FortePhest Overview
FortePhest is a biotechnology start-up developing a technology to combat herbicideresistant weeds. FortePhest is developing H-Forte, a herbicide leveraging a recently discovered mechanism of action. H-Forte was inspired by natural plant protectors that can delay or completely inhibit the development of weeds. H-Forte targets a key enzyme of protein synthesis, phenylalanine tRNA synthetase. H-Forte is intended to control resistant weeds by disrupting the structure of their proteins.
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BASF Venture Capital and Orbia Ventures Invest in Israeli Biotech Company FortePhest
BASF Venture Capital GmbH and Orbia Ventures have announced their Series-B investment in FortePhest, an Israeli biotech startup. FortePhest is developing a new technology to combat herbicide-resistant weeds and invasive plants. The investment will support FortePhest in accelerating its development programs and working with potential global strategic partners to commercialize novel crop protection products. The new technology aims to address the challenge of herbicide resistance and meet the sustenance needs of a growing world population. The financial details of the investment were not disclosed. The development of highly selective new herbicides by FortePhest is seen as a groundbreaking solution that will have a positive impact on the environment by reducing chemical usage in agriculture.
Investment
| Sector | Agriculture & Food Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $1.4M |
| Last funding | Undisclosed |
| Stage | B |
| Rounds | 2 |
| Investors | 3 |
Team Members
4
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | fortephest.com |
| Careers | Careers page |
Locations
Dan St 3, Ness Ziona, Israel
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