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Key people at UPL.
UPL is a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, offering an integrated portfolio of crop protection products and advanced agricultural technologies. The company develops and manufactures a comprehensive range of solutions including herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, seed treatments, biosolutions, and post-harvest applications. These innovations aim to support smart farming practices and improve crop yields while promoting environmental stewardship.
The company was founded in 1969 by Rajnikant Shroff, who established the enterprise with an initial focus on pioneering Red Phosphorus manufacturing. Shroff's early efforts were instrumental in bolstering India's indigenous chemical industry, laying the groundwork for UPL's expansion into a diversified agricultural solutions provider from its humble beginnings in Vapi.
UPL serves farmers and agribusinesses across numerous global markets, delivering solutions designed to address evolving agricultural challenges. The company operates with a vision centered on its OpenAg purpose, fostering collaboration across the food value chain to create a more sustainable future for food production worldwide. Its long-term commitment involves redefining how food is grown to benefit all stakeholders.
UPL has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.0M Other Equity in Solasta Bio in March 2024.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2024 | Solasta Bio | $1.0M Other Equity | Radicle Growth, UPL | — |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Phospholutions | $5.3M Other Equity | — | Bunge Ventures, Carl Casale |
| Oct 22, 2020 | Telesense | $10.2M Series B | Spencer Maughan | Fulcrum Global Capital, Mindset Ventures |