BioLumic Inc. raised $8.3M in an oversubscribed Series B Extension, led by Ki Tua Fund, to enhance its light-activated seed traits for corn, rice, soybean, and forage.
Amount Raised
$8.3 Million
Round Type
Series B
Palmerston NorthInformation TechnologyBiotechnologyFood and BeverageAgriculture and FarmingCommunity And LifestyleHealth CareInvestors
Description
BioLumic Inc., a pioneer in seed trait innovation, announced the close of its oversubscribed Series B Extension, securing $8.3 million from various investors. This funding will accelerate the commercial growth of its xTraits™ technology, which activates seed traits via precise light signals. The round attracted strategic investors including Ki Tua Fund, Azolla Ventures, and iSelect Fund, highlighting broad industry validation. BioLumic aims to enhance productivity and sustainability in the agricultural sector.
Quick answer
BioLumic raised $8.3 Million in a Series B round, dated April 25, 2025. Investors: Azolla Ventures, Mig Angels, DYDX Capital, Icehouse Ventures, iSelect Fund, Rabo Ventures, OurCrowd and AgriZero. BioLumic is based in Palmerston North, Manawatū Whanganui, New Zealand.
- How much did BioLumic raise?
- BioLumic raised $8.3 Million in a Series B round on April 25, 2025.
- Who invested in BioLumic?
- Azolla Ventures, Mig Angels, DYDX Capital, Icehouse Ventures, iSelect Fund, Rabo Ventures, OurCrowd and AgriZero are named as investors in this round.
- What does BioLumic do?
- BioLumic is a pioneer in plant trait development.
- Where is BioLumic based and how big is it?
- BioLumic is based in Palmerston North, Manawatū Whanganui, New Zealand. Fundz records about 34 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at BioLumic?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at BioLumic, including the Director. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
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Who else raised in Food and Beverage and Agriculture and Farming around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as BioLumic that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- David Protein raised $75M (Series A) on May 29, 2025.
- Every raised $2M (Seed) on May 26, 2025.
- RYTHM, Inc. raised $30M on May 22, 2025.
- Synaptogenix raised $5.5M on June 9, 2025.
- Biopeak raised $3M (Seed) on June 6, 2025.
- Cosm Medical raised an undisclosed amount (Seed) on June 5, 2025.
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