🏆 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.
Explore the benchmarks: Seed.
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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