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Investors Demand More Than Just Potential or Promises

In a context of increasing dependence on Asian deposits and the crisis of New Caledonian mines, Genomines has raised funds to deploy its bioextraction technology, an emission-free alternative to traditional nickel extraction. Its founder, Fabien Koutchekian, co-founder of Genomines, discusses the complexities of an operation made challenging by the current hesitance of climate investors.

Europe Invests in Plants: Green Tech Scales Up

Amid record funding, strategic acquisitions, and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, October confirmed the vitality of plant innovation in Europe. From Switzerland to the UK, investors are betting on a new generation of plant-centered agritech, where science, technology, and sustainability intersect.

Agritech Enters the Age of Selectivity

The timid recovery of investments in agritech is expected to continue, driven less by falling interest rates and more by the quality of companies in a context where smart money replaces free money, says Louis d’Epenoux, Senior Investment Associate at Telos Impact.

A Belgian Start-up Raises €2.5 Million to Enhance Its AI Quality Control Platform for Fruits

Optiflux, a Belgian start-up from KU Leuven, has secured €2.5 million in funding to develop its fruit quality assessment platform, integrating artificial intelligence and computer vision. This funding round, supported by the Agri Investment Fund, aims to standardize quality measurements and optimize the supply chain while strengthening farmers' positions in the sector. With solutions already deployed in 16 countries, Optiflux aims to reduce food waste and improve operational efficiency.

American investment firm Paine Schwartz invests in Bloom fresh to accelerate varietal innovation in fruits

American investment firm Paine Schwartz Partners, a leader in sustainable private equity, has completed a minority investment in the Spanish company Amfresh Group and its subsidiary Bloom fresh. This operation, which is part of a long-standing relationship, aims to support innovation in agricultural genetics, with Bloom developing over 100 fruit varieties for thousands of producers worldwide.

Dutch Start-up Raises 5 Million Euros to Transform Wild Plants into New Crops

Aardaia, a Dutch start-up specializing in the transformation of wild plants into agricultural crops, has recently raised 5 million euros to support the domestication of the aardaker, a European legume that fixes nitrogen and produces a protein-rich tuber. This funding, led by Point Nine and supported by several investors, will enable the company to develop other plant species.

GranBio and Amazon: Towards Sustainable Fuels from Waste

Amazon invests in Brazilian cleantech GranBio to boost the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). This pioneer in industrial biotechnology transforms forestry and agricultural residues into 'drop-in' synthetic fuels, identical to petroleum. The 10-year goal: to convert old American pulp mills into advanced biorefineries to scale up supply.

InSoil Secures €120 Million to Fund Regenerative Agriculture in Europe

Lithuanian climate finance company InSoil has secured a €120 million loan to expand its support for agricultural SMEs adopting sustainable practices. This funding, one of the largest in Europe for sustainable agriculture, is backed by the European Investment Fund and aims to address the growing need for capital to modernize equipment and improve soil health. InSoil, which has already financed over 3,500 SMEs, is committed to reducing CO2 emissions through carbon credits while participating in a rapidly expanding investment cycle in the sector.

Stenon Raises $20.5 Million to Enhance Nitrogen Management Amid Rising Fertilizer Prices

InSoil Raises €120 Million to Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture Funding in Europe

InSoil, a European agricultural financing company, has secured a €120 million loan from Pollen Street Capital to support SMEs adopting sustainable farming practices. This funding, backed by the European Investment Fund, addresses a €62 billion need in the sector while enabling InSoil to expand its impact on soil health and the modernization of agricultural equipment.

American company Bayou Best Foods acquires BettaF!sh to create a global player in plant-based seafood

French Horsch Invests in German Company Sam-dimension to Accelerate AI-targeted Spraying

French company Horsch and German firm Sam-dimension join forces to develop spot spraying technology, enabling targeted herbicide application. With deep integration of application maps into Horsch sprayers, this innovation promises to reduce costs and optimize agricultural yields. Data collected by Sam-Cam AI captures crops with millimeter resolution, identifying weeds at their early stage. These are analyzed with cloud and edge AI servers to create robust application maps.

The Protein Brewery Secures €18 Million to Accelerate Mycoprotein Deployment Despite Regulatory Setback in the U.S.

The Protein Brewery, a Dutch company specializing in mycoprotein production, has recently secured €18 million in funding to increase its production capacity. Despite a setback with the FDA regarding its GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status, the company remains confident and plans to address the reported deficiencies. With a focus on active nutrition and upcoming clinical studies, it aims to introduce its products to the U.S. market by the end of 2026.