Agricultural biotechnology firm Jord BioScience has successfully completed a Series B funding round, positioning itself to advance microbial technologies that could significantly impact global agricultural productivity. The investment, led by Silver Blue LLC, will enable the company to expand its efforts in developing customizable microbial solutions for major crops including corn, soybeans, canola, and wheat.
The funding round, which included participation from Discovery Capital Funding and Minnesota's Small Business Credit Initiative, represents a strategic investment in agricultural innovation. With a proprietary microbial bank containing over 6,500 unique isolates collected from diverse global soil ecosystems, Jord BioScience is poised to accelerate biological product development for agricultural companies.
Founded on over three decades of microbial science research by Chief Science Officer Dr. Linda Kinkel, the company aims to address critical challenges facing modern agriculture. By offering a fast and cost-effective approach to product development, Jord BioScience could help agricultural businesses navigate increasing pressures to enhance crop productivity while managing environmental constraints.
The company's unique technology potentially reduces biological product discovery timelines from years to less than ten months, offering a transformative approach to agricultural input development. By leveraging its extensive microbial collection, Jord BioScience can help create solutions that enhance crop protection, promote growth, and improve overall agricultural sustainability.
According to company President and CEO Dr. Keri Carstens, the funding validates their partnership approach and demonstrates the significant potential of microbial solutions in modern agriculture. The investment will enable scaling operations and further development of innovative technologies that could reshape how farmers approach crop management and productivity.
Current product development trials are underway in the United States, Argentina, and Brazil, highlighting the global applicability of Jord BioScience's approach. By providing agriculturally relevant microbial solutions, the company seeks to support farmers in producing more food more efficiently while addressing environmental challenges.
