Disclosure: AgFunderNews’ parent company is AgFunder. Agtech deals of 2023 followed much the same trajectory as other tech sectors, with lower valuations and far fewer mega-rounds than seen in the VC heyday of 2021 and early 2022. This year also saw a shift towards more investment in climate-focused solutions, hence the multiple waste-to-energy startups and carbon-related companies on the list below. Ag biotechnology, which includes the biologicals sector, was another strong category this year

The additional funding will advance Silo's capacity to develop modular solutions that encompass inventory management, freight logistics, enhanced order management, modern payment options, and innovative capital solutions.

LogiNext has launched a payment module that helps enterprises select carriers and manage payments. The new module facilitates better decisions in choosing carrier partners by comparing the charges of different carriers and drivers via rate charts that are enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, the logistics automation firm said in a Thursday (Aug. 3) press release. The module considers product specification, delivery distance, discounts and other factors essential to selecting a carrier, according to the release