Agriculture faces growing challenges because of climate change, resource inefficiency, and supply chain instability. Farmers and agribusinesses struggle with unpredictable yields, soil degradation, water scarcity, and increasing sustainability regulations. Large food & beverage companies need accurate carbon tracking and regenerative agriculture verification to meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.
Deep Planet leverages AI, satellite data, and machine learning to provide predictive insights on many of these metrics. Their VineSignal and SoilSignal platforms help farmers reduce waste, optimise resources, and increase profits, while enabling agribusinesses to meet ESG goals and improve supply chain transparency.
Sushma Shankar is the CEO and Co-Founder of Deep Planet. He notes that: “At this stage in my company’s scaling journey, the Shott Scale Up Accelerator is invaluable for several reasons. As we move beyond the initial stages of growth, we are facing new and more complex challenges, and the accelerator provides a unique opportunity to address these head on.”
One area Sushma highlights is building scalable systems: “As we scale, we need to ensure that our systems, processes, and team structures are optimised for larger operations”. The Shott Scale Up Accelerator will provide the training and coaching to help Sushma implement these to support growth without sacrificing efficiency or quality.
Over the next 12 months of the Shott Scale Up Accelerator they plan to focus on scaling their operations, refine their go-to-market strategy, and establish a solid foundation for long-term growth. Another key milestone is securing the necessary funding to support these scaling efforts and to fuel expansion, invest in innovation, and enter new markets.
They also plan to expand their leadership team to drive the company’s growth with greater efficiency. This will support better aligning their product development with market needs and customer feedback. It also means their offerings will stay competitive and meet the demands of their evolving customer base.
