11 notable deals and things to know this week (2023 โ€“ week #21)

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ชย Resurrect Bio, a US-based startup, raised $2M to build up plants’ immune systems against diseases and pests.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿššย ๐Ÿค–ย Nuro, the US-based autonomous delivery startup, announced a restructuring and paused its commercial expansion. This is the second time in less than a year that Nuro has laid off workers.

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ”ย ๐Ÿ’ฌย Deliverect, a Belgian startup that streamlines the online ordering process for restaurants, acquired Chatfood. Chatfood is a UAE startup that enables consumers to order food directly through social media apps.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿงฌย Pairwise, a US-based startup, rolled out its first CRISPR-edited produce to US restaurants. The startup aims to use CRISPR gene-editing technology to create new and improved varieties of fruits and vegetables, addressing issues such as taste, shelf-life, and disease resistance.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿฅฉย Prime Roots, a US-based startup, raised $30M for its plant-based deli meat and expand its operations. The raised capital will be used to invest in research and development, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and expand distribution channels.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐ŸŒฑย ChrysaLabs, a Canadian startup, raised $15M CAD ($11M) for its AI-powered soil data platform. The fund will be used to further develop the startupโ€™s AI technology and expand its services, aiming to help farmers unlock valuable insights from soil data for improved agricultural practices.

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿšย Wingcopter, a German startup, raised โ‚ฌ40M for its drone deliveries of essential supplies in remote areas.

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌย ๐Ÿ“Šย Figorr, a Nigerian-based startup, raised $1.5M for its data-driven perishables insurance platform that aims to provide comprehensive coverage and risk management solutions for the cold chain industry.

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ ๐ŸŒฑย Proofminder, a Budapest-based agtech startup, raised โ‚ฌ400K for its agtech solutions, aimed at improving agricultural productivity and sustainability.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿค–ย ๐Ÿฝ๏ธย Incentivio, a US-based startup, raised $10M for its AI-driven restaurant revenue and guest engagement platform through personalized experiences.

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท โ™ป๏ธ๐Ÿธย Pernod Ricard invested in Ecospirits, a French startup that raised โ‚ฌ10M for its sustainable spirits packaging solution.

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