Yardstick

In-situ soil carbon measurement technology provider

Oakland, California, United States

About Yardstick

Yardstick focuses on measuring soil carbon in agriculture. Its main product is an in-situ soil carbon measurement technology that provides accurate and instant results at an affordable price. This technology helps overcome previous challenges in soil carbon measurement, promoting more environmentally friendly farming practices. Yardstick serves scientists and farmers aiming to lower emissions and improve soil carbon capture. The technology supports all project stages, from measurement to data sharing, enhancing the quality of soil carbon data while simplifying the process. Unlike competitors, Yardstick offers a comprehensive service where customers only need to define their field boundaries, and the company manages the rest, ensuring compliance with recognized soil carbon protocols. The goal is to make soil carbon measurement accessible and efficient, ultimately contributing to climate-friendly agriculture.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$30.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Data & AnalyticsIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Home Office Stipend
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity

Risks

Controversies in carbon certification could undermine trust in Yardstick's services.
Economic downturn may impact Yardstick's ability to secure future funding.
Low ROI for farmers in carbon capture could limit technology adoption.

Differentiation

Yardstick reduces soil carbon measurement costs by over 90%, enhancing accessibility.
Their technology offers instant, accurate, and affordable in-situ soil carbon measurements.
Yardstick's service-based model simplifies soil carbon measurement for scientists and farmers.

Upsides

Yardstick secured $18M from USDA grants for climate-smart agriculture projects.
Toyota Ventures Climate Fund invested in Yardstick's $10.6M Series A funding round.
Partnership with Holganix enhances Yardstick's R&D in carbon sequestration technology.