Apeel
Edible plant-based coating that extends the shelf life of fresh produce.
Agriculture
📍 Goleta, CA
Founded 2012
Current Valuation
$2.0B
as of 2022-Q1
UNICORN
Apeel Sciences develops plant-derived shelf life extension technology for fresh produce that improves quality and reduces food waste. The company produces an edible coating that acts as a second skin for fruits and vegetables, slowing down water loss and oxidation.
Company Profile
Growth
ARR reached $150M in 2024
Last Round
Series E — $250M (Aug 2021) · Lead: Temasek Holdings
Founders & Key People
James RogersJenny DuLou Perez
Investors
Temasek Holdings · GIC · Andreessen Horowitz · S2G Ventures · Tao Capital Partners · Viking Global Investors · Mirae Asset Global Investments · Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Products
- Apeel for Avocados
- Apeel for Citrus
- Apeel for Apples
- Apeel for Mangoes
- Apeel for Asparagus
Competitors
Hazel Technologies · AgroFresh · StePac · Mori
FoodTechAgTechSustainabilityFood WastePlant-based
Private-company numbers are not real-time. Reflects publicly disclosed valuations from press releases, news reports, and tender offers as of 2022-Q1. Refreshed quarterly.