# Corteva Agriscience

> Corteva Agriscience is a VC fund backing Biotechnology and Agriculture. See 4 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Wilmington, United States
- Total investments: 4
- Last investment: Feb 2025
- Lead investor: 50%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/corteva
- Website: https://www.corteva.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Corteva/

Corteva Agriscience is a VC fund in Wilmington focused on Biotechnology and Agriculture. Corteva Agriscience brings you the world's most recognized and premium agricultural solutions, featuring Pioneer® and Brevant™ Seeds, award-winning Crop Protection products, Encirca, and Granular software tools and services. they provide agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability. they strive todevelop sustainable and efficient global food systems that benefit everyone.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Biotechnology | 3 | 75% |
| Agriculture | 2 | 50% |
| Chemical | 1 | 25% |
| Lead Generation | 1 | 25% |
| Food and Beverage | 1 | 25% |

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 2 | 50% |
| Series B | 1 | 25% |
| Series C | 1 | 25% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| France | 1 | 25% |
| Israel | 1 | 25% |
| United States | 1 | 25% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 25% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Abby Anderson | Chief of Staff, Product Development, Granular | 0 | — |
| Dave Johnson | Automation Coordinator | 0 | — |
| James Collins | CEO | 0 | — |
| Manousos Foudoulakis | Global Regulatory ecotoxicologist | 0 | — |
| Patrick Ward | Director - Board of Directors | 0 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IBI-Ag | IBI-Ag is a biotechnology company developing a new class of bioinsecticides. IBI-Ag is focused on the discovery and development of new types of biological solutions that utilize environmentally friendly technology to control insects. IBI-Ag utilizes breakthrough technology to produce efficient, selective, and safe bio-insect control solutions.IBI-Ag technology is highly cost-effective due to its fermentation suitability enabling farmers to produce agricultural produce at a low cost. | $6.1M | Series A | Feb 13, 2025 |  |
| Micropep Technologies | Micropep Technologies developes a non-GMO new generation of bioherbicides and biostimulants. Micropep, founded in 2016 in Toulouse, focuses on bioherbicides and biostimulants. The company uses plants’ natural molecules, called “micro-peptides”, to temporarily control expression of their genes and regulate plant growth but leaving their DNA intact.The company currently works on four development programs: germination, flowering, growth, and weed control. | $11M | Series B | Sep 26, 2024 |  |
| Pairwise Plants | Pairwise is a purpose-driven food+tech company dedicated to building a healthier world through better fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2017 by Drs. David Liu, Feng Zhang, J. Keith Joung, Tom Adams, and Haven Baker, Pairwise holds licenses from Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital to base editing and high-fidelity enzymes, and has anexpanding internal portfolio of tools and traits. The Pairwise team is growing new types of fruits and vegetables, including leafy greens, berries, and stonefruit, with the first products expected within a few years. The Pairwise team is comprised of leaders in agriculture, CPG food, and research and development. | $40M | Series C | Sep 17, 2024 |  |
| Solasta Bio | Solasta Bio develops environment-friendly products that meet a global need for new and effective crop protection. | $14M | Series A | Sep 11, 2024 |  |

4 of 4 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Scottish Enterprise](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/scottish-enterprise) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Aliment Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/aliment-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Cavallo Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/cavallo-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Consensus Business Group](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/consensus-business-group) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Deerfield Management](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/deerfield-management-4e45) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [FMC Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/fmc-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Corteva Agriscience invest in?

Corteva Agriscience invests primarily in Biotechnology, Agriculture and Chemical startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in France. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

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### Who are the partners at Corteva Agriscience?

The team at Corteva Agriscience includes Abby Anderson (Chief of Staff, Product Development, Granular), Dave Johnson (Automation Coordinator) and James Collins (CEO), among 8 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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