ODOS Closes €680,000 Funding Round to Drive Sustainability in the Agri-food Sector

- Funding round led by Capsa Food, TTAF by CLAVE, and Angels

(opens in a new window)ODOS, an Irish start-up driving climate action in the agri-food sector, today announced that it has closed a €680,000 funding round led by Capsa Food (Grupo Central Lechera Asturiana), with the participation of TTAF by CLAVE and Angels, the investment company of Juan Roig that forms part of Marina de Empresas.

ODOS is leading this transformation by simplifying data collection and providing profitable strategies for companies to take action without compromising productivity. The start-up is already working with cooperatives and food companies across Europe. With this new investment, the team will expand its technological capabilities and enter new markets.

The company co-founded by Alejandro Vergara and Cian White, both former researchers, is a joint University College Dublin and Trinity College Dublin spin-out company supported by the knowledge transfer teams at both universities.

Currently supported by the Spanish accelerator Lanzadera, located in Valenica, ODOS is developing technology that enables cooperatives and farmers to measure, report, and verify their environmental impact, keeping up with growing climate and regulatory demands.

"The trust our investors place in our mission and management gives us the strength to scale our impact," said Alejandro Vergara, CEO and co-founder, ODOS. 

"With agriculture responsible for nearly 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions, transforming this sector is one of the most powerful ways to tackle climate change. We are here to help agri-food players comply and thrive with clarity, simplicity, and real results on the ground." 

From Angels, Managing Director Pepe Peris emphasizes ODOS’s practical and transformative approach said, "Alejandro has spent many years focused on delivering a solution that is effective, measurable, and scalable for his clients. ODOS provides technology and strategy so companies can make decisions that truly reduce their environmental impact."

From CAPSA Food, Rubén Hidalgo, the company’s Open Innovation Director, underlines, "With the tailored project at Cian, Alejandro and his team ensure our dual objective: to back talented entrepreneurial teams and to strengthen the dairy sector through technology and innovation, achieving greater environmental, social, and economic sustainability for our industry."

The entry of Angels, Capsa Food, and TTAF by CLAVE into ODOS’s capital strengthens its business model and validates its growth potential, paving the way for initial deals with key clients.

The ODOS team is made up of 11 people from 9 different nationalities, reflecting the global relevance of its mission. Co-founders Cian White and Alejandro Vergara now lead the company with a unique blend of scientific expertise and entrepreneurial vision, supported by governance from the Board of Directors.

ENDS

9 July 2025

For further information contact Micéal Whelan, Communications and Media Relations Manager, UCD Research and Innovation, NovaUCD, e: (opens in a new window)miceal.whelan@ucd.ie or Alejandro Vergara, CEO, ODOS, e: (opens in a new window)alejandro@odostech.com.

Editors Notes

About Angels / Marina de Empresas

Founded in 2015 and driven by Juan Roig, Marina de Empresas comprises the business school EDEM (chaired by Hortensia Roig), the accelerator Lanzadera, and the investment firm Angels. Marina de Empresas fosters individual talent to strengthen the business ecosystem and improve society. Angels aims to invest in entrepreneurial leaders to develop sustainable companies and connect them with investors. Since its creation, Angels has invested over €40 million in 72 companies. (opens in a new window)https://www.angelscapital.es/marina-de-empresas/

About TTAF – Tech Transfer Agrifood

A fund specialized in impact biotech investment for the agri-food industry, founded in 2019 by management firm CLAVE, which, with over 25 years of investment experience, manages more than €100 million in Tech Transfer Funds in the Life Sciences field. (opens in a new window)https://techtransferagrifood.com/en/