Funded Agriculture and Farming Startups in Chicago
Chicago's agriculture and farming startup funding spans an unusually wide range, from Nature's Fynd's $350M Series C in July 2021 down to Urban Growers Col…
Chicago's agriculture and farming startup funding spans an unusually wide range, from Nature's Fynd's $350M Series C in July 2021 down to Urban Growers Collective's $20K raise in July 2024. The 10 companies shown cover distinct sub-sectors: post-harvest produce tech (Hazel Technologies, $8M, November 2024), alternative seafood protein (Aqua Cultured Foods, $6M Seed, April 2023), fungal protein (Nature's Fynd), landscape supply distribution (LandscapeHub, $5M, February 2024), and produce logistics (Revolution, $21M, May 2024).
Six of the ten rounds closed in 2024, with Hazel Technologies and Cannect Wellness representing the most recent activity in Q4. Round-type transparency is limited — seven entries carry a Series Unknown designation or no stage label at all — which narrows the utility of stage-based filtering for this segment. Small raises from Urban Growers Collective ($20K) and Arch Pet Food ($30K) sit alongside Revolution's $21M, reflecting a mix of community organizations and venture-backed companies within the same category.
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What are the largest disclosed rounds among Chicago agriculture and farming startups in this dataset?
Nature's Fynd leads at $350M (Series C, July 2021), followed by Revolution at $21M (May 2024) and Hazel Technologies at $8M (November 2024). Those three account for the bulk of disclosed capital in the set.
How current is the funding activity shown here?
Six of the ten rounds closed in 2024, with the two most recent being Hazel Technologies in November 2024 and Cannect Wellness in October 2024. The oldest entry is AgTech Holdings' $1M Seed from September 2021.
What round stages are actually labeled in this segment?
Seven of the ten entries are listed as Series Unknown or carry no stage designation. Two are labeled Seed — Aqua Cultured Foods ($6M) and AgTech Holdings ($1M) — and one is a Series C (Nature's Fynd). Confirmed stage data is scarce here.
Are there non-venture or very small raises mixed into this list?
Yes. Urban Growers Collective raised $20K in July 2024 and Arch Pet Food raised $30K in March 2024, amounts consistent with grant or angel activity rather than institutional rounds. Greater Chicago Food Depository's round amount is undisclosed entirely.
What sub-sectors within agriculture and farming are represented by Chicago-based funded companies?
The dataset includes fungal and alternative protein (Nature's Fynd, Aqua Cultured Foods), post-harvest shelf-life technology (Hazel Technologies), landscape supply (LandscapeHub), produce distribution (Revolution), urban agriculture (Urban Growers Collective), pet food (Arch Pet Food), and cannabis wellness (Cannect Wellness).
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