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Quercus Biosolutions secures $5M in Seed financing led by Serra Ventures. The funding will advance regulatory work and expand their team.

PRIVATEAug 03, 2026•6 days ago

Amount Raised

$5 Million

Round Type

Seed

BiotechnologyAgriculture and Farming

Investors

Ag Startup EngineAg Ventures AllianceKentucky Corn PlusAgri Cap FundIowa Corn Opportunities FundRootstock CapitalFlyover CapitalGrantham Foundation For The Protection Of The EnvironmentStarshot CapitalSerra Ventures

Description

Quercus Biosolutions, based in Madison, WI and St. Louis, MO, raised $5M in Seed financing. The round was led by Serra Ventures with support from several other investors. The funds will help the company advance regulatory and field work, expand its team, and establish strategic partnerships

Company Information

Company

Quercus Biosolutions

About

Quercus Biosolutions is an agricultural biotechnology company that uses generative AI to develop a new class of crop protection compounds. They focus on designing mini-proteins that effectively bind validated biological targets while providing an environmentally friendly solution. The company's approach allows for crop protection measures that are efficient and economical, targeting areas that are not currently protected by existing methods. With a diverse portfolio of programs, they are committed to innovation in agriculture.

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