Key Takeaways
- Proba raised €1.25 million to support market expansion into the United States and Brazil.
- The funding round included participation from Future Food Fund, Yield Lab Europe, and Value Factory Ventures.
- Proba focuses on certifying fertilizer-related Scope 3 emission reductions in agri-food supply chains.
- Expansion targets major crop value chains, including coffee, corn, potatoes, and sugar.
- The company aims to scale verified and traceable emissions reductions across the Americas.
Proba Secures €1.25M to Support International Expansion
Proba, a start-up specializing in the certification of Scope 3 emission reductions in the agri-food supply chain, has raised €1.25 million to expand its operations into the United States and Brazil. The funding round included continued support from existing investors Future Food Fund, Yield Lab Europe, and Value Factory Ventures.
According to Proba, the capital will be used to strengthen its ability to help global agri-food companies deliver compliant, traceable, and scalable fertilizer-related emission reductions. The company works across several major crop value chains, including coffee, corn, potatoes, and sugar, where fertilizer use represents a significant share of total emissions.
Addressing Fertilizer-Related Emissions in Agriculture
Agriculture is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, with nitrogen fertilizer production and use accounting for approximately 5% of global emissions. For many staple crops, fertilizer-related emissions form a substantial portion of their overall carbon footprint.
Proba converts fertilizer-related emission reductions and other climate interventions into certified Scope 3 results. The platform was developed in collaboration with stakeholders across the agri-food supply chain, including fertilizer producers, cooperatives, traders, and food companies.
While low-carbon fertilizer solutions already exist, adoption has been limited due to cost barriers and misaligned incentives across supply chains. Proba aims to address these challenges by making emission reductions measurable, financeable, and credible at scale.
Expansion into the United States and Brazil
Proba stated that expanding into the United States and Brazil offers a significant opportunity to deliver Scope 3 reductions in regions that account for a large share of global food production. The company views these markets as critical for supporting customers seeking near-term, verifiable emissions reductions.
“Our ambition is to make fertilizer-related Scope 3 reductions standard practice in global agri-food supply chains,” said Sijbrand Tieleman, CEO and Co-Founder of Proba. “This funding accelerates that mission by enabling us to operate in the regions that matter most to our customers.”
Investor Perspectives on Proba’s Growth
Investors highlighted the relevance of Proba’s approach as regulatory and corporate pressure to deliver verified Scope 3 reductions increases.
“Proba addresses one of the most material and under-accounted sources of emissions in the agri-food sector,” said Kim Wagenaar, Investment Director at Future Food Fund.
Daan Wilms van Kersbergen, Investment Director at Yield Lab Europe, noted Proba’s market traction, while Johan van Heusden, Managing Partner at Value Factory Ventures, emphasized the company’s focus on delivering measurable and reportable climate impact.
Proba stated that the funding will support continued product development alongside geographic expansion.
