We are thrilled to announce that AgFunder has named iSelect portfolio company Benson Hill Biosystems to its annual list of “Most Innovative” startups, including it on its list of “The 5 Most Innovative U.S. Startups at Series A and Beyond” alongside AgBiome, Blue River Technologies, Descartes Labs and Farmers Business Network.

The awards recognize innovative companies in the agriculture space in five different categories, including Pre-Series A and Post-Series A in the U.S. and internationally, plus the highest rated agtech accelerator programs. The AgFunder Innovation Awards are peer selected awards based on nominations from our industry network of over 25,000 members and subscribers spanning over 150 countries.

Based in Durham, NC and St. Louis, MO, Benson Hill Biosystems is working to solve the world’s greatest challenges by combining plant biology, data analytics and cloud computing, bringing a new, tech-focused approach to agriculture.

The full release about the awards, and the other recipients, can be found here.