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Global expansion is shaping the next phase of AgTech growth in 2025. Companies are moving beyond proof-of-concept to scale operations across regions, supported by a surge in funding, product launches, and technology integration. The iGrow Dashboard captures this momentum—from North America’s leadership in automation and input distribution to Europe’s research-driven greenhouse growth and Asia’s diversification into AI, biotech, and digital farm systems.

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OUR LATEST AGTECH INTELLIGENCE DASHBOARD SNAPSHOT

Where Are AgTech Companies Expanding?

In 2025, company expansion activity in AgTech has been led primarily by established and mid-stage firms in Precision Agriculture, Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), and Biologicals, reflecting a shift from startup experimentation to commercialization and scale. Precision Agriculture firms—such as Sabanto, SwarmFarm Robotics, and Ecorobotix—are expanding internationally through distribution and technology integration agreements, particularly into North America, Oceania, and Latin America, driven by automation, retrofitting, and AI-driven decision tools. Meanwhile, greenhouse and vertical farming companies like Little Leaf Farms, 80 Acres Farms, Singrow, and Green Automation continue to grow their operational footprints across North America, Europe, and Asia, signaling a phase of consolidation and capacity scaling in the CEA sector.

Geographically, North America remains the central hub for expansions, but there’s a clear eastward push—European and Israeli companies are targeting Asia and the Middle East, while North American firms are increasing presence in Latin America and Africa through partnerships and facility openings. Thematically, these expansions often tie to automation, sustainability, and regenerative practices, with companies like Klim, FoodChain ID, and La Caisse/CEFC embedding carbon and regenerative frameworks into new markets. Overall, the dataset shows a maturing ecosystem where capitalized, product-ready companies are scaling globally through strategic partnerships rather than greenfield entry, with Precision Ag and CEA leading internationalization efforts.

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AGTECH
New Funding, Initiative & Product in AgTech

Ecorobotix Showcases AI-Powered Spraying Innovation & Bags $150M
Ecorobotix will debut its AI-driven Plant-by-Plant™ technology at Agritechnica 2025, featuring an Ultra-High Precision (UHP) spraying system that cuts pesticide use by up to 95%. Backed by $150 million in funding led by Highland Europe, ECBF, and McWin Capital Partners, the company will expand R&D, develop new products, and apply its precision algorithms to more crops and markets.

Maia Ventures Launches €55 Million AgriFoodTech Fund
Milan-based Maia Ventures has launched its first €55 million fund to invest in 20 to 25 early-stage AgriFoodTech startups. Backed by institutional and private investors including EIF, CDP Venture Capital, and major Italian food companies, the fund focuses on food-as-medicine, novel ingredients, automation, and resilient supply chains.

Vive Crop Protection Raises $10 Million to Accelerate Innovation
Vive Crop Protection has raised $10 million in new funding led by Farm Credit Canada, Emmertech, iSelect, and BDC Capital. The investment will advance product innovation, commercialization, and expansion across North America, aligning with Farm Credit Canada’s $2-billion agri-food innovation pledge by 2030.

Hort Innovation Launches $30 Million Weed Management Initiative
Hort Innovation has launched a $30 million “Next Generation Weed Management” project to integrate AI robotics and automation in Australian horticulture. Partnering with Applied Horticultural Research, Nufarm, and La Trobe University, the initiative aims to reduce costs, enhance productivity, and promote sustainable, non-chemical farming practices.

Reservoir Ventures Launches Fund for Specialty Crop Startups
Reservoir Ventures has launched a venture fund targeting early-stage agtech startups in specialty crops. Led by Matthew Hoffman, Ph.D., the fund will invest in robotics, precision agriculture, and AI-driven SaaS platforms, building on the Reservoir Farms incubator model to bridge innovation and farm adoption.

PLANT SCIENCE 
New Registration, Funding & Product For Plant Science

BASF Receives EPA Registration for Zorina™ Fungicide
BASF Agricultural Solutions has received EPA registration for Zorina™ fungicide to manage white mold and other foliar diseases in soybeans, canola, and dry beans. Combining Endura® and Revysol® fungicides, Zorina™ provides broad-spectrum protection and extended residual activity to preserve yield potential.

Ascribe Bio Raises $12 Million to Advance Natural Crop Protection
Ascribe Bio has raised $12 million in Series A funding led by Corteva and Acre Ventures to accelerate commercialization of its small-molecule crop protection platform. The investment supports the launch of Phytalix®, a biofungicide that combines conventional efficacy with environmental and health benefits.

Wild Bioscience Secures $60 Million for AI-Driven Crop Breeding
Wild Bioscience has secured $60 million in Series A funding led by the Ellison Institute of Technology to expand its AI-driven precision breeding for climate-resilient crops. The investment will accelerate field trials, commercialization, and data-driven trait discovery to enhance productivity and sustainability.

Celleste Bio Unveils Chocolate-Grade Cocoa Butter via Plant Cell Culture
Celleste Bio has unveiled the world’s first chocolate-grade cocoa butter produced through plant cell culture technology. The bio-identical product matches conventional cocoa butter in texture, melting behavior, and fatty acid profile, offering a scalable and sustainable alternative for premium chocolate.

Micropep Technologies Launches Krisalix™ for Peptide Discovery
Micropep Technologies has launched Krisalix™, an AI-powered platform integrating generative AI and predictive modeling to accelerate bioactive peptide discovery. The platform shortens R&D timelines from concept to candidate molecule in months, with over 10 peptide-based crop protection candidates currently in development.

INTERVIEW
Simon Constance on Supply Chain Transparency and Regenerative Agriculture Data

Treefera is developing an AI-enabled data fabric to strengthen global commodity supply chains through satellite, sensor, and verified ground data.

“We bring the same precision that financial markets demand into the world of commodities and carbon,” said Simon Constance, Head of Partnerships.

He noted that supply chains are shifting from efficiency to transparency, with verified origin data now a prerequisite for market access.

Constance added that technology is turning regenerative agriculture from a narrative into measurable, data-driven performance.

Discover more here.

CEA
New Initiative, Funding & Product for CEA

Little Leaf Farms Expands CEA Operations
Little Leaf Farms has expanded its McAdoo, Pennsylvania campus to become the world’s largest controlled environment agriculture (CEA) facility for leafy greens. The 40-acre site supports growing demand for Romaine Leaf lettuce and will be followed by a new campus in Manchester, Tennessee, opening in Fall 2026.

Fragaria Fruits Raises $2 Million to Scale High-Tech Berry Farming
Fragaria Fruits has raised $2 million in seed funding to expand its indoor berry farming operations in India. The company will scale vertical farming capacity, enhance supply chain infrastructure, and launch its premium brand, Oh! Fruits.

Signify Identifies Lighting Strategy to Double Lettuce Yields
Signify’s Philips GrowWise Research Center has developed optimized light and temperature strategies that double crispy lettuce yields in vertical farming systems. The study found yield gains of up to 50% from increased light levels and 33% from higher temperatures, with improved shelf-life across all conditions.

Local Bounti Expands Washington Facility and Launches New Salad Kit
Local Bounti has expanded its Pasco, Washington facility and launched the Romano Caesar Family-Size Salad Kit at Walmart. The 10-ounce product is available in 89 stores and showcases the company’s Stack & Flow Technology® as part of a multi-region growth strategy.

OTHER NEWS
Other Updates: New Funding Round, New Initiative & More!

• FoodChain ID has certified Mulino Bianco’s Buongrano as the first cookie in Italy made with 100% regenerative soft wheat flour. The certification, issued under the FoodChain ID Regenerative Agriculture (RGN) Standard, verifies outcomes related to soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience.

• PepsiCo introduces its first-ever Global Farmer Awards at headquarters in Purchase, NY. Event honors 60 farmers and advisors from 19 countries for excellence in sustainability, innovation, and leadership.Awards reinforce PepsiCo’s pep+ Positive Agriculture goals to scale regenerative practices across 10 million acres by 2030.

• Driscoll’s has pledged $5 million to Cal Poly’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences to establish a state-of-the-art farm store within the university’s upcoming Plant Sciences Complex. The investment supports Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing philosophy, giving students hands-on experience across production, marketing, retail, and applied research. The farm store, set to open in 2027, will serve as a hub for food system innovation, uniting the university’s agricultural enterprises and fostering community engagement.

• Phagos closes a $30 million Series A round co-led by CapAgro, Hoxton Ventures, CapHorn, and Demeter. Funding will accelerate deployment of veterinary phage therapies, AI platform development, and global expansion. The company achieved a regulatory first as the world’s first firm authorized to market personalized phage-based veterinary drugs.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Reuters Events: Transform Food & Agriculture USA 2025

Saudi Agriculture | October 20 – 23, 2025 | Riyadh, KSA

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