Aardaia
Wageningen, Netherlands
◆ Total Raised
$5.4M
◆ Stage
seed
◆ Location
Wageningen, Netherlands
◆ Founded
2023
◆ Team size
1-10
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◆ About Aardaia
Dutch startup turning wild plants into new crops, developing protein-rich tubers through genomic analysis and selective breeding without genetic modification.
◆ What sets it apart
They create new crops like the aardaker through selective breeding and genomic analysis without using genetic modification or biotechnology, achieving five times more protein than existing crops[1][3].
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
Modeltransactional
Customerglobal food industry, agricultural cooperatives, and food system innovators seeking sustainable crop diversification[3][6]
◆ Notable
- Founded in July 2023 by plant scientist Pádraic Flood[2]
- Introduced the aardaker as a nitrogen-fixing, protein-rich tuber crop[1][3]
- Established as a Wageningen-based startup advancing on-demand domestication[3][5]
◆ Funding rounds
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◆ FAQ
What does Aardaia do?
Dutch startup turning wild plants into new crops, developing protein-rich tubers through genomic analysis and selective breeding without genetic modification.
Where is Aardaia based?
Aardaia is based in Wageningen, Netherlands, founded in 2023.
How much has Aardaia raised?
Aardaia has raised $5.4M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.
Who has invested in Aardaia?
Investors in Aardaia include Atlantic Labs[6] and Atlantic Labs and Atlantic Food Labs[6].