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Agrifoodtech is global: here’s a list of the top 15 deals outside the US in 2019
March 12, 2020
As US agri-foodtech investment slowed slightly in 2019, other markets picked up the slack. Here’s a list of the leading deals outside the US.
From AgFunder with love: Global agrifoodtech funding reaches $19.8bn in 2019
February 25, 2020
there are a few ways to interpret this $19.8 billion figure. Though it signals a 4.8% drop in funding and 15% decline in deal activity year-over-year, it also represents a staggering 250% growth in five years, and proves that the huge scale of investments in 2018 was no freak outlier.
FarmlandFinder raises $3m seed round led by Cultivian to make farmland sales fairer
December 5, 2019
The Des Moines-based startup is leveling the playing field by providing all users with comprehensive data about potential farm purchases.
Foodtech unicorn Zomato ‘finalizing’ $600m round led by Ant Financial, Temasek: report
October 4, 2019
Indian food tech unicorn Zomato is said to be closing a $600m funding round, led by Temasek and Ant Financial, matching a similar move by rival, Swiggy.
Why Wharton Impact Investing Partners is Interested in AgriFood Tech
November 12, 2018
Curious about the role of AgriFood tech startups in impact investing? Read on as Devika Balachandran, an associate on Wharton Impact Investing Partners’ Food &
USDA-backed Advantage Capital Agri Fund Invests $7m in Crop Residue Company
August 6, 2015
Pacific Ag is the fourth investment for Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners, the $154.5m Rural Business Investment Company, since it launched in April.
Moving to mainstream: Agtech gathers $2.1bn in the first half of 2015
July 31, 2015
What a start to the year! Today AgFunder releases its Midyear AgTech Investing Report (Free Download) and 2015 has already lived up to expectations. Nearly surpassing
Shedd Aquarium Receives $2M in Quest to Unravel Microbiomes’ Mysteries
July 7, 2015
Microbiomes are all around us—and even inside us. According to The Human Microbiome Project, tens of trillions of the little cells live on and
5 Observations from GAI AgTech Week in San Francisco
July 6, 2015
As we look ahead to the Forbes AgTech Summit later this week, we took a moment to reflect on GAI’s AgTech Week, which took
Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter Sees $20 Billion Future for Salinas Driven by AgTech
July 2, 2015
Editor’s Note: AgFunderNews recently had the opportunity to speak with The Honorable Joe Gunter, Mayor of Salinas, on the relationship between agriculture and technology both in
Maritime Data Powerhouse Spire Announces Close of $40M Series B Round
June 30, 2015
According to the American Association of Port Authorities, “The United States is served by some 360 commercial ports that provide approximately 3,200 cargo and passenger
Futuristic Jellyfish Barge Offers Floating Food Scarcity Solution to Farming-Challenged Regions
June 30, 2015
As the world population continues to climb, so does the demand for food. With a finite amount of arable land, keeping up on the supply side
Revised SEC Regulation A+ Opens New Door to Funding
June 23, 2015
A new investing and finance rule that will provide more opportunities for startups to attract early-stage capital and more options for investors to get involved
Zymergen Seals $42M Series A to Continue Mass Production of Microbes Using Robotics
June 18, 2015
Microbial DNA maker Zymergen recently announced a $42M Series A led by Data Collective, with a group of investors participating, including AME Cloud Ventures, Draper Fisher Jurveston,
Pop-Up Food Market Facilitator La Ruche Announces $9M Series B Round
June 17, 2015
Food retailers have been hot on the trail of new ways to help consumers stock their pantries and refrigerators. Using platforms similar to Amazon, many
Meal Kit Maker Blue Apron Announces $135M Dollar Deal
June 10, 2015
Following the heals of Delivery Hero’s recent $110M funding announcement, two additional online food delivery companies have announced the close of respective funding deals. Blue
Back to the Roots Nabs $2M in Quest to Become The “New Kraft Foods”
June 9, 2015
Oakland-based food company Back to the Roots announced this morning that it has closed its first funding round to the tune of $2 million. Fund
Precision Irrigation Provider Hortau Secures $5M Investment from ACAP
June 5, 2015
Precision irrigation management provider Hortau announced earlier this week that it has secured $5 million in funding from Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners (ACAP). ACAP, which
Drone Software Developer Botlink and Hardware Developer Packet Digital Announce New Partnership
June 4, 2015
Aerobotic Innovations, a drone control and safety application, announced recently that it has partnered with Packet Digital LLC to offer new products that will combine
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