About
AgBiotech developing novel delivery system for safer, more effective pesticide delivery using Minicell bioparticle technology. 25+ employees.
Team & affiliation
Founders: Payam Pourtaheri, Ameer Shakeel, Shaun Moshasha.
Affiliation: University of Virginia (Founders: Payam Pourtaheri & Ameer Shakeel, UVA Engineering grads).
Timeline
- 2016Founded
- 2017Pre-seed / friends & family
- 2018Seed round
- 2019Series A
- 2020Series B
Region context
AgroSpheres is one of 9 Biotech companies we track in Central Virginia, based in Charlottesville (North Fork) — about 11% of the region's 82 startups. 5 of the region's companies are at the Series B stage.
Central Virginia centers on UVA-adjacent biotech, climate, and software companies, with Lynchburg manufacturing nearby.
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