KPCB invests in precision agriculture platform Farmers Edge

Farmers Edge has secured an undisclosed investment from U.S. venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB). Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Farmers Edge is a provider of precision agriculture and independent data management solutions to agribusinesses. Update: The investment from Kleiner Perkins will help finance the expansion of the company's technology platform and support its growth in international markets. Farmers Edge was founded in 2005. It is also a portfolio company of Canadian venture capital firm Avrio Capital.

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