AgroSpheres
Founded Year
2016Stage
Grant - II | AliveTotal Raised
$5.15MLast Raised
$1M | 10 mos agoAbout AgroSpheres
AgroSpheres is a biotechnology company developing nanotechnologies for effective and precise delivery of high-value biomolecules and chemicals to a wide range of intended targets.
AgroSpheres Headquarter Location
1180 Seminole Trail Suite 100
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22901,
United States
434-284-7443
Expert Collections containing AgroSpheres
Expert Collections are analyst-curated lists that highlight the companies you need to know in the most important technology spaces.
AgroSpheres is included in 2 Expert Collections, including Advanced Materials.
Advanced Materials
1,254 items
Startups developing new or improved materials (chemicals, alloys, etc.) that provide physical or functional advantages to basic materials.
Agriculture Technology (Agtech)
1,858 items
Companies that are using technology to make farms more efficient.
AgroSpheres Patents
AgroSpheres has filed 3 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Designer drugs
- Catalysis
- Enzymes
Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
9/25/2018 | Prodrugs, Designer drugs, Mollicutes, Immune system, Hepatotoxins | Application |
Application Date | 9/25/2018 |
---|---|
Grant Date | |
Title | |
Related Topics | Prodrugs, Designer drugs, Mollicutes, Immune system, Hepatotoxins |
Status | Application |
Latest AgroSpheres News
Nov 25, 2020
AgroSpheres Named In Business Worldwide Magazine's List Of Most Innovative Companies To Watch LONDON, Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, AgroSpheres is dedicated to providing hardworking farmers with accessible and reliable biobased solutions for crop protection. Author: Nov 25, 2020 4:00 AM EST LONDON, Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, AgroSpheres is dedicated to providing hardworking farmers with accessible and reliable biobased solutions for crop protection. Now the company has been recognised by Business Worldwide Magazine in its list of "20 Most Innovative Companies to Watch, 2020". The list is a celebration of the trailblazing organizations that are changing the game in their respective industries and altering the corporate landscape. Whether it's banking, industry, healthcare, energy, or more, these companies are at the cutting edge of breakthrough technologies, innovation and modernized business structures. Those included have a shared goal of developing revolutionary products and technology that can drive scalable business models and disrupt established industries and markets AgroSpheres' innovative technologies are set to change the future of the agriculture industry, which is particularly impressive considering the company is led by such a young team. Founded by Payam Pourtaheri and Ameer Shakeel, AgroSpheres presents farmers with a genuine alternative to traditional pesticides. Payam and Ameer are both passionate about developing environmentally friendly solutions that are scalable and highly effective. As well as the obvious environmental issues relating to the use of harsh chemicals, the pair also studied the health problems that are caused by many pesticides - particularly in developing countries. Together they began working on the SynBio technologies to promote sustainability in agriculture. Through further research and customer discovery, they learned that many farmers are keen to adopt greener practices - they just need to be convenient, reliable and cost efficient. AgroSpheres' products have proven to offer superior efficacy without the negative environmental footprint of chemical pesticide usage, presenting a huge opportunity for farmers and investors alike. The innovative technology and the potential to significantly impact the crop protection industry excited investors, leading to Payam and Ameer securing over $9.5M from Ospraie Ag Science, Cavallo Ventures, and Angel investors. The company has big plans for the next few years, as Payam explained to Business Worldwide Magazine, "AgroSpheres plans to become a premier crop protection company. To sustain our rapid growth, we will be using our recent funding to invest heavily in R&D. Obtaining large-scale, multiple-site field trial data, expanding our biopesticide product portfolio, and developing the next generation of RNAi-based biocontrols are the major focuses of our R&D efforts. With the addition of the expertise of our Series A investors and their injection of capital, we are well-poised to accelerate toward our commercialization goals." To find out more about AgroSpheres, visit https://agrospheres.com/ A list of the winners of the 20 Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2020 Awards can be found at https://www.bwmonline.com/20-most-innovative-companies-to-watch-awards-2020 About Business Worldwide Magazine Business Worldwide Magazine is the leading source of business and dealmaker intelligence throughout the world. Our quarterly magazine and online news portal enables an established audience of corporate dealmakers to track the latest news, stories and developments affecting the international markets, corporate finance, business strategy and changes in legislation. This readership includes of CEO/CFO - Banks, Corporate Lawyers and Venture Capital/Private Equity Companies to name a few.
AgroSpheres Web Traffic
AgroSpheres Rank
When was AgroSpheres founded?
AgroSpheres was founded in 2016.
Where is AgroSpheres's headquarters?
AgroSpheres's headquarters is located at 1180 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville.
What is AgroSpheres's latest funding round?
AgroSpheres's latest funding round is Grant - II.
How much did AgroSpheres raise?
AgroSpheres raised a total of $5.15M.
Who are the investors of AgroSpheres?
Investors of AgroSpheres include National Science Foundation, Ospraie Ag Science, Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator, Ospraie Management and Cavallo Ventures.
Discover the right solution for your team
The CB Insights tech market intelligence platform analyzes millions of data points on vendors, products, partnerships, and patents to help your team find their next technology solution.