Ag Startup Engine
Ag Startup Engine (ASE) is an early-stage seed investment program and accelerator focused on agricultural technology startups. Based in Ames, Iowa, within the Iowa State University Research Park, ASE connects entrepreneurs with investors, providing seed capital ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, along with structured mentorship and networking resources. Launched in 2016, ASE aims to empower entrepreneurs addressing significant challenges in agriculture. ASE operates as both an investment fund and an accelerator, offering services such as early seed capital, organized mentorship from experienced
Investing activity
Ag Startup Engine appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $5M. The most recent is Quercus Biosolutions (Seed, $5M, Jul 2026).
Ag Startup Engine most often invests alongside Serra Ventures, Roofstock, Iowa Corn Opportunities and Grantham Foundation, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Ag Startup Engine
What AI companies has Ag Startup Engine invested in?
Ag Startup Engine's AI investments include Quercus Biosolutions. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is Ag Startup Engine based?
Ag Startup Engine is based in Ames, Iowa, United States.
What stage does Ag Startup Engine invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, Ag Startup Engine has invested at Seed, with a median round of $5M.
Who does Ag Startup Engine co-invest with?
Ag Startup Engine's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are Serra Ventures (1 deal), Roofstock (1 deal), Iowa Corn Opportunities (1 deal), Grantham Foundation (1 deal) and Flyover Capital (1 deal).
How can founders reach Ag Startup Engine?
Founders on AI Lounge can see Ag Startup Engine's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add Ag Startup Engine to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.