Investment Trends in Indoor Farming: A Tale of Two Periods
In 2022-2023, VC investments in indoor farming declined, but there has been a recent resurgence in funding due to several factors.
hold.earth Receives First EU-Based Carbon Credit Certification
hold.earth, a carbon impact hub connecting carbon credit projects with organizations seeking to offset CO2 emissions, has received certification for the first European-based carbon credits from the Open Forest Protocol (OFP).
Maine Farms & Small Businesses Receive $4.3M for Clean Energy Investments
$4.3 million awarded to 42 Maine farms and small businesses for clean energy projects through the REAP under the Inflation Reduction Act.
AgFunder VC Closes Fourth Early-Stage Fund at $102 Million
AgFunder VC, a venture capital firm specializing in deep tech investments with the potential to impact food and agriculture positively, has announced the closing of its fourth early-stage fund at $102 million, exceeding its target.
Whole Foods Market Releases Second Annual Impact Report
Whole Foods Market has published its second annual Impact Report, offering a comprehensive look at the company's initiatives.
Tesseract Ventures Expands Military Tech To Agriculture
Tesseract Ventures introduces dual-use military technology to the agricultural sector with its Ag Drone and Synthesis Software.
PheroSyn Secures Investment from Tall Grass Ventures
PheroSyn has secured investment from Tall Grass Ventures (TGV), a leading Canadian VC firm focused on early-stage agri-food tech startups.
Natural Ventures Announces First Close of Inaugural Impact-Focused Fund
Natural Ventures, a VC fund dedicated to addressing global food & water security, announced the first close of its inaugural fund.
MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to Collaborate with African Food Security
Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) signed a Letter of Intent with African Food Security (AFS) to explore collaborative opportunities.
Yasai Successfully Acquired By GreenState
Yasai, an ETH spin-off known for supplying major retailers with herbs from its vertical farm in Niederhasli since 2022, is set to be integrated into Winterthur-based GreenState.