IMIO Raises $12 Million to Scale Agricultural Biologicals and Improve Soil Health
IMIO, the pioneering manufacturer of a new generation of dependable agricultural biologicals, has raised $12 million to …
Qiagen agrees to go private with €10.8B takeover by EQT
The months-long takeover negotiations surrounding Qiagen have reached a swift conclusion after speculation intensified yesterday that a bidding war between EQT and KKR could emerge. Now a decision has already been reached: The German-Dutch diagnostics specialist and EQT Private Equity have agreed on a voluntary public all-cash takeover offer. The offer price is €46.50 per share. This implies an enterprise value of around €10.8 billion, or $12.1 billion, including net debt. The price is 40.3% above the unaffected Xetra closing price on July 8, 2026, before takeover interest from private equity firms was first publicly reported.
The Money Map: Grants, Accelerators, and Funds Every African Agritech Founder Should Know
63 KEY POINTS African agritech founders can access equity-free grants, accelerator programmes, and dedicated funds rangi…
🎥 Earth Rover bets on pulsed light to tackle weeds without chemicals
Robotic weeders are evolving quickly. Some zap their targets with lasers, hot oil or electricity, others target them wit…
人工智能在农药制剂设计中的应用
传统农药制剂研发面临试错周期长、多参数优化难度大及经验依赖性强等瓶颈，随着农业智能化进程加速，人工智能技术以其卓越的数据处理与建模能力，成为突破产业升级瓶颈的核心驱动力，正…
Layoffs at Carbon Robotics as firm “realigns costs due to broader economic conditions”
Seattle-based ag robotics firm Carbon Robotics has blamed “broader economic conditions” for an undisclosed number of lay…
Eastman launches biodegradable micropowder for skin care and SPF formulations
Eastman has launched Esmeri SK1N10, a biodegradable micropowder for skin care and SPF applications that aims to balance sustainability with consumer demand for sensorial performance. The release comes amid tightening synthetic ingredient regulations.
Staggered deadlines complicate EU citral compliance for natural beauty brands
The EU’s incoming citral restrictions contain staggered deadlines that could catch out some cosmetics companies. Personal care products containing the same molecule may have to exit shelves a month apart, creating compliance confusion.
Reservoir Farms expands to Pacific Northwest to accelerate physical AI
Ag robotics specialist Reservoir is opening a new site in Washington’s Yakima Valley as its on-farm community for …
Why Founders Are Returning to Agritech for a Second Shot
58 KEY POINTS A growing number of agritech founders are returning for a second attempt after their first venture failed.…