About Conti Ventures
Conti Ventures is a venture capital firm As of Dec 2024, Conti Ventures has invested in 6 companies. It primarily invests in Series B round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Food and Agriculture Tech to Enterprise Applications and Environment Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series B round of EarthOptics A lot of funds co-invest with Conti Ventures, with names like iSelect Fund sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.Key Metrics
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series B & Series C
Conti Ventures' List of Top Investments
Conti Ventures has a portfolio of 6 companies. Their most notable investments are in Arzeda and Pattern.Their portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in Food and Agriculture Tech, Enterprise Applications, Environment Tech and 3 other sectors, across stages such as Series B, Series C stages. Here is the list of top investments by Conti Ventures:
1. Bushel
Integrated software solutions connecting agribusinesses and farmers for streamlined workflows. The company provides cloud-based software solutions designed to enhance efficiency and connectivity across the agriculture supply chain. It addresses challenges such as workforce shortages, paper tracking, and payment delays by offering an integrated workflow solution. The platform connects data, people, and processes, enabling automation, systemization, and real-time operations. It offers various solutions, including Customer Relationship Management, Customer Portal, Commercial Portal, Trade, Payments, Farm Management, and Website Management. The company aims to strengthen relationships among grain buyers, ag retailers, ag lenders, and farmers through its software. It offers subscription based services and focuses on providing user-friendly interfaces and robust security. The company's solutions are tailored for agribusinesses, offering seamless ERP integration and dedicated customer support.
Key facts about Bushel
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Fargo (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $102M
- Employee Count: 142 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: The Banc Funds, THRIVE and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Aug 22, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Arzeda
Developer of enzyme design technology to bridge the gap by creating synthetic enzymes. The proprietary technology combines targeted computational enzyme design and protein optimization with metabolic bioengineering to create entirely novel designer cell factories capable of industry-scale chemical production.
Key facts about Arzeda
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Seattle (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $95.2M
- Employee Count: 74 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Casdin Capital, Sofinnova Partners and 22 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 28, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. EarthOptics
Revolutionizing soil analysis with advanced sensors and comprehensive data insights. The company delivers a complete view of soil potential by measuring physical, chemical, and biological properties. This enables predictive planning to maximize soil health and profitability. They offer agronomic planning with analytics and insights for crop planning, nutrient management, and in-season scouting. Carbon planning services include measurement, management programs, and credit planning, supporting sustainability initiatives. The company provides a total farm program with advanced nutrient analysis and fertility management. Their solution unlocks yield potential with a detailed profile of the field's biological, physical, and chemical composition, delivered through a comprehensive dashboard. They also offer a trusted soil carbon MRV solution for verifiable sequestration data, supporting credibility in the carbon market. This is a tech company offering cloud based SaaS solutions.
Key facts about EarthOptics
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Arlington (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $110M
- Employee Count: 96 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Bayer, Shell Ventures and 23 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Oct 14, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. DMC
Manufacturer of bio-based specialty chemicals. Its technology platform enables the production of sustainable and cost-effective chemicals. Its chemicals serve as ingredients in dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, cosmetic actives, and bio-based materials. It focuses on developing and commercializing a range of bio-based chemical products. It offers a standardized and scalable technology platform for product development and commercialization.
Key facts about DMC
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Boulder (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $55M
- Employee Count: 41 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Sofinnova Partners, Boulder Ventures and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 16, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Sustainable phosphorus fertilizer technology enhancing global phosphorus use for efficient agriculture. The company develops patented technologies to maximize phosphorus efficiency and improve fertilizer economics for manufacturers, retailers, and growers. Their flagship product, RhizoSorb, is a next-generation phosphorus fertilizer designed to enhance phosphorus availability and uptake, replacing traditional dry fertilizers. This innovative approach promotes environmental stewardship by reducing carbon emissions and on-farm nutrient loss. The company focuses on sustainable production and responsible phosphorus use to support a growing population. They offer solutions for manufacturers, retailers, and growers, aiming to improve return on investment and optimize yields. The company is committed to mindful, original, and bold values, driving sustainable practices and redefining fertilization for future generations. This is a B2B company in the agriculture industry, offering a sustainable and efficient fertilizer solution.
Key facts about Phospholutions
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: State College (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $29M
- Employee Count: 28 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Ag Ventures Alliance, UPL and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 10, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Conti Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Conti Ventures has invested in 6 companies over the last 4 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 3 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Bushel and most recent follow-on round was in EarthOptics.Conti Ventures' Investments by Stage
Conti Ventures has made 5 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $28.1M and 1 investment in Series C stage with an average round size of $26M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series B | 5 |
Series C | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Conti Ventures' Investments by Sector
Conti Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Food and Agriculture Tech, Sustainability Tech, Enterprise Applications, Environment Tech and Chemicals and Materials Tech. Notably, it has invested in 6 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 6 Tech companies, 2 Software companies and 1 company focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Food and Agriculture Tech | 4 |
Sustainability Tech | 4 |
Enterprise Applications | 2 |
Environment Tech | 2 |
Chemicals and Materials Tech | 1 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Conti Ventures' Investments by Geography
Conti Ventures has made most investments in United States (6).Conti Ventures' recent investments
Conti Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Conti Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 03, 2024 | United States | Series B | 4689 | [+15] | |
Aug 22, 2023 | United States | Series C | 2313 | [+6] | |
Aug 10, 2023 | United States | Series B | 2196 | [+4] | |
Jan 18, 2023 | United States | Series B | 7217 | ||
Aug 25, 2022 | United States | Series B | 3511 |
Co-investors of Conti Ventures
Over the past 4 years, 89 investors have co-invested in Conti Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Conti Ventures: Continental Grain Company, America’s Seed Fund and 49 others have invested in rounds before Conti Ventures. There are 2 companies where Continental Grain Company has invested before Conti Ventures and 2 companies where America’s Seed Fund has invested before Conti Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Conti Ventures: 23 investors entered a company along with Conti Ventures. These include investors like iSelect Fund (2 companies).
- Invested after Conti Ventures: A total of 15 investors have invested in Conti Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Sofinnova Partners (1 company), Fall Line Capital (1 company) and Sucden (1 company).
