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Based in San Jose, California, Crop Enhancement develops sustainable, plant-based agrochemical formulations designed to protect agricultural yields from pests and diseases. The company's primary technology, CropCoat, utilizes conventional spray equipment to apply protective botanical coatings directly onto plant surfaces, reducing reliance on synthetic pesticides while enabling the precise delivery of fertilizers. These agricultural inputs are primarily targeted toward growers operating in tropical and developing regions, with specific applications for crops such as cacao in Indonesia and various agricultural markets across Greater China. The enterprise has financed its research and commercialization efforts through venture capital, securing an $8.5 million Series B funding round co-led by 1955 Capital and Spruce Capital Partners, with additional participation from Phoenix Venture Partners and Bandgap Ventures. Operating under the leadership of CEO Jean Pougnier, Crop Enhancement was founded in 2011 by Dr. David Soane.
Crop Enhancement has raised $16.5M across 2 funding rounds.
Crop Enhancement has raised $16.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Crop Enhancement has raised $16.5M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $8.0M Series B in April 2020.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2020 | $8M Series B | Greg Young | Andrew Chung, Alexandria Venture Investments, Cavallo Ventures, Davinia Investments, Phoenix Venture Partners | Announced |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $8.5M Series B | Andrew Chung, Greg Young | Bandgap Ventures, Phoenix Venture Partners | Announced |
Crop Enhancement has raised $16.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Crop Enhancement's investors include Greg Young, Andrew Chung, Alexandria Venture Investments, Cavallo Ventures, Davinia Investments, Phoenix Venture Partners, Bandgap Ventures.
