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Molagri

Toronto, Canada

seed$5.8M raisedFreshly fundedAgtechBiotechClimate Tech

◆ Total Raised

$5.8M

◆ Stage

seed

◆ Location

Toronto, Canada

◆ Founded

2026

◆ Team size

1-10

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◆ About Molagri

Toronto-based startup developing precision biopesticides using engineered virus-like particles to target specific insect pests while adapting to resistance.

◆ What sets it apart

Its modular engineered virus-like-particle platform delivers species-specific genetic payloads, aiming to protect beneficial insects while adapting to evolving pest resistance.

◆ Sectors

AgtechBiotechClimate Techsynthetic biology

◆ Business

Modelhardware

CustomerAgricultural growers and crop-protection companies, initially including producers of tree nuts and fruit crops

◆ Notable

  • Selected for Y Combinator's Summer 2026 batch
  • Raised $5.8 million to develop precision biopesticides
  • Founders published research in Nature Communications and Nature Microbiology

◆ Backing funds on Raise

◆ Funding rounds

seed$5.8M

14 Oct 2026

Led by Convective Capital

With Superorganism, Y Combinator, Julian Capital

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◆ FAQ

What does Molagri do?

Toronto-based startup developing precision biopesticides using engineered virus-like particles to target specific insect pests while adapting to resistance.

Where is Molagri based?

Molagri is based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2026.

How much has Molagri raised?

Molagri has raised $5.8M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.

Who has invested in Molagri?

Investors in Molagri include Y Combinator.