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Best AgTech Startup Pitches
Farming feeds the world, but the industry is ripe for innovation. These agtech founders are bringing technology to one of the oldest industries on earth.
2 AgTech pitches received funding from investors on The Pitch. See all funded startups →
Deeptech#186 Supercool Earth: Making It Rain, Literally
Dacia Leon · Supercool Earth
S16 · E4
About AgTech on The Pitch
What is an AgTech startup?
AgTech is technology applied to agriculture, from crop science to farm automation. The Pitch documents 2 AgTech pitches across Seasons 2-16, with founders walking into a room of active venture investors and either leaving with a term sheet or leaving empty-handed.
Which AgTech startups have pitched on The Pitch?
The Pitch has aired 2 AgTech startup pitches: Supercool Earth (S16E4), Rex Animal Health (S2E13). Each episode includes the unedited pitch, the investor deliberation, and the funding outcome.
Which AgTech startups received funding on The Pitch?
2 AgTech startups received funding from investors on The Pitch. Together, they raised $550K. The funded list: Supercool Earth, Rex Animal Health.
Which AgTech startup raised the most on The Pitch?
Supercool Earth raised the most among AgTech startups on The Pitch: $300K from Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, Mike Ma, Rohit Gupta, and Michelle Kwok in Season 16 Episode 4.
Who are the investors hearing AgTech pitches?
The investors most often evaluating AgTech pitches on The Pitch are Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures, Daniel Gulati of Treble Capital, and Elizabeth Yin of Hustle Fund. Across the 2 AgTech episodes, each pitch features 3-4 active VCs deliberating in real time.
How do AgTech founders apply to be on The Pitch?
- Fill out the application at thepitch.show/apply.
- The casting team reviews submissions and looks for AgTech founders with traction, a clear ask, and an unusual story (category has aired across Seasons 2-16).
- Selected founders are scheduled for a recording session in front of 3-4 active VCs.
- The pitch and deliberation are recorded unscripted; the funding decision happens live.
- Episodes air on The Pitch podcast, typically 2-6 months after recording.
When did each AgTech pitch air?
AgTech episodes have aired on The Pitch from Season 2 (2018) through Season 16 (2026), with the most recent being Supercool Earth in S16E4. Every episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms, with full transcripts on each episode page.