# Tropic Biosciences UK

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/tropic-biosciences-uk

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Norwich, UK
- Website: www.tropic.bio
- Total disclosed funding: $180M
- Latest round: Series C (Mar 12, 2026)
- Investors on record: 24

## About

Tropic Biosciences UK Ltd. is dedicated to enhancing tropical agriculture through innovative genetic solutions, focusing on staple crops like bananas, rice, and coffee. Their technology aims to boost crop resilience and sustainability in agriculture.Tropic Biosciences UK Ltd., founded in 2016, operates out of Norwich, UK, specializing in advanced genetic solutions for tropical agriculture. CEO Gilad Gershon has a background in agricultural innovations, although specific prior ventures are not detailed.Tropic specializes in advancing tropical agriculture through innovative genetic solutions, primarily focusing on staple crops such as bananas, rice, and coffee. Their core offerings include advanced genetic editing technologies, specifically the proprietary GEiGS® platform, which integrates CRISPR gene editing with RNA interference (RNAi). This technology enhances crop resilience to diseases, minimizes reliance on pesticides, and improves overall yield and quality, addressing critical agricultural challenges posed by climate change and population growth. Tropic's products are targeted at a diverse client base, including farmers and agricultural stakeholders in tropical regions across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, aiming to create more productive and sustainable farming practices. The company works closely with growers to tailor its innovations to local needs, ensuring that their technologies serve as effective tools for enhancing food security globally. In March 2026, Tropic Biosciences UK Ltd. raised USD 105 million in series C funding co-led by Forbion, and Corteva Catalyst, with participation from Aliment Capital, ABN AMRO Ventures, Invest International, Just Climate, IQ Capital, Polaris Partners, Genoa Ventures, Sucden Ventures, Five Seasons Ventures, Temasek Holdings, and other unspecified investors also participated in the round.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Mar 12, 2026, $105M — Temasek Holdings, Polaris Partners, Forbion, IQ Capital, Genoa Ventures, Five Seasons Ventures, ABN AMRO Ventures, Aliment Capital, Just Climate, Invest International, Sucden Ventures, Corteva Catalyst
- Series C, Jul 6, 2022, $35M — Sucden, Tekfen Ventures, Blue Horizon, Skyviews Life Science, ADQ, Bloom8
- Series B, Mar 30, 2020, $29M — Sumitomo Corporation, Emerald Technology Ventures, Pontifax Venture Capital, Temasek Holdings, Genoa Ventures, Tekfen Ventures, Five Seasons Ventures, Bits x Bites, Agronomics Limited, UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund, Skyviews Life Science
- Series A, Aug 1, 2018, $9.9M — Emerald Technology Ventures, Pontifax Venture Capital, Tekfen Ventures, Five Seasons Ventures, Bits x Bites, UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
- Seed, Mar 21, 2017, $1.4M — UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

## Investors

- UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/uk-innovation-science-seed-fund) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Emerald Technology Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/emerald-technology-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Pontifax Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pontifax-venture-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Tekfen Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tekfen-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Five Seasons Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/five-seasons-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Bits x Bites (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bits-x-bites) — Series A, Series B
- Sumitomo Corporation — Series B
- Temasek Holdings — Series B, Series C
- Genoa Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/genoa-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Agronomics Limited (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/agronomics-limited) — Series B
- Skyviews Life Science (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/skyviews-life-science) — Series B, Series C
- Sucden — Series C
- Blue Horizon (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blue-horizon) — Series C
- ADQ — Series C
- Bloom8 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bloom8) — Series C
- Polaris Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/polaris-partners) — Series C
- Forbion (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/forbion) — Series C
- IQ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/iq-capital) — Series C
- ABN AMRO Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/abn-amro-ventures) — Series C
- Aliment Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aliment-capital) — Series C
- Just Climate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/just-climate) — Series C
- Invest International — Series C
- Sucden Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sucden-ventures) — Series C
- Corteva Catalyst (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/corteva-catalyst) — Series C