IMIO
Chicago, United States
◆ Total Raised
$12M
◆ Stage
seed
◆ Location
Chicago, United States
◆ Founded
2019
◆ Team size
1-10
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◆ About IMIO
A startup developing biologicals that break down crop residues to release nutrients that can boost crop yields and reduce fertilizer use.
◆ What sets it apart
IMIO combines fungi, bacteria, and yeast in concentrated, shelf-stable biologicals designed to reliably recapture nutrients from crop residue under practical field conditions.
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
Modelhardware
CustomerCommercial farmers and agricultural producers, especially row-crop and produce growers
◆ Notable
- Developed the Re-Gen biological platform for crop-residue nutrient recapture
- Raised $12 million led by Sofinnova Partners with participation from Chipotle's Cultivate Next fund
- Established headquarters, research operations, and planned biomanufacturing infrastructure in Chicago
◆ Backing funds on Raise
- Sofinnova Partnersseed
- Cultivate Nextseed
◆ Funding rounds
20 Oct 2026
Led by Sofinnova Partners
With Cultivate Next, Starshot Capital, Grow Together Salinas, Earth Foundry, Serra Ventures
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◆ FAQ
What does IMIO do?
A startup developing biologicals that break down crop residues to release nutrients that can boost crop yields and reduce fertilizer use.
Where is IMIO based?
IMIO is based in Chicago, United States, founded in 2019.
How much has IMIO raised?
IMIO has raised $12M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.
Who has invested in IMIO?
Investors in IMIO include Sofinnova Partners, Chipotle Cultivate Next, Starshot Capital, Grow Together Salinas, Earth Foundry and Serra Ventures.