Antonie

Company Overview Antonie is a pioneering company dedicated to improving crop and soil health through innovative solutions. By measuring soil life and its biological properties, Antonie sets a new standard for functional biodiversity and ecosystem services, aiming to enhance soil health for a more resilient and productive future. Our Mission Founded in October 2021 by Bob Klein Lankhorst, Peter den Hartog, and Jerome H. Mol, Antonie focuses on revealing the hidden biological life in soil and unlocking its power for a healthier planet. The team combines expertise in soil biology, AI & data science, and scaling companies to transform agricultural and land management practices. The company's name honors Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, the 17th-century Dutch pioneer who first described nematodes through his self-built microscope, embodying the spirit of curiosity and scientific advancement. Our Solutions Antonie offers two primary solutions: Life Monitor™ : Provides automated measurements of soil health by high-speed imaging of all living organisms in soil samples, automated analysis of nematodes, and time-stamped storage of images. It tracks the impact of decisions and actions on land, showing the results of management decisions and synergizing with Crop Monitor. Crop Monitor™ : Delivers automated crop inspections using drones, tractors, or satellites to monitor and classify crops. It assists in management decisions on trimming, pollinating, and pest control, detects outliers, locates weeds, and determines field metrics like plant count, density, and yield. It also shows the impact and results of management decisions and works synergistically with Life Monitor. Our Team The Antonie team comprises soil biology experts, AI & data science engineers, and seasoned company builders, united by a bold mission to improve soil health on a global scale. Founded in the Netherlands, just 10 miles from world-renowned institutions like Wageningen University and NIOO, the founders bring deep experience from Silicon Valley and maintain close ties to leading U.S. universities. They are setting new standards for soil health while empowering farmers, landowners, and governments to build a more sustainable future, bridging cutting-edge innovation with practical, real-world impact. Our Values Antonie is committed to transparency, innovation, and sustainability. By focusing on nematodes—the best indicators of biodiversity and ecosystem services—and taking a holistic view of both crops and soil, Antonie is building tools to transform how agriculture and land are managed. The company aims to make the invisible visible, empowering farmers, agri-labs, seed breeders, and society to safeguard ecosystems and sustain life for generations. For more information, visit antonie.ai .