Dutch startup Aardaia raises €5 million to turn wild plants into new crops and develop its 'protein potato'
Wageningen-based Aardaia announced a €5 million Seed round led by Point Nine, with Astanor and Grey participating, to expand its breeding platform and accelerate development of its flagship aardaker, a protein-rich tuber that creates a new crop category.
Aardaia, a Dutch startup headquartered in Wageningen, has secured €5 million in Seed funding to advance its mission of transforming wild plants into new crops. The round was led by Point Nine, with participation from new investors Astanor and Grey.
The company plans to use the capital to scale up its breeding platform and speed up the development of its lead product, the aardaker. This protein-rich tuber is positioned as a completely new crop category, potentially offering an alternative source of protein.
Aardaia focuses on harnessing the genetic traits of wild plants to create crops that are more resilient and nutritious. The aardaker, often referred to as the 'protein potato', is one of the first products emerging from this approach.
The investment marks a significant milestone for the startup, enabling it to expand its team and initiate field trials. However, the timeline for commercial production remains uncertain.
This news was originally reported by EU-Startups.
