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Upp wants to add more broccoli to the plant-protein mix using big automation

TechCrunch

based agtech startup that’s using computer vision AI plus farm-sized proprietary machinery to expand crop yields. “They’ve using a depth-sensing camera with the 3D piece in it to determine the size of that head. What is automation good for?

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From electric charging to supply chain management, InMotion Ventures preps Jaguar for a sustainable future

TechCrunch

Its 15 active investments run the gamut from autonomous vehicles, to car insurance tech, to ride-sharing, and travel planning, but increasingly the firm is focusing its efforts on vehicle electrification and sustainable supply chains. “It has applications across any industry.”

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Pina Earth gets seed backing to grow sustainable forestry carbon credits

TechCrunch

The seed is led by Franco-German VC XAnge, with participation from London-based VC firm Nordstar, as well as a number of business angels and serial founders, including Gustaf Alstromer (partner at Y Combinator), Sundeep Ahuja (partner at Climate Capital), Lea-Sophie Cramer (founder at Amorelie) and Anselm Bauer-Wohlleb (Alasco, Stylight).

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NJEDA Board Approves Program to Expand Access to Capital for Emerging Developers

American Entrepreneurship

The Emerging Developer Fund will help developers gain access to capital and build additional capacity to expand their existing portfolio. Access to capital for small-scale developers in the real estate development industry continues to be a challenge.

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Rebundle raises $1.4M for plant-based hair extensions

TechCrunch

Prior to its pre-seed round, Rebundle had raised what CEO and co-founder Ciara Imani May described as six-figures worth of grant, and other non-dilutive capital in an interview with TechCrunch. May had a focus on living more sustainably before founding Rebundle, she said, and was aware of the irritation that plastic extensions can cause.

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Cleantech startup Stride raises $2m to support Vietnam’s clean energy transition

AsiaTechDaily

Register Vietnamese cleantech startup Stride has announced raising $2 million in a Seed funding round jointly led by Clime Capital and Touchstone Partners. The government has shown strong commitment to developing and implementing policies that encourage renewable energy use, particularly solar and wind power.

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The Station: Waymo sues to protect trade secrets, Wisk lands more Boeing capital and a chat with Toyota’s chief scientist

TechCrunch

Applications for the Recovery Challenge and Sustainability Challenge are due March 25 and are accessible here. This new capital will be used to fund the development of the company’s sixth-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Is driverless vehicle data a trade secret? certification process.

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