Indigo Ag

Indigo Ag, an agricultural technology company based in Research Triangle Park, NC, develops science-based solutions and biological products to enhance crop yields, resilience, and sustainability for farmers. They offer biological products like biotrinsic® seed coatings to protect against diseases and stresses, alongside programs such as Carbon by Indigo. This carbon program has enabled farmers to earn tens of millions of dollars since 2018 by reducing or removing over 2 million metric tons of carbon. The company recently closed a financing round at nearly $270 million, serving farmers across 14 countries, often with large operations averaging 8,000 acres. Key figures include CEO Dean Banks, former President Ron Hovsepian, and Co-Founder Geoffrey von Maltzahn, with Flagship Pioneering serving as an originating investor and partner. Indigo Ag was founded in 2013 by a team including Geoffrey von Maltzahn, originating from Flagship Pioneering.