Mark Anderson
London is not just one of the busiest and most vibrant cities in the world, but it is also one of the most progressive in terms of technology. The past year alone has seen an impressive number of startups emerging, many of them shaking up the AgTech industry. From precision dairy production systems to climate risk data analytics providers, these London-based organizations are poised to radically redefine our relationship with food and the environment. Here we feature an array of trail-blazing startups, all established in 2020 and later, all with their base of operations in London.
AgTech is steadily becoming one of the most influential sectors in London’s startup scene. This industry is harnessing innovative, technology-focused solutions to address global environmental and agricultural challenges. It is an area where startups are creating novel, world-changing solutions while also contributing to the city’s economy and creating jobs. Whether it is revolutionizing how we farm, how we produce food, or our impact on the environment, these startups are paving the way for a more sustainable future.
Let’s delve into the world of these cutting-edge companies that are making a difference not just in their industry, but in the world. Here are eleven of the most impressive AgTech startups currently based in London.
Better Dairy
Founded by Christopher Reynolds and Jevan Nagarajah, Better Dairy is revolutionizing the dairy industry. This AgTech startup employs precision fermentation to produce cheeses, yoghurts, and ice creams without the use of animals.
Kingslands.com
Kingslands.com is an AgTech startup that is improving farmers’ profitability. Founded by Omar Berrada, the company provides an online sourcing platform offering a comprehensive range of products for farmers at competitive prices.
Bx Technologies
Bx Technologies is a climate-tech company helping food brands remove emissions from their food supply chain by regenerating soils, thereby reducing carbon footprint. This enterprise was conceived by Antony Yousefian and Ben Bardsley.
E-NANO
Christian von Scheidt, Alan Jurnet Berteloot, Erwann Lompech Leneveu and Gabor Zichy founded E-NANO with a focus on AgTech and Robotics.
Farmsio
Farmsio, brainchild of Krishna Srinivasan and Venkatesh Sivaraman, is an AgTech platform providing pre-and post-harvest efficiency solutions for farmers and agribusinesses.
GreyTechno Industries
Motheo Kgengwenyane founded GreyTechno Industries with a vision to bring about a cultural shift in the production industry. Their goal is to globally accelerate green technology usage.
Muddy Machines
Muddy Machines, a creation of Christopher Chavasse and Florian Richter, is developing field robots which helps farms manage labor-intensive crops effectively.
Agfluencers
Founded by Maryna Kuzmenko, Agfluencers is a key player in the AgTech industry in London.
KODGAV
Kizito Okelue’s AgTech startup KODGAV is a social impact platform that integrates African farmers into the global supply chain.
Climate X
Climate X, conceived by Kamil Kluza and Lukky Ahmed, is a climate risk data analytics provider that delivers location-specific risk ratings and climate-adjusted loss estimates.
Trinity AgTech
London based AgTech startup Trinity AgTech was founded by Hosein Khajeh Hosseiny.
London’s AgTech sector is an exciting area filled with progressive startups building innovative solutions to key global issues. As they continue to develop, these startups are sure to play an increasingly important role in the city, the industry and the world as a whole.
