Cindy Smith

AgriMetis LLC operates a biotech company, which engages in the development of crop protection agents. It also offers natural products derived compounds to protect crops from weeds, fungal diseases, and insect pests. Its AgriMetis technology platform employs multidisciplinary and integrated scientific approach that allows access to areas of chemical space and production routes that are inaccessible to others. The company was founded by Philip Goelet, Simon Aspland and Brian Green in March 2014 and is headquartered in Lutherville, MD.

Reactive Biosciences Inc. engages in the design and developemnt of novel solutions targeting needs in crop protection, animal health and human health. It specializes in chemistry, research, and biotechnology. The company was founded by Stephen J. Benkovic, Gerald R. Fink, Lucy Shapiro, Paul R. Schimmel and C. Tony Liu in 2015 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Part of AgBiTech Pty Ltd., AgBiTech LLC is a leader in agriculture technology that helps to create healthy food systems to sustain our families and our planet for the 21st century. The company is based in Fort Worth, TX. The company is a rapidly growing and transformative crop protection company focusing on science-based biological insect protection. The company was founded in 2000 by Jeffrey Bidstrup. Adriano Vilas-Boas has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Paine Schwartz Partners LLC (Paine Schwartz Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Dexter Paine, Kevin Michael Schwartz and Mitchell S. Presser. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Dow AgroSciences LLC engages in the provision of agrochemical and biotechnology solutions. It offers pest management and biotechnology products to improve the quality of the food supply and contribute to health. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

XALT Energy LLC engages in the provision of energy storage solutions. It offers lithium-ion cells which are prototype electrodes. The firm provides storage solutions for commercial transportation, stationary storage and industrial and defense applications. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Midland, MI.

Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture develops scalable solutions for agricultural services. It offers agriservices, risk management, seeds2B, and research and development. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Vindara, Inc. operates as an agriculture technology company, which engages in the provision of seeds for indoor farming. The company was founded by Roger Kemble and Jade Stinson and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Alexandria Agtech/Climate Innovation Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. Its objective is effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination. The company was founded on February 18, 2021 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

AgBiome LLC provides early stage research and discovery to the agriculture industry. It develops biological product that controls the predominant soil-borne diseases of greenhouse and major row crops. The firm applies genomics and screening technologies to identify plant-associated microbes that enhance plant health, pest resistance, and yield. The company was founded by Jeff Dangl, John N. Couch, Paul Schulze-Lefert, Scott J. Uknes, John Ryals, Eric R. Ward, and Mike Koziel in 2012 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. provides genetics research and development services and is ultimately controlled by the Government of China. The company is based in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Spearhead International Ltd. operates farms including wheat, barley and other grains, oil seed rape, corn, sugar beet, milk, beef, potatoes, onions and fruits. It also ferments and distills grains for producing alcohol, as well as for other food, pharmaceutical and industrial applications. The firm serves supermarkets, food processors and manufacturers in Europe. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Newmarket, the United Kingdom.

AgBiTech Pty Ltd. offers pest management solutions and biological insecticide products. The firm’s services include ViVUS Max, Magnet, and Optimol. The company was founded by Patrick Buerger, Anthony Hawes and Jeffrey Bidstrup in 2002 and is headquartered in Toowoomba, Australia.

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA.

The National Academy of Medicine (United States) is based in Washington and is focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals through various initiatives. These initiatives include the clinician well-being collaborative, which aims to accelerate the implementation of a national plan for health workforce well-being, and the development of a code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The organization also provides resources to support meaningful community engagement in health and health care programs and policies. Recently, the National Academy of Medicine announced the appointment of Mandy Cohen, a member of the organization, as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the organization has released a publication celebrating 50 years of progress in biomedical science, health, and health care.

Hatteras Venture Partners (Hatteras Venture) is venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Clay B. Thorp and John Crumpler. The firm is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

Gen-Probe, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets rapid, accurate and molecular diagnostic products and services that are used primarily to diagnose human diseases, screen donated human blood, and ensure transplant compatibility. It also develops and manufactures the PROCLEIX assays, which are used to detect human immunodeficiency virus, the hepatitis C virus, the hepatitis B virus, and the West Nile virus in donated human blood. The firm's clinical diagnostics products include APTIMA family of assays, which are used to detect the common STDs chlamydia and gonorrhea. Gen-Probe was founded by Thomas H. Adams and David E. Kohne in 1983 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

The Cancer Research Foundation provides cancer treatment services. Its funding programs include Bernice Goldblatt fellowship, young investigator awards, Fletcher scholars program, and supported researchers. The company was founded by Maurice Goldblatt in 1954 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of Novartis AG, Novartis Crop Protection is a Swiss company that manufactures fertilizers and other chemical products.

Syngenta Crop Protection LLC offers weed, insect and crop disease control products. Its products include herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and seed treatments used by farmers and pest control operators. The company was founded in November 2000 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

Driscoll's, Inc. distributes fresh berries. Its products include strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and organic berries. The firm offers exclusive berry recipes, including healthy berry recipes. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Watsonville, CA.