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§ Private Profile · Lincoln, NE, USA
Seed technology licensing company using epigenetic technology to improve crop yields and stress tolerance without altering DNA.
Founded in 2012 by Sally Mackenzie and Michael Fromm, Epicrop Technologies is an agricultural biotechnology company based in Lincoln, Nebraska, developing epigenetic technology to improve crop yields and stress tolerance without altering plant DNA. The seed technology licensing firm utilizes conventional breeding and molecular markers to enhance elite commercial plant varieties, including soybeans, tomatoes, and sorghum, as demonstrated through extensive field and greenhouse trials. Operating with fewer than 25 employees, the enterprise generates under $5 million in estimated annual revenue while partnering with seed industry leaders. The startup secured $3.2 million in Series A-2 equity funding in 2017 from lead investor TechAccel, which subsequently launched two joint ventures applying the platform to canola and strawberries. Highlighting its industry impact, the organization was officially recognized by NUtech Ventures as its Startup Company of the Year in November 2018.
Epicrop Technologies has raised $3.2M across 1 funding round.
Epicrop Technologies has raised $3.2M in total across 1 funding round.
Epicrop Technologies has raised $3.2M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.2M Series A Extension in March 2017.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2017 | $3.2M Series A Plus | Jeff Raikes | Allen & Company, Nelnet, Speedway Properties, Michael Helmstetter | Announced |
Epicrop Technologies has raised $3.2M in total across 1 funding round.
Epicrop Technologies's investors include Jeff Raikes, Allen & Company, Nelnet, Speedway Properties, Michael Helmstetter.