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Biome Makers
A global agtech company modeling soil functionality to enhance the productivity of arable soils
About Biome Makers
Biome Makers is a pioneering startup specializing in functional soil testing based on the soil microbiome. The company leverages advanced technology, including DNA sequencing and intelligent computing, to analyze the microbial composition of soil. This analysis helps farmers and agronomists understand the health of their soil, identify potential threats, and optimize soil management practices to improve crop health and yield.
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Biome Makers serves a diverse range of clients, including farmers, agronomists, agricultural manufacturers, and large-scale agricultural enterprises. The company operates in the global agricultural market, providing solutions that are applicable to any crop and any soil type. Their flagship product, BeCrop, has become a new standard in soil biology analysis, offering crop-specific, data-driven insights.
The business model of Biome Makers revolves around offering soil analysis services through their BeCrop technology. Clients can access these services via a user-friendly online portal, which provides detailed reports and actionable insights. The company generates revenue by charging for these soil analysis services, as well as through membership benefits offered to BeCrop experts via their Soil Squad program.
Biome Makers recently raised $15 million in Series B funding, which will help them secure their position as a global leader in biological soil analysis. This funding will also support the expansion of their global network of BeCrop experts, who are dedicated to promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
In summary, Biome Makers is revolutionizing the way soil health is assessed and managed, providing invaluable insights that help optimize agricultural practices and improve crop yields.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Davis, United States
- Employees
- 69
- Open positions
- 3
- Dealroom signal
- 79.7/100
- Sub-industry
- AgriTech
- Sector
- Food, Biotechnology, Genetics and genomics, Microbiology, Core AI, Sustainable Development Goals, Wine and Spirits, EIC, Climate Tech
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech, Machine Learning
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANT✓Other financing | Oct 2022 | $1.6M | — | European Union | ↗ |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Aug 2021 | $15M | $60M | JME Ventures · Pymwymic · Viking Global Investors · Seaya | — |
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Biome Makers is 9.4K monthly website visits, up 36.2% over the last three months. Biome Makers's team grew 3% over the past year.
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Seed3 investors entered at this stage
Viking Global Investors
European Innovation Council
European Union
Series A6 investors entered at this stage
Illumina
JME Ventures
Seaya
LocalGlobe
Pymwymic
Prosus Ventures
Other known investors3 additional known investors
ICEX Invest in Spain
Plug and Play
Prosus
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