California Department of Food and Agriculture
Overview
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is a cabinet-level government agency established in 1919 to protect and promote California's agricultural industry. While not a traditional investment fund, it functions as a strategic investor by administering numerous grant programs. These programs deploy capital to support projects aligned with the department's mission, which is "to safeguard a resilient food system and promote an equitable marketplace, cultivating a California grown food supply that is globally recognized for innovation, quality, and sustainability". Its funding focuses on areas like climate-smart agriculture, farm-to-school programs, sustainable food production, and innovative agricultural technologies such as manure recycling.
Portfolio Companies
7
Website
cdfa.ca.govInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Bioenergy LLC | Apr 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Fyto, Inc. | Jun 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| UAV-IQ | Aug 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Root Applied Sciences | Nov 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is California Department of Food and Agriculture based?
California Department of Food and Agriculture is headquartered in Sacramento, California, United States.
When was California Department of Food and Agriculture founded?
Founding year information for California Department of Food and Agriculture is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does California Department of Food and Agriculture have?
California Department of Food and Agriculture has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in California Department of Food and Agriculture's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include California Bioenergy LLC, Fyto, Inc., UAV-IQ, Root Applied Sciences.
What was California Department of Food and Agriculture's most recent investment shown here?
California Department of Food and Agriculture's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in California Bioenergy LLC in 2025.
What sectors does California Department of Food and Agriculture focus on?
California Department of Food and Agriculture focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does California Department of Food and Agriculture focus on?
Stage focus information for California Department of Food and Agriculture is not publicly available.