Articles from Micropep Technologies

Micropep Technologies, a global leader in micropeptide technology for sustainable crop protection, in partnership with Corteva, Inc., today announced a multi-year research and development collaboration through its Corteva Catalyst platform to co-develop next-generation peptide-based biocontrol solutions.

Micropep Technologies (Micropep), the global leader in micropeptide technology, today announced the appointment of Gustavo C. Gonzalez as its Chief Business Officer. Based at the Alexandria Center for AgTech in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, USA, Gonzalez will lead the company’s commercialization and partnering strategy efforts for its proprietary Krisalix™ discovery platform and its growing pipeline, including Promisin, a transformative micropeptide solution for crop protection.

Micropep Technologies (Micropep), the global leader in micropeptide crop protection technologies, today announced it has successfully closed its Series B funding round with an additional $11 million commitment. This investment, from new investors Corteva Inc. through its Corteva Catalyst platform, Sparkfood SA, as well as all existing investors brings the total Series B round to $40 million and elevates the company's total funding to over $60 million.

Micropep Technologies (Micropep), the global leader in micropeptide technology, today announced a $29 million Series B funding round along with its proprietary discovery platform, Krisalix. The round was led by Zebra Impact Ventures, and BPI Green Tech Investment. All existing investors, Fall Line Capital, FMC Ventures, Sofinnova Partners, Supernova Invest, and IRDI Capital Investissement also participated, bringing the company’s total funding to more than $51.8 million.

Micropep Technologies (Micropep), the global leader in micropeptide technology, today announced that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified MPD-01, Micropep’s peptide-based biofungicide that controls specific plant pathogens to improve crop yield and quality, as a “biochemical-like” active ingredient. Micropep can now engage with the EPA to confirm data and labeling requirements to obtain a registration for MPD-01 to bring this product to market.

Micropep Technologies (Micropep), the global leader in micropeptide technology for agricultural applications, today announced the appointment of Jeff Bell as its Chief Financial Officer. Bell brings a wealth of experience in bioscience finance and operations to Micropep. His appointment marks a significant step in Micropep’s journey towards revolutionizing sustainable agriculture. He will lead Micropep’s financial planning, analysis, and reporting and will play a vital role in the company’s strategic direction.

Micropep Technologies (Micropep), the global leader in micropeptide technology, today announced the appointment of Dr. Kevin Leiner as its new Head of Regulatory and Head of Development Americas. Dr. Leiner, a seasoned expert in regulatory science, will lead Micropep's efforts to secure market authorizations for its innovative natural micropeptide-based crop protection products.

Micropep Technologies (Micropep), the global leader in micropeptide technology, today announced successful efficacy results of its new biofungicide micropeptide ingredient during the 2022 field testing season. The field trials’ results showcased a great level of control against different diseases, demonstrating the use of micropeptides as a safe and efficient alternative to conventional crop protection.

Micropep Technologies (Micropep), a global leader in micropeptide technology, today announced the appointment of Alexandre Frateschi as its new chief business officer. He is a highly experienced executive in the agricultural technology sector and will be leading the organization’s charge toward commercialization.

Micropep (www.micro-pep.com), an ag-biotech company developing revolutionary biological micropeptide-based solutions for agriculture, announces the completion of a €8.75 million Series A1 financing round.