AgriTech
Indonesia’s JALA raises $13.1M from Intudo to scale up operations across key regions of Indonesia
JALA, an Indonesian digital enabler for the shrimp industry, has on Tuesday announced the completion of a $13.1 million Series A round of financing led by Intudo Ventures. The funding also saw participation from Sinar Mas Digital Ventures (SMDV), and existing investors Mirova and Meloy Fund (Deliberate Capital).
Malaysia’s JCorp invests $1.74 million into Singapore-based agritech firm Archisen
Malaysia-based state investment firm Johor Corporation (JCorp) Group will invest MYR 8.2 million ($1.74 million) into Singapore-based agritech firm Archisen Pte Ltd. FarmByte, a digital-first agrofood company within the JCorp, has signed a heads of agreement (HOA) with Archisen, proposing the FarmByte investment into Archisen and the establishment of an…
Altara Ventures and Gentree Fund co-lead $3M seed round into Philippine startup Kita
Philippine agritech startup Kita has closed its oversubscribed $3 million seed round with Gentree Fund and Altara Ventures as co-lead investors. With the fundraising proceeds, the firm aims to digitize the agriculture supply chain through big data and artificial intelligence (AI).
Earth Venture Capital backs Treetoscope in the $7M seed funding round
Israel-based irrigation management platform TreetoScope has closed its seed funding round invested by Israeli Champel Capital, Earth Venture Capital, SeedIL, and other strategic investors. The funding will empower the startup to aid with R&D, fuel overall growth, and accelerate commercial agriculture expansion in North America and beyond.
Gobi Partners backs Malaysian agritech startup BoomGrow
Asia-focused venture capital firm Gobi Partners is doubling down on its commitment to Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)-friendly investments through its latest strategic funding into Malaysian agritech startup, BoomGrow’s Pre-Series A Funding Round. The investment is made through the Khazanah Nasional Berhad-backed Gobi Dana Impak Ventures (GDIV)…
Indonesia’s Bank Mandiri collaborates with fisheries startup FishLog to support MSMEs
Bank Mandiri is collaborating with the fisheries startup FishLog to support MSMEs.
Syngenta Asia Pacific’s Chris Chen on how AI and digital solutions are reshaping agriculture in the region [Q&A]
This AI-driven approach allows us to tackle global challenges like food security and climate change even more aggressively. With the power of AI, we have the potential to harness diagnostic tools that allow timely and accurate interventions to optimize #crop yields. #AgriTech #Data #AI
Indonesia’s Beleaf secures $6.85M Series A funding from Alpha JWC Ventures, Openspace
Indonesia-based farming-as-a-service (FaaS) company Beleaf Farms (Beleaf) has on Tuesday announced their $6.85 million Series A investment led by Alpha JWC Ventures. Additional investors participating in this round include Openspace and several strategic angels.
Indonesia’s Eratani raises further $2M seed funding, bringing total seed funding to $5.8M
Eratani, an Indonesia-based agritech firm, has on Monday announced a further $2 million seed extension funding round, bringing the total seed funding to $5.8 million. The round sees participation by SBI Ven Capital through its joint fund with Kyobo Securities and NTUitive, Genting Ventures, Orvel Ventures & Ascend Angels.
Indonesia’s eFishery raises $200M in Series D funding led by 42XFund
Indonesia’s aquaculture company eFishery has successfully raised $200 million in its Series D funding round, propelling the company’s target to expand Indonesia’s aquaculture farming community and increase fish feed and fresh fish transaction on its platform.
