Key Takeaways
- ODOS secures €680,000 in funding to enhance its climate tech platform for agriculture.
- Investment led by Grupo Central Lechera Asturiana, with participation from Mercadona (via Angels Capital) and Tech Transfer Agrifood by CLAVE.
- The company helps cooperatives and farmers measure, report, and verify environmental impact.
- Funds will support technological development and international expansion.
- ODOS collaborates with agri-food producers across Europe to simplify climate compliance and action.
ODOS Secures Backing to Expand Climate Tech Solutions
Investment led by key players in Spain’s agri-food ecosystem
ODOS, a climate-focused startup serving the agri-food sector, has closed a €680,000 funding round. The investment was led by the dairy cooperative Grupo Central Lechera Asturiana, with additional support from supermarket chain Mercadona through Angels Capital, and Tech Transfer Agrifood (TTAF) by CLAVE, a fund backed by agri-food stakeholders.
The company aims to help cooperatives and farmers comply with environmental regulations by simplifying the process of measuring and verifying climate impact.
ODOS Offers Tools to Navigate Climate and Regulatory Demands
Supporting climate action without compromising productivity
ODOS has developed a platform that enables agri-food actors to track their environmental performance with minimal disruption to daily operations. The technology provides accessible strategies for climate mitigation and compliance, targeting a sector responsible for an estimated 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
The funding will support the development of ODOS’ digital infrastructure and help scale its services to new markets, building on current collaborations with European food producers and cooperatives.
Founders Bring Scientific and Global Perspective
Multinational team reflects international relevance of mission
ODOS was co-founded by Alejandro Vergara and Cian White, both of whom have backgrounds in research. They lead a team of 11 professionals representing nine nationalities, underscoring the global significance of their mission to decarbonize agriculture.
“The investment empowers us to scale our impact,” said CEO Alejandro Vergara, emphasizing the company’s commitment to clarity and simplicity in delivering climate solutions.
ODOS’ Strategic Investor Perspective
Aligning technology and sustainability goals in dairy
Grupo Central Lechera Asturiana’s Director of Innovation, Rubén Hidalgo González, noted that ODOS’ work aligns with the cooperative’s objectives of supporting entrepreneurial talent and promoting sustainability in the dairy industry.