Key Takeaways
- Growers Edge announces the first close of a new financing round led by S2G Investments, Cibus Capital, and Lowercarbon Capital.
- Other participants include Otter Creek, iSelect Fund, and Jeff Ubben, founder of ValueAct Capital.
- The company offers fintech tools such as warranty-backed crop plans, land and climate analytics, and input lending products.
- Funding will support expanded partnerships with ag retailers and lenders to drive adoption of climate-smart practices.
- The company recently acquired AQUAOSO and now supports over one million acres through its Crop Plan Warranty Program.
Growers Edge Raises New Capital to Expand Financial Innovation in U.S. Agriculture
Growers Edge, a fintech company providing risk-mitigation and financing tools for the agricultural sector, has announced the first close of a new funding round. The investment is co-led by S2G Investments, Cibus Capital, and Lowercarbon Capital, with participation from Otter Creek, iSelect Fund, and Jeff Ubben, founder of ValueAct Capital.
The capital will support Growers Edge’s mission to scale its financial solutions for ag retailers and lenders, while promoting the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices nationwide.
Financial Tools to De-Risk Agricultural Innovation
Growers Edge’s platform combines financial products and data-driven tools to help ag retailers and lenders reduce risk for growers implementing new technologies or practices. Offerings include:
- Crop Plan Warranty Program
- Digital mortgage lending products
- Land and climate intelligence tools
- Input financing solutions
The company collaborates directly with manufacturers, retailers, and farmer networks to enable wider adoption of climate-resilient and productivity-enhancing innovations.
Matt Hansen, CEO of Growers Edge, commented: “This milestone is a testament to the creativity and tenacity of our incredible team. They’re the true innovators who continue to transform complex challenges into real-world solutions for growers, retailers, and lenders.”
Investor Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
The financing round reflects investor confidence in Growers Edge’s role in making sustainable farming practices more accessible.
Jeff Ubben, investor and founder of ValueAct Capital, noted: “Growers Edge is tackling one of the most critical barriers to agricultural innovation – financial risk. Their solutions provide ag retailers, lenders, and growers with the critical tools they need to embrace sustainability at scale.”
Eric Helfgott, Principal at Lowercarbon Capital, added: “By enabling new, sustainable ag practices without the financial risk, Growers Edge is helping climate-smart farming take root.”
Alastair Cooper, Partner at Cibus Capital, described the company as a leader in “the financial digital disruption of U.S. agriculture” with a focus on sustainability.
Expanding Reach and Growers Edge’s Industry Partnerships
Growers Edge has formed partnerships with major industry players, including:
- Nutrien
- PepsiCo
- Mondelez
- Helena Agri-Enterprises
- The Nature Conservancy
The company recently acquired AQUAOSO Technologies, expanded its farmland valuation tools to cover 144 million acres, and surpassed one million acres protected through its Crop Plan Warranty Program.
With this new funding, Growers Edge is positioned to continue bridging the gap between agtech innovation and financial viability for growers, while supporting broader climate resilience goals across the agricultural sector.
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