# Upstream Biotechnology

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/upstream-biotechnology

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Durham, US
- Website: www.upstreambiotech.com
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 28, 2026)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Founded in 2018 by George H. Greene (CEO) and Xinnian Dong, and based in North Carolina, US, Upstream Biotechnology, Inc. provides plant biotechnology technologies for crop protection, disease resistance, and crop resilience. In July 2026, Upstream Biotechnology, Inc. raised seed funding led by investor LeVert Ventures, with participation from other investors Corteva, Silver Blue, and VTC Ventures. The company will use the funding to advance the proprietary SwitchBlade platform, expand validation across key row and specialty crops, strengthen intellectual property, and support strategic collaborations with seed industry partners.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 28, 2026 — VTC Ventures, Silver Blue LLC, Corteva Catalyst, LeVert Ventures

## Investors

- VTC Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vtc-ventures) — Seed
- Silver Blue LLC — Seed
- Corteva Catalyst (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/corteva-catalyst) — Seed
- LeVert Ventures — Seed