20 Feb 2024 --- Ag-tech start-up WeedOUT announced the company has successfully secured US$ 8.1 million in A-round funding, with leading investment coming from Fulcrum Global Capital, a US agri-focused venture capital firm known for its extensive network within the farming community. This infusion of capital will propel WeedOUT’s innovative approach to combating weed resistance forward.WeedOUT’s solution targets a major threat to agriculture and food security—herbicide-resistant weeds. Traditional chemical herbicides have become less effective as weeds develop resistance, posing a challenge for farmers globally.