Israeli Seed Breeding Startup Equinom Raises $10 Million

Equinom develops high-protein legumes and other non-GMO specialty crops for the food industry

Seed breeding startup Equinom Ltd. has raised a $10 million series B funding round, the company announced Wednesday. The round was led by Germany-based BASF Venture Capital GmbH, Trendlines Group Ltd., and French plant processing company Roquette Frères S.A.

 

Founded in 2012, Equinom develops high-protein legumes and other non-GMO specialty crops for the food industry. Equinom plans to use the funding to expand globally, the company said in a statement. Equinom plans to use the funding to expand globally, the company said in a statement. 

 

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