Weenat, a leader in agricultural sensor technology, secured 8.5 million euros in Series C funding from ECBF and other investors to expand its sustainable water conservation solutions across Europe.

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Weenat is a French agricultural technology firm, established in 2014, that leads the market in sensor technologies for soil and water management. The company has developed a suite of wireless weather stations and precision sensors that assist farmers in monitoring climatic conditions and managing water resources effectively. With over 25,000 sensors installed across Europe, Weenat has built a robust network, collaborating with more than 200 partners including cooperatives, dealers, and food industries in key markets like France, Spain, and Germany.

As an innovator in the agri-tech sector, Weenat aims to empower farmers to adopt climate-resilient practices. By leveraging machine learning, agronomy, and metrology, the company provides actionable data to its users, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. The recent Series C funding will further bolster its capabilities and outreach across the continent, aligning with European sustainability goals.

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France is one of Europe's most significant agricultural producers, relying heavily on efficient freshwater management for its farming activities, as agriculture accounts for about 70% of the countr