What Seed-X does

Seed-X is an Israeli and US-based agri-tech startup founded in 2016 that develops AI-powered seed and grain sorting technology for the agricultural value chain. The company's core offering is a proprietary computer vision and machine learning system that analyzes images of seeds and grain to assess quality characteristics, detect defects, and perform automated sorting, with the stated aim of enhancing global food supply security by improving seed and grain quality control.

The underlying technology is built around image-based AI/ML classification applied to physical seed and grain samples, positioning accuracy and precision as the primary technical differentiator. The product is offered as a platform-level sorting capability rather than a standalone software tool, implying integration into seed processing and grain handling workflows operated by agricultural producers, seed companies, or grain handlers. Seed-X maintains its headquarters in Israel and US operations in Wilmington, Delaware, and claims a global operational footprint.

The company's revenue model and pricing are not publicly disclosed, and no customer logos, segment breakdowns, or contract values are available in the source material. The company has raised $20 million in total venture funding, most recently closing a $10 million Series A in June 2022 led by iAngels with participation from Champel Capital and Neva SGR, with stated use of proceeds for further development and expansion of its AI sorting platform.

Name

Seed-X

Legal name

Seed-X

Website

https://seed-x.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seed-X is an Israeli-US agri-tech startup founded in 2016 that builds proprietary AI-powered computer vision technology to analyze, grade, and sort seeds and grain for agricultural producers, seed companies, and grain handlers to improve food supply quality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AI-Powered Seed Sorting Technology

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Seed Grading, Sizing & Sorting (Optical/Color/Length) (AFAOADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seed Quality Testing & Certification Support (Germination, Purity, Vigor) (AFAOADAK), Digital Breeding & Bioinformatics Software (Breeding informatics, decision tools) (AFABALAL)

Keywords

• AI seed sorting
• Computer vision agriculture
• Seed quality analysis
• Grain sorting technology
• Agri-tech machine learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Core offering

Seed-X develops and sells an AI-powered seed and grain sorting technology platform. The proprietary system uses computer vision and machine learning to analyze images of seeds and grain, assess quality, detect defects, and perform automated sorting. The technology is aimed at seed producers, grain processors, and the broader agricultural value chain to improve seed quality and support global food supply security.

Product overview

Seed-X offers an AI-powered seed and grain sorting technology platform. The core product is their proprietary computer vision-based system that analyzes seeds and grain to assess quality, detect defects, and perform automated sorting. The technology is designed to enhance seed quality for agricultural use and support global food supply security. The company, an Israeli and US-based agri-tech startup, has developed this AI-powered sorting technology as their primary offering, with plans for further development and expansion supported by Series A funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI-Powered Seed Sorting Technology

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Bühler Group: Bühler produces industrial optical sorting equipment (SORTEX) widely used in grain, seed, and food processing. Comparable to Seed-X in applying optical and AI-driven sorting to seed and grain quality control at industrial scale.
• TOMRA: TOMRA is a global leader in optical sorting and sensor-based sorting equipment for food, seeds, and recycling. Its AI/ML-enhanced sorting solutions directly compete with Seed-X's value proposition in seed and grain quality assessment.
• Benson Hill: Benson Hill uses AI/ML and genomics to develop improved seed varieties, combining data-driven breeding with seed quality analytics. Comparable to Seed-X in applying AI to seed improvement and agricultural productivity.
• Inari Agriculture: Inari applies AI/ML and multiplex gene editing to seed design and breeding. Highly comparable to Seed-X as an AI-driven seed technology company addressing seed quality and performance through computational approaches.
• Satake Corporation: Satake manufactures optical color sorting equipment for rice, grain, and seeds. Directly comparable to Seed-X's computer vision seed sorting technology, serving similar seed processors with optical sorting solutions.
• Cimbria (AGCO): Cimbria manufactures seed conditioning, cleaning, and optical sorting equipment for the seed and grain industry. Directly comparable as a provider of optical/AI sorting technology for seed quality assessment.
• Key Technology: Key Technology produces digital sorting and inspection equipment for food, seeds, and processing applications. Comparable to Seed-X in delivering optical sorting solutions that enhance product quality and reduce defects.

Broad incumbents

• Corteva: Corteva is a major global seed and crop protection company with growing investment in digital and AI tools for seed breeding. Represents the broad incumbent competitive backdrop Seed-X must navigate in the seed quality space.

Emerging players

• Indigo Agriculture: Indigo Ag applies data science and microbial technology to improve seed performance and crop yields. Partially overlapping with Seed-X in using data-driven approaches to seed quality and agricultural productivity.
• Sound Agriculture: Sound Agriculture uses AI and computational biology to develop sustainable crop solutions. Comparable to Seed-X as an emerging AI-driven agri-tech company addressing seed performance and food supply challenges.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments6 records

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