Paine & Partners acquired the Australian pest control business through its fourth fund as industry insiders discuss the development of the ag biological industry.
The firm, which has 8 portfolio companies already under its belt, launched the fund at the New York Times Food for Tomorrow Conference this morning (Wednesday).
Californian startup TerViva has built a business based on growing Pongamia, a tree crop that can be used as an alternative to soybean in animal feed and vegetable oil, on abandoned farmland in Florida and Hawaii.
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.
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
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
Berlin-based Delivery Hero announced recently that it has secured an additional $110 million in funding from two unidentified U.S.-based “leading public market investors.” This recent funding round
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
Idaho is the latest state to announce a new agtech event, among a slew of local, national and international events cropping up across the globe. On
Indian investment and holding company Aspada recently announced a $3.3M Series A investment in Delhi-based EM3 AgriServices. EM3 represents one of the first private sector
Venture capital firm Obvious Ventures announced the close of its first fund, raising $123,456,789. The firm exceeded its initial target of $100 million and, according
As the general public grows more health conscious, Fiberstar is developing clean label alternative ingredients to satisfy demands.
By: Emma Bryce. This post originally appeared on Ensia Six years ago, the Norwegian coast guard filmed a Scottish fishing vessel riding gray swells, dumping
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