Aardaia
Developing new crop varieties from wild plants using advanced breeding technology.
About
Aardaia is an agritech startup focused on developing novel crop varieties by identifying and domesticating wild plant species. They utilize a platform combining whole-genome sequencing, computational biology, and phenotyping to accelerate breeding programs without genetic modification or gene editing. Their first product, the aardaker, is a protein-rich tuber designed for high productivity and nitrogen-fixing capabilities, aiming to reduce reliance on imported protein crops and synthetic fertilizers.
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Key facts
- Headquarters
- Wageningen, Netherlands
- Founded
- 2025
- Total funding
- $5M (Seed)
- Business model
- B2B
Funding rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2026 | Seed | $5M | Point Nine |
Frequently asked
How much funding has Aardaia raised?
Aardaia has raised a total of $5M in funding. The most recent round on record is Seed.
Public record
SEC filings, insider activity, nonprofit links and pay benchmarks for Aardaia
