Investment
Natural Capital Banks and why the bioeconomy needs them
Historians looking back on the first half of 2022 will likely zero in on two themes: the scramble among central banks to stem inflation and the record-shattering heatwaves that pulsed across China, Europe, Africa, and North America.
Nature Energy Sells, Peaks Interests from Energy Giants
Danish green energy producer Nature Energy has decided to sell, generating initial interest from energy majors including BP and Shell, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.
Arable Raises $40 Million to Accelerate Sustainable Agriculture
Arable, the leader in field intelligence for agriculture, today announced it has raised $40 million in series C financing. The company will use the new funding to advance climate resilience in agriculture by accelerating product development, delivering new services for…
Agtech Startup, Lumo Raises $2.1m to Tackle the Global Water Insecurity Crisis
SONOMA COUNTY, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumo [lumo.ag], a new Agtech company focused on water sustainability, announced today that it has raised $2.1 million in pre-seed funding and plans to allocate funds toward commercialization of its irrigation technology.
Ginkgo to Acquire Zymergen
Today, Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA) — the leading horizontal platform for cell programming — and the biotechnology company Zymergen (Nasdaq: ZY) announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Ginkgo will acquire Zymergen in an all-stock transaction that…
Bio-Sep Turns Sawdust Into Valuable Biochemicals
London-based sustainable startup Bio-Sep has raised $1.7 million in funding to convert low-value woodchips into high-value biochemicals. The seed round was led by London Business School’s Enterprise 100 Club (E100 Club) and ACF Investors, with additional participation from a hedge…