By Kira Noodleman, host of Pathfinders How important is it to choose the right technology and right partners? Join host Kira Noodleman and guest Shely Aronov as they navigate the intricate landscape of DeepTech innovation in the latest episode of Pathfinders. They delve into the challenges and triumphs of DeepTech entrepreneurship, highlighting the unique obstacles … Read more
By Kira Noodleman, host of Pathfinders What about the agriculture industry makes farmers a uniquely difficult target customer? In the world of deep tech, innovation isn’t just about having a groundbreaking idea. It requires a meticulous approach, strategic partnerships, and an unwavering vision of future market needs. This philosophy shines through in the inspiring story … Read more
In a recent series by CNBC that covers innovative ClimateTech companies, InnerPlant was selected for the spotlight due its ability to reduce waste in the Agriculture Industry. Founded in 2018, Shely Aronov and Rod Kumimoto have thus far raised over $22M in funding from investors such as Bee Partners, Bison Ventures, MS&AD, UpWest, and John Deere. … Read more
What about the agriculture industry makes farmers a uniquely difficult target customer? Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the Co-Founder and CEO of InnerPlant, Shely Aronov, to learn about the future of seed technology and agricultural sustainability. We discussed the need for low-risk, consistent solutions for farmers, shedding light on the challenges … Read more
In a recent interview, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the CEO of InnerPlant, Shely Aronov, while she shared her inspiring vision and insights into the industry’s future trends. Remember, knowledge is power, and understanding the trends shaping the agriculture industry can empower us to make a positive impact on the world. 5 … Read more
When Shely Aronov founded InnerPlant in 2018, she focused on one guiding principle – “the most important thing Founders can do is be brave enough to impact the world by taking on the incumbents.” Global seed supply is complex and not simple to address, 50% of the global supply is controlled by a small few. … Read more
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates that between 20 and 40 percent of global crop production is lost to pests. Plant diseases cost the global economy $220 billion each year and invasive insects about $70 billion. But the solutions most commonly employed aren’t working. Typically, farmers find out too late that … Read more
I’m excited to formally announce that we have a new partner: Kira Noodleman. Garrett, Tim and I have long been impressed with Kira’s intellect, curiosity and energy and this promotion acknowledges the central role she has already played in making Bee Partners and our portfolio stronger. Kira’s approach has been that of a partner since … Read more
When our portfolio company Future Fields set out to address the world’s reliance on animal protein as a food source, they intended to produce lab-grown chicken. After four months of intense experimentation, their only product was a chicken nugget that cost $3,000 a pound–not a viable solution to world hunger. A lot of companies might … Read more
Deeptech’s scientific and tech-innovation demands bring unique challenges for early-stage companies and their investors. Bee Partners has a long-standing interest in deeptech. We all four have a little science geek in us and we’ve witnessed through our investments the world-changing power of deeply researched and singularly applied solutions that only deeptech can provide. Our deeptech … Read more