6. Apeel Sciences $250.0M
Round: Series D
Description: Goleta-based Apeel Sciences develops plant-derived shelf life extension technology for fresh produce that improves quality and reduces food waste. Founded by James Rogers in 2012, Apeel Sciences has now raised a total of $360.0M in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include GIC, Katy Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Rock Creek Capital, Tao Capital Partners, Upfront Ventures, and Viking Global Investors.
Investors in the round: GIC, Katy Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Rock Creek Capital, Tao Capital Partners, Upfront Ventures, Viking Global Investors
Funding month: May
Industry: Advanced Materials, Agriculture, AgTech, Biotechnology, Food Processing, Waste Management
Founders: James Rogers
Founding year: 2012
Location: Goleta
Total reported equity funding: $360.0M
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