By Staff Writer, Global AgInvesting Media The Massachusetts-based agtech startup AgZen, a spinoff from MIT, has successfully closed a $10 million Series B funding round. This latest injection of capital was led by DCVC Bio, with significant contributions from Astanor, Material Impact, and Syngenta Group Ventures. The investment follows a period of rapid scaling for […]

By Autumn Demberger, Global AgInvesting Media It appears the appetite for gene-edited crops is accelerating, as UK-based Tropic announced the closing of a $105 million oversubscribed Series C round in early March. The company said the raised capital will fund the commercial expansion of its banana and rice product lines, while advancing a broader pipeline […]

By Autumn Demberger, Global AgInvesting Media As the global population climbs and climate volatility becomes the new “business as usual,” the investment landscape for agriculture is shifting from a niche alternative to a cornerstone of resilient portfolios. If you’re looking to get a pulse on where the smart money is moving in land, water, and […]

By GAI Staff Writer, Global AgInvesting Media The Rockefeller Foundation’s latest research, “From Farm to FIM: The Economic Impact of Local Food is Medicine,” presents a compelling case for the systematic integration of Food is Medicine (FIM) into the U.S. healthcare infrastructure. What began as a series of localized health pilots has now been quantified […]

By Autumn Demberger, Global AgInvesting Media A first-of-its-kind deal between two of the world’s largest pension markets has launched earlier this month. A group of major Canadian pension funds, including CPP Investments, and a group of Australia’s largest industry superannuation funds have formed a pact under the Canadian-Australian Pension Funds Investment Initiative (CAP Invest Initiative) […]

By GAI Staff Writer, Global AgInvesting Media New Forests, a leading global investment manager specializing in nature-based real assets and sophisticated natural capital strategies, announced a significant new acquisition for its Australia New Zealand Landscapes and Forestry Fund (ANZLAFF).  The fund has successfully acquired a high-quality portfolio of macadamia orchards and land aggregations situated within […]

By Kim Morison, Chairman and CIO, Argyle Capital Partners Global freshwater resources are under increasing pressure arising from growing world populations, over-extraction and climate change. Environmentally sustainable water use is increasingly impacting farmland across the globe. As the driest inhabited continent, Australia confronted this challenge earlier than most and devised a unique ‘cap-and-trade’ approach to […]

By GAI Staff Writer, Global AgInvesting Media French agtech startup Amatera has secured $7 million (€6 million) in seed funding to accelerate the development of climate-resilient perennial crops, including coffee beans and wine grapes. The round was co-led by Demea Sustainable Investment and Oyster Bay, with participation from PINC, Mudcake, and Exceptional Ventures. The company […]

By Editor, Global AgInvesting Media Welcome to Queensland, Australia, a leading region for world-class agriculture. As Australia’s northernmost state, Queensland boasts the perfect blend of scale, diverse landscapes, and ideal climates to grow almost anything.  As the future host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Queensland is benefiting from the global spotlight with increased economic activity, investment in infrastructure and a highly-skilled work force. The […]

By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media Capital is flowing toward projects that strengthen agriculture and energy infrastructure. In Queensland, Australia, vegetable producer Kalfresh has secured A$80 million in climate-driven investment capital from Wollemi Capital and the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC). Proceeds will be directed toward the development of an innovative food and energy precinct, a […]

By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting The Kempen SDG Farmland Fund, managed by Netherlands-based Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management, continues to build its exposure to high-value permanent cropland assets in the United States, consistent with its broader emphasis on sustainable agriculture. The fund has expanded its Pacific Northwest presence through the acquisition of two blueberry operations: […]

By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media Nature-based solutions are attracting increasing interest from development finance institutions and long-term investors positioning for climate and land-use transitions. Most recently, Swedfund, with a mission to reduce poverty through sustainable investments, has invested €15 million in hummingbirds-Gondwana, an emerging platform that targets forest and coastal restoration efforts alongside sustainable […]