Apeel, founded in 2012, joined the Unicorn Club in May 2020 after raising a $250 million Series D led by GIC. Headquartered in Goleta, California, United States, the agritech unicorn has raised $640 million across six funding rounds. Apeel develops plant-based coatings that extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, reduce spoilage, and improve supply chain efficiency. Investors include GIC and Temasek. Funding supports global expansion, R&D, and production scaling, positioning Apeel as a leader in sustainable crop technology and food waste reduction solutions.