ZeaKal innovates new model to build better agriculture value chain

Names expanded advisory board and Gro Alliance partnership San Diego, CA, February 23, 2021 – ZeaKal today announced steps to create a ‘NewType’ of agriculture based on higher value and supply chain harmonization with the expansion of its Advisory Board and a partnership with Gro Alliance, the nation’s largest, independently owned contract seed corn and […]
ZeaKal announces webinar centered on rejuvenating the ag ecosystem

Three-part series begins Thurs., Sept 17 at 3PM EST. Registration available at zeakal.com San Diego, CA, August 26, 2020 – ZeaKal, a plant traits innovator focused on improving crop efficiency and sustainability, invites ag tech entrepreneurs, investors and strategic partners to join a free livestream discussion focused on how to rejuvenate the ag tech ecosystem […]
ZeaKal sets new bar for soybean oil and protein production

Delivers on the demand for sustainable, value-driven agriculture, without sacrificing yield SAN DIEGO, April 16, 2020 — ZeaKal, a plant traits innovator focused on improving crop efficiency and sustainability, today announced groundbreaking research results from multiyear field trials of its PhotoSeed™ technology – setting a new standard for soybean composition and productivity. “Grown on more […]
ZeaKal prepares for global growth as ag industry luminary joins company

Paul Schickler joins plant science company, leading push to create sustainable food security San Diego, Sept. 10, 2019 – ZeaKal, a plant traits innovator focused on improving crop efficiency, is aggressively expanding to meet the global demand for more sustainable agriculture. Building on recent collaborations with Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX: RIV, OTC: CNPOF) and Corteva […]
Canopy Rivers makes US$10 million investment in plant genetics innovator ZeaKal

Launching ZeaKal’s transformative PhotoSeedTM technology in cannabis Toronto, Ontario and San Diego, California – June 19, 2019 – Canopy Rivers Inc. (“Canopy Rivers”, the “Company”) (TSXV: RIV, OTC: CNPOF) and ZeaKal, Inc. (“ZeaKal”) are pleased to announce an investment and strategic collaboration between Canopy Rivers and ZeaKal, a California-based plant science innovator with proprietary technologies […]
Corteva Agriscience™, agriculture division of DowDuPont, and ZeaKal announce R&D collaboration

Companies will collaborate to develop ZeaKal’s proprietary technology to increase crop yield Corteva Agriscience™, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont (NYSE: DWDP), and ZeaKal, a plant science innovator focused on improving agricultural productivity, today announced a strategic R&D collaboration. Together, they will advance ZeaKal’s innovative technology to help improve seed quality and increase crop yield by enhancing […]
ZeaKal closes $5.3 million series B

Biotech innovator makes plants more efficient to meet changing climate and global resource demands SAN DIEGO, CA — February 17, 2016 — ZeaKal, a biotechnology startup focused on improving agricultural productivity, today announced a $5.3 million Series B financing round – bringing total funding to date up to $9.1 million. In conjunction with the financing, […]
ZeaKal completes $3.8M money raise for biotechnology traits aimed at increasing crop yield

SAN DIEGO – ZeaKal, a plant science company incubated from the pipeline of Kapyon Ventures, LLC, is pleased to announce it has completed a $3.8M Series A raise to develop its HME technology platform across major crops. The investment, led by Finistere Ventures, Two Oceans and the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC), and supported by […]