Step by step, milestone by milestone, Puna Bio is showing the strength and potential of biotech innovation in the region.🌎 We want to congratulate the entire team for continuing to expand their circle of world-class partners, now with Corteva Agriscience , the Gates Foundation, and At One Ventures joining as investors in their Series A round. With this new backing, Puna Bio will expand its international footprint, strengthen its presence in smallholder farming regions, and scale the development and distribution of its microbial inoculants—boosting yields while promoting regenerative agriculture and soil health. At GRIDX, we backed this company when it was just an idea in the hands of three extraordinary scientists—Elisa Violeta Bertini, María Eugenia Farías, and CAROLINA BELFIORE—and one business entrepreneur with the vision to bring it to life: Franco Martínez Levis. We believed in their science, in their mission, and in their ability to turn extremophile microbes into tools for a more resilient agriculture. That vision is becoming reality. Learn more about Puna Bio: https://www.puna.bio/ Read more about the news: https://lnkd.in/d-sApQED #climatetech #agtech #biotech #sustainableagriculture #foodsecurity
Puna Bio raises Series A with Corteva, Gates, and At One Ventures
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🌱 2025 H1 saw a surge in Series B/C funding for agri-biotech firms developing drought-resistant and high-yield crops, as climate volatility impacts food security. 💡 Focus areas: AI-driven precision agriculture platforms Alternative proteins gaining regulatory approvals in new markets M&A between input suppliers and biotech R&D firms 📈 With sovereign funds entering the space, valuation momentum could accelerate in H2 2025. Are you following agri-tech as a diversification play? hashtag#AgriTech hashtag#ClimateTech hashtag#Sustainability hashtag#VentureCapital hashtag#Biotech
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We’re seeing a clear shift from numerous seed-stage investments to fewer, larger late-stage deals. This signals a maturing industry, ready to scale and commercialise breakthrough science. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eaBia2Vn 🌍 Agriculture and food tech are leading the way, attracting over half of all #PrivateInvestment, proof of the UK’s growing leadership in sustainable practices and novel foods. Continue reading in the link above ⤴️ #DeepBiotech #Biotech
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🌱 FMC, ICL, and DunhamTrimmer's Insights on Biologicals Investment: Technology Assessment, Market Growth, and Risk Management 🔗 Original article: https://lnkd.in/daJ4-txD 👉 FMC Corporation’s Approach -- Zack Zacki ✔️Prioritizing biological solutions that offer new modes of action to extend synthetic chemistries' effectiveness and enhance sustainability. ✔️ BioPhero - A successful investment, leveraging scalable biomanufacturing and multiple pest control solutions. 👉 ICL Group’s Strategy -- Hadar Sutovsky ✔️Investing in bio-stimulants, microbial solutions, and AI-powered discovery platforms to drive sustainable agriculture. ✔️ Lavie Bio - A Notable success, now integrated into ICL’s global sustainable agriculture portfolio. 👉 DunhamTrimmer LLC’s Advice -- Manel Cervera Comabella 1️⃣ Emphasizing grower understanding, commercialization planning, and market access for successful biologicals startups. 2️⃣ Regional differences in biologicals adoption and market entry strategies. 3️⃣ The importance of digital tools in enhancing biologicals' performance and adoption. 4️⃣ Common pitfalls for biologicals startups and how to avoid them. 🔗 Whole article: https://lnkd.in/daJ4-txD ⭕ This article highlights key strategies and advice from industry leaders on navigating the biologicals market. ❓How can these insights shape your approach to biologicals investment and innovation? Do you have some other questions? Share with us in the comment! #AgroPages #AgNews #FMC #ICL #DunhamTrimmer #Biologicals #Investment #Agriculture #MarketGrowth #RiskManagement #AgroPages #GreenFarming #BioSolutions #Innovation #SustainableAg #Biostimulants 🔜 This article was published in AgroPages magazine - <2025 Biologicals Special>; Follow this magazine to read more articles/stories: https://lnkd.in/eM3t4NDq 💌 Contact Joyce Yue Wang (joyce@agropages.com) for further communication.
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