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Hazel Technologies
Energy · Chicago, United States · Founded 2015
Biotechnology for reducing waste in the agricultural supply chain MoreLess
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.
Keywords: Agri-tech, Shelf-life extension, Fresh produce, Hazel 100, Growers, Distributors, EPA residue exempt, Profitability, Diversification, Geographical expansion.
Company overview
Hazel Technologies company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Chicago, United States
- Employees
- 34
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 67.7
Valuation & funding
Hazel Technologies 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 | ↗ |
| FundingOther financing | Jan 2022 | $0 | — | EDBI | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | Apr 2021 | $70M | $280M | Pangaea Ventures · Temasek · Pontifax AgTech · S2G Investments | — |
| SERIES BOther financing | Aug 2019 | $13M | $52M | S2G Investments · Grantham Foundation · Pangaea Ventures | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Mar 2018 | Serra Ventures · Valley Oak Investments · Rhapsody Venture Partners · Climate Impact Capital | — | ||
| GRANTOther financing | Oct 2017 | US Department of Agriculture | — | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Mar 2017 | Venturewell · Rhapsody Venture Partners · Valley Oak Investments | — | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Jul 2015 | Undisclosed | — |
Growth signals
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