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GrubMarket Confirms Investor Interest in Integrated Food Chain Platforms

The $50 million funding round announced by GrubMarket, which values the American platform at nearly $4.5 billion, illustrates the rise of integrated agri-food models. In a more demanding AgTech market than post-pandemic, investors favor players capable of structuring the physical and digital flows of a still fragmented sector.

Technology at the Heart of Risk Management and Agricultural Transition

In the face of climate change, agriculture is no longer just a production issue, but a risk management challenge. For Maximilien Rouer, technology is essential, not to eliminate this risk, but to make it financeable, insurable, and collectively shareable. Interview.

Three Transactions Shaping Plant Tech by the End of 2025

The months of November and December 2025 confirmed a sustained momentum across several key segments of European agritech: plant genetics, agricultural robotics, and high-value ingredients as strategic growth drivers.

AgTech No Longer Funds Ideas. It Funds Proofs.

$2.4 billion invested, over 1,000 deals, and 24 bankruptcies: according to iGrow News, 2025 marks the sector's entry into its maturity phase. 2026 is expected to confirm this trend: ongoing experimentation gives way to the industrialization of solutions that prove their value in the field.

Agricultural Robotics Becomes More Attractive to Investors

Advancements in robotics and AI are transforming the agricultural landscape, making machines more flexible and reliable. Reservoir VC has announced a $50 million fund to support startups in the sector, emphasizing the importance of systemic support to overcome harvesting challenges. Machines are now assembled and tested in less than six months, paving the way for rapid and efficient industrialization.

TerraBlaster Raises $12.5 Million for Real-Time Soil Mapping Technology

TerraBlaster, a California-based precision agriculture startup, has raised $12.5 million to accelerate the development of its real-time soil nutrient mapping technology. The system, based on Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), measures nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and pH directly in the field at tractor speed, allowing for more precise fertilizer application. Initial commercial deliveries are expected in 2027.

CropX Strengthens Its Platform with Acquisition of NIR Specialist SCIO

CropX, an Israeli leader in digital agronomy and precision agriculture, has made its largest acquisition to date by purchasing SCIO, a U.S. company specializing in portable near-infrared spectroscopy. This move allows the digital agronomy platform to expand its measurements to include crop quality assessments before and after harvest. This marks CropX's eighth acquisition since 2020, occurring as the company approaches $20 million in annual recurring revenue and aims for profitability by 2027.

Homestead Capital Achieves First Closing of $150 Million for U.S. Agriculture Fund

RevaTerra Raises $1.265 Million to Develop Advanced Bioenergy Materials

RevaTerra, an innovative startup specializing in converting natural residues into advanced bioenergy materials, has recently closed a funding round of $1.265 million. Led by BlueLake.vc, this funding will enable the company to advance its Arcana technology, which transforms agricultural and forestry residues into high-performance pellets, targeting coal power plants for a transition to more sustainable energy sources. The funds will also be used to strengthen the technical team and establish new manufacturing partnerships.

Xylem Strengthens Its Pump Offer for Agriculture and Industry with Cornell and Roper Pump Acquisition

American water technology specialist Xylem is set to acquire Cornell Pump and Roper Pump for $1.46 billion. This move expands its range of pumps aimed at irrigation, agricultural fluid transfer, and industrial applications, amid a backdrop of consolidation in the hydraulic equipment sector.

Upstream Biotechnology Secures Funding for SwitchBlade Platform

Upstream Biotechnology, Inc., a leader in plant biotechnology, has announced the closing of a seed funding round for its SwitchBlade platform, aimed at enhancing crop resistance to diseases while maintaining optimal yields. This funding, led by LeVert Ventures and supported by major players like Corteva, will accelerate the development of innovative gene regulation technologies, essential for addressing the growing environmental challenges faced by farmers.

Launch of a $230.7 Million Investment Platform for Permanent Crops in Australia

The Canadian investment group La Caisse and Australian agricultural asset manager GO.FARM have announced a strategic partnership aimed at developing permanent crops in Australia. With an initial commitment of $230.7 million (A$330 million), the platform seeks to transform underutilized land into sustainable farming operations through investments in irrigation, infrastructure, and agricultural technologies.

Moa Technology lève 30 millions de dollars pour innover en gestion des mauvaises herbes

Moa Technology, issue de l'Université d'Oxford, a récemment levé 22,2 millions de livres pour avancer dans la découverte de nouveaux modes d'action contre les mauvaises herbes. Face à la résistance croissante des mauvaises herbes aux herbicides, l'entreprise se concentre sur des solutions biologiques et des molécules amplificatrices pour améliorer l'efficacité des herbicides existants. Avec des partenariats stratégiques et des essais prometteurs, Moa se rapproche de la commercialisation de ses innovations, répondant ainsi à un besoin urgent dans le secteur agricole.

DVC Partners Acquires Kimitec to Accelerate Agricultural Biosolutions Development

The pan-European investment firm DVC Partners has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish company Kimitec, a key player in biological solutions for agriculture. This acquisition aims to boost innovation and international expansion for Kimitec, which specializes in natural alternatives for crop nutrition and protection. With an integrated platform and an artificial intelligence model, Kimitec positions itself as a leader in biostimulants and biocontrol.