"This is a watershed moment for AgBiome, and for agriculture. The support from UTIMCO, Fidelity, Polaris, Arch and other investors allows us to realize our vision to be the leading innovator in agriculture" says Scott Uknes, Co-CEO and Board member of AgBiome.
Tom Dietz, Chairman of AgBiome's Board, added "These are exciting times for AgBiome and the capital raise is going to add to the foundation for continued growth and success."
"Polaris is delighted to participate in and support AgBiome's tremendous progress," comments Amir Nashat, Managing Partner of Polaris Partners and a member of AgBiome's Board. "This financing round will accelerate the company's trajectory to become the leading solution-based innovator in crop protection."
"This investment enables AgBiome to develop markets for Howler and Connate products that consist of combinations of biologicals and chemicals. These products will allow for the reduced use of necessary chemicals along with high efficacy that agriculture needs. This is a game-changing technology for agriculture," says John Rabby, Commercial Director at AgBiome Innovations.
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