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Wild Bioscience Secures £45 Million for Climate-Resilient Crops

10/17/2025

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Wild Bioscience, an Oxford University AgTech spinout, secured £45 million in Series A funding led by Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT).
The investment will fund AI-driven genetic discovery and precision breeding to develop climate-resilient crops.
Dr. Ross Hendron and Professor Steve Kelly founded Wild Bioscience in 2021 as an Oxford University AgTech spinout.
Funding supports R&D expansion and the rollout of market-ready seed varieties, highlighting confidence in scalable agricultural solutions.

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Story summary

Wild Bioscience, an Oxford University AgTech spinout, secured £45 million in Series A funding led by Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT).
The investment will fund AI-driven genetic discovery and precision breeding to develop climate-resilient crops.
Dr. Ross Hendron and Professor Steve Kelly founded Wild Bioscience in 2021 as an Oxford University AgTech spinout.
Funding supports R&D expansion and the rollout of market-ready seed varieties, highlighting confidence in scalable agricultural solutions.