Agtech

What Agtech does

Agtech, Inc. is a privately-held animal reproductive technology company headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas, founded in 1990 by John L. Curtis, PhD. The company distributes more than 400 SKUs of animal reproduction products spanning cattle, horses, sheep/goats, swine, and camels — covering artificial insemination (AI), embryo transfer (ET), ovum pickup (OPU), and in-vitro fertilization (IVF) workflows including semen collection equipment, extenders, cryogenic storage, labware, pharmaceuticals, and specialty media. Proprietary Agtech-branded products include the patented Therio-gel isotonic lubricant (developed from JE Ellington's FDA-cleared human fertility formula) and the MEA/HSSA/ENDO-certified Solution 12-Well Dish; the catalog is augmented by exclusive US distribution rights for Cryologic Freeze Control liquid nitrogen freezers (where Agtech is the sole authorized US service coordinator) and distribution agreements with WTA Technologies, IVF Bioscience, Minitube, Neogen, IMV, and IFT.

The business operates three revenue streams: (1) one-time product sales through its e-commerce store and phone-based direct sales to veterinarians and breeders in the US and internationally, complemented by a Spanish/Portuguese-speaking sales team and an actively recruited international distributor network; (2) RACE-approved professional training services — including a 3-day embryo transfer MOET course ($4,500, capped at 4 students), a 2-day AI course ($700, capped at 8 students, run 6× per year), and a 1.5-day frozen embryo transfer course ($1,500) — delivered at a climate-controlled Reproduction Education Center in Manhattan, Kansas; and (3) equipment service and calibration for Freeze Control freezers at approximately $650 per service with a 2.5-week turnaround and loaner systems available. An OPU Collection Facility operated in partnership with Bishop Reproductive Services and Boviteq extends the offering into IVF laboratory services.

Customer segments are horizontal across the large animal value chain: practicing large-animal and mixed-practice veterinarians seeking RACE continuing education; seedstock and commercial cattle breeders (including dairy operations) implementing advanced reproductive technologies to improve herd genetics; livestock producers and ranchers; animal science and pre-veterinary students building AI skills; and international customers served via a distributor network. The company is bootstrapped, founder-controlled, privately held with no institutional investors or M&A history, and self-describes as "answering to customers, not shareholders."

Name

Agtech

Legal name

Agtech, Inc.

Website

https://agtechinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Agtech, Inc. is a privately-held Manhattan, Kansas-based animal reproduction technology company that distributes 400+ proprietary and third-party SKUs and delivers RACE-approved hands-on training in embryo transfer, AI, OPU, and IVF for veterinarians and livestock breeders across cattle, horses, sheep, goats, swine, and camels worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Manhattan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of animal reproduction supplies including semen collection equipment, extenders, packaging, freezing equipment, IVF equipment, AI supplies, embryo transfer equipment, pharmaceuticals, health and wellness products for cattle, horses, sheep/goats, swine, and camels. Carries own 'Agtech' branded product line plus products from other manufacturers.
2. Training Services: Hands-on training courses in embryo transfer (MOET), artificial insemination, and transfer frozen embryos. RACE-approved provider offering continuing education credits. Classes held at climate-controlled Reproduction Education Center in Manhattan, Kansas.
3. Equipment Service and Calibration: Calibration and maintenance services for Freeze Control® liquid nitrogen freezers. Coordinates shipping to Australia for factory service with loaner systems provided during servicing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Agtech is a specialty distributor and training provider for the livestock embryo transfer (ET) and artificial insemination (AI) industry, offering 400+ products across cattle, horses, sheep/goats, swine, and camels. The catalog covers semen collection, extenders, cryogenic storage, AI/ET/OPU/IVF equipment and consumables, pharmaceuticals, and labware, complemented by RACE-approved hands-on training courses and authorized Freeze Control freezer service.

Product overview

Agtech is a specialized animal reproduction technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for livestock breeding. The company provides over 400 animal reproduction products across five species (cattle, horses, sheep/goats, swine, and camels), including semen collection equipment, extenders, IVF and OPU supplies, embryo transfer products, pharmaceuticals, and disposable labware. The portfolio includes proprietary products under the Agtech brand alongside distributed products from manufacturers including WTA Technologies, IVF Bioscience, Cryologic, Minitube, IMV, and others. The company also offers specialized software solutions including BSM (Boar Stud Manager) for boar stud management and OCSA/KUBUS CASA System for computer-assisted sperm analysis. Complementing the product portfolio are hands-on training courses in embryo transfer, artificial insemination, and frozen embryo transfer, along with an OPU collection facility operated in partnership with Bishop Reproductive Services and Boviteq. The company serves veterinarians, livestock breeders, and producers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cattle Reproduction Products Comprehensive line of artificial insemination, embryo transfer, IVF, OPU, and health supplies for cattle, including semen collection equipment, extenders, cryogenic storage, synchronizing agents, breeding supplies, pharmaceuticals, and disposable labware. Sold to cattle breeders, veterinarians, and AI/ET technicians through the Agtech online store.
• Horse Reproduction Products

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved genetic quality of herd through AI and ET
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Bishop Reproductive ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Agtech's premier OPU Collection Facility. Bishop Reproductive Services provides OPU collection services powered by Bishop and Boviteq. Customers receive separate invoices from each company ensuring competitive accountability.
• BoviteqcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Agtech's premier OPU Collection Facility. Boviteq provides IVF laboratory services. Agtech directs customers to learn about the Boviteq difference through informational materials.
• WTA TechnologiesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgtech is a distributor of WTA products for OPU, IVF, AI, and small ruminant breeding. WTA is known for innovative products including Robertson style pipettes and breeding guns.
• IVF BiosciencemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgtech is a distributor of IVF Bioscience specialty medias designed for OPU, IVF and maturation of oocytes and embryos for multiple species. Products tested in commercial IVF labs worldwide.
• CryologiccoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of Freeze Control® liquid nitrogen freezers (CL5500 and CL2200). Agtech is the only authorized service coordinator in the United States, coordinating weekly shipments for factory inspection, testing and calibration in Australia.
• CETA-ACTEminorOthersIndustry association partner. Agtech displays CETA-ACTE logo as part of their industry affiliations.
• AETA (American Embryo Transfer Association)minorOthersIndustry association partner. Agtech attends annual meetings and exhibits products at AETA conventions.
• IETS (International Embryo Transfer Society)minorOthersIndustry association partner. Agtech exhibits at IETS conventions.
• AETE (European Embryo Transfer Association)minorOthersIndustry association partner. Agtech maintains affiliation with European ET association.
• IMVmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMV is a manufacturer whose products Agtech distributes. Part of Agtech's broad product offering from industry leaders.
• MinitubemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMinitube is a manufacturer whose products Agtech distributes including equipment and consumables for semen collection and processing.
• NeogenmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNeogen is a manufacturer whose products Agtech distributes in the semen collection and analysis space.
• IFTmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIFT is a manufacturer whose products Agtech distributes as part of their complete product offering.
• Productos AgroganaderosmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor of Agtech products in Argentina. Praised for solid customer service, fair prices, and timely deliveries. Dr. Cesar Abba leads the distributor relationship.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ABS Global: US-based, Genus-owned cattle genetics and reproductive services company offering AI, sexed semen, training schools, and supply distribution. Significantly larger and broader than Agtech, but overlaps in cattle AI training, AI supplies, and large-animal veterinarian customers.
• Alta Genetics: Canada-based cattle genetics company providing AI services, reproductive supplies, and training. Comparable in serving dairy and beef cattle breeders with AI/ET products and training, but operates at significantly larger scale as part of the URUS Group.
• Select Sires: US farmer-owned cooperative providing cattle genetics, AI supplies, and reproductive training. Jon Herrick (Agtech's AI instructor) is a Select Sires Beef Specialist, evidencing deep overlap in customers, training curriculum, and AI product categories.
• STgenetics (Sexing Technologies): US-based livestock genetics and reproductive services company specializing in sexed semen and advanced breeding technology. Comparable customer segment (cattle breeders) and overlap in AI/ET supply categories, though at much larger scale and with proprietary genetic IP.

Emerging players

• IVF Bioscience: UK-based specialty manufacturer of OPU, IVF, and oocyte/embryo maturation media used in commercial IVF labs. Agtech is its US distribution partner, making the product portfolio and end customers highly comparable, though IVF Bioscience is upstream and narrower in scope.
• CRYOLOGIC: Australia-based manufacturer of programmable embryo freezers (CL5500, CL2200). Agtech is its exclusive US service coordinator; comparable in the narrow freeze-control category and the recurring calibration/service revenue model.

Direct peers

• Minitube: Germany-based manufacturer and global distributor of animal reproduction technology (AI, ET, IVF) including semen collection, extenders, cryogenic storage, and consumables across multiple species. Most directly comparable to Agtech in product portfolio breadth and species coverage, and is one of Agtech's distributed brands.
• Trans Ova Genetics: US-based provider of advanced reproductive services to cattle producers, including embryo transfer, IVF, OPU, and semen/AI services. Comparable in service capability (ET, IVF, OPU) and customer segment (cattle breeders), though focused on service delivery rather than supply distribution.
• WTA Technologies: Brazil-based manufacturer of OPU, IVF, AI, and small ruminant breeding products (including Robertson-style pipettes and breeding guns). WTA is a major Agtech distribution partner and serves the same veterinarian and breeder customer base across Latin America.
• IMV Technologies: France-headquartered global animal reproduction technology group (parent of Minitube and previously affiliated with several Agtech-distributed brands). Manufactures and distributes AI/ET/IVF equipment and consumables, and operates training programs worldwide — directly comparable in scope and customer base to Agtech.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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