BugBiome

Safer pest control through natural microbiomes

Cambridge, United Kingdom · Founded 2021 · $3.6M raised

Headquarters
Cambridge
Employees
1–10
Founded
2021
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$3.6M
Last Round
$3.2M GrantJul 2024
Rounds
2

About

BugBiome harnesses natural microbiomes to create safer, more effective pest control solutions through a high-throughput insect behavioural screening platform. The company identifies and develops microbial technologies that deliver significant pest reduction without harming beneficial insects, addressing the fact that 30-40% of global crop losses are caused by pests and diseases. Founded by Dr Alicia Showering and Christopher Mosedale, BugBiome's approach uses the natural biology of insects to find sustainable biopesticide solutions, offering farmers effective risk mitigation. The company started in Cambridge and has received investment from Rockstart.

Summary

BugBiome is a Biotech company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2021. It has raised $3.6M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $3.2M Grant round in Jul 2024. Investors include Cambridge Angels group.

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GrantJul 2024
$3.2M

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