AgBiome

Research Triangle Park, NC, United States Biotechnology Acquired

AgBiome develops microbial-based crop protection products using plant microbiome science. The company leverages its GENESIS discovery platform to identify and screen microbes for agricultural applications including insect, disease, and nematode control. Key products include Howler Fungicide, Theia Fungicide, and Esendo.

Acquired

AgBiome has been acquired

Acquired by Ginkgo Bioworks April 11, 2024

This company is no longer available on our private secondary market.

Overview

Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Founded

2012

Total Funding

$230M

4 rounds

Funding

Total raised $230M across 4 rounds

Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Last updated 06-25-2026

Latest Round

Type

Series D

Date

September 14, 2021

Amount

$116M

Valuation

Lead Investors

Blue HorizonNovalis LifeSciences
DateRoundAmount RaisedValuationLead Investors
September 14, 2021 Series D $116M Blue Horizon, Novalis LifeSciences
July 1, 2018 Series C $65M Not disclosed
May 1, 2015 Series B $34.5M Not disclosed

Leadership

  • Scott Uknes

    Founder and CEO

  • Eric Ward

    Co-Founder

  • John Ryals

    Co-Founder

  • Robert Mahoney

    Founder

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