Irish start-up ODOS has received €680,000 in funding as part of its aims to drive sustainability in the agri-food dector.
The funding round was led by Capsa Food (Grupo Central Lechera Asturiana), with the participation of TTAF by CLAVE and Angels, the investment company of Juan Roig that forms part of Marina de Empresas.
The ODOS team is made up of 11 people from 9 different nationalities, with co-founders Cian White and Alejandro Vergara now lead the company.
Vergara said the company aims to help agri-food players comply and thrive with real results on the ground.
"With agriculture responsible for nearly 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions, transforming this sector is one of the most powerful ways to tackle climate change.”
Technology
Currently supported by the Spanish accelerator Lanzadera, located in Valenica, ODOS is developing technology that enables cooperatives and farmers to measure, report, and verify their environmental impact, keeping up with growing climate and regulatory demands.
ODOS said that the entry of Angels, Capsa Food, and TTAF by CLAVE into its capital strengthens its business model and validates its growth potential, making it easier to set up initial deals with clients.
Rubén Hidalgo, CAPSA Food open innovation director, added:
“With the tailored project, Cian, Alejandro and his team ensure our dual objective: to back talented entrepreneurial teams and to strengthen the dairy sector through technology and innovation, achieving greater environmental, social, and economic sustainability for our industry."
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Irish start-up ODOS has received €680,000 in funding as part of its aims to drive sustainability in the agri-food dector.
The funding round was led by Capsa Food (Grupo Central Lechera Asturiana), with the participation of TTAF by CLAVE and Angels, the investment company of Juan Roig that forms part of Marina de Empresas.
The ODOS team is made up of 11 people from 9 different nationalities, with co-founders Cian White and Alejandro Vergara now lead the company.
Vergara said the company aims to help agri-food players comply and thrive with real results on the ground.
"With agriculture responsible for nearly 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions, transforming this sector is one of the most powerful ways to tackle climate change.”
Technology
Currently supported by the Spanish accelerator Lanzadera, located in Valenica, ODOS is developing technology that enables cooperatives and farmers to measure, report, and verify their environmental impact, keeping up with growing climate and regulatory demands.
ODOS said that the entry of Angels, Capsa Food, and TTAF by CLAVE into its capital strengthens its business model and validates its growth potential, making it easier to set up initial deals with clients.
Rubén Hidalgo, CAPSA Food open innovation director, added:
“With the tailored project, Cian, Alejandro and his team ensure our dual objective: to back talented entrepreneurial teams and to strengthen the dairy sector through technology and innovation, achieving greater environmental, social, and economic sustainability for our industry."
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