Key Takeaways
- AgZen secured $10 million in Series A funding, led by DCVC Bio and Material Impact.
- RealCoverage enables up to 50% pesticide savings and better weed and disease control.
- The funding will accelerate optimization across all agrochemical input applications.
- AgZen is setting new efficiency standards for the agricultural inputs industry.
- The technology has already been adopted across nearly one million acres for 2025.
AgZen Expands Innovation with Series A Funding
AgZen, a leader in agricultural technology, has successfully closed a $10 million Series A funding round, led by DCVC Bio alongside Material Impact, which had previously led the company’s $3.5 million seed round in 2022. This new investment will further AgZen’s mission to optimize chemical application in agriculture, reducing waste and improving input efficiency across the industry.
Addressing Agricultural Input Inefficiencies
Maximizing yield while minimizing input costs is a significant challenge in modern agriculture. Currently:
- Less than 10% of pesticides and only 33% of fertilizers applied contribute directly to crop protection and yield.
- In the U.S. alone, farmers apply $16 billion worth of pesticides and more than $30 billion in fertilizers annually.
- There is a lack of critical insight into where and how these inputs are utilized effectively.
AgZen aims to bridge this gap by leveraging its expertise in interfacial science, AI, and computer vision to enhance efficiency and precision in agrochemical applications.
RealCoverage: Transforming Agrochemical Application
AgZen’s flagship product, RealCoverage, is the world’s first system designed to optimize droplet coverage on target areas. The system delivers:
- 30-50% pesticide savings for row crops
- Improved weed and disease control, leading to increased yields
- Real-time insights for growers to maximize efficiency
Since its commercial launch, RealCoverage has been adopted across nearly one million acres for the 2025 spraying season, demonstrating rapid industry uptake and validation of AgZen’s approach.
Scaling AgZen Impact with New Funding
With this latest funding round, AgZen plans to:
- Expand RealCoverage to optimize applications for foliar and residual pesticides, liquid fertilizers, and granular fertilizers.
- Extend its impact beyond individual farms by developing new industry standards for efficiency in agricultural inputs.
- Advance automation technologies that reduce the burden on operators while ensuring maximum efficacy of input applications.
Industry Endorsement and Investor Confidence In AgZen
Vishnu Jayaprakash, Co-Founder and CEO of AgZen, emphasized the importance of this milestone: “The need for feedback optimization is evident in our rapid adoption. Our expertise in interfacial science and the knowledge we are unlocking on every leaf and piece of soil allow us to understand what works and what doesn’t across the entire agrochemical supply chain.”
Justin Kern, Partner at DCVC Bio, highlighted the impact of AgZen’s technology: “AgZen gives farmers the ability to see, in real-time, how their inputs are being applied. This insight allows them to measure where their dollars are going and make informed decisions about optimization.”
Carmichael Roberts, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Material Impact, noted AgZen’s broader significance: “Achieving a sustainable agricultural future starts with how resources are applied in the field. AgZen’s products are the game-changer that the industry needs for long-term efficiency and productivity.”
