Livestock breathalyser startup musters $5m for AI-powered nose
Agscent, a NSW agtech venture that reads cattle breath for pregnancy, illness and methane, has secured $5 million from Scale Investors and Tundra Capital, valuing it at $26.9 million.
Managing Partner, Tundra Capital
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Mandalay Venture Partners | SmartCompany, Startup Daily, Mandalay Venture Partners team page |
| Managing Partner | Tundra Capital | Business News Australia, Startup Daily |
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Agscent, a NSW agtech venture that reads cattle breath for pregnancy, illness and methane, has secured $5 million from Scale Investors and Tundra Capital, valuing it at $26.9 million.
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