About Crop Tech sector in Germany
The Crop Tech sector in Germany comprises 589 companies, including 127 funded companies having collectively raised $773M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 50 are Series A+ funded, and 1 has achieved unicorn status.
Crop Tech sector in Germany has seen 16 acquisitions and 27 IPOs. This represents almost 7.3% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies providing tech-enabled solutions and services for enabling and optimizing field crops and horticulture crops farming.
Crop Tech sector is also known as AgriTech, AGTech, Crop Farming Tech or Agro Tech.
Companies that develop hybrid and GMO seeds, biopesticides, biofertilizers, biostimulants, use indoor farming methods to produce, automate and electrify farm equipment, build digital platforms for knowledge sharing and e-commerce platforms, finance platforms for farmers, farm management software, develop post-harvest supply chain solutions, etc are included in this sector. Companies that develop traditional seeds, develop tech-enabled solutions for livestock, aquaculture, insect farming, producing traditional fertilizers and pesticides, offline distributors and service providers, provide online grocery, process food items, etc are excluded.
Top Crop Tech Companies in Germany
There are 589 Crop Tech startups in Germany which include Plantix, Just Spices, xarvio, Feld.energy, RootsGoods. Out of these, 127 startups are funded, with 50 having secured Series A+ funding, and 1 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 24 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of BITS Pilani, IIT Bombay and London School of Economics and Political Science.
Here is the list of top Crop Tech startups in Germany
1. Plantix
Developer of an application providing crop diagnosis and treatment suggestions. The application helps farmers identify and address crop problems. It offers information on crop diseases and prevention methods. The application also facilitates a community for farmers to share knowledge.
Key facts about Plantix
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $7.31M
- Investors: RTP Global, Atlantic Labs and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Nov 21, 2019, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 58/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 5 Competitors
2. Just Spices
Online retailer of spices, seasonings, spice mixes, and related gifts. It provides various spice blends and single-ingredient spices for diverse culinary applications. The company offers themed spice sets, advent calendars, and customizable gift options. It also features recipes and blog content related to cooking and spice usage.
Key facts about Just Spices
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Dusseldorf (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $14.4M
- Investors: Coefficient Capital, Five Seasons Ventures and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jan 10, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 53/100 What is this?
3. xarvio
Xarvio is a brand for digital farming solutions offered by Bayer group. The offerings include field manager and scouting app. The Xarvio Field Manager utilizes satellite imaging and sensor technologies to provide instant access to field-specific crop protection strategies. It enables the farmers to optimize the application of agricultural inputs for their individual field and field zones. Also, offers field specific variable application maps and crop protection timings to farmers. The Xarvio Scouting App detects and identifies the crop diseases, insects, the nitrogen status, and other leaf damages with the image uploaded by the farmers. Also, enables them to know the diseases and pests of their neighbors from the data gathered. The scouting app is available as a mobile application for Android and iOS users.
Key facts about xarvio
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Monheim am Rhein (Germany)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 52/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 16 of 633 Competitors
4. Feld.energy
Provider of agricultural solutions. They specialize in agricultural photovoltaics enabling farmers to utilize their land for both agriculture and photovoltaic power generation. They aim to revolutionize the agricultural sector by combining two industries.
Key facts about Feld.energy
- Founded Year: 2024
- Location: Pocking (Germany)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $13.5M
- Investors: HV Capital, CoInvest Corporate Finance and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Sep 15, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 50/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 205 Competitors
5. RootsGoods
Provider of AI-powered quality assessment for agricultural products. This platform uses artificial intelligence and deeptech to assess crop quality, facilitating negotiations, sales, and transportation between farmers and buyers. The system analyzes visible and non-visible parameters to provide objective quality information, enabling efficient procurement and market access. Software services include warehouse management and mapping tools. The platform aims to increase farmer income and improve transparency throughout the agricultural supply chain.
Key facts about RootsGoods
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Munich (Germany)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $72.3K
- Investors: Ag-Hub, I Hub Robotics and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Dec 19, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 49/100 What is this?
Companies founded year-on-year in the Crop Tech sector in Germany
47 Crop Tech startups in Germany were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 4 |
2024 | 9 |
2023 | 20 |
2022 | 22 |
2021 | 33 |
2020 | 47 |
2019 | 36 |
2018 | 45 |
2017 | 27 |
Stage-wise distribution of Crop Tech sector companies in Germany
Out of the total 589 Crop Tech companies in Germany, 127 have secured funding. Among them, 50 have reached Series A or higher, and 46 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 589
Funded - 127
Series A+ - 50
Series B+ - 46
Series C+ - 44
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 589 |
Funded | 127 |
Series A+ | 50 |
Series B+ | 46 |
Series C+ | 44 |
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Funding Trends in the Crop Tech sector in Germany
Total funding year-on-year in the Crop Tech sector in Germany
The Crop Tech sector in Germany saw a total funding of more than $757M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $355M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $11.9M |
2024 | $5.72M |
2023 | $14.4M |
2022 | $14.6M |
2021 | $355M |
2020 | $197M |
2019 | $109M |
2018 | $36.8M |
2017 | $5.81M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Crop Tech in Germany
In the year 2025, till September 2025, Crop Tech companies in Germany have raised $11.7M in equity funding across 3 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till May 2024), Crop Tech companies in Germany had raised $3.68M across 2 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 219.15% rise in funding in Crop Tech companies in Germany as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Crop Tech companies in Germany:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 7246 | Sep 15, 2025 | and 3 more | |
Seed | 3400 | Aug 26, 2025 | ||
Seed | 3408 | Apr 02, 2025 | ||
Seed | 6384 | Nov 13, 2024 | and 6 more | |
Seed | 6207 | May 30, 2024 |
Top Investors in Crop Tech in Germany
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Crop Tech companies in Germany based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Crop Tech companies in Germany:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | - | |
Paris (France) | ||
Leverkusen (Germany) | - | |
Hannover (Germany) | ||
Leverkusen (Germany) | - |
M&A activity in Crop Tech sector in Germany
In the year 2024, till August 2024, 1 acquisition happened in Crop Tech sector in Germany. Last year, in 2023, a total of 1 acquisition happened in Crop Tech sector in Germany.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Crop Tech sector in Germany:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 27, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 03, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 10, 2021 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 11, 2021 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 04, 2020 |
Acquisition trends in Crop Tech sector in Germany
Here are the acquisition trends in Crop Tech sector in Germany:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | - |
2021 | 2 |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | 3 |
2018 | 3 |
2017 | 1 |
Colleges which produce the most Crop Tech companies in Germany
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Crop Tech in Germany
Most number of Crop Tech startups in Germany have been founded by alumni from BITS Pilani, IIT Bombay and London School of Economics and Political Science.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
BITS Pilani | 1 |
IIT Bombay | 1 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 1 |
Technical University of Munich | 1 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 1 |
University of Cambridge | 1 |
University of Edinburgh | 1 |
Total funding in Crop Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Germany
In the last 10 years, University of California (Berkeley) graduates' Crop Tech companies in Germany have raised the most funding among top colleges. IIT Bombay alumni are second, and BITS Pilani alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of California (Berkeley) | $13.1M |
IIT Bombay | $7.31M |
BITS Pilani | $244K |
Technical University of Munich | $72.3K |
University of Edinburgh | $53.8K |
London School of Economics and Political Science | - |
University of Cambridge | - |
Top News in Crop Tech in Germany
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CLAAS Unveils Tech-Powered JAGUAR 1000 Series Forage HarvesterMining Stock Education•Nov 11, 2025•CLAAS
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Razor Tracking Integrates with CLAAS Equipment for Smarter Agriculture TelematicsPR Newswire•Aug 27, 2025•CLAAS, Razor Tracking
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CLAAS continues to develop the TRION series and adds a new top model TRION 760Moderner Landwirt•Aug 03, 2025•CLAAS
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CLAAS presents CEREX 700 RC round baler with a new chamber conceptModerner Landwirt•Jul 15, 2025•CLAAS
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Seqana & Klim Launch Large-Scale Soil Carbon Monitoring Projects in Germanyigrownews.com•Mar 21, 2025•Seqana, Klim
