The global agri-food ecosystem is moving faster than ever—powered by artificial intelligence, regenerative practices, climate-smart production, and next-generation food technologies.
In this third edition of AgriTech Intelligence, we bring you a snapshot of how startups, investors, and governments are redefining what food and farming will look like over the next decade.
From Finland’s oat-based cheese revolution and AI-driven supply chains to connected beehives, precision breeding, and laser-powered weed control, the stories in this edition reveal one clear truth: agriculture is no longer just about yield—it’s about intelligence, sustainability, and scale.
Mö Foods Raises €2.4m to Scale Oat-Based Cheese Technology
Finnish food-tech start-up Mö Foods has raised €2.4 million in a funding round led by Nordic Foodtech VC to scale its proprietary oat-based cheese production and prepare for international expansion. Founded in 2017, the company uses locally grown Finnish oats and a unique process to create meltable and sliceable plant-based cheeses with a short, natural ingredient list and dairy-like taste and texture.
Mö’s products are already available in major Nordic retail chains, with broader European rollout planned. The funding comes as consumers shift toward “post-vegan” products that must compete with dairy on taste, price, and performance rather than ideology. Mö reported 88% year-on-year retail sales growth, far outpacing the wider plant-based cheese category in Finland. Alongside retail expansion, the company is also preparing to license its technology to major European food producers.
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GrubMarket Raises $50M Series H at $4.5B Valuation to Scale AI and Global Expansion
GrubMarket has raised approximately $50 million in Series H funding at a $4.5 billion pre-money valuation, led by Future Food Fund and Portfolia Funds, to accelerate AI software development, expand its global eCommerce platform, and pursue strategic acquisitions.
The funding follows a year of strong growth marked by multiple acquisitions and the launch of AI-powered tools that automate inventory management, reporting, and order processing across the food supply chain. Operating profitably across all 50 U.S. states and more than 70 countries, GrubMarket aims to further modernize global food supply chains while continuing its sustainability initiatives and self-sustaining business model.
Brilliant Harvest Raises $4 Million to Tackle Ag Equipment Service Bottlenecks with AI
Brilliant Harvest, an AI-powered helpdesk platform for agricultural equipment dealers, has raised $4 million in seed funding to improve service efficiency and customer experience across the ag machinery sector.
Founded by industry veteran Remi Schmaltz, the company’s white-label AI assistant integrates dealer work orders, technical manuals, ERP data, and past interactions to deliver fast, accurate responses for farmers, technicians, and service teams. Backed by investors including FTW Ventures, Alpaca VC, Automotive Ventures, and SVG Ventures, the platform is already seeing strong adoption, with multiyear renewals from major dealers and expanded use at CNH locations.
By reducing low-value service calls and saving technician time, Brilliant Harvest offers immediate, measurable ROI while addressing talent shortages and operational complexity in large, multi-location dealerships.
UBEES Raises €8 Million to Scale Regenerative Pollination Worldwide
Regenerative agriculture company UBEES has secured €8 million in Series A funding co-led by Starquest and Capagro, with participation from Newtree Impact.
Founded in 2017, UBEES integrates pollination into farming systems using connected beehives, sensors, and agronomic data. The company supports farmers and brands with structured pollination programmes that improve productivity, crop quality, biodiversity, and resilience.
The new funding will help expand operations globally, especially in Latin America and Africa, while strengthening its presence in Europe and the US. UBEES also plans to enhance its technology and impact measurement tools. The company currently operates in over 15 countries across five continents.
Sparxell Raises $5 Million to Scale Plant-Based Structural Colour Technology
Sparxell has raised $5 million in a Pre-Series A round to scale its plant-based structural colour technology that replaces synthetic dyes with cellulose-based materials.
Founded in 2023 by University of Cambridge scientists, the company creates colour using physical structures instead of chemicals, drastically reducing water use and eliminating toxic colourants. The round was backed by SWEN Capital Partners, Alpha Star Capital, and Cambridge Enterprise.
The funding will support tonne-scale manufacturing, product certification across industries, and team expansion. Sparxell is already working with major global brands and plans commercial partnerships in 2026.
Its technology offers a biodegradable, high-performance alternative for textiles, cosmetics, automotive, and packaging sectors.
Qatar’s Hydrovest Raises $275,000 to Scale Agritech Production and Enter the UAE
Doha-based agritech startup Hydrovest has raised $275,000 (QAR 1 million) to move into commercial-scale production and expand into the UAE.
Founded in 2020 by Jeacim Francis Adaya, the company develops climate-smart farming solutions and value-added food products. The funding will support a new production facility in Al Wakrah, strengthen R&D partnerships, and prepare for UAE market entry in Q4 2026.
Hydrovest is best known for its Lettuce Chips and is launching freeze-dried fruits and Lettuce Tea. It also plans to offer AI-powered hydroponic farming kits. The company aims to support food security, sustainability, and regional retail expansion across the GCC.
UK Backs Farm Innovation with £21.5 Million for Precision Breeding and Low-Emission Tech
The UK government has announced £21.5 million in funding for 15 innovation projects to boost productivity, cut emissions, and strengthen farm resilience across England.
Delivered through Defra’s Farming Innovation Programme with Innovate UK, the initiative will turn research into practical tools such as vitamin D–enriched “Sunshine Tomatoes” and climate-resilient precision-bred hemp. The projects focus on reducing methane and fertiliser emissions, improving crop nutrition, and developing low-carbon inputs.
Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle said the funding will help farmers adopt real-world solutions for sustainable growth. The programme supports the government’s pledge to invest £200 million in agricultural innovation by 2030. It builds on earlier ADOPT Fund trials already testing climate-smart technologies on working farms.
Carbon Robotics Unveils AI Model That Instantly Identifies and Eliminates Weeds
Carbon Robotics has launched a new AI system called the Large Plant Model (LPM) that can instantly recognize and classify plant species in the field. Trained on over 150 million images from more than 100 farms across 15 countries, the model now powers the company’s LaserWeeder robots.
Unlike earlier systems, LPM can identify new weeds without needing retraining or manual data labeling. Farmers can simply select a plant in the robot’s interface and command the machine to remove it in real time.
The model is delivered through a software update to existing robots. Carbon Robotics has raised over $185 million from investors including Nvidia NVentures, Bond, and Anthos Capital.
Editor’s Note
Built for Decision Makers
What stands out in this edition is not just the diversity of innovation—but the maturity of the market.
These companies are no longer experimenting; they are scaling, licensing, expanding globally, and delivering real-world ROI.
Whether it’s Mö Foods proving that plant-based must compete on taste and performance, GrubMarket modernising supply chains with AI, or Carbon Robotics redefining weed management with machine vision, the message is clear: AgriTech has entered its execution era.
At AgriTech Intelligence, our mission is to cut through the noise and bring you the signals that matter—technologies, business models, and policies that will shape tomorrow’s food system. Thank you for reading, and welcome to Edition 3.
