Brief: Ethnic e-grocer Weee! grabs $425m in Softbank-led Series E
March 1, 2022
The Californian e-grocer will use the funds to expand its platform, which sells ‘hard-to-find’ Asian and Latin food, household, and beauty items.
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Meat alternatives and indoor agriculture drive investment growth in agri-foodtech startups
March 9, 2020
Venture capital investment across all industries dropped in 2019 — around 16%, according to the VenturePulse report — against a backdrop of global uncertainty related
Powerplant Ventures Raises Largest Animal-Free Food Fund to-date with $42m Close
August 10, 2016
Why 2 veggie restaurant tycoons, the founder of ZICO coconut water, and a VC from Disney’s Steamboat Ventures are placing their bets on plant-based foods.
7 Questions with AgLink CEO Bill Dowdle and Tech Manager Phil Hoult on Aussie AgTech over the Last Decade
June 21, 2016
Bill Dowdle is stepping down as the CEO of AgLink and along with tech manager Phil Hoult, shares his thoughts about the Aussie agtech scene.
Ag Producers and Marketers Call For Industry ‘Coopetition’ in the Development of Agtech
December 23, 2015
A group of producers and agribusinesses has called for collaboration in the industry to ensure the development of effective agriculture technology.
Tyton Brings New Future to Tobacco as Sustainable Biofuel
October 14, 2015
The biotech research company expects its engineered “energy” tobacco to outperform other leading biomass feedstocks as a low cost, sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
Autonomous Tractor Corporation Aims to be the Tesla for Tractors
October 3, 2015
As its name suggests, the Minnesota-based company is revamping cumbersome modern tractors into nimble, autonomous vehicles.
How to Invest in the Agtech Revolution
August 19, 2015
Innovation in agriculture is rife and agriculture technology startups could become the next generation of food and agriculture companies. But some investors are unsure how to invest in this growing sector. Here are our top 3 ways to access agtech.
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
Organic Baby Food Pouch Maker Scores Private Equity Deal
July 20, 2015
Sprout Organic foods recently announced a new investment partnership with North Castle Partners, a consumer-focused private equity firm investing in the health, wellness and active living sectors.
Spoon University Takes Food Back to School with $2.76m Seed Round
July 20, 2015
Two college graduates are looking to cash in on social media’s buzz around food by carving out a food-centric blog geared towards delivering edible news to today’s college crowd.
Healthy Office Catering Service Secures $17m Series A
July 16, 2015
Zesty, the online healthy food delivery service, will use the proceeds for expansion beyond San Francisco after attracting investment from Founders Fund and Index Ventures.
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
Smart Irrigation Provider CropX Nabs $9M Series A Marking Farm2050’s First Investment
June 22, 2015
Smart irrigation company CropX has announced a $9 million Series A round led by Innovation Endeavors, Finistere Ventures, GreenSoil Investments. Prior backer OurCrowd also participated in
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
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