AgTech Accelerator Corporation is a venture development organization focused on discovering and developing emerging agricultural technology and animal health companies. Based in Research Triangle Park, NC, AgTech Accelerator identifies, forms, finances and manages emerging agriculture companies to drive commercialization. In addition to its investment in AgTech Accelerator, Pappas Capital has also invested directly in such AgTech Accelerator portfolio companies as Boragen, developing a novel synthetic chemistry platform, initially focusing on next-generation fungicides aimed to mitigate pest resistance and allow for more sustainable farming methods and Skyline Vet Pharma, a veterinary pharmaceutical company.