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BioLumic
Food · Palmerston North, New Zealand · Founded 2012
Develops and deploys light signals that unlock the natural genetic potential of seeds and seedlings—without requiring use of chemicals or genetic modification MoreLess
BioLumic is an innovative agtech startup based in New Zealand that specializes in ultraviolet (UV) light treatments for seeds and seedlings. The company operates in the agricultural technology market, focusing on enhancing plant growth, vigour, and yields through its proprietary UV technology. BioLumic's technology is unique in that it is clean, green, and free from genetic modification (GM), making it an attractive option for sustainable agriculture. The company primarily serves farmers and agricultural businesses looking to improve crop performance and productivity. BioLumic's business model involves the commercialization of its UV light treatment technology, generating revenue through the sale of its products and services to agricultural clients. The company has successfully raised significant funding, including a $5 million Series A round led by Finistere Ventures and Radicle Growth Acceleration Fund, with additional investment from Canopy Rivers. This funding supports BioLumic's research and development efforts and helps drive the commercialization of its technology on a global scale.
Keywords: UV light treatments, seed enhancement, seedling growth, plant vigour, crop yields, sustainable agriculture, GM-free, agtech startup, agricultural technology, funding.
Company overview
BioLumic company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Employees
- 36
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 71.6
Valuation & funding
BioLumic funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Apr 2025 | $8.3M | $68M | Azolla Ventures · iSelect Fund · Rabo Ventures · MIG Angels | ↗ |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Apr 2024 | $3M | $68M | AgriZeroNZ | ↗ |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Jun 2022 | $14M | $54M | Virtu · Rabo Ventures · Flatiron Venture Partners · Booster NZ | ↗ |
| DEBT✓Debt | Dec 2021 | $1.3M | — | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES AEquity / VC | May 2020 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | May 2019 | Finistere Ventures · Canopy Rivers · Canopy Rivers | — | ||
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Mar 2018 | Finistere Ventures · Enterprise Angels · Radicle Growth | — | ||
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Jun 2017 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Sep 2016 | NZ Growth Capital Partners · K1W1 | — | ||
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Dec 2015 | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 |
| 2025 | 38 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2020 | 37 |
Growth signals
BioLumic website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for BioLumic is 540 monthly website visits, up 200% over the last three months. BioLumic's team declined 5.3% over the past year.
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