Category: Funds

FoodShot Global is shifting the protein conversation from animal vs plant towards precision

April 21, 2020

“We can’t oversimplify this into good vs evil. The democratization of nutrition is the next frontier of food. Proteins – which are necessary for all key human biological functions, including the musculo-skeletal system, the circulatory system, the pituitary system, and our overall health – will play a critical role in this democratization,” says Victor Friedberg announcing FoodShot’s latest focus area.

SoftBank, one of 2019’s top agrifood investors, forecasts $24bn loss on its startup bets

April 15, 2020

While Covid-19 has made things worse for SoftBank investees, much of the loss can be ascribed to the already poor performance of companies across the Japanese firm’s portfolio.

Success during Covid-19: Plant-based investor Kale United raises €350k in one day from 125 investors

April 2, 2020

With nearly €600k in cash, the investment group plans to make 10 investments before raising $2m-$4m in Q4. It’s also looking for acquisitions of brands that might struggle during the crisis.

EXCLUSIVE: Fulcrum Global Capital closes $36m agrifoodtech fund and four investments

March 12, 2020

Fulcrum raised the fund from a pool of high net worth investors to support early-stage upstream agriculture technologies in animal health, precision agriculture, food safety, and supply chain logistics

EXCLUSIVE: Acre VP holds first close of Fund II, brings on Greylock’s Bill Helman as partner & LP

January 29, 2020

The firm has already made two investments from the new fund: Agrofy, the Argentinian agribusiness marketplaces that made waves a couple of weeks ago with its record-breaking Series B round, and Inari, the gene-editing for ag startup.

Closing time! India’s Ankur Capital holds $33m first close of second fund

January 27, 2020

Find out the areas of agtech innovation Ankur Capital’s founder Ritu Verma thinks are primed for investment in India and beyond.

BRIEF: Rockstart closes additional €3m for first agrifood cohort

January 16, 2020

The new funding follows Rockstart AgriFood’s September announcement that it had raised its first €15 million and invested in 10 startups.

From stem cells to pork belly: New Age Meats’ full stack approach to cultivated meat

January 13, 2020

New Age Meats just raised $2.7m in seed funding to broaden its product offerings from sausages into bacon and pork belly.

Australia joins agrifoodtech VC party with Tenacious Ventures’ $16m raise

November 21, 2019

AFN caught up with Nolet ahead of her speech at Southstart to find out more about the raise, and what to expect from a fledgling Tenacious.

Crop disease recognition app Plantix raises €6.6m Series A led by RTP Global

November 21, 2019

The €6.6 million Series A was led by the Russian early-stage tech investor RTP Global. The round was joined by Piton Capital with existing investors participating, including Atlantic Labs and Index Ventures.

Investor Webinar for AgFunder’s Alternative Protein Fund

November 14, 2019

On November 26th, AgFunder is hosting two investor webinars, one at 7:00 am Pacific, another at 4:00 pm Pacific, to discuss AgFunder’s New Carnivore Fund

Paine Schwartz is eyeing plant-based revolution with new $1.5bn PE fund

November 6, 2019

Institutional investors are increasingly looking to invest in important sectors that matter and food and agriculture is one of them, according to Kevin Schwartz.

Thai Union piles into alt protein with Flying Spark investment, new VC, incubator

October 22, 2019

Israeli insect farming startup Flying Spark has struck a partnership and investment deal with Thai Union, one of the world’s largest seafood producers.

Invest with us in the Protein Revolution!

October 22, 2019

AgFunder has just opened the New Carnivore Fund to investors. The $20M fund will invest in alternative protein startups including plant-based alternatives, cellular agriculture, and the picks-and-shovels that will enable the industry.

Sick of the Trade War? The $550m US-China Green Fund is a breath of fresh air

October 21, 2019

As tit-for-tat tariffs fly left, right, and centre, this fund aims to bring the US and China together, by rewarding startup smarts with funds.

UPDATE: Vertical Future raises £4m seed round to take vertical farming to Mayfair

October 17, 2019

Vertical Future plans to cut down London’s carbon ‘foodprint’ with its latest £4m seed round, led by impact investor Earthworm. Read on to find out more.

EXCLUSIVE: Pontifax AgTech holds first close of Fund II on $140m with $170m committed

October 14, 2019

Pontifax AgTech Fund II is targeting $250m overall.

Why should you be part of Sprout’s latest cohort in New Zealand?

October 13, 2019

Sprout Accelerator could be that opportunity you need to be part of New Zealand’s journey towards sustainability in ag and food tech. Read on for more.

The extraordinary opportunity in Asian Ag & Food Technology

October 9, 2019

Asia’s getting richer faster than anywhere else, and there’s a huge need to produce enough food for growing populations. Here’s why you should get into it.

From Russia with funds: EFKO Group launches $50m foodtech fund

October 7, 2019

EFKO Group is well known from Moscow to Vladivostok for its sunflower oils, milk products, margarine, and ketchup.

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Category: Funds

FoodShot Global is shifting the protein conversation from animal vs plant towards precision

SoftBank, one of 2019’s top agrifood investors, forecasts $24bn loss on its startup bets

Success during Covid-19: Plant-based investor Kale United raises €350k in one day from 125 investors

EXCLUSIVE: Fulcrum Global Capital closes $36m agrifoodtech fund and four investments

EXCLUSIVE: Acre VP holds first close of Fund II, brings on Greylock’s Bill Helman as partner & LP

Closing time! India’s Ankur Capital holds $33m first close of second fund

BRIEF: Rockstart closes additional €3m for first agrifood cohort

From stem cells to pork belly: New Age Meats’ full stack approach to cultivated meat

Australia joins agrifoodtech VC party with Tenacious Ventures’ $16m raise

Crop disease recognition app Plantix raises €6.6m Series A led by RTP Global

Investor Webinar for AgFunder’s Alternative Protein Fund

Paine Schwartz is eyeing plant-based revolution with new $1.5bn PE fund

Thai Union piles into alt protein with Flying Spark investment, new VC, incubator

Invest with us in the Protein Revolution!

Sick of the Trade War? The $550m US-China Green Fund is a breath of fresh air

UPDATE: Vertical Future raises £4m seed round to take vertical farming to Mayfair

EXCLUSIVE: Pontifax AgTech holds first close of Fund II on $140m with $170m committed

Why should you be part of Sprout’s latest cohort in New Zealand?

The extraordinary opportunity in Asian Ag & Food Technology

From Russia with funds: EFKO Group launches $50m foodtech fund

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