Los Gatos, California — [January 9, 2025] – Robigo, a leading AgBiotech startup, has been named the winner of the THRIVE Global X Scale-Up Program. This recognition, which includes an investment from SVG Ventures, supports Robigo’s ongoing financing efforts to accelerate the development of its precision microbial solutions and its broader mission of bolstering the plant microbiome to help growers achieve a more sustainable and productive agricultural system.
The THRIVE Accelerator has a proven track record of supporting AgriFoodTech innovation, with over 100 graduates creating more than $1.6 billion in value. Notable alumni include companies such as Tortuga, Trace Genomics, Arable, Burro, Nuritas, Verdi Ag, and Intrinsyx Bio. Robigo now joins this elite network as it works to bring its technology to market.
Combating Crop Loss with Precision Microbial Solutions
Robigo leverages bioengineering and data science to tackle one of agriculture’s most pressing challenges: crop losses caused by pests and diseases, which account for 20–40% of global production losses. As public demand for more responsible pesticide use grows, growers are seeking solutions that enhance both environmental stewardship and agricultural productivity. Robigo’s precision microbial platform empowers naturally occurring microbes to protect crops from disease, increase yields, and help agriculture adapt to the challenges of climate change.
“While the industry is moving toward more biological solutions, growers repeatedly cite consistency of performance as their top concern,” said Dr. Andee Wallace, CEO and Founder of Robigo. “At Robigo, we’re building on nature’s foundation to engineer microbial solutions that provide more reliable and effective crop protection. We are honored to be recognized by SVG Ventures’ THRIVE Global X Scale-Up Program and look forward to demonstrating how our technology delivers industry-leading results, season after season.”
Advancing Robigo’s Platform for Future Growth
Robigo has made significant strides over the past year, including lab demonstrations that expand the platform’s capabilities to new crops, disease targets, and incorporate a novel mode of action. Looking ahead, Robigo is focused on advancing its technology through field trials and accelerating product development to bring its solutions to market.
“Our mission at SVG Ventures | THRIVE is to support game-changing technologies that are driving sustainability in food and agriculture,” said Danny O’Brien, Managing Director of EMEA & Global Programs. “Robigo’s precision microbial platform is a standout solution addressing one of agriculture’s greatest challenges—disease control—while ensuring environmental safety. We are proud to announce Robigo as the winner of our Global X Scale-Up Program.”
About Robigo:
Robigo is a seed-stage AgBiotech company developing the next generation of agricultural inputs. By leveraging genetic engineering and data science, Robigo’s scalable, plug-and-play microbial platform enables the creation of highly effective and reliable biological solutions that protect crops from disease while being safe for beneficial microorganisms, pollinators, consumers, and the environment. To learn more about Robigo, visit www.robigo.bio.
About SVG Ventures | THRIVE:
SVG Ventures| THRIVE is a leading AgriFood Innovation and Investment platform headquartered in Silicon Valley, and comprised of top agriculture, food & technology corporations, universities and investors. With a community of over 10,000 startups from over 100 countries, SVG invests, accelerates, and creates unparalleled access for entrepreneurs to scale globally and solve the biggest challenges facing the food and agriculture industries. SVG’s Corporate Innovation Program works with Fortune 1000 corporations to transform their businesses, accelerate growth, and drive their innovation priorities. SVG Ventures oversees $100 million in assets under management.
Learn more at www.thriveagrifood.com.
For more information about the THRIVE Global X Scale-Up Program, visit: https://svgventures.com/global-scaleup-program/
Media Contacts
SVG Ventures I THRIVE:
Helen Hartnett, COO
Helen.hartnett@svgventures.com
www.thriveagrifood.com
Robigo:
Jake Teitelbaum, VP Operations & Business Development
Jake@robigo.bio
https://www.robigo.bio/
