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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.
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About AgTech on The Pitch
What is AgTech (and why does The Pitch cover it)?
AgTech is technology applied to agriculture, from crop science to farm automation. The Pitch documents 1 AgTech pitch across Season 2, 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 1 AgTech startup pitch: Rex Animal Health (S2E13). Each episode includes the unedited pitch, the investor deliberation, and the funding outcome.
Which AgTech startups got funded on The Pitch?
1 AgTech startup received funding on The Pitch, totaling $250K raised. The funded list: Rex Animal Health.
Which AgTech startup raised the most on The Pitch?
Rex Animal Health raised the most among AgTech startups on The Pitch: $250K from Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Daniel Gulati, and Charles Hudson in Season 2 Episode 13.
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 Jillian Manus of Structure Capital. Across the 1 AgTech episode, 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 (industry has aired in Season 2).
- 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 in Season 2 (2018), with the most recent being Rex Animal Health in S2E13. Every episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms, with full transcripts on each episode page.