Countryside Angels Meeting

Join us for the March Countryside Angel pitches!

​Phinite

Countryside Angels portfolio company from 2024 is back! This time it’s for their series A round to expand production capacity and launch a liquid fertilizer line!

​Jordan Phasey – Founder and CEO
Jordan is an award winning scientist & engineer, and was honored at the White House in 2016 for for his sludge solving innovations. He has worked closely with Eastern North Carolina Farmers to prototype, test, and perfect systems to turn waste into value.

​Smooth Ag

The Ranch Rover is a fully autonomous feed vehicle designed for ranching, capable of hauling over a ton of feed while navigating rugged terrain. It not only performs daily feeding tasks but also monitors herd health, detects wildlife, and assesses pasture conditions, making it an essential tool for modern ranch operations.

​River Mctasney – ​CEO/Co-Founder
​River brings a unique perspective to Smooth Ag as a sixth-generation rancher. His deep understanding of the needs and challenges faced by livestock and agricultural communities fuels his passion for driving meaningful change.

Growing up in the world of agriculture has honed River’s multidisciplinary skill set, enabling him to rapidly absorb knowledge across various fields and translate ideas into tangible solutions. River not only leads our team in product architecture but also spearheads the development of innovative, solution-based systems that revolutionize industries.

​BOPA

The Autonomous Nano-Tractor “ANT” that can weed, spray, and enhance your farm for the next generation.

​Sarah Hinkley – ​CEO / Co-Founder
​Sarah has a Bachelors in Business Management from Texas State, and a Masters in Healthcare Administration from Colorado State. She has held leadership roles from Director of Human Resources to Kitchen Manager. A family history, love of farming, and a need to secure our food system brought Sarah back to her roots.