# HarvestPort Exchange

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/harvestport-exchange

- Industry: Agribusiness
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.harvestport.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 9, 2017)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

HarvestPort Exchange, Inc. facilitates the trade and management of agricultural commodities, creating a streamlined platform for buyers and sellers to connect and conduct transactions efficiently.HarvestPort Exchange, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, US. The company specializes in the exchange of agricultural products, providing a platform for transactions in this sector. Brian Dawson, the CEO and founder, has a history of entrepreneurship, although details of prior ventures are not provided. The company has received funding through 2 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on November 8, 2018, during which it secured USD 2.50 mn in a Series A round led by Cultivian Sandbox Ventures and Taylor Ventures, bringing the total amount raised to USD 2.50 mn.HarvestPort Exchange, Inc. is primarily engaged in the agricultural commodities exchange sector, offering a platform that enables users to buy, sell, and manage their agricultural products effectively. The company's service is designed to meet the needs of farmers, suppliers, and businesses in the agricultural market, facilitating easier transactions and enhancing market access. Their target clientele includes agricultural producers and businesses looking for efficient solutions in trading commodities.HarvestPort Exchange generates revenue through transaction fees associated with the buying and selling of agricultural commodities on its platform. Clients incur charges based on the volume of transactions they conduct, allowing the company to maintain a steady revenue stream, primarily through a Business-to-Business (B2B) model that caters to various players within the agricultural sector.HarvestPort Exchange has plans to introduce new features to its trading platform aimed at enhancing user experience. The company is also looking to expand its market presence beyond the US and target new regions by 2025. The recent funding round of USD 2.50 mn raised in November 2018 will be utilized to support these initiatives and enhance their technological capabilities to better serve their clients.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 9, 2017, $2.5M — Cultivian Sandbox Ventures, Taylor Ventures

## Investors

- Cultivian Sandbox Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cultivian-sandbox-ventures) — Series A
- Taylor Ventures — Series A