We are excited to announce our recent exit – the sale of all of our holdings in Solynta. We invested in Solynta at an early stage and supported the company through its journey to commercialization.
Built on a long-term vision to reshape one of the world’s largest food crops, our portfolio company Solynta has entered its next phase of growth through its acquisition by EW Group, a global holding company operating in the life sciences sector.
Since our initial investment in 2017, Solynta has evolved from a pre-commercial venture into a global frontrunner in hybrid potato breeding. From the outset, the company distinguished itself through the depth of its technology platform and a mission with the potential to create lasting impact across agriculture.
From Tubers to Seeds
Traditionally, farmers rely on bulky, perishable tubers (actual small potatoes) that are costly to transport, susceptible to disease, and slow to improve through breeding. During our partnership, Solynta achieved significant milestones through the development of a non-GMO hybrid potato breeding technology platform based on the selective cross-pollination of male and female potato flowers. Essentially, Solynta’s revolutionary technology created potato seeds.
A cornerstone of Solynta’s innovation is the commercialization of Hybrid True Potato Seeds. These true seeds are clean, disease-free, highly scalable, and have a long shelf life, enabling year-round availability. Due to their low volume, they are significantly more efficient and cost-effective to store and transport over long distances. Requiring fewer inputs for the same yield, true potato seeds represent a major step forward for sustainable agriculture and global food security. This breakthrough approach addresses some of the most fundamental challenges in conventional potato production.
It has been a pleasure to support Solynta as it tackles critical challenges in agriculture, strengthens food security, and contributes to a more sustainable future for one of the world’s most important crops. We look forward to seeing the company continue to flourish as it scales and increases its impact across the industry.
Read Solynta’s Press Release Here
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