# Farmer's Business Network

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/farmer-s-business-network

- Industry: Agribusiness
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.fbn.com
- Total disclosed funding: $872M
- Latest round: Series G (Sep 15, 2021)
- Investors on record: 21

## About

Farmer's Business Network, Inc. is a US-based agricultural technology company that enhances farm productivity through a diverse range of products and services tailored for farmers, emphasizing data-driven insights and transparency. Farmer's Business Network, Inc. specializes in providing agricultural solutions aimed at increasing farm efficiency. Founded in 2014 in San Carlos, US, by Amol Deshpande and Francesco Cinapri. In May 2025, Farmer's Business Network, Inc. raised USD 29 million in venture funding co-led by Arteqin Capital, Colle Capital, GV, Temasek Holdings, and T Rowe Price. Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. (FBN) primarily offers a comprehensive suite of agricultural products and services designed to enhance farm productivity and profitability. Their core product offerings include crop protection solutions such as herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, along with a range of nutritional products aimed at optimizing crop yield and health. FBN also provides innovative services like Gradable Plans, which include customized soil sampling and fertility programs tailored to individual farm needs. The company emphasizes direct-to-farm delivery, allowing farmers to purchase inputs through a convenient online platform with transparent pricing. FBN serves a diverse client base, including thousands of farmers across North America, utilizing its data-backed insights to help them make informed decisions that improve their bottom line. Products are available in key agricultural markets across the United States and Canada, catering to various farming operations looking to maximize crop value and sustainability.FBN’s revenue generation model is primarily rooted in direct sales of agricultural inputs and subscription-based services. Transactions typically occur through their FBN Direct platform, where farmers can shop for a wide range of products, including trademarked items such as Reckon™ 280SL and Gradable Carbon, alongside various herbicides and nutritional products. Pricing structures are designed to provide competitive rates for individual inputs, ensuring that farmers receive good value for their investments. The company also engages in partnerships and collaborations, such as with ADM for expanding their digital farm business platform, which helps enhance revenue potential through broader service offerings. FBN’s revenue streams are bolstered by its focus on providing high-ROI products and services, establishing a strong market presence in the agricultural sector. The company plans to use the funding from May 2025 to enhance its products, financial tools, and AI systems.

## Funding rounds

- Series G, Sep 15, 2021, $300M — T Rowe Price, Temasek Holdings, Fidelity Investments, Tudor Investment Corporation, DBL Partners, GV, BlackRock, LK Advisers, Colle Capital, Walleye Capital, ADM Ventures, Baron Capital Management, Nolle Capital Partners, Balyasny Asset Management L.P.
- Series F, Aug 3, 2020, $250M — Kleiner Perkins, T Rowe Price, Temasek Holdings, Fidelity Investments, DBL Partners, Balyasny Asset Management, GV, BlackRock, Expanding Capital, Baron Capital Management, Mandi Ventures, Lupa Systems
- Series E, Apr 10, 2019, $128M — Kleiner Perkins, T Rowe Price, Temasek Holdings, DBL Partners, GV, Expanding Capital
- Series D, Nov 2, 2017, $110M — Kleiner Perkins, T Rowe Price, Temasek Holdings, DBL Partners, GV, Acre Venture Partners
- Series C, Jan 25, 2017, $40M — Kleiner Perkins, DBL Partners, GV, Acre Venture Partners, Bow Capital
- Series B, Mar 30, 2016, $20M — Kleiner Perkins, DBL Partners, GV, Acre Venture Partners
- Series B, Mar 8, 2015, $15M — Kleiner Perkins, DBL Partners, GV, Acre Venture Partners
- Series A, Jun 30, 2014, $3.3M — DBL Partners
- Series A, Mar 26, 2014, $5.6M — Kleiner Perkins

## Investors

- Kleiner Perkins (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kleiner-perkins) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F
- DBL Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dbl-partners) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G
- GV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gv) — Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G
- Acre Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/acre-venture-partners) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- Bow Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bow-capital) — Series C
- T Rowe Price (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/t-rowe-price) — Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G
- Temasek Holdings — Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G
- Expanding Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/expanding-capital) — Series E, Series F
- Fidelity Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fidelity-investments) — Series F, Series G
- Balyasny Asset Management — Series F
- BlackRock (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blackrock) — Series F, Series G
- Baron Capital Management — Series F, Series G
- Mandi Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mandi-ventures) — Series F
- Lupa Systems (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lupa-systems) — Series F
- Tudor Investment Corporation — Series G
- LK Advisers — Series G
- Colle Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/colle-capital) — Series G
- Walleye Capital — Series G
- ADM Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/adm-ventures) — Series G
- Nolle Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nolle-capital-partners) — Series G
- Balyasny Asset Management L.P. — Series G