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Aardaia

Developing new crop varieties from wild plants using advanced breeding technology.

2025ActiveWageningen, Netherlands

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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What does Aardaia do?

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 fertili…

What is Aardaia's valuation?

StartupHub estimates Aardaia's effective valuation at $19.6M (range $12.5M to $30.0M, 21% confidence), based on comparable companies in the sector.

How much funding has Aardaia raised?

Aardaia has raised a total of $5M in funding. The most recent round on record is Seed.

Where is Aardaia headquartered?

Aardaia is headquartered in Wageningen, Netherlands.

When was Aardaia founded?

Aardaia was founded in 2025.

What industry does Aardaia operate in?

Aardaia operates in Agritech, Biotechnology, Food Technology, Sustainable Agriculture.

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