December 19, 2024
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Agriculture

Ceres Imaging Transforms into CeresAI, Secures Series D Funding to Drive Innovation in AgTech

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Ceres Imaging, the leading data and analytics provider for the agricultural sector, has rebranded as CeresAI, underscoring its commitment to advanced AI-driven solutions for agribusinesses and financial services. This strategic move highlights CeresAI’s decade-long expertise in computer vision and machine learning, aiming to revolutionize data accuracy and decision-making processes for large-scale farms, insurers, and lenders….

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Applied Carbon Secures $21.5 Million Series A to Revolutionize Soil Health and Carbon Sequestration

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Applied Carbon, an innovative technology company transforming agricultural waste into biochar, has successfully raised $21.5 million in a Series A funding round. The investment, spearheaded by TO VC, saw contributions from Congruent Ventures, Grantham Foundation, Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, and other notable backers. This funding will accelerate the deployment of Applied Carbon’s pioneering biochar production…

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GrowUp Secures £38 Million Investment from Generate Capital to Expand Vertical Farming Operations

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In a strategic move to meet the burgeoning demand for locally grown, pesticide-free greens, GrowUp, the UK’s leading vertical farming enterprise, has secured a substantial £38 million investment from Generate Capital. This funding is poised to propel GrowUp’s expansion efforts and solidify its position as a trailblazer in sustainable agriculture within the UK. Generate Capital’s…

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Permia Sensing Secures £150K Investment to Revolutionize Palm Plantation Management

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Permia Sensing, an innovative agritech startup and spinout from Imperial College London, has successfully secured £150,000 in funding from the British Design Fund. This investment will accelerate the deployment of Permia Sensing’s cutting-edge precision farming technologies, which leverage IoT, AI, sensors, and robotics to transform palm plantation management. Permia Sensing is at the forefront of…

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Aurea Imaging Raises €2.8M to Revolutionize Precision Farming in Fruit Orchards

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Utrecht-based agtech startup Aurea Imaging has secured €2.8 million in a Series A funding round to expand its innovative sensor systems tailored for precision farming in fruit orchards. The funding round was led by ROM Utrecht Region and included participation from impact investors such as Pymwymic, Knop Ventures, Goeie Grutten Impact Fonds, and BarUni Family…

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eAgronom Secures €10M Series A2 to Expand Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives

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eAgronom, a pioneering climate tech company based in Tallinn, Estonia, has successfully closed a €10 million Series A2 equity round led by Swedbank. This funding milestone marks a significant leap forward for eAgronom, empowering the company to bolster its sustainable agriculture programs and expand its footprint across key global markets. The announcement was made through…

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