AgriTech Startup Blends Solar Power and Smart Farming, African Startups Receive $4.3M Investment

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New AgriTech startup agRE.tech aims to revolutionize agriculture by blending solar power and smart farming. Launch Africa Ventures injects $4.3 million into 16 African startups, driving entrepreneurship and economic growth on the continent. Plus, Helsinki-based Cluby raises €2.9 million to help restaurants turn anonymous visitors into repeat customers. Also, top Spanish VC firm Seaya closes a $320 million fund for growth-stage climate startups.
Sources:
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hktuf7zvr
https://waya.media/launch-africa-ventures-injects-4-3-million-into-16-african-startups/
https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/07/helsinki-based-cluby-raises-e2-9-million-to-help-restaurants-turn-anonymous-restaurant-visitors-into-repeat-customers/
https://www.businessinsider.com/spain-vc-firm-seaya-launches-new-climate-tech-fund-2024-7
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) New AgriTech startup wants to blend solar power and smart farming
(00:02:59) Launch Africa Ventures Injects $4.3 Million into 16 African Startups
(00:06:04) Helsinki-based Cluby raises €2.9 million to help restaurants turn anonymous restaurant visitors into repeat customers
(00:09:21) Top Spanish VC firm Seaya just closed a $320 million fund. Here are the types of growth-stage climate startups it's looking to back.