Why AgFunder invested in URB-E
March 8, 2021
It’s environmentally clean, growing at double digits, and able to increase the convenience of doorstep grocery delivery, writes Manuel Gonzalez.
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2020’s agrifoodtech investment story speaks of resilience, maturity & big bets on what comes next
February 25, 2021
The agrifoodtech sector not only rebounded quickly from Covid’s impacts, it far outpaced last year’s performance. Investor confidence speaks to a maturing sector and an environment ripe for new bets on next generation technologies.
Why AgFunder invested in Jüsto
February 11, 2021
The Mexican e-grocer announced its $65m Series A led by General Atlantic this week, the biggest Series A round in Latin America for a decade.
50 years young: Japfa’s CEO on how the agrifood giant is putting trust in tech for its golden anniversary
February 4, 2021
Japfa aims for “viable solutions that improve the production of quality proteins and, ultimately, the nutrition of millions of people,” says Tan Yong Nang.
AgFunder adds renowned food & ag banker, innovation head Manuel Gonzalez as partner
February 2, 2021
Gonzalez previously served as global head of food and agriculture startup innovation at Rabobank, where he launched its FoodBytes! pitch competition.
Japfa Feeds the Future launches to tackle the most pressing issues in Asia’s livestock industry
February 1, 2021
Japfa Feeds the Future is an innovation challenge run by agrifood giant Japfa and AgFunder-backed GROW, and is open to startups worldwide.
EXCLUSIVE: Tevel’s flying fruit bots raise $20m from Asian ag giants, AgFunder
January 27, 2021
Israel’s Tevel has a somewhat sci-fi solution to address the declining availability of human fruit pickers: Flying robots with mechanical claws and AI-powered vision.
Bear Flag Robotics scores $7.9m seed round extension
January 21, 2021
The Sunnyvale-based startup, which “up-fits” tractors to make them autonomous, will use the funding to expand its fleet in California and Arizona.
Why we invested in Purissima
January 20, 2021
Purissima intends to fundamentally change the production and consumption of bioactive ingredients that can help us to live longer, healthier lives.
GROW Impact Accelerator invites applications from startups fostering food sustainability
January 19, 2021
Supported by AgFunder and Enterprise Singapore, GROW is advancing innovation, sustainability, and resilience in the agrifood ecosystem.
Ag marketplace DeHaat banks $30m in Naspers-led Series C round
January 19, 2021
The Indian startup plans to build out its lending capabilities, as well as adding insurance and crop spraying to its roster of farmer-focused services.
Biological innovation is key to the economic & environmental sustainability of CEA
January 6, 2021
New research from biotech startup BYAS suggests that a microalgae extract could improve the commercial viability of indoor & vertical farms.
MycoWorks banks $45m Series B funding; DCVC, AgFunder & celebs invest
November 17, 2020
John Legend and Natalie Portman have backed the San Francisco startup, which also announced a new plant that will increase production of its mycelium-based leather alternative by 10x.
The digital shelf: CPG food startups in the era of online grocery
November 10, 2020
Covid-19 is forcing CPG startups to craft new ways to tell their stories, promote their values, and produce content that instigates action through D2C channels.
LatAm Agrifoodtech Market Map: From seed to consumer
October 15, 2020
Our visual market map includes 78 South and Central American agrifoodtech startups that cover the value chain from farm inputs to consumer-facing solutions.
Join us for Singapore Food Bowl Demo Day
October 8, 2020
Singapore Food Bowl is our fully-online impact accelerator program aimed at building a more resilient, sustainable, and decentralized agrifood system.
3 Singapore Food Bowl startups strengthening the supply chain after Covid-19
October 5, 2020
AFN meets 3 startups bringing more efficiency and sustainability to the agrifood supply chain, with blockchain, coconut husks, and cold storage in the mix.
Meet Singapore Food Bowl’s foodtech innovators – SingCell & Smoocht
September 21, 2020
AFN speaks to the innovative foodtech startups taking part in the sustainability-focused program run by AgFunder-backed impact fund and accelerator GROW.
Why we invested in Atomo!
September 17, 2020
Atomo! co-founder Jarret Stopforth happens to have a DIY food science lab in his garage. While some people build cars on their weekends, Jarret builds food.
Innovative Food startups raised more in H1 2020 than they did in the whole of 2019
September 7, 2020
Investment into Innovative Food – which includes cultured meat, plant-based and fermented proteins, and novel ingredients – has been bolstered by Covid-19.
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