Defra
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Description
Defra is the UK government department responsible for policy and regulations on environmental, food and rural issues.
Investor Profile
Defra has backed more than 8 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 75% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Grant rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Farming, AgTech, Robotics.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
Stage Focus
- Grant (100%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (88%)
- United States (13%)
Industry Focus
- Farming
- Agtech
- Robotics
- Food And Beverage
- E-learning
- Education
- Universities
- Organic
- Association
- News
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