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FarmLead Funding Round

On 3/21/2017, FarmLead raised $6.5 million in Series A funding from Monsanto, Avrio Capital and Mars.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
3/21/2017
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$6,500,000
Round
Series A
Investors

Monsanto (Lead Investor) (Kiersten Stead)

Avrio Capital (Aki Georgacacos)

Mars

Serra Ventures

Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds purposes were not disclosed.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
AgTech
Mailing Address
100 S State St.
Chicago, IL 60603
USA
Email Address
Not Recorded
Overview
FarmLead is North America's cash grain marketplace. The online platform allows buyers and sellers to list, negotiate and finalize grain deals. Registering, browsing, posting and negotiating grain deals on the FarmLead Marketplace is 100% free. Buyers and Sellers on the FarmLead Marketplace only pay when a deal is finalized.
Profile
FarmLead LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
FarmLead Company Twitter Account
Company News
FarmLead News
Facebook
FarmLead on Facebook
YouTube
FarmLead on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Brennan Turner
  Brennan Turner LinkedIn Profile  Brennan Turner Twitter Account  Brennan Turner News  Brennan Turner on Facebook
Chief Operating Officer
Alain Goubau
  Alain Goubau LinkedIn Profile  Alain Goubau Twitter Account  Alain Goubau News  Alain Goubau on Facebook


 

 

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