Lewis & Clark AgriFood

???? Exciting News from Our Portfolio Company, Bushel! ???? We're thrilled to share that Bushel has launched a game-changing feature in the Bushel Wallet, designed to revolutionize digital payments in agriculture. Farmers and agribusinesses can now invite trusted partners — including agronomists, truckers, and custom harvesters — into Bushel's digital payment network. This means faster, more secure payments and near real-time transactions tailored specifically for the agriculture industry. No more waiting on checks or dealing with ACH delays. With this new feature, businesses can streamline payments, save time, and keep their operations running smoothly. ?? Key benefits: ? Instant, secure payments for trusted partners ? Reduced administrative burden ? Eliminates delays from traditional banking methods This innovation is a huge step forward in making the ag industry more efficient and connected. We're proud to be part of the journey with Bushel, helping shape the future of agriculture! #AgTech #DigitalPayments #InnovationInAg #Bushel #FarmTech #Agribusiness #FinTech #AgriBusiness #Payments https://lnkd.in/gQXnm9di

?? Congratulations to our portfolio company Brightseed on Forager? being recognized as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024! ?? This prestigious accolade highlights the incredible value of Brightseed’s proprietary AI platform in accelerating the discovery of bioactive compounds found in nature. Forager? is not just a tool; it's a groundbreaking innovation that paves the way for a new category of health ingredients and insights in functional foods, beverages, supplements, and specialized nutrition. We're thrilled to see Brightseed’s work in bioactives receiving such recognition, as it holds the potential to transform the way we approach health and wellness. Keep pushing boundaries and leading the charge in this vital space! ??? Check out the recognition here: https://lnkd.in/dHeNrXuB #Innovation #Health #Bioactives #Brightseed #Forager

?? Huge congratulations to our portfolio company, NFW, on winning the prestigious Earthshot Prize! ?? NFW is revolutionizing the way we think about consumer goods by creating scalable materials—from clothing to car interiors—using plants instead of plastic. Their innovative approach to developing transformative new materials that can be molded like plastic, yet come from nature and return to it at the end of their life cycle, is a game changer. NFW represents a movement poised to reshape industries, reduce toxic waste, and foster a more sustainable future. The time to invest in the future of materials is now, and NFW is leading the charge! Proud to support such an impactful initiative! ?? #Sustainability #Innovation #NFW #EarthshotPrize https://lnkd.in/gJiwGKmZ

?? Exciting news from our portfolio company, Bushel! They’ve just announced a new ERP integration with AgVision - a Cultura company, set to simplify operations for agribusinesses and farmers. ?? Integrating ERP systems is crucial in the agricultural sector, as it automates workflows and connects key data across the supply chain. This innovation will help businesses reduce manual tasks and enhance decision-making, ultimately driving efficiency and productivity in the industry. Congratulations to the Bushel team on this significant step forward! We can’t wait to see the positive impact it will have on agribusinesses and farmers alike. Keep leading the way! ?? #Agriculture #Innovation #Bushel #AgTech https://lnkd.in/gneX38uG

Congratulations Arzeda on your financing round! We are proud and excited to continue our partnership with you! https://lnkd.in/gBAbGvve

We're excited to announce the introduction of new flavors of Manitoba Harvest's Bioactive Fiber powered by clinically-proven effective Brightseed's Bio Gut Fiber ingredient! Give these product a try and make this a lifelong daily habit. Your gut will thank you for it! https://lnkd.in/gA2KaCuU

?? Congratulations to our very own JoAnn Brouillette for being recognized again as one of Indiana’s most influential and impactful business and community leaders! #Indiana250 https://lnkd.in/efCvzMBC

We are incredibly honored to partner with Ralph Lauren, Team USA's Official Outfitter. This year's Olympic collection includes a new take on a classic — Ralph Lauren's iconic polo made from recycled CLARUS? cotton, produced by NFW right here in Peoria, Illinois. “The eyes of the world will be on us at the Olympics,” says Katie Foley Ioanilli, Ralph Lauren’s chief global impact and communications officer. “We’re very strategically using this opportunity to shine a light on this recycled cotton, because we need the rest of the industry to support it so it can be a viable option in the future.” To learn more about CLARUS? and the Team USA collection, check out today's piece from Elizabeth Segran, Ph.D. at Fast Company: https://lnkd.in/eMex7TKv #olympics #paris2024 #sustainablefashion #recycledcotton #plantsnotplastic

Bringing you the latest in #appliedAI: We're excited to announce the expansion of our Microbiome capabilities and the introduction of Rapid Profiling to help #food and #nutrition companies innovate for health, faster. Our AI platform, Forager, allows us to predict bioactives resulting from the interaction between bacterial strains and natural ingredients, and that's just the beginning for unlocking #guthealth. We leave no stone unturned on a quest to bring powerful, #bioactive solutions forward for consumer health rooted in nature's design. "With Rapid Profiling and our expanded #Microbiome capacity, we are delivering innovative health products at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional discovery and development approaches. This enables our partners to expand into new health areas and?diversify the ways in which they can investigate bioactives in their existing products, supply chains, side streams and waste streams.”?David Brown, SVP of Business Development, Brightseed. Thank you NutraIngredients for featuring our news today –?and we look forward to IPA World Congress + Probioata Americas 2024! #AIforhealth #synbiotics #Probiota #naturalproducts #CPGs #nutraceuticals

After the dizzying heights of early investment rounds celebrated across the alternative protein sector, the market now looks toward a steadier path for long-term growth. As clarity emerges around which technologies, partnerships and rising stars have the greatest long-term potential to impact the food system, active investors speaking at Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins in Chicago on June 17-18 share a positive outlook and actionable insights. Featuring: - Steve Molino, Principal, Clear Current Capital - Suhas Narayanaswamy, Principal, Lewis & Clark AgriFood - Nadav Berger, Founding General Partner,?PeakBridge - Nick Cooney, Managing Partner,?Lever VC. Read the full article here, and register to join the investors before May 9 to save $300: https://bit.ly/3UJaXsz