AgriFoodTech Insights
To cut through the noise of endless information and news, we bring you our Newsletter, offering a carefully curated selection of the latest updates from the ecosystem:
GLOCAL at the World Agri-Tech Mexico Summit
Some weeks ago we had the honor to be part of the first World Agri-Tech Summit held in Mexico. We participated in the panel ‘Driving AgTech Investment in Mexico,’ alongside industry colleagues Tomás Pe?a (The Yield Lab LATAM), Ariadne Caballero (SP Ventures), and Alberto Gómez-Obregón (CO_Capital)?
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Pure sustainability isn’t enough: why stewardship is better for farmers and the planet
If we want farmers to adopt more sustainable practices and inputs, they must be economically viable, improve long-term soil health, and increase the land’s value as an asset. Achieving this requires collaboration across the community.
Why the Silicon Valley mindset doesn’t work in agriculture: returns are cultivated through relationships.
In agribusiness, the Product-Led Growth model, popularized in Silicon Valley, often falls short. Instead, success in agriculture depends on Relationship-Led Growth, which drives meaningful progress and long-term results.
The tech ecosystem powering Latin America’s growth
LATAM’s geographic diversity and English proficiency fuel its entrepreneurial spirit, driving technology expansion across the region, making the future of tech startups in the region truly promising
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?? Puna Bio 's CEO, Franco Martinez Levis, was a speaker at the IDB Lab Forum, where global leaders gathered to discuss strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems to drive transformational impact across Latin America and the Caribbean
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?? Kilimo , a dedicated advocate for sustainable agriculture, has been honored with the Climate Action Excellence Award
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?? microTERRA is named on the The LATAM Cleantech 25, an annual list highlighting private companies in sustainable innovation that have captured the attention of industry experts
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?? Eiwa has been selected by corporates like Bunge, Microsoft and John Deere as one of the 9 startups to participate in the Intensive Connection Day by PwC Agtech Innovation
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?? Terradot, backed by $58.2M in funding and major carbon removal deals, launches with an ambitious plan to scale CO? removal by the end of this decade
?? Brota Superfoods raises $630K from Manutara Ventures
?? Chile's Luyef secures $1.25m to develop nutrients for cultivated meat using fermentation and agro by-products
?? Oishii raises additional funding to close Series B at $150m, preps first international expansion
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South Summit Brazil Porto Alegre 2025
Where innovative startups can connect with top investors, industry experts, and global partners.
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BIG 9
Start-Up Chile by Corfo has opened applications for its BIG 9 program. This program is designed to support dynamic startups from around the world at different stages of development, providing them with resources, networks, and mentorship to accelerate their growth
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BCR Startup Network
Boost your Agtech startup, focusing on Agrifoodtech, Animaltech, Biotech, Climatech, Industry 4.0, and Fintech
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Carozzi Sinergia
Innova Chile looks for any disruptive solution in food, sustainability, or technology aimed at transforming the food industry