Ganaz
Facts
- HQ
- Washington, USA
- Sectors
- Agriculture, Software, Fintech
- Founded
- 2019 Seattle business license
- Type
- Corporation Seattle business license
- Registered name
- Ganaz Inc Seattle business license
- Founders
- Hannah Freeman, Kyle Johnson
Seattle’s Agtech Startups Like Carbon Robotics Garner $157M to Drive Sustainable Farming Amid Industry Growth
Seattle and the Pacific Northwest are becoming a major hub for agriculture technology, driven by local tech talent, innovative farming, and advances in robotics and AI. Despite a dip in agtech investments from 2021 to 2022, startups like Seattle-based Carbon Robotics are raising significant funding and developing sustainable farming technologies.
GeekWire Awards 2023 Honors Four Pacific Northwest Tech Organizations Helping Youth Homelessness, Black Engineers, Agricultural Workers, and Job Seekers
The 2023 GeekWire Awards honored four organizations using technology for social good in the Pacific Northwest: A Way Home Washington, Brilliant Black Minds, Ganaz, and Mentors in Tech. These honorees were recognized for their innovative efforts addressing youth homelessness, supporting Black engineers, aiding agricultural workers, and helping community college grads find jobs.
Ganaz raises $7M Series A led by Trilogy Equity to expand ag workforce software and launch Mastercard Payroll Card
Seattle-based Ganaz raised $7 million in a Series A led by Trilogy Equity to expand its workforce-management and emerging financial tools for the agricultural sector, serving over 175,000 workers and 75 employers across the U.S. and Mexico. The company plans to roll out a Mastercard Payroll Card to digitize pay and paperwork, expand into eight Latin American countries this year, and grow headcount by 30+.
Pacific Northwest Software Founders Launch Ag‑Tech Startups — TerraClear, Carbon Robotics, Pollen Systems Draw Major VC Interest
Successful Pacific Northwest software founders are applying their startup experience to ag tech, drawing significant venture capital into farm-focused startups and developing robotics and marketplaces for agriculture. Examples include Brent Frei's rock-picking robots at TerraClear, Paul Mikesell's weed-zapping Carbon Robotics, and Keith McCall's Pollen Systems and Everyvine relaunch.
Ganaz Raises $2.1M Led by Founder’s Co-op to Expand Farm-Worker Communication Platform
Ganaz, a platform connecting farmers with seasonal workers using native language translation, raised $2.1 million led by Founder’s Co-op to expand its team and grow its business. The startup aims to build trust between farmers and workers by enhancing direct communication and cultural understanding.
