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Wild Bioscience secures €51 million in Series A funding to enhance R&D and commercial operations in precision-breeding wheat, led by The Ellison Institute of Technology and others.

PRIVATEJul 29, 2026about 23 hours ago

Amount Raised

€51 Million

Round Type

Series A

OxfordBiotechnology

Investors

University Of OxfordBraavos CapitalOxford Science EnterprisesThe Ellison Institute Of Technology

Description

Wild Bioscience has successfully raised €51 million in Series A funding to support its mission of creating Britain’s first independent precision-breeding wheat business. The funding will aid in expanding its research and development as well as its commercial operations. The investment comes from notable backers including The Ellison Institute of Technology and Oxford Science Enterprises. Wild Bio is now poised to turn its early field successes into market-ready seed varieties.

Company Information

Company

Wild Bioscience

Location

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

About

Wild Bioscience is an Oxford University spinout focused on developing improved crop varieties through AI and precision breeding. The company specializes in crop genetics and utilizes a unique data-driven approach to enhance crop productivity, climate resilience, and sustainability. Founded by Dr. Ross Hendron and Prof. Steve Kelly in 2021, Wild Bio translates scientific research into practical agricultural solutions. With a growing team of 30, they are currently expanding their R&D and commercial operations.

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Based on industry data
Typical timeline to Series B
Series A companies typically raise their next round in 10-18 months
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47% of Series A startups spend $400k or more per month on operations
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