Micropep Technologies
Micropep is an agricultural biotech company founded in 2016, focused on developing sustainable crop protection solutions using micropeptides. With a proprietary discovery platform that combines artificial intelligence and bioproduction, Micropep aims to address major agronomic challenges posed by climate change. The company has raised nearly $52 million from prominent investors and is expanding its operations internationally, particularly in the USA. Micropep's innovative approach positions it as a leader in the agricultural biotech sector, providing farmers with natural and efficient solutions for crop protection and stimulation.
Micropep Technologies
Micropep is an agricultural biotech company founded in 2016, focused on developing sustainable crop protection solutions using micropeptides. With a proprietary discovery platform that combines artificial intelligence and bioproduction, Micropep aims to address major agronomic challenges posed by climate change. The company has raised nearly $52 million from prominent investors and is expanding its operations internationally, particularly in the USA. Micropep's innovative approach positions it as a leader in the agricultural biotech sector, providing farmers with natural and efficient solutions for crop protection and stimulation.
TL;DR
Founded: 2016 (CNRS / Toulouse University spinout)
Sector: Agricultural biotechnology (micropeptide-based crop solutions)
Tech: AI-powered peptide discovery platform (Krisalix™)
Latest raise: $29M Series B (2024)
Geography: France with expansion into the USA
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Company Overview
Problem Domain
Crop protection and crop trait modulation to improve growth, disease resistance, and adaptation to climate impacts.
Founded
2016
Industry
Biotechnology Research
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
€8.5M
Series A participation from Sofinnova Partners, FMC Ventures, and IRDI Capital
$29M
Participation from existing investors including Fall Line Capital, FMC Ventures, Sofinnova Partners, Supernova Invest, and IRDI
Additional Series B entry recorded on Sep 26, 2024
Investor Signal
“Combination of venture capital and strategic agribusiness investors (including Sofinnova Partners, Supernova Invest, FMC Ventures, IRDI, Fall Line Capital, Zebra Impact Ventures, BPI Green Tech Investments)”