Biome Makers

Biome Makers is a global leader in the agritech sector, specializing in soil microbiome analysis to drive sustainable agricultural practices. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Alberto Acedo and Adrián Ferrero, the company leverages advanced DNA sequencing and proprietary artificial intelligence to decode the complex biological communities within soil. By providing actionable insights, they enable farmers, agronomists, and input manufacturers to optimize crop yields, improve soil health, and transition toward more biodiverse farming methodologies. The company's flagship platform, BeCrop®, is widely recognized as a transformative tool in the industry, often compared to genetic testing for soil. Through its extensive global database of soil samples, Biome Makers offers diagnostic capabilities that identify nutrient pathways, disease risks, and overall ecological health. With operations spanning the United States and Europe, the company continues to bridge the gap between genomic science and practical land management, fostering a more sustainable future for global food production.

Mission: To create a more sustainable world through soil recovery. Vision: To bring ecological balance into modern global food production systems by helping growers transition to biodiverse, microbiome-based methodologies.

• Analyzed over 1 million acres of land globally
• Raised $15 million in Series B funding led by Prosus Ventures
• Winner of the AI for ALL Impact Challenge at the 2026 India AI Impact Summit
• Strategic partnership with Bayer Crop Science for AI-powered yield improvement tools
• Maintains one of the world's largest proprietary databases of soil microbiome samples

Sources

• Official Biome Makers Website
• Crunchbase Profile