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Team Ventures

RootWave

Year of investment: 2020

Food & Agri

Early stage

Ventures

Active

UK

RootWave develops electrical equipment that kills weeds and their roots without chemical herbicides, residues or soil disturbance.

A partnership built for impact

Our investment helps scale a chemical-free herbicide alternative that protects soil health, biodiversity, water and crops.

“Agriculture needs effective, scalable alternatives to conventional herbicides. We believe RootWave's technology stands out by using electricity to kill weeds at the root, reducing the need for chemicals and intensive tillage. This helps preserve soil health, lower fuel consumption, and reduce environmental impact. Combined with strong regulatory and sustainability tailwinds, we see RootWave as a compelling solution to a critical challenge in modern agriculture.”

— Jeroen van der Staay, Executive Director at Rabo Investments