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MoA Technology
Provides farmers with a diverse choice of innovative technologies for weed control
About MoA Technology
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Moa Technology is a startup that operates in the agricultural sector, specifically in the development of innovative herbicides. The company uses scientific principles and technology to expedite the discovery of new modes of action (MOAs) for creating safer and more effective herbicides. MOAs refer to the unique ways in which chemicals interact with plant biology to prevent weed growth.
The company's primary clients are farmers who are grappling with the challenge of increasing food production while minimizing environmental impact. One of the significant issues they face is the rapid rise of herbicide-resistant weeds. Moa Technology's solutions aim to address this problem by providing better herbicides that can break weed resistance and improve safety and sustainability.
Moa Technology's business model revolves around the research and development of new herbicides. The company screens more compounds than the entire industry combined, which gives it a significant advantage in the market. This approach allows Moa Technology to identify potential herbicides faster and more cost-effectively than traditional methods.
The company generates revenue by selling its innovative herbicides to farmers. As the demand for more sustainable and effective farming practices grows, the potential for Moa Technology's products to gain market share increases.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 87
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 70.4/100
- Sub-industry
- AgriTech
- Sector
- Food, Biotechnology, DNA, Genetics and genomics, Pest Control, Pesticides, Machinery Manufacturing, Spinout, Genome Engineering, Sustainable Development Goals
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANTOther financing | Dec 2022 | — | — | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES BOther financing | May 2022 | $46M | $185M | Business Growth Fund · Lansdowne Partners · IP Group · Parkwalk Advisors | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for MoA Technology is 1.9K monthly website visits, up 18.8% over the last three months. MoA Technology's team grew 1.2% over the past year.
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Parkwalk Advisors
Series A10 investors entered at this stage
Oxford Science Enterprises
Business Growth Fund
Bits x Bites
Clave Capital
Viscofan Group
Big Idea Ventures
Sabadell Venture Capital
Eatable Adventures
Lansdowne Partners
IP Group
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Oxford University Innovation
University of Oxford
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