The startup operates a soil analytics engine that utilizes proprietary soil DNA extraction and sequencing to quantify microbial populations and analyze soil chemistry. This technology provides farmers with precise soil insights, enabling them to optimize costs, manage risks, and maintain soil health as a valuable asset.
Funding
$59.8M 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
Farmers and agronomists lack comprehensive insights into soil composition, hindering their ability to optimize resource allocation, manage risks effectively, and maintain long-term soil health. Traditional soil testing methods often provide a partial picture, failing to capture the complex interplay of biological, chemical, and physical properties within the soil ecosystem.
Solution
Trace Genomics provides an advanced soil analytics platform that leverages high-definition genomics, soil science, and machine learning to deliver comprehensive soil intelligence. The platform analyzes soil samples using metagenomics, sequencing all DNA to identify microbes, nutrients, and pathogens. This approach provides a detailed understanding of the soil's biological components, combined with traditional soil chemistry and physical properties analysis. The resulting insights enable data-driven decisions for product placement, seed selection, and overall soil management, helping growers maximize yield, improve sustainability, and reduce risks.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes farmers, agronomists, ag retailers, and next-generation product companies seeking advanced soil insights to optimize agricultural management practices.
Features
- Metagenomic sequencing for comprehensive analysis of soil biology, identifying over 225 pathogens across 70+ crops
- TraceCOMPLETE, a comprehensive soil solution combining soil biology and chemistry tools for year-round insights
- TraceCHEM soil chemistry analysis providing a comprehensive panel of tests for soil fertility information
- TraceCARBON for measuring total organic carbon, POXC active carbon, and bulk density
- Seed Solution Guide for pathogen management, aiding in seed selection and treatment decisions
- TracePHOS for phosphorus management, identifying areas benefiting from biofertilizers or phosphorus-liberating agents
- TraceN for nitrogen management, indicating where nitrogen stabilizers or biofertilizers are most desirable
- TESS (Trace Environment Soil System) engine for digitizing and decoding soil biology using state-of-the-art Illumina® sequencers
- Benchmarking against an industry-leading database for contextual insights and actionability