Micropep Technologies was incorporated in 2016 to build a unique discovery engine to rapidly identify plant bioactive peptides based on a natural, transient and localized regulation mechanism discovered by our scientific team. The solutions developed by Micropep unleash the natural potential of plants to help farmers better manage abiotic and biotic stresses, control weed growth and ultimately increase crop yields while preserving the environment.
Location: France, Occitania, Auzeville-Tolosane
Employees: 11-50
Total raised: $93.15M
Founded date: 2016
Investors 3
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | Sofinnova ... | sofinnovap... |
| - | Zebra Impa... | zebraventu... |
| 05.05.2022 | Fall Line ... | fall-line-... |
Funding Rounds 5
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 29.09.2024 | Series B | $40M | - |
| 25.07.2024 | Series B | $29.3M | - |
| 11.07.2022 | Series A | $8.8M | Sofinnova ... |
| 08.07.2021 | Series A | $10.08M | - |
| 06.03.2018 | Series A | $4.97M | - |
Mentions in press and media 20
| Date | Title | Description |
| 07.10.2024 | The venture capital model is still suitable for agtech. Sort of | With agrifoodtech investment still down and exits in the sector elusive, more folks are now asking whether the venture capital model is still applicable to agtech. The jury, it seems, is still out on the matter. While VC investment to agtec... |
| 02.10.2024 | Fresh off a funding round, Micropep discusses the promise of peptides for crop protection products | Finding crop protection products that have the efficacy of traditional chemicals with the environmental footprint of a fully natural solution is no easy task. In recent years, peptides and micropeptides have emerged as one promising option ... |
| 30.09.2024 | Micropep's $11 Million Boost: A Leap Towards Sustainable Agriculture | In the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, a quiet revolution is brewing. Micropep Technologies, a trailblazer in micropeptide crop protection, has just secured an additional $11 million in Series B funding. This fresh capital, combined with ... |
| 29.09.2024 | Micropep: Micropeptide Crop Protection Company Raises $40 Million (Series B) | Micropep Technologies, a global leader in micropeptide crop protection technologies, announced it has successfully closed its Series B funding round with an additional $11 million commitment. This funding round, from new investors Corteva (... |
| 26.09.2024 | Micropep Raised Additional $11M in Series B funding | Micropep, a Raleigh, NC-based company which specializes in micropeptide crop protection technologies, raised additional $11M in funding. Backers included Corteva Inc., through its Corteva Catalyst platform, Sparkfood SA, as well as all exis... |
| 27.07.2024 | Micropep's Leap: Transforming Agriculture with Micropeptide Innovation | In the world of agriculture, innovation is the lifeblood. It’s the spark that ignites change. Micropep Technologies is a shining example of this principle. Recently, the company secured $29 million in Series B funding, pushing its total fun... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Week in AgriFoodTech: Micropep raises $29m, Oceano Fresco reels in $18m, Juicy Marbles serves up edible (plant based) bones | This week saw a greater number of agtech fundraises than normal, which is a bright spot considering how tough the current fundraising environment is. In addition to Monarch Tractor’s mega-raise, Micropep raised new capital to fuel its biope... |
| 25.07.2024 | Micropep raises €27m to make agriculture more sustainable | - |
| 25.07.2024 | Micropep: Micropeptide Technology Leader Raises $29 Million | Micropep Technologies – a global leader in micropeptide technology, announced today a $29 million Series B funding round along with its proprietary discovery platform Krisalix. This funding round was led by Zebra Impact Ventures, and BPI Gr... |
| 25.07.2024 | Micropep Raises $29M in Series B Funding | Micropep, a Boston, MA-based company which specializes in micropeptide technology, raised $29M in Series B funding. The round was led by Zebra Impact Ventures, and BPI Green Tech Investment. Existing investors, Fall Line Capital, FMC Ventur... |
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