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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Londongov.uk

Overview

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is a United Kingdom government department that provides grants and funding for environmental protection, food production, agriculture, and rural communities.

Year Founded

2001

Portfolio Companies

55

Website

gov.uk

Investments

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Versatile RobotXAug 2026Early FundingCo-investor
AirponixJun 2026GrantCo-investor
QuberTechMay 2026SeedCo-investor
Ocean OSMar 2026GrantCo-investor
AgriSmartMar 2026GrantCo-investor
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs based?

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

When was Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs founded?

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs was founded in 2001.

How many portfolio companies does Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs have?

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has 55 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs's portfolio?

Recent investments visible on Caplight include Versatile RobotX, Airponix, QuberTech, Ocean OS, AgriSmart.

What was Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs's most recent investment?

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs's most recent investment on Caplight was in Versatile RobotX in 2026.

What sectors does Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs focus on?

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What company stages does Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs focus on?

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLondon
Year Founded2001

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