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USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

District of Columbianifa.usda.gov

Overview

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is a U.S. federal government body whose creation was mandated in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. Its purpose is to consolidate all federally funded agricultural research, and it is subordinate to the Department of Agriculture. NIFA's mission is to advance knowledge for agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, and communities by supporting research, education, and extension programs in the Land-Grant University System and other partner organizations.

Year Founded

2008

Portfolio Companies

6

Investments

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Chi BotanicMay 2023GrantLead
Inso BiosciencesJul 2023GrantCo-investor
TRIC RoboticsJul 2021GrantCo-investor
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture based?

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture is headquartered in District of Columbia.

When was USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture founded?

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture was founded in 2008.

How many portfolio companies does USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture have?

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Chi Botanic, Inso Biosciences, TRIC Robotics.

What was USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture's most recent investment shown here?

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Inso Biosciences in 2023.

What sectors does USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture focus on?

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture focus on?

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture's AUM?

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersDistrict of Columbia
Year Founded2008

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