Pivot Bio

Pivot Bio

Microbial solutions for sustainable nitrogen fixation

About

Pivot Bio offers a sustainable alternative to synthetic nitrogen fertilizers for farmers in the United States. Their main product utilizes naturally occurring microbes to fix nitrogen in cereal crops like corn, converting nitrogen from the air into a usable form for plants. This process reduces the reliance on synthetic fertilizers and helps improve crop yields while addressing environmental issues such as leaching and denitrification. The microbial products are applied directly to the crops' roots, providing a consistent supply of nitrogen throughout the growing season. Pivot Bio differentiates itself from competitors by using advanced technologies like machine learning and computational modeling to enhance the effectiveness of its solutions. The company's goal is to transform agriculture by providing efficient and sustainable nitrogen fixation methods that benefit both farmers and the environment.

Company Stage

Series D

Employees

201-500

Industries

Food & Agriculture, Biotechnology

Total Funding

$600.1M

Headquarters

Berkeley, California

Founded

2011


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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnership with Hefty Seed expands distribution across 10 Midwest and Plains states.
  • Melih Keyman's appointment brings 40 years of fertilizer industry expertise to Pivot Bio.
  • Jason Hoag's leadership strengthens North American sales channels and distribution networks.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory scrutiny may delay approvals for gene-edited microbial products.
  • Competition from other agtech firms could impact Pivot Bio's market share.
  • Farmer resistance to new technologies may slow adoption of microbial solutions.

What makes Pivot Bio unique

  • Pivot Bio uses gene-edited microbes for efficient nitrogen fixation in crops.
  • Their ON Technology provides a sustainable alternative to synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
  • Pivot Bio's products reduce environmental impact by minimizing nitrogen loss and pollution.

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Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-7%

1 year growth

-11%

2 year growth

-4%

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