Key Takeaways:
- Sound Agriculture secured a $25 million extension to its Series D raise, co-led by BMO Impact Investment Fund and S2G Ventures.
- The funding will support Sound’s growth toward profitability and the launch of bioinspired nutrient efficiency solutions.
- Sound’s leading products, SOURCE® and BLUEPRINT™, focus on improving soil health, nutrient efficiency, and crop productivity.
- The Efficient Acre incentive program offers financial protection for growers adopting SOURCE to optimize fertilizer use.
Strategic Growth and Funding
Sound Agriculture (Profile) has spun out its plant epigenetics platform and completed a $25 million Series D extension to advance its portfolio of nutrient efficiency solutions. The financing, co-led by BMO Impact Investment Fund and S2G Ventures, will help propel the company toward profitability while supporting its goal of empowering growers with sustainable crop solutions.
Sound has rapidly expanded its market presence, achieving 2 million acres in the U.S. within four years. The company’s products, SOURCE® and BLUEPRINT™, are designed to enhance soil health and nutrient efficiency, enabling growers to improve yields while minimizing environmental impact.
Investor and Leadership Perspectives
Marc Khouzami, Managing Director at BMO Impact Investment Fund, praised Sound’s leadership and mission: “Sound has consistently demonstrated resilience and growth, standing out as a leader in sustainable agriculture. The company’s commitment to cutting-edge science, building a world-class team, and innovative business models has driven tremendous value for growers. We are pleased to continue supporting a company that has been able to make a significant environmental impact and grow their business.”
Eric Davidson, PhD, Chief Product Officer at Sound Agriculture, emphasized the company’s focus on synergistic technologies:“Our research has given us a deep understanding of chemical signaling technology. This expertise has enabled us to bring together synergistic products that deliver essential nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to crops, enhancing performance while reducing environmental impact. It began with SOURCE several years ago, continued with BLUEPRINT, and will scale with even more innovations in the coming years.”
Innovative Products and Solutions
Sound Agriculture’s portfolio is built around improving the rootzone ecosystem and optimizing nutrient efficiency with flagship products:
- SOURCE®: A patented signaling chemistry that mimics natural plant signals to activate soil microbes. SOURCE unlocks nitrogen, phosphorus, and micronutrients that are otherwise inaccessible, enabling in-season nutrient optimization and improved crop performance.
- BLUEPRINT™: A premium product delivering arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), a critical crop biological partner. AMF enhances macronutrient, micronutrient, and water uptake. When paired with SOURCE, it maximizes nutrient accessibility and yield potential.
Efficient Acre Incentive Program
Sound Agriculture introduced the Efficient Acre incentive program to mitigate financial risks for growers adopting SOURCE:
- Growers replacing 25 pounds of nitrogen and/or phosphorus with SOURCE can earn up to $10 per acre.
- The program includes a guaranteed yield protection offering up to $100 per acre cash back, ensuring growers can transition to optimized nutrient use with confidence.
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