Crop Enhancement produces proprietary, sustainable bio-compatible chemistries sold as CropCoat that are sprayed with conventional farm equipment to protect leaves, stems and fruit and reduce the need for synthetic pesticides. The company’s first product, CropCoat, has demonstrated yield protection and enhancement versus synthetic chemistries in several global crops and can be applied alongside nutrients and other active ingredients. Crop Enhancement plans to use new funding to expand strategic partnerships with agrochemical companies and regional distributors and to broaden field trial targets in high-value fruit and vegetable segments. The company will also advance regulatory efforts in the United States, European Union, Brazil, and Central America and seeks to broaden its IP portfolio. Recent leadership appointments (Jean Pougnier and Dr. Damian Hajduk) are intended to accelerate go-to-market initiatives. The company has reported field trial progress in coffee, almond, and cacao and planned 2020 trials on grapes, apples, broccoli, onions, and tomatoes. Crop Enhancement develops environmentally friendly chemistry formulations and proprietary films that modify plant surfaces (leaves, stems, fruit, and seeds) to improve resistance to pests and diseases and reduce pesticide use. Its formulations can also be applied to agricultural inputs such as nutrients and fertilizers to control release, lower costs, and increase yield. The company targets growers across North America, Southeast Asia, Greater China, Latin America, and Africa. Crop Enhancement was founded in 2011 by David Soane, Ph.D., and is led by CEO Kevin Chen, Ph.D. The company intends to use newly raised capital to accelerate development and commercialization of its products. Headquarters are in Cambridge, MA.

Total raised

$17M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Apr 2020