AgriTech

MENA’s AgriTech Revolution Captures VC Attention and Dollars
MENA’s AgriTech Revolution Captures VC Attention and Dollars
May 04, 2023  |  Startups

Total investment raised by startups in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) and broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area crossed the $3 billion...

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ProducePay Adds Virtual Storefronts to Global Produce Industry Marketplace
ProducePay Adds Virtual Storefronts to Global Produce Industry Marketplace
January 31, 2023  |  eCommerce

ProducePay has added a virtual storefront feature to its marketplace for the global produce industry. With the new Storefront, growers can create a personalized online...

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Local Investors Drive Resilience of Africa’s Burgeoning Startup Scene
Local Investors Drive Resilience of Africa’s Burgeoning Startup Scene
January 26, 2023  |  Startups

Total funding invested into African tech startups hit $6.5 billion in 2022. That’s according to a report published by venture capital (VC) firm Partech this...

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Walmart-Backed Indian Startup Ninjacart Launches Import-Export Platform for GCC
Walmart-Backed Indian Startup Ninjacart Launches Import-Export Platform for GCC
September 19, 2022  |  International

Ninjacart, an Indian AgriTech startup backed by Walmart and Tiger Global, has expanded by launching the Ninja Global platform for agricultural import-export businesses in the...

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AgriTech Market Vegrow Raises $25M for Expansion
AgriTech Market Vegrow Raises $25M for Expansion
July 11, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Vegrow, a B2B AgriTech fruit marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, has raised $25 million in a Series B funding round. As the Economic Times reported...

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AgriTech Better Origin Raises $16M for AI-Powered Sustainable Farms
AgriTech Better Origin Raises $16M for AI-Powered Sustainable Farms
April 07, 2022  |  Investments

Better Origin, the AgriTech startup that uses artificial intelligence-powered insect farms to repair the broken food chain, has raised $16 million to help return the...

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Keeping Agriculture Workers In The Loop Of Payroll Innovation
Keeping Agriculture Workers In The Loop Of Payroll Innovation
June 17, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Understanding the needs of the U.S. agriculture workforce is a tricky feat. Farmers and other professionals in the agriculture industry are not included in federal...

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An Ecosystem Approach To Financial Inclusion For India’s Smallest Farmers
An Ecosystem Approach To Financial Inclusion For India’s Smallest Farmers
May 18, 2020  |  B2B Payments

In emerging markets, expanding access to financial services for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) is imperative to promoting wider economic growth. FinTech has made significant...

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Blockchain Tackles Farming’s Cash Flow Bottlenecks
Blockchain Tackles Farming’s Cash Flow Bottlenecks
March 31, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Cash flow is king for independent farmers operating with thin margins and wide exposure to a variety of risks, from economic downturns to inclement weather....

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