Climate tech startup, Downforce Technologies raises $4.2 million to build soil fertility measurement tools for Africa
- Downforce Technologies raises $4.2 million in funding to develop new products for Africa and expand into new markets.
- The company provides farmers with technology tools to measure soil fertility and offers remote sensing software for soil health measurement and carbon projects.
- Africa's low food production and the challenge of measuring soil fertility present opportunities for climate tech startups like Downforce Technologies.
The funding raised by Downforce Technologies will enable them to democratize access to their technology and empower a wider audience to make data-driven decisions for soil health and climate action. This is a positive development as it addresses the challenge of measuring soil fertility in Africa and has the potential to improve food production and promote climate sustainability.
