The funding round was co-led by Clean Growth Fund and Pymwymic to support research and commercialisation.
"Intensive agriculture and overuse of agrochemicals have contributed to a 70% biodiversity loss in the past 50 years, which has been made worse by the damaging effects of climate change – drought, soil warming and higher levels of CO₂."
V-Bio Ventures and Rabo Food & Agri Innovation Fund led the Series A round to support commercial growth and technology integration.
"This fundraising reinforces the potential of RootWave’s technology and will allow the company to grow its revenues and commercialise its next generation products. We are grateful for the support from our employees, existing board and shareholders and look forward to welcoming the new investor syndicate to our board. Together we will deliver innovative solutions that the market is urgently demanding."