IMIO Raises $12M to Scale Reliable Biologicals and Improve Soil Performance with Investors Sofinnova Partners and Chipotle’s Cultivate Next.
Amount Raised
$12 Million
Round Type
Venture
ChicagoManufacturingAgriculture and FarmingFarmingInvestors
Description
IMIO, known for its innovative agricultural biologicals, has secured $12 million in funding. The investment, led by Sofinnova Partners and supported by others including Chipotle’s Cultivate Next, will enhance IMIO's capabilities. The funds will be allocated towards developing a new lab and biomanufacturing operation. This expansion aims to transform soil performance and boost profitability for farmers.
Quick answer
IMIO raised $12 Million in a funding round, dated October 20, 2026. Investors: Earth Foundry, Serra Ventures, Grow Together Salinas, Starshot Capital, Chipotle’s Cultivate Next and Sofinnova Partners. IMIO is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
- How much did IMIO raise?
- IMIO raised $12 Million in a funding round on October 20, 2026.
- Who invested in IMIO?
- Earth Foundry, Serra Ventures, Grow Together Salinas, Starshot Capital, Chipotle’s Cultivate Next and Sofinnova Partners are named as investors in this round.
- What does IMIO do?
- IMIO is a pioneering manufacturer of a new generation of dependable agricultural biologicals.
- Where is IMIO based and how big is it?
- IMIO is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Fundz records about 2 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at IMIO?
- Fundz holds 2 contacts at IMIO, including the Founder & CEO. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Agriculture and Farming and Farming around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as IMIO that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- FMC Corporation raised $403M (Post-IPO Equity) on September 23, 2026.
- Aimer Farming raised $1.7M (Seed) on November 11, 2026.
- Vereda raised $5.5M (Seed) on November 6, 2026.
- altM raised $10M (Series A) on November 5, 2026.
- Vitara Agritech raised $2M (Seed) on October 27, 2026.
- GrazeMate raised $1.2M (Pre-Seed) on October 23, 2026.
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