Apeel Sciences

Apeel Sciences has raised a total of $717.8 million across nine funding rounds, including a $250 million Series E round in August 2021, achieving a valuation of $2 billion. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Goleta, California, the company employs 101–250 people and specializes in plant-derived shelf life extension technology for fresh produce. Key investors include Temasek Holdings, GIC, and Viking Global Investors. Apeel Sciences’ solutions reduce food waste, preserve produce quality, and support global retailer networks, with continued expansion planned across the U.S., U.K., and Europe.