# AgroSustain Sàrl

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/agrosustain-sarl

- Industry: Agribusiness
- Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
- Website: www.agrosustain.ch
- Total disclosed funding: $6.3M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 6, 2021)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

AgroSustain Sàrl develops innovative plant protection solutions that utilize natural ingredients to enhance the freshness and shelf life of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, addressing food waste and sustainability in agriculture.Founded in 2018, AgroSustain Sàrl, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in natural plant protection solutions. The company has successfully completed 5 deals, with its most recent deal occurring on July 6, 2021. AgroSustain raised USD 5.190 mn in a Series A funding round led by JD Investment Company, LLC, with participation from BayWa AG and Privilege Ventures. The CEO, Olga Dubey, has experience in the agricultural sector, contributing to the company's strategic direction.AgroSustain specializes in providing innovative, natural plant protection solutions aimed at extending the shelf life and quality of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Their core offerings include edible coatings and biocoatings, which are designed to reduce food waste, replace conventional plastic packaging, and enhance the freshness of produce during transport and storage. These products target various end users, including growers, wholesalers, and retailers in the agricultural sector, ensuring sustainable practices are implemented from farm to table. AgroSustain's solutions are particularly relevant in international markets such as Europe and North America, where there is a growing demand for environmentally friendly and effective agricultural products. The company has positioned itself in the development of organic pre- and post-harvest solutions, addressing challenges in the supply chain related to perishability and waste.AgroSustain generates revenue through a combination of direct sales and partnerships with retailers and distributors in the agricultural sector. The company’s transaction structure typically involves B2B agreements, with clients purchasing their flagship products, such as AgroSFruits, AgroSFlowers, and AgroSVegetables, designed for specific applications in the fruit, flower, and vegetable markets. These transactions may include bulk orders for edible coatings, tailored to meet the specific needs of clients based on their market segments and product offerings. While precise pricing details are not disclosed, the structured agreements often allow clients to customize their orders based on volume and product specifications, reflecting a strategic approach to maximizing the impact of their innovative solutions in a competitive market.In July 2021, AgroSustain Sàrl received grant funding from the European Innovation Council, which will support their strategy for future growth. The company plans to develop new products aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of their offerings and expanding into North American and European markets by 2023. The recent funding will be utilized to accelerate product development and enhance their market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 6, 2021, $5.2M — JD Investment Company, LLC, BayWa AG, Privilege Ventures
- Seed, Dec 18, 2018, $1.1M — Foundation for Technological Innovation, Venture Kick

## Investors

- Foundation for Technological Innovation — Seed
- Venture Kick (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/venture-kick) — Seed
- JD Investment Company, LLC — Series A
- BayWa AG — Series A
- Privilege Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/privilege-ventures) — Series A