# Andes

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/andes-ag

- Industry: Agribusiness
- Headquarters: Alameda, US
- Website: www.andes.bio
- Total disclosed funding: $38M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 16, 2023)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

Founded in 2018 and based in Alameda, California, Andes AG, Inc. focuses on innovative agricultural solutions that utilize beneficial microorganisms to enhance soil health and promote carbon dioxide (CO2) removal.Andes AG, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing agricultural sustainability through effective CO2 removal strategies. Founded in Alameda, California, by Cedric Little, Gonzalo Fuenzalida, María Swinburn, and Thomas Ledger, the company has successfully raised USD 15.00 mn in Series A funding as of March 16, 2023, with investors including Voyager Ventures and Yamaha Motor Ventures. The company has completed five deals to date, further establishing its market presence under the leadership of CEO Gonzalo Fuenzalida. 

Andes AG, Inc. specializes in innovative agricultural solutions that leverage beneficial microorganisms to enhance soil health and promote carbon dioxide (CO2) removal from the atmosphere. Their core offerings include the incorporation of these microorganisms into agricultural fields planted with crops such as corn, soybean, and wheat. This technology accelerates the conversion of CO2 into soil inorganic carbon, which is subsequently locked away and transported deep into the soil with rainfall. The end use cases target agricultural sustainability and climate change mitigation, enabling farming operations to transform into effective carbon dioxide removal systems while still producing food. The company actively engages farmers as customers and partners across various geographical markets, focusing on regions with significant agricultural activity, although specific market locations are not disclosed.Andes AG, Inc. generates revenue through partnerships and collaborations with farmers who adopt their carbon removal technology. The transaction structure primarily revolves around direct business-to-business interactions, wherein farmers integrate Andes' beneficial microorganisms into their existing farming practices. This model may involve contracts or agreements based on the volume of products utilized and the anticipated impact on carbon dioxide reduction. While specific pricing plans for individual products or services are not detailed, the company's offerings are designed to provide low-cost, scalable solutions for carbon dioxide removal, potentially appealing to a broad range of agricultural stakeholders and contributing to overall environmental sustainability efforts.In March 2023, Andes AG, Inc. raised USD 15 million in Series A funding to expand its offerings and partnerships. The company plans to utilize this funding to offer its carbon removal credits to organizations of all sizes and enhance collaboration with farmers. Furthermore, Andes AG is focused on developing new microorganism technologies that will support its mission of promoting agricultural sustainability and CO2 reduction. Specific plans for expanding into new markets have yet to be disclosed, but the company aims to leverage its recent funding to grow its customer base and enhance its market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 16, 2023, $15M — Yamaha Motor Ventures, Voyager Ventures
- Series A, Jul 28, 2021, $15M — Wilson Sonsini, Venturance Alternative Assets, FenVentures, Builders VC, Cavallo Ventures, KdT Ventures, Germin8 Ventures, Leaps by Bayer, AccelR8
- Seed, Oct 12, 2020, $5M — KdT Ventures
- Seed, May 14, 2020, $3M — Venturance Alternative Assets, FenVentures, KdT Ventures

## Investors

- Venturance Alternative Assets (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/venturance-alternative-assets) — Seed, Series A
- FenVentures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fenventures) — Seed, Series A
- KdT Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kdt-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Wilson Sonsini — Series A
- Builders VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/builders-vc) — Series A
- Cavallo Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cavallo-ventures) — Series A
- Germin8 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/germin8-ventures) — Series A
- Leaps by Bayer (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/leaps-by-bayer) — Series A
- AccelR8 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accelr8) — Series A
- Yamaha Motor Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/yamaha-motor-ventures) — Series A
- Voyager Ventures — Series A