Phytoform Labs
Phytoform Labs develops genome editing and artificial intelligence tools for crop improvement, partnering with organizations to translate scientific discoveries into real-world agricultural applications. The company focuses on redesigning and developing novel crop traits to minimize the environmental impact of agriculture and build resilient food systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom,…
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Phytoform Labs develops genome editing and artificial intelligence tools for crop improvement, partnering with organizations to translate scientific discoveries into real-world agricultural applications. The company focuses on redesigning and developing novel crop traits to minimize the environmental impact of agriculture and build resilient food systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Phytoform Labs has raised approximately $5.8M in Series A funding from investors including Eniac Ventures, Wireframe Ventures, FTW Ventures, Refactor Capital, Pale Blue Dot, Backed, and Fine Structure Ventures. The company leverages CRISPR-based genome editing combined with AI-driven target identification to develop crops with improved disease resistance, drought tolerance, and nutritional profiles, addressing food security challenges while reducing the need for chemical inputs in agriculture.
Business model
Genomics > Applied Genomics > Agrigenomics,
Crop Tech > Farm Inputs > Plant Breeding > Technology Providers
Team background
College Wise > Imperial College London, University of Bristol
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