PlasmaLeap funding shows appetite for safeguarding fertiliser supply

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PlasmaLeap Technologies, the Australian company pioneering zero-emissions production of ammonia and nitric acid, said its recent A$30 million ($21 million) fundraising shows strong support for technology that can safeguard fertiliser supply from leading Australian agribusinesses and industry organisations. The Series A round attracted investment from Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), Hort Innovation, and GrainCorp…

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PlasmaLeap YEAR INVESTED 2026 INVESTMENT THEME Adaptation and resilience Disruptive technologies Challenge Australia’s horticulture sector remains exposed to global volatility in nitrogen fertiliser markets. Price shocks, supply chain disruptions and a dependence on fossil fuel-based ammonia production create operational and financial uncertainty for growers. At the same time, increasing expectations around emission reduction and cleaner…

Hort Innovation Venture Fund backs second investment

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Agovor, a New Zealand founded horticultural robotics company, has closed a pre-seed funding round, raising AU$3 million. The round has been led by Tenacious Ventures with co-investment coming from Hort Innovation Australia via the Hort Innovation Investment Fund, managed by Artesian, and from an individual investor via the Active Investor Plus (AIP) scheme facilitated by Invest New Zealand.…