CroBio

CroBio is a British agricultural biotech company developing living soil amendments to protect crops from drought. The company engineers microorganisms that consume root exudates and produce bacterial cellulose, creating a sponge-like environment that enhances water retention at the root zone. In greenhouse trials, CroBio's solution improved water retention in sandy soil by 200%. The company is backed by SOSV, the Grantham Foundation, and Ponderosa Ventures, and participates in HAX and IndieBio accelerator programs.