Apeel Sciences
Apeel Sciences

Apeel Sciences

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Develops a plant-based coating to extend the shelf life of produce.

2012Active170Santa Barbara, United States

About

Apeel Sciences uses plant-derived ingredients to create a thin protective layer on fruits and vegetables, reinforcing their natural peels to extend freshness, retain taste, and reduce spoilage. This technology helps reduce reliance on refrigeration, pesticides, and plastics, contributing to significant reductions in food waste and associated environmental impacts. Apeel serves the global food system by providing a sustainable solution for preserving produce.

Key facts

At-a-glance profile data

Website
apeel.com
Headquarters
Santa Barbara, United States
Founded
2012
Employees
170
Total funding
$626M (Series G)
Business model
B2B

Funding rounds

Funding rounds raised by Apeel Sciences
DateRoundAmountPost-moneyLead investors
4 May 2022Series G$120M$2.5BQatar Investment Authority
1 Jul 2021Series F$200M$2.0BViking Global Investors
1 Mar 2020Series E$100M-Temasek
1 Sept 2019Series D$110M-Softbank
1 Oct 2018Series C$50M-Dundee Venture Capital Inc.
1 Jan 2017Series B$33M-Nabeel Quryshi
1 Jan 2016Series A$11M-Matt Bornstein
1 Jan 2014Seed$2M--

Tech stack

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Frequently asked

How much funding has Apeel Sciences raised?

Apeel Sciences has raised a total of $626M in funding. The most recent round on record is Series G.

How many employees does Apeel Sciences have?

Apeel Sciences has approximately 170 people on record.