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GreenLight Biosciences employs the Unconstrained Metabolism(R) technology platform to produce sustainable chemicals and fuels

Medford, United StatesFounded 2008Biotech & Life Sciences
Valuation $25–50M Last recorded · 2023
Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About Greenlight Biosciences

Greenlight Biosciences was founded in 2008 by Andrey Zarur and Marta Ortega-Valle with a mission to harness the power of RNA to address critical challenges in agriculture and human health. The company set out to develop innovative RNA-based solutions that could transform the way we approach pest control and crop management, aiming for a more sustainable and equitable food system.

In its journey, Greenlight Biosciences achieved a significant milestone in August 2021 by going public through a $1.2 billion SPAC merger with Environmental Impact Acquisition Corp. This move provided the company with the necessary capital to expand its research and development efforts and bring its groundbreaking products to a broader market.

Continuing its trajectory of growth and innovation, Greenlight Biosciences announced in May 2023 that it would be acquired by Fall Line Capital in a go-private transaction. This acquisition marked a new chapter for the company, allowing it to focus on long-term strategic goals without the pressures of public market fluctuations.

Throughout its history, Greenlight Biosciences has remained committed to its founding vision, leveraging RNA technology to create solutions that not only improve agricultural productivity but also promote environmental sustainability. The company's journey reflects a steadfast dedication to innovation and impact, positioning it as a leader in the field of biosciences.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Medford, United States
Employees
179
Open positions
1
Dealroom signal
65.3/100
Industry
Health
Sub-industry
Pharmaceutical, BioTechnology, AgriTech
Sector
Biotech & Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Crop Protection, Genetics and genomics, Chemistry, Synthetic Biology, RNA, Sustainable Development Goals
Technology
Deep Tech
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

10 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing Mar 2025 $25M — Just Climate ↗
DEBTDebt Feb 2025 $39M — European Investment Bank ↗
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Financials

Revenue, earnings and profit over time

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Growth signals

Greenlight Biosciences website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Greenlight Biosciences is 3.3K monthly website visits, up 37.5% over the last three months. Greenlight Biosciences's team declined 34.4% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits3.3K 3-month web change+37.5% 1-year team growth-34.4%
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Open positions

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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.

Investors

23 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Series A2 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later21 investors entered at this stage

  • Syngenta Ventures
  • Fall Line Capital
  • S2G Investments
  • Lewis & Clark Ventures
  • Rivas Capital
  • Robert W. Baird & Co.
  • Prelude Ventures
  • Xeraya Capital
  • Baird Capital
  • Flu Lab
  • BNP Paribas
  • Morningside
  • Hudson Bay Capital Management
  • Pura Vida Investments
  • Spruce Capital Partners
  • Malaysian Life Sciences Capital Fund
  • Cormorant Asset Management
  • Continental Grain
  • Environmental Impact Acquisition Corp
  • European Investment Bank
  • Just Climate
Team profiled 18 named & role-tagged
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
7 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States75.1%
🇧🇷 Brazil15.5%
🇪🇸 Spain5.7%
🇲🇽 Mexico2.1%
🇧🇪 Belgium0.5%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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Source: X recent search ranked by engagement (likes + retweets) · Synthesis by Claude · Cached for 1 hour

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