SPV Technologies

Breeding for Stomata Closure

Agriculture & Food Technologies
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Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in June 2018, SPV Technologies operates with 1–10 employees. The company has raised $5,000 across one funding round from one investor, focusing on its seed-stage development in smart plant valve technology.

Business overview

SPV Technologies is an Agriculture & Food Technologies company developing smart plant valve technology. Its core product leverages the discovery that sugars close stomata via the sugar sensor hexokinase (HXK) in guard cells. By increasing HXK in guard cells, the technology aims to create plants with more efficient stomata, leading to water savings, enhanced growth, and increased yield. The company operates within the Ag Tech sector, specifically targeting genetics and input, and serves the agriculture and food markets, particularly focusing on crops.

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Company Intelligence Q&A

What is SPV Technologies' primary focus?
SPV Technologies focuses on developing smart plant valve technology to improve plant efficiency, save water, and increase crop yields by manipulating stomata closure.
When was SPV Technologies founded?
SPV Technologies was founded in June 2018.
What is the core technology behind SPV Technologies' solution?
The core technology is based on the discovery that the sugar sensor hexokinase (HXK) in guard cells controls stomata opening. SPV Technologies aims to increase HXK in guard cells to enhance stomata efficiency.
How much capital has SPV Technologies raised to date?
SPV Technologies has raised $5,000 in total funding.
What markets does SPV Technologies target?
SPV Technologies targets the agriculture and food markets, with a specific focus on crops, aiming to provide solutions for water-saving and yield enhancement.
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