About Services for Crop Farming sector in Australia
The Services for Crop Farming sector in Australia comprises 279 companies, including 12 funded companies having collectively raised $8.1B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 14 are Series A+ funded.
Services for Crop Farming sector in Australia has seen 5 acquisitions and 8 IPOs. This represents almost 4.7% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.3% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes agronomic consulting, soil testing, crop monitoring, harvesting assistance, and operational management services tailored to optimize yields for crop producers.
Services for Crop Farming sector is also known as Agronomy Services, Farm Management Services or Crop Care Consulting.
Includes outsourced precision field mapping, crop dusting and spraying services, soil quality laboratory testing, and farm management consulting networks. Excludes raw fertilizer manufacturers, heavy machinery retail dealerships, general landscaping services, and consumer backyard gardening packages.
Top Services for Crop Farming Companies in Australia
There are 279 Services for Crop Farming startups in Australia which include GrainCorp, PIRSA, NeuRizer, Nacc, AgriStart. Out of these, 12 startups are funded, with 14 having secured Series A+ funding.
2026 has seen the creation of 2 Services for Crop Farming startups in Australia. Over the past 10 years, an average of 2 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of INSEAD.
Here is the list of top Services for Crop Farming startups in Australia
1. GrainCorp
Provider of grain handling, storage, and supply chain services. The company initially commissioned grain elevators to later on diversifying into storage and supply chain operations including land and sea-route transportation. Commodities handled in its supply chain apart from grains are malt and oil-seed.
Key facts about GrainCorp
- Founded Year: 1916
- Location: Sydney (Australia)
- Stage: Public
- Tracxn Score: 51/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 80 Competitors

2. PIRSA
Key facts about PIRSA
- Founded Year: 1902
- Location: Adelaide (Australia)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 46/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 10 of 1,583 Competitors
3. NeuRizer
Working towards strengthening the countrys supply of critical agricultural nutrients
Key facts about NeuRizer
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Adelaide (Australia)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 36/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 6 of 384 Competitors

4. Nacc
Key facts about Nacc
- Founded Year: 1997
- Location: Geraldton (Australia)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 32/100 What is this?

5. AgriStart
Key facts about AgriStart
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Perth (Australia)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 30/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 41 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Services for Crop Farming sector in Australia
2 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Services for Crop Farming sector in Australia. 6 Services for Crop Farming startups in Australia were founded in 2017 - 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 | 2 |
2025 | 2 |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | 3 |
2020 | 4 |
2019 | 5 |
2018 | 4 |
2017 | 6 |
Stage-wise distribution of Services for Crop Farming sector companies in Australia
Out of the total 279 Services for Crop Farming companies in Australia, 12 have secured funding. Among them, 14 have reached Series A or higher, and 14 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 279
Funded - 12
Series A+ - 14
Series B+ - 14
Series C+ - 14
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 279 |
Funded | 12 |
Series A+ | 14 |
Series B+ | 14 |
Series C+ | 14 |
Funding Trends in the Services for Crop Farming sector in Australia
Recent Funding Rounds in Services for Crop Farming in Australia
In the year 2005, till June 2005, Services for Crop Farming companies in Australia have raised $8.1B in equity funding across 1 round.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Services for Crop Farming companies in Australia:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PE | 8379 | 2005 |
Top Investors in Services for Crop Farming in Australia
AgriStart is the top investor in Services for Crop Farming companies in Australia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Services for Crop Farming companies in Australia:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Perth (Australia) | ||
Melbourne (Australia) | ||
Melbourne (Australia) | ||
Cottesloe (Australia) | ||
Emerald (Australia) |
M&A activity in Services for Crop Farming sector in Australia
In the year 2024, till March 2024, 1 acquisition happened in Services for Crop Farming sector in Australia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Services for Crop Farming sector in Australia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Mar 01, 2024 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Jan 10, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 22, 2019 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 11, 2017 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 2016 |
Acquisition trends in Services for Crop Farming sector in Australia
Here are the acquisition trends in Services for Crop Farming sector in Australia:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | - |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | - |
2020 | - |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | - |
2017 | 1 |
IPOs in Services for Crop Farming in Australia
In the year 2016, till September 2016, 1 IPO happened in Services for Crop Farming sector in Australia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Services for Crop Farming sector in Australia:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Sep 16, 2016 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
Mar 30, 1998 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) |
Top News in Services for Crop Farming in Australia
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Australia's Graincorp Raises Profit View On Ukraine Conflict-led ShortageInternational Business Times•Apr 08, 2022•GrainCorp
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Uniseed Leads A$6.5m In Ag Robotics Startup AgerrisGlobal AgInvesting•Apr 08, 2019•agerris, BridgeLane, Uniseed, Carthona Capital and 8 others