Biotecland
Founded in 2019 in Jataí, Goiás, Biotecland offers technology that uses microalgae to produce agricultural inputs. As a startup in the traction phase, it has launched its business idea in the market and is on the path to consolidating it. One of its main solutions is Primafert, an organic and biological input that promises to perform various functions to promote sustainable agricultural production. The company follows a direct-to-consumer business model.
Cellva Ingredients
Established in 2022 and based in São Paulo, Cellva Ingredients creates lab-grown food ingredients aimed at promoting health and sustainability. The company is currently in the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) phase, with a simplified version of its solutions. Leveraging Brazil’s biodiversity, it applies cellular cultivation techniques to develop flavors with high nutritional value, catering to the growing demand for healthier food. Recently, it raised R$8.5 million from investors.
Creditares
Founded in 2021 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Creditares operates as a financial products platform for farmers. In its traction phase, the startup offers services through an Agro Open Bank system, supporting everyone from farmers seeking capital to agribusiness investors. It provides comprehensive diagnostics and recommends the best credit, insurance, and consortium products. In 2023, the company approved R$300 million in rural credit.
Finpec
Finpec, a startup in the scaling phase, was founded in 2018 in São Paulo. Specializing in managing resources for cattle fattening in feedlots, Finpec operates with a lean asset model. It raises funds from the financial market, purchases young cattle, and feeds them in third-party feedlots. Both risks and returns are shared among the involved parties. Additionally, the company offers financing solutions to cattle producers, using livestock as collateral.
Revella
Founded in 2021 and based in Florianópolis, Revella develops bio- and nanotechnology-based additives for agricultural use. The startup, currently in its traction phase, provides 11 solutions designed to improve productivity and reduce crop diseases. Its products are integrated into fertilizers, pesticides, adjuvants, and seed treatments.
Sensix
Founded in 2015 in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Sensix consolidates data from day-to-day agricultural operations. In the traction phase, the company offers a platform that provides farmers with a 360-degree view of their operations by integrating data from satellites, drones, agricultural machinery, and soil analysis. It claims to reduce costs by 40% and increase productivity by 20%. In 2023, Sensix raised R$4.9 million in investments.
Tarvos
Based in Campinas, São Paulo, Tarvos was founded in 2018 and offers solutions to address pest monitoring challenges. The startup combines advanced technology and practicality by using automated traps that collect real-time data with precision. The captured species undergo analysis, and the data is consolidated in a platform to facilitate decision-making for farmers. In 2023, Tarvos secured R$5 million in funding.
