August 23, 2024

Berlin-based Root raises €8 million to build the climate OS of the food industry

Root Global

Investment raised

EUR 8M

Valuation

Stage

Region

🏆 Deal of the Week · CW 34/2024

Root Global raised EUR 8M in a Seed round in August 2024; valuation was not disclosed. The round was led by Project A Ventures, with participation from Point Nine, Hello World, and arc investors. The capital will support the expansion of Root Global's farm-level emissions management platform across the European food and beverage sector.

Root Global — key deal facts

Company Root Global
Founded 2022
Headquarters Berlin, Germany
Amount raised EUR 8M
Valuation Valuation Remains Undisclosed
Round Seed
Investors Project A Ventures, Point Nine, Hello World, arc investors
Sectors Food and Beverage

Who invested in Root Global?

The Seed round was backed by Project A Ventures, Point Nine, Hello World, and arc investors. The combination of Project A and Point Nine — both established early-stage funds with strong software and climate-tech track records — signals institutional confidence in Root Global's data-driven approach to agricultural emissions. The presence of Hello World and arc investors broadens the syndicate with additional operational and sector-specific networks.

What does Root Global do?

Root Global is a Berlin-based emission management platform founded in 2022 by Maurice Hensl. The company serves food processors, manufacturers, and retailers that need to measure and reduce farm-level greenhouse gas emissions across supply chains covering dairy, crops, and red meat. Its core product is a validated, scalable software platform that collects farm-level emissions data and translates it into actionable reduction plans. Root Global positions itself as the climate operating system of the food industry, targeting European processors seeking to meet tightening sustainability reporting requirements.

Root Global valuation & multiples

No multiples analysis is available for this deal, as the post-money valuation was not disclosed. Comparable food-tech and agri-data SaaS transactions in Europe typically trade in a wide EV/Sales range depending on growth stage and recurring revenue quality. Readers can explore sector-specific benchmarks on the Venionaire DealMatrix Food and Beverage multiples pages.

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Frequently asked questions

How much did Root Global raise in its Seed?

Root Global raised EUR 8M in a Seed round in August 2024.

What is Root Global's valuation?

Root Global's valuation was not disclosed as part of this Seed round.

Who invested in Root Global?

The Seed round was backed by Project A Ventures, Point Nine, Hello World, and arc investors.

When was Root Global founded and where is it based?

Root Global was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

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