New Food Finance

🌱 Fascinating insights from our latest New Food Finance analysis: The global food system accounts for a third of greenhouse gas emissions, but is climate tech investment keeping pace? Our deep dive reveals that food system climate tech companies raised just $1.44 per tonne of related emissions annually over the past 5 years. Exciting to see innovative companies already securing funding in 2025: * enfarm Agritech - Revolutionizing in-field nitrogen and moisture sensing * CH4Global - Tackling livestock methane emissions * HiFeed - Advancing sustainable livestock solutions * Inari - Pioneering predictive design and gene editing for crop yields * Agurotech - Driving agricultural innovation * WayCool Foods - Transforming food value chains

At New Food Finance we track and analyze investments driving a green transition in the agri-food sector. As sustainability drivers grow to protect the climate and biodiversity, innovative agtech and food tech companies are reshaping food production. In our “Green Transition” space last week, we saw 11 fundraisings worth $313 million and 2 M&A deal. Belgium, February 14 – Fyteko develops proprietary biomolecules for biostimulants and biocontrol products. The company raised $13.65 million in venture capital from Credit Mutuel, SFPIM, Supernova Invest, EIT Food, and Innovation Fund. United States, February 13 – 80 Acres Farms produces microgreens and herbs in vertical farms using zero pesticides. The company raised $115 million in private equity from General Atlantic, Siemens Financial Services, and others. Sweden, February 13 – Agteria Biotech develops feed additives to reduce methane emission from livestock. The company raised $6.28 million in pre-venture capital from Industrifonden, AgriZeroNZ, Norrsken, and Mudcake. United States, February 13 – Carbonzero.eco tackles climate change through biochar application in farming. The company raised $3.5 million in pre-venture capital from undisclosed investors. Netherlands, February 13 – Collie develops virtual fencing technology using smart collars for cattle management. The company raised $3.66 million in pre-venture capital from Freigeist. United Kingdom, February 13 – CroBio engineers microbes for sustainable agriculture and drought management. The company raised $0.85 million in grants from DEFRA. Israel, February 13 – IBI-Ag develops single domain antibodies targeting insect proteins. The company raised $6.1 million in venture capital from Corteva, Trendlines, and others. Australia, February 13 – Magic Valley develops cultivated meat products. The company raised $0.06 million in grants from the Government of Australia. Netherlands, February 13 – Proba specializes in carbon insetting for fertilizer-related decarbonization. The company raised $1 million in pre-venture capital from Future Food Fund and others. Finland, February 13 – Raisio produces plant-based foods including Elovena oat drinks. Valio acquired a partial stake for $7.32 million. United States, February 13 – Tidal Vision produces chitosan-based agricultural inputs from seafood byproducts. The company raised $140 million in venture capital from Cambridge Companies SPG and others. United States, February 11 – MyLand Agriculture, A Soil Health Company uses microalgae for soil health improvement. The company raised $23 million in venture capital from Proterra Investment Partners and others. Israel, February 11 – Plantae Bioscience develops unique plants using computational protein-design. The company was acquired by 80 Acres Farms for an undisclosed amount.

Food System Fund-Raisings Lag Behind the Climate Challenge At New Food Finance, we analyzed company-level fund-raisings per tonne of greenhouse gas emissions from the global food system. The results highlight a significant investment gap, considering the scale of the climate challenge - the food system accounts for one third of global GHGs today. ‣ We estimated average fund-raisings worth $1.44 per tonne of emissions, by climatetech companies. ‣ The total annual fund-raising ($17.4B) falls far short of addressing the scale of the problem, to address 12.1 billion tonnes CO₂eq annual farm-level emissions Here’s how investments break down by emission source: 1. Crop Chemicals (Highest Fund-Raising, at $4.39 per tonne of GHGs) ‣ Applicable technologies include robotics, precision ag, biological controls, and integrated pest management. ‣ Companies raising funds already in 2025: enfarm Agritech, Agurotech, WayCool Foods. 2. Methane Emissions from Livestock (Moderate Fund-Raising, at $1.09 per tGHGs) ‣ Relevant solutions include alternative proteins, precision livestock, and sustainable feed. ‣ Companies leading the way this year so far: CH4Global, HiFeed. 3. Land Use Change (Lowest Fund-Raising at $0.78 per tGHGs) ‣ Land use change is the largest emissions source of GHGs in the food system (5.8B tonnes CO₂ annually), and is severely underfunded. ‣ Technologies like indoor farming, crop breeding, supply chain tracking, alternative proteins and designer fats could play a key role. ‣ Notable investment this year: Inari ($144M in January 2025). What’s Next? How do you see the future of climatetech investments in food and agriculture? Share your thoughts in the comments. #FoodSystem #ClimateFinance #Agriculture #Investment #AgTech #FoodTech #Sustainability #GreenTransition #ClimateTech #GHGEmissions #ImpactInvesting #MethaneReduction #RegenerativeAg #AlternativeProteins #CarbonMarkets #FarmInnovation #ESG #NetZero #Deforestation #SupplyChain

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At New Food Finance we track and analyze investments driving a green transition in the agri-food sector. As sustainability drivers grow to protect the climate and biodiversity, innovative agtech and food tech companies are reshaping food production. In our “Green Transition” space last week, we saw 6 fundraisings worth $28 million and one M&A deal. Belgium, February 6 – BiocSol specializes in developing microbial-based biopesticides, emerging as a spinout from UCLouvain's research initiatives. The company raised $4.57 million in venture capital from Pymwymic and Win4Company. Switzerland, February 6 – Koa Switzerland & Ghana upcycles cacao fruit into products such as Koa Pure juice, Koa Concentrate 72°, and cacao fruit powder. The company employs a mobile processing unit for on-site cocoa pulp extraction, enhancing sustainability. It raised $2.08 million in pre-venture capital from Faber, Fund F, and Swanlaab. United States, February 6 – PlantBaby produces plant-based, soy-free, and dairy-free infant formula under its Kiki Milk brand. The company raised $4.00 million in venture capital from Big Idea Ventures, XFactor Ventures, B2 Partners, Everywhere Ventures, and Women's Equity Lab. Netherlands, February 5 – Mosa Meat, a cultivated burger manufacturer, raised $2.60 million in crowdfunding from undisclosed investors. Denmark, February 4 – Enduro Genetics focuses on improving large-scale fermentations by integrating a "genetic plug-in" into microbial production hosts. This technology ensures only high-producing cells survive, eliminating non-productive ones. The company raised $12.45 million in venture capital from Supernova Invest, NOON Ventures, and Sandwater. France, February 4 – Jay&Joy produces vegan cheese from almonds and cashew nuts. The company raised $2.07 million in private equity from Demeter, Beyond Impact, and Jean-Baptiste Rudelle. France, February 4 – Les Nouveaux Affineurs applies traditional cheesemaking techniques to ferment and mature cashew- and soy-based cheese. The company was acquired by Jay & Joy for an undisclosed amount.

U.S. Ag Robotics Poised to Gain from Tighter Immigration Policies As U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies take shape, tighter immigration rules could accelerate farm automation. With labor shortages already impacting agriculture, investors are betting big on robotics and AI-driven solutions to fill the gap. Despite a broader VC slowdown, U.S. ag robotics companies raised over $800M last year, with strong investor interest in automation for tractors, weeding, and greenhouse farming. 🚜 Top-funded U.S. ag robotics companies: 🔹 Monarch Tractor – $282M for self-driving electric tractors 🔹 Raven Industries – $201M for precision ag hardware & automated farm steering 🔹 Carbon Robotics – $137M for AI-powered laser weeders 🔹 Iron ox – $118M for AI-driven indoor farming 🔹 Clearpath Robotics by Rockwell Automation – $85M for autonomous precision spraying and mowing As AI and automation reshape agriculture, will robots be the solution to labor shortages and rising costs? 📊 Watch the video to explore the trends driving this shift! At New Food Finance, we track agtech, foodtech, and the green transition. Follow us for more insights into the future of food and farming! #AgTech #FarmAutomation #USAgriculture #Investment #Sustainability #FoodTech #AI

Carbon Farming: Market Growth & Challenges 🌱 Carbon farming is gaining traction as a way for farmers to earn carbon credits while adopting sustainable practices. However, despite progress, challenges in the voluntary carbon market persist. Carbon farming project developer, Nori, blamed its closure last year on the “challenges of a stagnant Voluntary Carbon Market and tough funding environment.” Is a wide array of different standards possibly deterring potential market participants? In descending order of fund-raising, we find these companies using a range of standards and/ or assurance bodies: ✅ Indigo Ag– Generates carbon credits under the Climate Action Reserve’s Soil Enrichment Protocol in the U.S. ✅ GreenCollar – Australia’s largest supplier of nature-based carbon credits (ACCUs), actively driving new demand. ✅ NetZero – Uses pyrolysis to convert crop residues into biochar, sequestering carbon and generating credits certified by the Puro Standard. ✅ Klim – Supports farmers in transitioning to regenerative agriculture, using satellite imagery and farmer-submitted data to validate TÜV-certified credits. ✅ eAgronom – Calculates farm-based carbon credits, verified by third-party assessments, following Verra’s strict methodologies. With $4 billion raised in the last decade, the sector is growing, but regulatory complexities and market uncertainties remain. What’s next for carbon farming? #CarbonFarming #Agtech #Sustainability #ClimateAction #NewFoodFinance

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At New Food Finance we track and analyze investments driving a green transition in the agri-food sector. As sustainability drivers grow to protect the climate and biodiversity, innovative agtech and food tech companies are reshaping food production. In our “Green Transition” space last week, we saw 8 fundraisings worth $80 million. United States, January 30 – Liberation Labs is building large-scale precision fermentation facilities to improve cost efficiency and production yield for novel bioproducts. The company raised $50.5 million in debt financing from NEOM, Meach Cove Capital, Agronomics, New Agrarian Company, Siddhi Capital, and Jim Mellon. Switzerland, January 30 – Voltiris develops solar modules that filter light for agricultural productivity while generating electricity through photovoltaic cells. The company raised $5.28 million in pre-venture capital from EquityPitcher Ventures, 3M Ventures, and Satgana. Norway, January 30 – Avisomo manufactures modular vertical growing racks with automation for lighting, irrigation, and fertigation, enabling scalable indoor farms. The company raised $5.2 million in venture capital from Innovation Norway and Element Logic. Australia, January 30 – Levur engineers microorganisms, particularly yeast, to produce oils identical to palm oil using precision fermentation. The company secured $100,000 in grants from KPMG. United States, January 29 – Bonsai Robotics integrates cameras and AI-driven navigation systems to enable autonomous tractors in complex environments like orchards and vineyards. The company raised $15 million in venture capital from Bison Ventures, Cibus Fund, Acre Venture Partners, Congruent Ventures, Fall Line Capital, E14 Fund, SNR, and Serra Ventures. United States, January 29 – Ascribe Bioscience produces natural crop protection products from non-microbe, naturally occurring molecules that enhance plant defense mechanisms. The company raised an undisclosed amount in venture capital from ICIG Ventures. Netherlands, January 28 – Agurotech develops a smart irrigation service for outdoor crops, using wireless sensors to measure soil moisture, air humidity, pressure, and temperature. The company raised $2.35 million in venture capital from Navus Ventures, ROM InWest, and Rabo Investment. Germany, January 28 – ingarden produces compact indoor growing units for home-based microgreen cultivation. The company raised $1.25 million in pre-venture capital from Gemüsering Stuttgart GmbH.

U.S. Ag Robotics Poised to Gain from Tighter Immigration As U.S. immigration policies tighten, the agricultural sector is seeing increased demand for automation, particularly in farm robotics. While broader impacts of Trump's return remain uncertain, key areas of focus so far include tariffs, labor availability, and energy regulations. One clear trend is that U.S. ag robotics companies are attracting strong investor interest, even as overall VC funding slowed last year. Companies leading in fund-raising include: Monarch Tractor ($282M) – Electric, self-driving tractors for orchards and perennial crops. Raven Industries ($201M) – Precision ag software and automated steering systems. Carbon Robotics ($137M) – Autonomous weeders using thermal energy for large-scale crops. Iron ox ($118M) – Indoor hydroponic farms integrating robotics for efficiency. Clearpath Robotics by Rockwell Automation ($85M) – Precision spraying and mowing robots, recently acquired by Rockwell Automation. The rise of AI-driven farm automation continues amid shifting labor dynamics. 🔗 Read the full analysis: https://lnkd.in/gVj358pm