Bill Gates-backed startup gets $70 mn to keep fruits fresher
Bill Gates-backed startup Apeel Sciences, which uses food waste and plant material to keep fruits and vegetables fresher, has raised $70 million in funding. The Series C round was led by Viking Global Investors with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Upfront Ventures, and S2G Ventures. As part of the round, former Whole Foods executive Walter Robb has joined the startup's board.