Key Takeaways
- Contact BioSolutions, maker of FireHawk Bioherbicide, closed a $5.6 million USD capital raise on July 20, 2026 through the conversion of options, with participation exceeding 98%.
- FireHawk's ready-to-use product is now EPA-registered in all 50 states, while its Super Concentrate is registered in 48 states.
- FireHawk's Super Concentrate is expected to gain CDPR approval in California this fall and will soon be sold through Amazon.
- The company recently landed a $25,000 order from a regenerative farm in Texas.
- FireHawk uses nonanoic acid, a fatty-acid-based active ingredient, to act on weeds, grasses, moss, and algae on contact, with visible results in as little as 1 to 3 hours.
FireHawk Bioherbicide Closes $5.6 Million Raise
Contact BioSolutions, the maker of FireHawk Bioherbicide, announced on July 20, 2026 that it closed a $5.6 million USD capital raise through the conversion of options, with participation exceeding 98% among option holders. The company said the funding will support its operational plans and the next phase of growth for the fast-acting, non-selective contact herbicide.
Regulatory Milestones Fuel Expansion
The funding announcement follows a string of regulatory wins for the company. FireHawk's ready-to-use product is now EPA-registered in all 50 states, and its Super Concentrate formulation is registered in 48 states, with California Department of Pesticide Regulation approval expected this fall. The Super Concentrate line is also set to become available through Amazon, widening its retail reach across the US. FireHawk BioHerbicide is also expanding internationally, with growing adoption reported in Australia alongside its home US market.
FireHawk's Fast-Acting Formula
FireHawk Bioherbicide is built around nonanoic acid, a fatty acid paired with a patented delivery system that targets weeds, grasses, moss, and algae without leaving residual activity in the soil. The product acts on contact, with visible changes to treated weeds showing up within one to three hours, according to the company.
“We are thrilled about this news, especially in these tough times for startup funding. This capital will provide us with a strong basis to help progress our operational plans and support us through this next phase of growth,” said Dr. Frank Glatz, Managing Director at Contact BioSolutions.
What's Next for Contact BioSolutions
Contact BioSolutions also pointed to a recent $25,000 order from a regenerative farm in Texas as a sign of demand from growers looking for alternatives to synthetic herbicides. The company said the order gives it additional working capital as it works to expand FireHawk's footprint across commercial, professional, and agricultural markets.
