# AgraQuest

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/agraquest

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Davis, US
- Website: www.agraquest.com
- Total disclosed funding: $38M
- Latest round: Series K (Mar 25, 2011)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

AgraQuest, Inc. specializes in innovative agricultural solutions, providing an extensive range of seed and crop protection products to enhance farming productivity and address pest management challenges.AgraQuest, Inc. focuses on agricultural innovations, particularly in seed and crop protection solutions. Founded in 1995 in Davis, US, the company was acquired by Bayer CropScience in July 2012 for USD 425 mn plus milestone payments. The company has completed 8 deals to date.AgraQuest offers a diverse portfolio of agricultural products, including seeds for corn, soybean, cotton, and more, designed to improve crop yield and manage diseases. Their crop protection solutions include fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides tailored to optimize farming efficiency across the Midwest, Southeast, and parts of the Western United States.The revenue model for AgraQuest is based on direct sales of seeds and crop protection products through partnerships with retailers and wholesalers. Their flagship brands, such as Deltapine®, DEKALB®, and Asgrow®, along with Bayer Traits, enhance customer value, supported by incentive programs for repeat business.Following its acquisition by Bayer in July 2012, AgraQuest plans to leverage funding for developing new agricultural products and expanding its market reach. The company aims to introduce innovative products that enhance crop resilience against climate challenges, targeting markets in Latin America and Asia by 2025. The recent investment will also support their strategic initiatives to strengthen distribution channels and enhance customer engagement through technology.

## Funding rounds

- Series K, Mar 25, 2011, $7.7M — TPG, Emerald Technology Ventures, Generation Investment Management, Otter Capital
- Series J, Feb 3, 2011, $10M — TPG, Emerald Technology Ventures, Generation Investment Management, Otter Capital
- Series H, Dec 3, 2007, $20M — TPG, Foragen Technologies Management, Loudwater Investment Partners, Emerald Technology Ventures, Swiss Re Ltd, Kitara Capital, Otter Capital, SPG Private Investment

## Investors

- TPG (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tpg) — Series H, Series J, Series K
- Foragen Technologies Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foragen-technologies-management) — Series H
- Loudwater Investment Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/loudwater-investment-partners) — Series H
- Emerald Technology Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/emerald-technology-ventures) — Series H, Series J, Series K
- Swiss Re Ltd — Series H
- Kitara Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kitara-capital) — Series H
- Otter Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/otter-capital) — Series H, Series J, Series K
- SPG Private Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/spg-private-investment) — Series H
- Generation Investment Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/generation-investment-management) — Series J, Series K