- Raised funding round, Jul 2016
About
SoilFender develops crop protection solutions based on fungal volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are highly effective against numerous crop pathogens. Endophytic fungi are micro-organisms that spend most of their life cycle within plant tissues without causing any damage to the host plants. Many endophytes secrete metabolites that, in addition to assisting the fungi to survive inside the plant, confer fitness benefits to their hosts, such as growth enhancement and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses. Some endophytic fungi are capable of emitting VOCs that may elevate host survival under stress conditions, actively resist plant pathogens, and aid in repelling or attracting insects. SoilFender is a fully owned subsidiary of COPIA Agro and Food Technologies Fund.
Funding history · 1 round · $1.0M total
Q&A
- What is SoilFender's primary business?
- SoilFender develops crop protection solutions using fungal volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are effective against various crop pathogens.
- When was SoilFender founded?
- SoilFender was founded in July 2016.
- What is the current status of SoilFender?
- SoilFender is currently inactive, having ceased operations in March 2026.
- How many employees does SoilFender have?
- SoilFender has 1-10 employees.
- What is SoilFender's total funding to date?
- SoilFender has raised a total of $1,000,000.
- Who is the parent company of SoilFender?
- SoilFender is a fully owned subsidiary of COPIA Agro and Food Technologies Fund.
- What sector does SoilFender operate in?
- SoilFender operates in the Agriculture & Food Technologies sector.
- What type of customers does SoilFender target?
- SoilFender targets customers in Industrial Manufacturing, Hybrid Industries, Fertilizers & Pesticides, Agriculture & Food, and Crops.
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| Founded | 2016-7 |
|---|---|
| Employees (exact) | 6 |
| Status reason | Non Active, Mar 2026 ceased to operate |