Pairwise utilizes CRISPR gene editing technology to develop unique crop varieties, such as seedless blackberries and pitless cherries, that enhance consumer convenience and agricultural sustainability. The company addresses the challenges of resource-intensive supply chains and climate adaptability in food production by delivering higher-yielding, resilient crops.
Funding
$155M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Current agricultural practices face challenges in producing convenient and sustainable crop varieties. Traditional breeding methods are often slow and resource-intensive, struggling to keep pace with consumer demand for enhanced traits like seedlessness or the removal of pits. Additionally, many crops lack the resilience needed to withstand changing climate conditions, impacting yield and food security.
Solution
Pairwise leverages CRISPR gene editing technology to develop novel crop varieties with improved consumer traits and enhanced agricultural sustainability. Their Fulcrum™ Platform enables precise modifications to plant genetics, resulting in crops like seedless blackberries and pitless cherries that offer greater convenience. By focusing on traits such as higher yields and increased climate adaptability, Pairwise aims to create more resilient and resource-efficient food production systems. The company offers technology licensing, collaborative partnerships, and consumer food products to deliver gene-edited solutions to growers, consumers, and retailers.
Target Audience
Pairwise's primary customers include growers, retailers, and consumers seeking convenient, sustainable, and high-yielding crop varieties, as well as agricultural companies and research institutions interested in leveraging CRISPR technology for crop improvement.
Features
- Fulcrum™ Platform: A proprietary CRISPR-based system for efficient and precise gene editing in plants.
- Development of seedless blackberry varieties for enhanced consumer convenience.
- Creation of pitless cherry varieties to improve processing and consumption.
- Focus on increasing crop yields through genetic modifications.
- Enhancement of climate adaptability in crops to improve resilience.
- Technology licensing program providing access to Pairwise's CRISPR technology for research and commercial product development.
- Collaborative partnerships for product-based development of gene-edited crops.