What is MoA Technology?
MoA Technology operates at the intersection of advanced biotechnology and sustainable agriculture. By leveraging proprietary discovery platforms, the company identifies novel modes of action for herbicides, providing farmers with innovative tools to enhance productivity and food security. As a spinout from the University of Oxford, the firm maintains a strong research-led foundation, focusing on developing solutions that mitigate the environmental impact of traditional crop protection methods. Its market position is defined by its commitment to addressing the urgent need for effective weed management in an era of increasing herbicide resistance.
How much funding has MoA Technology raised?
MoA Technology has raised a total of $132M across 5 funding rounds:
Seed
$2.6M
Series A
$7.8M
Unspecified
$8M
Series B
$44M
Series C
$69.6M
Seed (2017): $2.6M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2019): $7.8M led by Parkwalk and Oxford Sciences Innovation
Unspecified (2022): $8M supported by Parkwalk Advisors and Oxford Sciences Enterprises
Series B (2022): $44M featuring Oxford Sciences Enterprises, Parkwalk Advisors, and Lansdowne Partners
Series C (2026): $69.6M backed by Magdalen College Library, Supernova Invest, Parkwalk Advisors, Agri Investment Fund, infinityinvestmentpartners.com, Oxford Sciences Enterprises, Lansdowne Partners, BGF, Oxford University Innovation, and GrainInnovate
Key Investors in MoA Technology
Oxford Sciences Enterprises
An independent, billion-pound investment company created in 2015 to found, fund and build transformational businesses via the company's unique partnership with the University of Oxford.
Parkwalk Advisors
A leading investor in university spinouts, focusing on deeptech innovations emerging from the UK's top universities by bridging the gap between academic research and commercial success.
Supernova Invest
A venture firm empowering deeptech leaders by providing expertise and patient capital to support high-growth start-ups in Industrial Technologies, Digital, Healthcare, and Cleantech sectors.
What's next for MoA Technology?
With the infusion of this latest capital, MoA Technology is poised to transition into a more aggressive commercialization phase. The strategic focus will likely center on scaling its R&D pipeline and navigating the regulatory pathways required for global market entry. By continuing to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application, the company aims to solidify its role as a leader in sustainable crop protection, ultimately providing farmers with the necessary technology to ensure long-term agricultural viability and resilience against evolving biological threats.
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