By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media

Amsterdam, Netherlands-based decarbonization startup Proba, which specializes in the agri-food supply chain from farms to major consumer brands, has achieved its latest milestone. Proba has raised €1.25 million to bankroll its expansion into the U.S. and Brazil, positioning the company to scale its footprint across two of the world’s most important agricultural markets. Proba helps agri-food companies measure and certify fertilizer-related emissions reductions across their supply chains, an area of growing focus as Scope 3 reporting moves beyond voluntary.

The funding round drew renewed backing from Proba’s existing venture investors, Future Food Fund, Yield Lab Europe and Value Factory Ventures, who returned with additional capital to support the company’s next phase of growth. The funds will be directed toward expanding Proba’s reach across major crop systems including coffee, corn, potatoes and sugar, as global agri-food companies face growing pressure to deliver credible, traceable reductions in fertilizer-related emissions across their supply chains.

Proba CEO and Co-Founder Sijbrand Tieleman stated, “Our ambition is to make fertilizer-related Scope 3 reductions standard practice in global agri-food supply chains. This funding accelerates that mission by enabling us to operate in the regions that matter most to our customers, particularly the United States and Brazil.”

Representatives from Proba’s investor roster also weighed in:

Future Food Fund Investment Director Kim Wagenaar commented, “Proba addresses one of the most material and under-accounted sources of emissions in the agri-food sector. Their approach combines strong scientific grounding with a practical pathway for companies to act on Scope 3. We see significant potential for their model as companies face increasing pressure to deliver verified results.”

Daan Wilms van Kersbergen, Investment Director at Yield Lab Europe, said, “Proba has shown strong momentum, and we’re pleased to support their continued growth as they expand into new markets.”

Johan van Heusden, Managing Partner at Value Factory Ventures, stated, “Proba is already delivering real, measurable impact, turning fertilizer-related emission reductions into results companies can credibly report. That traction strongly fits Value Factory’s focus on deep-tech with measurable climate impact, and we’re excited to keep supporting Proba as they accelerate and expand into the US and Brazil.”

At the core of Proba’s strategy is the concept of turning climate action in agriculture into something companies can actually count. Proba translates fertilizer-related emissions reductions and other on-farm interventions into certified Scope 3 outcomes, a process shaped in collaboration with players across the agri-food chain, from fertilizer manufacturers and cooperatives to traders and food companies.

Agriculture remains a meaningful source of global emissions, with nitrogen-based fertilizers contributing estimated 5 percent of total greenhouse gas output, according to the announcement. Proba’s push into the Americas places its platform in regions that sit at the center of global food production, where fertilizer use is intensive and the potential for emissions reductions is available.

In the case of staple crops such as grains and vegetables, emissions from fertilizer production and field application often make up the bulk of their carbon footprint. Fortunately, low-carbon alternatives have emerged, positioning this as a key area where businesses can secure carbon emission reductions. Nevertheless, widespread adoption has lagged due to high costs and incentive mismatches along the supply chain. Proba confronts these challenges, helping agri-food companies make emission reductions from fertilizers quantifiable, investable and reliable across the agri-food value chain.

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