Tech Company Financing Transactions
Rainbow Crops Funding Round
Rainbow Crops closed a $11 million Seed funding round on 6/16/2026. Investors included LIFTT, Corteva and PINC.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
6/16/2026
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$11,000,000
Round
Seed
Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its AI-supported multiplex genome editing capabilities, support the deployment of its platform in key crops, and strengthen the team across both scientific and technical functions to drive execution.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
AgTech
Mailing Address
Technologiepark 71
Ghent, 9052
Belgium
Ghent, 9052
Belgium
Phone
Undisclosed
Website
Email Address
Overview
Rainbow Crops is a pioneering Agtech company that engineers complex traits to develop resilient, high-performing crops. Guided by collaboration, innovation, and responsibility, we co-develop advanced plant genetics that benefit farmers, consumers, and the planet. Rainbow Crops combines world-class expertise in plant science, AI, genome engineering, and crop development to help seed and breeding companies accelerate the development of improved crop genetics.
Profile
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Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chairman
Léon Broers
Chief Executive Officer
Giacomo Bastianelli
VP - R & D
Veerle De Schepper
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