Why We Invested in Sylvarum: A Breakthrough in AgTech for a More Sustainable Future

The Future of Farming Requires Innovation—And Fast

As climate change intensifies, global food demand rises, and traditional farming methods struggle to keep pace, one truth becomes undeniable: we need more efficient, scalable, and sustainable ways to produce food.

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)—greenhouses, vertical farms, and high-tech growing environments—has emerged as a major solution, promising year-round food production with fewer resources. But even in this advanced sector, productivity gains have been incremental, heavily reliant on fertilizers, costly infrastructure, and fine-tuned environmental controls.

Guadalupe Murga

Co-founder and CEO of Sylvarum

That’s why Sylvarum’s innovation caught our attention. By applying proprietary electrostimulation and AI-driven optimization, Sylvarum enhances plant metabolism, leading to higher crop yields without chemicals, genetic modification, or additional infrastructure.

This is the kind of step-change technology that agriculture has been waiting for—a science-backed, non-invasive way to increase food production while conserving resources. And for us, it was an investment opportunity too compelling to ignore.

Why We Invested

1. A Cutting-Edge AgTech Breakthrough

Traditional yield improvement strategies in agriculture have hit their limits. More fertilizers, more water, more land—these are not sustainable solutions. Sylvarum takes a different approach, using electrostimulation to enhance plant metabolism naturally.

Here’s how it works:

·       Electromagnetic stimulation encourages plant cells to optimize nutrient uptake and photosynthesis.

·       AI-driven optimization customizes stimulation parameters for different crops and environments.

·       Higher yields without chemicals mean growers can increase production while reducing inputs.

Unlike genetic modifications or synthetic biostimulants, Sylvarum’s non-invasive method gives farmers a cleaner, scalable, and resource-efficient way to enhance productivity.

This isn't just an incremental improvement—it’s a new frontier in agricultural science.

2. Tackling One of Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges

Farming is becoming a high-stakes game of survival.

·       Climate change is making weather patterns unpredictable.

·       Fertilizer costs are volatile and rising.

·       Water scarcity is forcing growers to rethink resource usage.

With these mounting pressures, farmers can no longer afford yield stagnation—they need high-efficiency, high-impact solutions that don’t require massive infrastructure overhauls.

Sylvarum provides exactly that:

·       Increases crop yields without requiring additional land or energy.

·       Reduces fertilizer dependence, helping growers maintain productivity at lower costs and with less reliance on chemicals.

·       Optimizes resource use, conserving water and energy in CEA environments.

By delivering more food with fewer resources, Sylvarum’s technology aligns with the future of sustainable agriculture.

3. A Large and Expanding Market Opportunity

The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) market is growing rapidly, projected to reach $282.4 billion by 2032 (12.4% CAGR).

Why this matters: CEA growers actively seek new technologies to increase efficiency and yields—making them ideal early adopters for Sylvarum.

By starting with high-tech and mid-tech greenhouse producers in North America and expanding into Europe, Sylvarum is tapping into multiple, high-growth agtech verticals.

4. A First-Mover Advantage in an Untapped Space

Electrostimulation in agriculture is not new—scientific research has validated its potential for decades.

Yet, despite promising studies, commercial adoption has been minimal.

That’s what makes Sylvarum unique:

·       First-to-market with an AI-optimized electrostimulation platform

·       Proven yield-enhancing effects without regulatory hurdles

·       Scalable technology that integrates seamlessly with existing CEA operations

By blending AI, plant science, and precision electrostimulation, Sylvarum is pioneering an entirely new category of AgTech innovation.

This is a rare opportunity to lead in an emerging market before mainstream adoption accelerates.

5. A Scalable Business Model with Strong Growth Potential

Beyond technology, we look for business models that enable sustainable growth.

Sylvarum’s “Stimulation-as-a-Service” approach does exactly that:

·       For high-tech greenhouse producers: Subscription-based access to electrostimulation technology.

·       For mid-tech growers: A revenue-sharing model, where Sylvarum shares in the increased yield value.

This tiered pricing strategy ensures accessibility across different market segments, expanding Sylvarum’s total addressable market (TAM).

As Sylvarum scales, this model allows for predictable revenue growth while ensuring that customers see tangible ROI—making adoption a no-brainer.

Looking Ahead

At the intersection of agriculture, sustainability, and AI, Sylvarum represents exactly the kind of high-impact innovation that excites us:

·       A groundbreaking, non-chemical solution for increasing agricultural productivity.

·       A massive, growing market with high adoption potential.

·       A scalable business model with strong early traction.

But beyond the technology and market opportunity, what stood out most was the team.

Founder Guada Murga and the Sylvarum leadership bring together deep expertise in plant science, data-driven agronomy, and AgTech commercialization. Their ability to merge cutting-edge research with real-world applications sets them apart from competitors.

For us, investing in Sylvarum is about more than funding an exciting technology—it’s about supporting a movement toward a more sustainable, efficient, and scalable future for agriculture.

We’re excited to partner with Sylvarum as they redefine what’s possible in farming.

Let’s grow.