GigaCrop raises $4.5M in Pre-Seed funding, led by Playground Global and Juniper Ventures. The funding will be used to expand operations and development efforts.
Amount Raised
$4.5 Million
Round Type
Pre-Seed
BerkeleyBiotechnologyFarmingInvestors
Description
GigaCrop, a Berkeley, CA-based plant biology company, raised $4.5M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Playground Global and Juniper Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Led by CEO and Founder Chris Eiben, GigaCrop focuses on using machine learning and enzyme engineering to improve crop yield.
Quick answer
GigaCrop raised $4.5 Million in a Pre-Seed round, dated March 11, 2025. Investors: Juniper Ventures and Playground Global. GigaCrop is based in Berkeley, California, United States.
- How much did GigaCrop raise?
- GigaCrop raised $4.5 Million in a Pre-Seed round on March 11, 2025.
- Who invested in GigaCrop?
- Juniper Ventures and Playground Global are named as investors in this round.
- What does GigaCrop do?
- GigaCrop was formerly known as Perlumi.
- Where is GigaCrop based and how big is it?
- GigaCrop is based in Berkeley, California, United States. Fundz records about 4 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at GigaCrop?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at GigaCrop. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Farming and Biotechnology around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as GigaCrop that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Insignum AgTech raised $4.2M (Seed) on April 22, 2025.
- AdvancedAg raised $2M (Seed) on March 31, 2025.
- Elaniti raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on March 19, 2025.
- Puna Bio raised $20M on March 5, 2025.
- IBI Ag raised $6.1M (Series A) on February 13, 2025.
- BioLumic raised $8.3M (Series B) on April 25, 2025.
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