Pheronym
Nematode Pheromones for Sustainable Pest Control
Davis · Founded 2017
- Headquarters
- Davis, California
- Employees
- 1–10
- Founded
- 2017
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- pheronym.com
- Last Round
- GrantJul 2023
- Rounds
- 3
About
Pheronym is an ag-biotech company that develops nematode pheromone-based biopesticides for sustainable agricultural pest control. Founded by Dr. Fatma Kaplan, the company's technology uses pheromones to direct beneficial nematodes (microscopic worms) to target plant-parasitic nematodes and soil pests, replacing or reducing chemical pesticide use. Without effective pest control, farmers face 50-80% crop loss; Pheronym's eco-friendly approach provides a green alternative that protects yield while preserving soil health. The company is based in Davis, California, with research roots at UC Davis.
Summary
Pheronym is a company based in Davis, founded in 2017. Its most recent funding was a Grant round in Jul 2023. Investors include National Science Foundation and Sacramento Angels.
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Jul 2023
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