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🌎 Calling all AgriFoodTech startups and scaleups in Latin America for this year's FoodTech 500! We are looking for AgriFoodTech companies that are driving change in the global food system through innovative solutions. If that's you, then now is the perfect time to fast-track your way to success! What's in it for you? 👉 Ecosystem Matchmaker: As an ecosystem enabler, we help startups address specific challenges by connecting them with trade investment agencies, corporates, and other potential collaborators. 👉 Strategic Partnerships: Whether you’re looking to scale into new regions or find the right partners to complement your offer, the FoodTech 500 aims to connect you with the right people. 👉 ‘Industry Honorable Mentions’: To recognize AgriFoodTech’s best and brightest and their outstanding contributions and innovations, we’re launching the ‘Industry Honorable Mentions’ in various verticals, involving a selection of key Industry Players as part of the judging panel. 👉 Global Exposure: Leveraging media partners and regional hubs, startups that make the FoodTech 500 will receive significant exposure through various channels, including press releases, blog articles, and dedicated social media outreach. 👉 Partner Program Access: Applicants can opt-in through the FoodTech 500 application form to apply and get a head start on joining our partner’s programs (e.g., hubs, incubators, accelerators, competitions, etc.). Send your application before 31st July to get a headstart among your peers. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/euuZHgFe Bioeutectics, AgroUrbana, Tomorrow Foods, Instacrops Inc (YC S21), Nilus, OlaClick, Wiagro, Verqor, SiembraCo, Pink Farms, SAVEFRUIT Corp., Food To Save, Connecting Food Brasil, NUTRI CO®, B4Waste, NUU, NANOINGREEN, Neltume, Terraflos Inc., Typcal #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500

💸🌞 Here are the 8️⃣ FoodTech news of the week that you should know: 🇮🇳🌾 AGRIM, an Indian startup, raised $17.3M for its seed and input digital marketplace. Thousands of retailers, who were unfamiliar with online operations until now, use the marketplace to sell agricultural products. 🇺🇸📦 The Rounds, a US-based startup, raised $24M for its zero-waste grocery essentials and home goods refillable containers delivery service. It works on a subscription model, where consumers choose when they would like to see each time restocked. 🇩🇪🌿 Root Global, a German startup, raised €8M for its “climate operating system” for the food industry. It provides food companies with a software platform that helps them measure, reduce, and communicate their environmental impact across their entire value chain. While there were one or two startups in that field three years ago, it now feels quite crowded with the trend of startups having raised between 5 and 10 million. There is not enough space for all these players to create meaningful differentiation. Some form of consolidation will happen sooner rather than later. 🇫🇮 💸 Solar Foods, the Finnish startup known for its biomass fermentation “transforming” CO2 into proteins, is planning for a “technical listing” on Helsinki’s stock market this month. This process is much less cumbersome than a traditional IPO. 🇺🇸🧬 ZBiotics, an American startup, raised $12M for its genetically engineered probiotics, which target gut health, hangovers, and other health concerns. 🇺🇸🌱 HabiTerre, an American startup, raised $10M in a round led by John Deere for its technology that monitors the environmental and productivity impact of farming activities. 🇸🇪🌿 Nordic SeaFarm, a Swedish startup, raised €2.1M for its seaweed farming operations. 🇨🇦🐟 New School Foods, a Canadian startup, raised $6M for its plant-based whole-cut salmon filets. It uses patented scaffolding to mimic the texture and mouthfeel of real fish. #startup #foodtech #agtech #deal #fundraising

🥇What are the top AgriFoodTech deals? 💰 Investments have bounced back in Q1 2024, and we can see that this has been driven by a couple of mega deals: more than $1B went to these two startups, Picnic Technologies and Wonder. Are megadeals making a comeback in FoodTech? 🍦 Also, it is surprising to see the number of CPG brands in this top 10: Bloom Nutrition, TRUFF, and Liquid Death. That's only three, but normally brands don't make it to a "foodtech top deal" ranking as they tend to raise smaller amounts of money. In our analysis, we are only seeing the first wave of a much larger movement as we observe many exciting brands emerging (mostly in the US and in Europe). 🇺🇸 🇩🇪 Finally, another striking point is that 9 of these top 10 deals are located in the US and in Germany. It will be interesting to see how this evolves over the rest of the year. 🙋♂️ What would be your favourite startup among this top 10? Mine definitely is Oishii! #FoodTech #AgTech #investments

Ninjacart, an Indian agri-startup sponsored by Walmart that uses data and technology to manage the global #agriculture ecosystem, has partnered with Mayani, a pioneer in business-to-business agritech in the Philippines, in a historic agreement. Ninjacart and Mayani announced their strategic alliance in a statement on Friday. Ninjacart will use capital, cutting-edge supply chain #technology, and its advisory services to support Mayani's innovation and growth trajectory. The statement claims that Ninjacart would also assist MAYANI in its growth endeavors and work with the company to create an integrated Asian agri-food supply chain, which will spark other digital innovations targeted at solving Asia's intricate food basket. According to the announcement, Ninjacart's investment in Mayani, made possible by its venture capital division NinjaVentures, is a critical milestone in its goal for global expansion. According to the statement, the #cooperation will concentrate on locating and filling gaps in the world's food supply while utilizing international opportunities to increase Mayani's market share. Mayani will include Ninjacart's cutting-edge technology, source tracking, and inventory management solutions to improve its supply chain efficiency and achieve hyper-efficiency, interoperability, and predictive modeling. It is noteworthy that following Mayani's successful $1.7 million seed investment led by AgFunder in 2023, Ninjacart's entry into the company is timed with follow-on fundraising from current investors, including the Jimenez family. According to the statement, Ninjacart and Mayani's partnership marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of innovation and cooperation in the Philippine agritech industry, fostering sustainable growth and economic empowerment along the whole #agricultural value chain. To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.org Kartheeswaran K K Thirukumaran Nagarajan #Ninjacart #Mayani #Startup #Funding #Agritech

💸 Here are the 8️⃣ #FoodTech news and deals of the last week that you should know about: 🇨🇭🥗 Techponics, a Swiss startup, raised CHF500k for its tech to automate hydroponic production in greenhouses. 🇩🇪 📱Cara Care, a Germany-based startup developing a digital platform to manage digestive health conditions such as IBS, was acquired by Mana Therapeutics, a US-based company. 🇮🇳  🍽️ Curefoods (EatFit), an Indian startup, raised $36M for its virtual brands and cloud kitchens. Unlike most virtual restaurants, Curefoods operates its own network of 150 kitchens in 15 different cities in India. 🇺🇸 🍽️ Loop, an American startup, raised $6 million for its automated delivery intelligence platform for restaurants. 🇫🇷 🍇 W Platform, a French startup, raised €2M to capture and create value out of the CO2 emmited during winemaking. 🇦🇺🔬 Cauldron, an Australian startup, raised $9.5M for its "hyper-fermentation" technology (a way to scale precision fermentation processes) and the development of a large-scale production facility. 🇬🇧🍫 NuKoKo, a British startup, raised over €1.3M to scale the production of its cocoa-free chocolate bar.   🇺🇸 🍬 Oobli, a US-based startup, received regulatory approval (GRAS status) for its sweet protein developed through precision fermentation. Oobli’s sugar alternative doesn't impact blood glucose or gut health. 👉 To get all our insights on the future of the food industry, sign up to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gBKHaVRJ All the article's details, links, and more analysis are in the link in the first comment! #startup #foodtech #agtech #deal #fundraising

🎉 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🌟 🏅 We are thrilled to announce that the Business Factory Food (BFFood), part of the Food-scalEUp project, has been ranked 57th in the prestigious "Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs 2024" report by The Financial Times and Statista! 🔎 BFFood, the Galician accelerator dedicated to the food sector and promoted by the regional government in partnership with Galicia Food Cluster, stands out as one of the youngest programmes on the list, having been established in 2019. This recognition is a testament to our hard work and commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the food industry. 🚀 The report, released this March, identifies the top 125 business acceleration programmes in Europe through extensive research, public calls for participation, surveys, and detailed analysis. Out of several thousand candidates, BFFood has emerged as a key player in the startup ecosystem. 💪🏻 With the invaluable insights gained from Food-scalEUp and our collaborations with other European and international accelerators, we are poised for even greater achievements! 📈 Let’s continue to drive innovation and success in the food sector together! 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥-𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘌𝘜𝘱 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴: Galicia Food Cluster, AgriFood Capital, Cein, Central Transdanubian Regional Innovation Agency, Food-Processing Initiative e. V., Foodvalley NL, Innov'Alliance - Le pôle de compétitivité de la Naturalité Agroalimentaire Nutraceutique Cosmétique Arômes Parfums, Valorial, le réseau innovation agri-agro, Technopole Quimper-Cornouaille & Normandie Incubation. European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) #EUInnovationEcosystems #HorizonEU #SMEs #innovation #startup #SS4AF #agrifood

Explore the evolving Foodtech landscape in Spain with insights from “The State of Foodtech in Spain 2023” report by Eatable Adventures. This comprehensive analysis highlights dynamic categories and subsectors shaping the sector today.  From cutting-edge agritech solutions enhancing agricultural practices to innovative food production and processing technologies, Spanish startups lead with AI, deep tech innovations, and circular economy principles. Agritech startups optimize farming efficiency through advanced technologies, while food production innovators meet demand for health-conscious and sustainable options. Retail disruptors pioneer new food distribution methods via analytical platforms and smart labels. Meanwhile, restaurant tech leaders innovate operations and customer experiences with enhanced delivery services. What changes do you anticipate for 2024 in the Spanish Foodtech landscape? Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dVBQ3PBf #Foodtech #Spain #Startups #EatableAdventures

Can this 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗣 make 𝗟𝗔𝗕-𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘? Plant-based meat substitutes have made strides recently, but fully replicating the taste and texture of real meat has proven elusive. Lab-grown meat shows promise, but high production costs have hindered mainstream adoption. Now, an Israeli startup aims to change that equation. Ingrediome, a food tech company based in Israel, claims to have developed a process to manufacture cultured meat at a fraction of the current market cost. By optimizing its protein engineering platform, Ingrediome believes it can produce slaughter-free meat for up to 10x less than other methods. The startup has raised $2.46 million from investors including SOSV and Alumni Ventures to scale up its solution. Ingrediome has also signed collaboration agreements with a European ingredients company and an Israeli deli meat producer, demonstrating commercial interest in their innovation. Startups and corporates partnering through open innovation provide a textbook example of how embracing external creativity and technology can create value. This is one of the avenues that both, startups and corporates should constantly be exploring. If Ingrediome succeeds, its breakthrough could represent an additional step toward disruption of the traditional meat industry. Even though, regulatory and consumer adoption challenges remain. How are you leveraging startups and corporates collaboration in your organization? Link in the comments 👇 #startups #innovation #transformation #strategy #disruption

A new EIT Food report has found that there are significant disparities within the CEE region, in terms of the size, venture capital activity and growth momentum of startups in the FoodTech and AgriTech fields. "In recent years, the [CEE] region has witnessed a surge in technological innovations, bringing forth a wave of advancements that hold the promise of enhancing efficiency, productivity, and environmental sustainability across the agrifood value chain," commented Marja-Liisa Meurice, director, EIT Food North and East Region. #cee #foodtech #agritech #startups #eitfood https://lnkd.in/e7YKDYnU

🥢 Calling all AgriFoodTech startups and scaleups in APAC. If you're operating in the region, we want you to be part of the biggest edition yet of FoodTech 500! This year's edition is bigger and better, and startups can expect the following perks: 👉 Ecosystem Matchmaker: As an ecosystem enabler, we help startups address specific challenges by connecting them with trade investment agencies, corporates, and other potential collaborators. 👉 Strategic Partnerships: Whether you’re looking to scale into new regions or find the right partners to complement your offer, the FoodTech 500 aims to connect you with the right people. 👉 ‘Industry Honorable Mentions’: To recognize AgriFoodTech’s best and brightest and their outstanding contributions and innovations, we’re launching the ‘Industry Honorable Mentions’ in various verticals, involving a selection of key Industry Players as part of the judging panel. 👉 Global Exposure: Leveraging media partners and regional hubs, startups that make the FoodTech 500 will receive significant exposure through various channels, including press releases, blog articles, and dedicated social media outreach. 👉 Partner Program Access: Applicants can opt-in through the FoodTech 500 application form to apply and get a head start on joining our partner’s programs (e.g., hubs, incubators, accelerators, competitions, etc.). Apply before 31st July to get a headstart among your peers. Plus, a chance to get reviewed by industry experts to be part of the judging panel! Send your application now: https://lnkd.in/eMP64QU Yume Food Australia, Katy Barfield OAM, Umami Bioworks, Mihir Pershad, Eratani, Andrew Soeherman, Cropin, Krishna Kumar, SEADLING, Simon Davis, SWAN Systems, Tim Hyde, WTH Foods, Stephen Michael Co, 9Growers, Himanshu Aggarwal, AxisTech, Wesley Lawrence, InvertiGro, Ben Lee, Nuvilab, Logan Kim, All G Foods, Jan Pacas, Farmbot Monitoring Solutions, Andrew Coppin, Pairtree Intelligence, Hamish Munro, GLOBAL BUGS 🦗🌏, Kanitsanan Thanthitiwat, Meatless Kingdom, Widya Putra, GoMicro, Sivam Krish, Nutrition Innovation - Transforming world health through sugar innovation., Jimmy O'Mahony, GoodDot, Abhishek Sinha Calyx.Eco, Lauren Branson #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500