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"Five years ago, CNH was in a different position and at risk of missing out on the booming agtech startup scene. They got stuck, and they couldn't really build a pipeline of successful transactions," Lombardi told TechCrunch.
"When we started, we knew we had very limited reach. We had no network." This initial challenge informed a strategic pivot towards engaging with the startup ecosystem.
The upshot? A dozen deals over the last five years, split between six acquisitions and six mostly minority investments, showcasing a diversified technological portfolio.
The deals range from farm management software to AI-powered drone imaging to satellite navigation and even tractor companies, highlighting broad industry engagement.
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