Micropep Technologies

🌱 We are pleased to announce our $29 million Series B funding round alongside the rebranding of our discovery platform, Krisalix. 🌱 Thank you to our latest investors,  Zebra Impact Ventures and Bpifrance Green Venture for joining Fall Line Capital, FMC Corporation, Sofinnova Partners, Supernova Invest, and IRDI Capital Investissement, in supporting our mission to pioneer safe, efficient, and sustainable natural solutions. Together, we are building more sustainable agriculture to protect global food production for future generations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gABqhjnC

Pests consume about 20-30% of all major crops, and the problem is worsening with climate change. Micropep is dedicated to addressing the issue by using micropeptides to create solutions safer than existing synthetic pesticides. Through research, discovery, and dedication from our team, we look forward to continuing on with our mission of building more sustainable agriculture and helping protect global food production for future generations. Thank you to TechCrunch’s Tim De Chant and Rebecca Szkutak for the feature! Learn more about the work Micropep is doing here: https://lnkd.in/djWhjXwZ #pesticides #globalwarming #agtech #climatechange 

Europe’s biosolutions sector is exploding by leveraging nature to strengthen sustainability and resilience. This Euractiv article discusses biosolutions tactics underway that will help strengthen Europe’s resilience, supply chain, and competitiveness. These include the fermentation of food to promote a more sustainable food system, the industrial application of enzymes to amplify key manufacturing processes while saving water, energy, and raw materials, biocement, and biosolutions to promote crop protection. We're excited by these possibilities and can't wait to see what the future holds! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gxDihPq4 #Biosolutions #CropProtection #sustainability

What does it take to be successful in the LATAM crop protection market? Six crop protection leaders from LATAM companies recently explored what practices make or break crop protection companies in LATAM in this AgriBusiness Global article. Some key insights: having a wider portfolio and offering support on the field is key because it allows companies to tap into a wider market, but it's not necessary to have a manufacturing plant in the region. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZvs9f33  #CropProtection

We're intrigued by this Phys.org article that reports how genetic sequencing recently identified a gene that confers resistance to aphids and powdery mildew in melons. This knowledge can inform selective breeding programs that can protect against multiple threats simultaneously. This is also the kind of gene Micropep could potentially target with micropeptides that upregulate its activity! Read the article: https://lnkd.in/exHSw4FU #CropProtection #Research

ICYMI: With a rich biodiversity that provides an abundance of potential bioactive components, South America, specifically Brazil, is set to lead the charge for new biopesticides. In this AgriBusiness Global article, Our Micropep Team discusses why South America is an ideal hub for biopesticide innovation. https://lnkd.in/gEm3MrvP #biopesticides #agritech

We're intrigued! A fungus-eating beetle was recently discovered in a tomato greenhouse. Although more research is needed, scientists are actively exploring whether this mighty insect could function as a biocontrol agent for tomato and cucumber crops. To learn more, read the Hortidaily.com article: https://lnkd.in/eAykFZNr #CropProtection #Biocontrol #Tomato #Cucumber

Exciting! A peptide-based bioinsecticide has received emergency authorization to control major tomato pests in Italy. The compound, based on spider venom, works as it is ingested by the larvae. Use of this compound further demonstrates the utility of peptide-based biocontrol agents like micropeps. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAQtFn3U #Micropep #Peptide #Biocontrol #CropProtection #Tomato

This will be a huge boon to farmers! In 2028, Bayer plans to launch the first of its kind bioinsecticide for arable crops like oilseed rape and cereals. The company will be overcoming a huge hurdle, generating a largescale solution that is cost effective enough to be competitive with traditional solutions. Learn more from Seed World United States https://lnkd.in/eXKmCQVF #bioinsecticide #Agtech #CropProtection

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a set or practices farmers use to minimize plant disease and maximize plant health. IPMs represent a holistic approach, incorporating cultural practices, biological controls, and targeted pesticide applications to effectively manage pest populations while preserving ecosystem balance and minimizing harm to beneficial insects. Micropeptides can fit seamlessly into an integrated pest management system, complementing the effects of other IPM practices. To learn more about how farmers carry out IPM plans, read this FarmRaise article: https://lnkd.in/e5scet7C