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We are thrilled to announce that Sound has successfully completed a $25 million extension of its Series D financing, thanks to the continued support of our valued investors, BMO U.S. and S2G Ventures, along with Leaps by Bayer, Syngenta Group Ventures, and Fall Line Capital. Your belief in our mission and continued partnership mean the world to us — thank you! This funding will accelerate our path towards profitability and fuel the growth of our bioinspired crop nutrition solutions. We’re committed to helping growers achieve healthier soils, thriving crops, and more climate-friendly farming practices, making sustainable agriculture easier and more impactful than ever. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gNHj6822 #AgTech #NutrientEfficiency #SustainableAgriculture

🌱💰 Crop protection innovation receives a funding boost. Agtech company and FoodTech 500 alum Biotalys has secured EUR 15 million in commitments through a private placement of new shares. This funding will accelerate the company’s mission to develop sustainable, protein-based biocontrol solutions for crop protection based on its proprietary AGROBODY™ platform. Key investors include current shareholders Ackermans & van Haaren NV, Agri Investment Fund BV, and new investor a.s.r. vermogensbeheer. The funds will support the regulatory approval process for EVOCA™ and advance Biotalys’ pipeline, including the development of innovative products to combat crop pests and diseases. This capital boost strengthens Biotalys’ position in the AgriFoodTech space, enabling the company to expand its offerings, continue platform advancements, and attract key talent, as it moves toward commercializing new products like EVOCA NG. More information in the full GlobeNewswire article: https://lnkd.in/egtudekx #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #agtech #agriculture #farming #sustainability

CIMMYT & Novo Nordisk Foundation expand their partnership to tackle global agricultural challenges, driving innovation in climate-smart farming and sustainable food security. 📌 https://lnkd.in/dsbYjAeb Source: International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) - Novo Nordisk #SDGs #GlobalGoals #SmartFarming #Agricolture

Hear from Martha Schlicher, CEO Impetus Ag, 2nd-place winner of “The Radicle Natural Plant Protection Challenge Presented by UPL”, describing how it feels to win the NPP Challenge, what the new funding and partnership with UPL and Radicle mean to her company, and advising other companies to apply to a Radicle Challenge.   The Challenge sets out to invest US $1.75M in start-up companies that are advancing natural and biological solutions to protect crops from biotic stresses.   UPL, Radicle Growth, Natural Plant Protection (NPP), martha schlicher, Impetus Agriculture, Inc. #AreYouUpForTheChallenge? #RadicleChallenge, #UPL, #NPP, #AgTech, #Agriculture, #Agricultureandfarming, #farmingtechnology, #FoodTech, #venturecapital, #innovation, #funding, #investing #openag, #openinnovation #opencollaboration #openagcenter #sustainability #agbiotech #plantprotection #cropprotection #naturalsolutions #bioticstresses

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When it's using organic salt-free (not synthetic Haber Bosch soil-killing ammonia and urea) fertilizer, is sustainable, and circular, is my best assessment...

With Discover Regenerative now live, we wanted to share more of the nuts and bolts of how we are approaching the diverse world that is regenerative agriculture. With no clear definition and the ongoing debate of what is / isn’t regenerative agriculture, one thing that does seem to be agreed upon, is that regeneration is a journey. Producers are at different stages: some have been leaders in this space for decades, some are taking the first steps and on the right track towards improvement. Working closely with a number of leading regenerative agriculture organisations in Australia, we have developed an approach to providing Assurance that recognises this diversity, rewarding proven achievement whilst also supporting entry and improvement. Read more from Kirsten Larsen on Regenerative Assurance and Evidence and the different types of credentials showcased on Discover Regenerative: https://lnkd.in/gyx7vKaN Search the Directory to see the credentials of showcased producers: https://lnkd.in/g_wCQSYJ Image courtesy of: Beermullah Beef on Yued Country, Western Austraia

The combination of on-the-ground farming knowledge and deep investment expertise is what we believe sets #agritech strategies apart. Our specialist #privateassets investment partners Zebra Impact Ventures share how they source and shape agritech deals to deliver tangible change within the broken global food system. https://lnkd.in/gVa6yEQQ #agrifoodtech #foodtech #altprotein #futureoffood #futurefood #sustainability #sustainableinvesting #privateassets #venturecapital Fabio Sofia Lionel Artusio-Payot For professional investors only. Capital at risk.

What if you could revolutionize agriculture and protect our food supply—safely and sustainably? At CURIOUS 2024 in Mainz, I had the chance to witness something truly transformative—a startup’s vision that could reshape the future of agriculture. PlantShield GbR, a groundbreaking company, delivered an elevator pitch that struck a chord with me. Jens Maintz and Dr. Alexander von der Borch Nitzling mission? To combat devastating fungal diseases in crops, not with harmful chemicals, but with a naturally effective and sustainable biological fungicide. I’ve seen many pitches, but this one stood out for its blend of innovation, sustainability, and market potential. Imagine a world where crop protection is safe for both our environment and the people who produce our food. That’s the world PlantShield is working to create. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTz8w8Gm #SustainableAgriculture #AgTech #CropProtection #Innovation #EnvironmentalSustainability

Did you know that soil holds 25% of the planet's biodiversity? Maintaining that biome requires regenerative agricultural practices like limiting soil disturbance and investing in cover crops. 🚜 Greentown Labs' Agriculture Sector Pitch Day highlighted incredible innovations that are reducing the food industry's impact on our environment. Ashlie L Burkart MD, CM illustrated that regenerative agriculture, while underfunded in the past, has seen a huge influx of government funding and interest from the largest global ag and food companies. We heard from 7 startups that are leading the way to improved agriculture practices and environmental preservation including, Capro-X Inc., Adaviv, Aquasaic, Regenerative Resources Co, Haystack Ag, KUBO Group, and NONA Technologies. Deepesh Bista, Ph.D., Lux Research, Germin8 Ventures, Chelsea Blau, Cargill, Rocío Céspedes. #foodtech #socialinnovation #foodstartup #agrifoodtech #foodbusinessstartup #foodpreneur #foodentrepeneur #foodstartups⁠ #foodscience #foodbrand #foodindustry #foodconsultant #foodbusiness #foodinnovation #foodbranding #foodtechnology #startupcommunity #foodmanagement #foodnews #foodbusiness