SenseUP raises $3.5 million in a seed round led by Capnamic to advance dsRNA-based biopesticides that tackle cost and stability issues.
Amount Raised
$3.5 Million
Round Type
Seed
KölnBiotechnologyInvestors
Description
SenseUP, based in Cologne, Germany, has secured €3 million ($3.5 million) in a seed funding round. The round, led by Capnamic and supported by several investors including Simon Capital and Rockstart, aims to enhance their biopesticide portfolio. The funding will also assist in team expansion and strategic collaborations. SenseUP's innovative approach addresses key challenges in RNA biopesticide development.
Quick answer
SenseUP raised $3.5 Million in a Seed round, dated January 15, 2026. Investors: Rockstart, Simon Capital, Check24 Impact, Hbg Ventures and Capnamic. SenseUP is based in Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
- How much did SenseUP raise?
- SenseUP raised $3.5 Million in a Seed round on January 15, 2026.
- Who invested in SenseUP?
- Rockstart, Simon Capital, Check24 Impact, Hbg Ventures and Capnamic are named as investors in this round.
- What does SenseUP do?
- SenseUP is a German biotech company developing encapsulated dsRNA-based biopesticides through a patented platform using precision fermentation and renewable resources.
- Where is SenseUP based and how big is it?
- SenseUP is based in Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Fundz records about 11 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at SenseUP?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at SenseUP. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Biotechnology around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as SenseUP that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Biohaven raised $600M (Debt Financing) on March 1, 2026.
- Starling Medical raised $825K (Seed) on February 27, 2026.
- Palvella Therapeutics raised $200M (Post-IPO Equity) on February 26, 2026.
- Blue Arbor Technologies raised $5M (Series A) on February 26, 2026.
- Salma Health raised $80M (Series A) on February 26, 2026.
- Wholeleaf raised $165K (Seed) on February 26, 2026.
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