General InformationApeel Sciences is a clean-tech company based in California that develops plant-based protective coatings to extend produce shelf life, founded in 2012 with over 200 employees.
Funding & FinancialsApeel has raised over $450 million across multiple funding rounds, including a Series C in 2021 and backing from major investors like Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.
Leadership & TeamFounded by James Rogers (CEO), a materials scientist who developed the core lipid technology; the company has built an experienced leadership team focused on food systems and agtech.
Recent ActivityApeel has expanded commercial availability of its product across major US and international retailers, and has announced partnerships with leading produce companies and distributors to scale adoption of its freshness-extending coating technology.