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CoverCress

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Engages in developing, genetically improving and commercializing field pennycress

Creve Coeur, United StatesFounded 2013Food

Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2022

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About CoverCress

CoverCress Inc. specializes in producing a low carbon intensity crop derived from pennycress, designed to grow on unused land during the winter months. The company targets agricultural markets, particularly farmers who rotate between corn and soybean crops. CoverCress fits into the 30-32 million acres that annually transition from corn to soybeans, providing an additional revenue stream for farmers. The business model revolves around selling seeds and processing the harvested crop into oil for food and bioenergy, as well as high-protein meal for animal feed. Revenue is generated through the sale of these products, which are marketed as sustainable and environmentally friendly options. CoverCress not only produces a valuable oilseed crop but also helps in soil protection and carbon sequestration, making it a dual-benefit solution for modern agriculture.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2013
Headquarters: Creve Coeur, United States
Employees: 42
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 78.1/100
Industry: Food
Sub-industry: AgriTech
Sector: Food, Natural Resources, Nutrition, Oil & Gas, Pets, Hard Tech
Business model: Manufacturing
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

7 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITION✓Exit	Aug 2022	$0	—	Bayer	↗
SERIES C✓Equity / VC	Apr 2022	$26M	$104M	Bunge	↗

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CoverCress website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for CoverCress is 2.4K monthly website visits, up 84.6% over the last three months. CoverCress's team grew 16.7% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits2.4K 3-month web change+84.6% 1-year team growth+16.7%

Monthly website visitsJun 2018–Jul 2026

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