Agrolend, a digital bank for agribusiness, has announced a significant funding round of R$ 300 million ($55 million). This investment comes at a crucial time for Brazil’s agricultural sector, which is facing numerous challenges. The Series C funding round was led by Creation Investments and Syngenta Group Ventures. Other notable investors include Vivo Ventures, Norinchukin […]
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