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Key takeaways
Tenacious Ventures' analysis of vertical farming's boom and collapses, announcing its backing of Phyllome, founded by Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin, as its eleventh investment.
Founder, Phyllome
Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin
Roles
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Founder | Phyllome | Tenacious Ventures (Wed 26 Jul 2023), Tenacious Ventures (Thu 20 Jul 2023), Tenacious Ventures (Wed 5 Jul 2023) |
| Weapons Engineer (former) | Navy | Startup Daily |
Coverage
Stories naming Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
News
Is vertical farming dead? With Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin from Phyllome
Podcast episode from Tenacious Ventures interviewing Phyllome's founder about whether vertical farming still holds value after heavy funding and prominent collapses.
Seed
Investment Notes: Phyllome
An investor note explaining Tenacious Ventures' decision to back Phyllome, whose capital-efficient modular indoor farms grow leafy greens at lower cost than vertical-farming rivals.
News
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