• Aflabox

  Participated · Seed · Aug 2026

  Aflabox builds a portable agritech platform combining UV imaging, AI and geolocated data to detect mycotoxins, evaluate the commercial quality of cereals and map risks along agricultural supply chains. The company is pursuing device validation and certification as a near-term objective. Following the seed investment, Aflabox plans to strengthen its commercial footprint in Kenya, Nigeria and Italy. The startup also intends to start construction of a micro-factory dedicated to producing its devices. The product targets quality assessment and risk mapping across cereal value chains, leveraging imaging and data analytics. The report did not disclose revenue, user or other operating metrics.

• Glutensens

  Led · Seed · Sep 2025

  Glutensens is a Milan-based 2023 spin-off from the University of Milan developing a bio-sensor that detects infinitesimal traces of gluten in minutes by combining advanced electrochemistry and artificial intelligence. The sensor returns an immediate digital result archived in the cloud and can be linked to HACCP systems used by restaurants, canteens, laboratories and food manufacturers. The company closed a €1.05 million seed round led by Farming Future (CDP Venture Capital) and had previously secured a €204k seed investment from Farming Future in 2024. The new capital will fund development, validation, production and certification of the bio-sensor with accredited labs and the University of Milan, and will support expansion of the R&D team. Glutensens plans to implement a sales force in Italy and Europe, subsequently extend the platform to other allergens and launch Detection-as-a-Service offerings. Co-founders named in the article include Chiara Di Lorenzo (co‑founder and chief scientific officer) and CEO Andrea Zanella; the company emphasizes rapid detection and measurement precision as a way to improve food safety and reduce recalls, laboratory costs and reputational risk.

• Cynomys

  Led · Seed · Mar 2024

  Cynomys develops a patented system for continuous monitoring of environmental conditions in livestock facilities, tracking more than 30 parameters in real time. The company uses big data to support animal welfare and sustainability in the livestock supply chain. Cynomys will use the newly raised funds to strengthen its existing monitoring technology and translate improvements into tangible gains in animal well-being. The startup also plans to expand its presence in global markets and pursue new market opportunities. Cynomys already counts first customers in over 17 countries and emphasizes a One Health, sustainability-driven approach to agri-tech innovation. The company is presented in the article as a Genoa-based innovator focused on ethical, sustainable animal husbandry practices. Cynomys develops devices for monitoring air quality in offices and in animal farming. The company completed an equity crowdfunding campaign that reached €414,030 in total. The online portion on CrowdFundMe raised €268,530, while an offline tranche from 11 investors contributed €145,500. Business angel groups Impact Angels and Angels4Women participated in the raise. The campaign was conducted both online and offline. For more information the article refers readers to Cynomys's website.

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