What is Yield10 Bioscience?
Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. is an agricultural bioscience company dedicated to developing innovative crop technologies that bolster yields and promote sustainable food production worldwide. At the core of its operations is the proprietary "GRAIN" (Gene Ranking Artificial Intelligence Network) platform, a sophisticated AI system designed to identify gene targets that can significantly improve yield performance and value in major commercial food and feed crops. The company leverages its Camelina oilseed platform as a rapid evaluation and field-testing mechanism for new trait leads, facilitating the efficient translation of these advancements into large-scale commercial crops. Headquartered in Woburn, MA, Yield10 is strategically positioned to address critical challenges in modern agriculture.
How much funding has Yield10 Bioscience raised?
Yield10 Bioscience has raised a total of $119.5M across 4 funding rounds:
Stock Offering
$95.2M
Share Placement
$11.5M
Debt
$150K
Stock Offering
$12.7M
Stock Issuance/Offering (2006): $95.2M, investors not publicly disclosed
Share Placement (2019): $11.5M led by Jack W. Schuler
Debt (2020): $150K supported by PPP
Stock Issuance/Offering (2021): $12.7M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Yield10 Bioscience
Jack W. Schuler
Jack W. Schuler is an individual investor who participated in a Share Placement, indicating a direct investment in the company's equity.
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for Yield10 Bioscience?
The recent major strategic investment signals a pivotal growth phase for Yield10 Bioscience. This capital injection is anticipated to fuel the company's ongoing research and development initiatives, particularly in optimizing its GRAIN platform and expanding the application of its Camelina oilseed technology. Strategic deployment of these funds will likely focus on accelerating the commercialization of its yield-enhancing traits and expanding its market reach within the global agricultural sector. Yield10's commitment to sustainable food security, coupled with its advanced technological capabilities, positions it for significant advancements and potential market leadership.
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