Full-Time
Updated on 3/13/2025
Enhances crop performance through genetic research
No salary listed
Senior
West Lafayette, IN, USA
The role will lead safety activities across West Lafayette locations and the Cambridge, MA office.
Inari Agriculture focuses on improving crop performance through advanced genetic research. The company uses CRISPR technology to make precise changes to plant DNA, enhancing traits that lead to better yields and resilience. Inari's process begins with building genetic knowledge to identify beneficial traits, followed by generating diversity through targeted genetic modifications. The resulting enhancements are integrated into elite parent seeds, which are then distributed through partnerships with seed companies to reach farmers. This model allows Inari to provide seeds that promise higher yields and better performance in challenging environments. The company's goal is to support farmers and agricultural businesses by delivering innovative solutions that improve crop productivity.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$691.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2016
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Inari Agriculture, a seed design company based in Cambridge, MA, raised $144 million in funding. The round included the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and a large financial investor, with contributions from existing investors like Hanwha Impact and Flagship Pioneering. The funds will be used to expand operations and development efforts. Inari, led by CEO Ponsi Trivisvavet, focuses on AI-powered seed design and gene editing for crops like soybean, corn, and wheat.
Massachusetts agtech startup Inari Agriculture Inc. said it raised $144 million of new equity at a $2.17 billion valuation, a roughly 32% jump from a prior mark of $1.65 billion set last January.
Inari secures $144 million in funding.
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