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Hazel Technologies
Biotechnology for reducing waste in the agricultural supply chain
About Hazel Technologies
Hazel Technologies is a startup that operates in the agri-tech sector, providing innovative solutions to extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables. Their products are designed to maintain the freshness of produce during storage, transit, and on the shelf, serving a wide range of clients from small family-run farms to large-scale growers, marketers, and distributors of fresh produce globally.
Their flagship product, Hazel 100, has been proven to reduce the percentage of produce rejections at retail, thereby improving the bottom line for their clients. This product has been academically validated and is industry-proven, with the ability to cater to over 15 different types of crops. It is also EPA residue exempt, meaning it leaves no harmful residues on the produce.
Hazel Technologies' business model revolves around selling their shelf-life extension technology to growers and distributors. By reducing waste and improving the quality of the produce, Hazel Technologies helps its clients to increase their profitability.
The company is also focused on continuous growth and diversification. With the recent appointment of new leadership, Hazel Technologies is looking to expand its product range and geographical reach.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Chicago, United States
- Employees
- 34
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 67.7/100
- Sub-industry
- Waste Solution, AgriTech
- Sector
- Energy, Supply Chain Management, Biotechnology, Synthetic Biology, Waste Reduction, Food Waste, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Tech, Circular Economy
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | May 2026 | $0 | — | TransFresh | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Nov 2024 | $8.2M | $350M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Hazel Technologies is 1.6K monthly website visits, up 33.3% over the last three months. Hazel Technologies's team declined 15% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed4 investors entered at this stage
Rhapsody Venture Partners
Venturewell
Valley Oak Investments
US Department of Agriculture
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
S2G Investments
Serra Ventures- CCClimate Impact Capital
Pangaea Ventures
Grantham Foundation
Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage
Temasek
Pontifax AgTech
Asahi Kasei Ventures
Jordan Park
Other known investors2 additional known investors
EDBI
TransFresh
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