AgriFoodTech Weekly Roundup: Aerofarms secures new funding, TerraBlaster obtains $4 million investment, and Rihanna supports female African climate pioneers
Headline: Agritech Sector Thrives as Investors Back Sustainable Solutions
The agritech sector is witnessing a surge in funding and innovative projects, as investors and organisations rally behind sustainable and forward-thinking food and agriculture technologies.
Funding Round Highlights
- BioConsortia secured $15 million to scale its nitrogen-fixing seed treatment product, a significant step towards sustainable agriculture solutions in the U.S. [1]
- TerraBlaster, a soil health analytics startup, closed an oversubscribed $4 million pre-seed round, focusing on precision soil data and insights. [1]
- Suplyd raised $2 million in a pre-Series A round to develop next-generation restaurant infrastructure in Egypt. [1]
- Better Nature, a UK-based company producing tempeh-based chicken alternatives, raised $1.5 million following a strong quarter. [1]
- Flox, a Swedish startup working on solutions for human-wildlife coexistence, raised nearly $1 million. [1]
- Mewery, a Czech startup developing cultivated meat from microalgae and animal cells, secured €2.5 million in funding from the EIC Accelerator program. [2]
New Fund Initiatives and Investment Focus
- The launch of the Sunrise Agrifood Tech Fund, a $50 million fund jointly established by Kagome Co., Ltd. and SVG Ventures, targets early-stage agrifood tech startups working on solutions like drought- and heat-resistant crops to boost resilience against climate change. [4]
- The Yield Lab Europe, an early-stage agrifood and agtech fund with €50 million under management, continues active investments in Europe focusing on agtech, agriculture, and biotechnology startups, supporting seed to Series A rounds with thematic interest in sustainability and food system transformation. [3]
Additional Trends and Activities
- Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation is backing women climate founders in Africa through Gather Ventures, highlighting increasing support for diversity and climate impact in agritech startups. [1]
- Regulatory scrutiny is increasing, with former FDA commissioner Dr. David Kessler petitioning to revoke GRAS status for certain food ingredients, signaling potential shifts in food safety and product formulations. [1]
- The agritech investment landscape continues to involve a mix of venture capital, government grants, and foundation-backed funding, with globally expanding networks helping startups scale and pilot technologies across markets. [2][3][4]
Innovative Projects and Developments
- Advancing Eco Agriculture has launched an AI chatbot for regenerative agronomy. [5]
- Foundations launch a $50 million adaptation and resilience fund for communities facing climate risks. [5]
- Juicy Marbles & Friends has launched whole-cut plant-based salmon. [5]
- Cambridge Innovation Capital commits £100M to University of Cambridge spinouts. [5]
- Flox raises nearly $1M to redefine human-wildlife coexistence. [1]
- Just Egg, a plant-based egg alternative, has launched into the UK with an Ocado listing. [5]
- Soil health analytics startup TerraBlaster closes an oversubscribed $4m pre-seed round. [1]
These developments reflect ongoing strong investor interest and funding activity in sustainable agriculture, novel protein production, food system innovations, and climate resilience within the agritech sector in mid-2025.
- Despite the headline focusing on the thriving agritech sector, there are significant investments being made in sports technologies as well, with BioConsortia securing funding for nitrogen-fixing seed treatments that could also have a positive impact on sports fields.
- As more funding is being funneled into sustainable agriculture, other sectors, such as sports, could benefit from advancements in technology, potentially leading to improved playing conditions and more eco-friendly sports venues.
