Grid Exponential

Grid Exponential, founded in 2017 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, operates as the first science-based company builder in Latin America. The firm addresses the challenges associated with technology transfer and investment in the region, which has historically hindered the development of successful science-driven enterprises. By establishing a new technology transfer process, Grid Exponential aims to create high-impact, global, disruptive, and sustainable companies across various sectors, including environment, energy, materials, food, diagnostics, agriculture, tools, and health. The organization focuses on building a bridge between innovative scientific research and market applications, fostering the growth of companies that have the potential to make significant contributions to society.

Federico Marque

Partner

Matías Peire

General Partner

Past deals in Argentina

PunaBio

Seed Round in 2024
PunaBio is a Buenos Aires-based company that develops biological products aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity through environmentally friendly methods. By utilizing extremophile microorganisms, PunaBio focuses on improving crop nutrition, which contributes to increased yields and better crop quality. Their products are designed to enable farmers to cultivate crops on degraded soils and restore and enrich agricultural land sustainably. This approach not only helps improve farmers' productivity but also promotes sustainable agricultural practices.

PunaBio

Seed Round in 2022
PunaBio is a Buenos Aires-based company that develops biological products aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity through environmentally friendly methods. By utilizing extremophile microorganisms, PunaBio focuses on improving crop nutrition, which contributes to increased yields and better crop quality. Their products are designed to enable farmers to cultivate crops on degraded soils and restore and enrich agricultural land sustainably. This approach not only helps improve farmers' productivity but also promotes sustainable agricultural practices.

Tomorrow Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Tomorrow Foods is a company based in Pergamino, Argentina, specializing in the development and production of plant-based ingredients and additives for the food industry. Their offerings cater to various sectors, including sports nutrition, meat extenders, pasta, dressings, soups, sauces, snacks, cereals, functional beverages, dairy substitutes, and bakery products. Tomorrow Foods focuses on providing integrated solutions that allow clients to launch healthy and sustainable products efficiently. By introducing innovative alternatives derived from vegetable proteins, the company aims to promote a diverse and more sustainable diet for consumers.

Beeflow

Series A in 2021
Beeflow S.A., founded in 2016 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializes in providing professional pollination services to farmers. The company leverages scientific knowledge and technology to enhance bee populations, developing organic compounds that improve the immune systems of bees and guide them to pollinate specific crops. This approach not only helps increase crop yields—reported to be between 20-90% for various fruits such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit—but also addresses the decline in bee populations. By focusing on the health and efficiency of bees, Beeflow aims to maintain the security of plant ecosystems and support sustainable agriculture practices.

PunaBio

Pre Seed Round in 2021
PunaBio is a Buenos Aires-based company that develops biological products aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity through environmentally friendly methods. By utilizing extremophile microorganisms, PunaBio focuses on improving crop nutrition, which contributes to increased yields and better crop quality. Their products are designed to enable farmers to cultivate crops on degraded soils and restore and enrich agricultural land sustainably. This approach not only helps improve farmers' productivity but also promotes sustainable agricultural practices.

Fecundis

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Fecundis is a company based in Rosario, Argentina, focused on advancing reproductive biology. It develops innovative solutions aimed at improving sperm competence and enhancing the success rates of assisted reproductive technologies. By utilizing precise technology grounded in scientific research, Fecundis enhances sperm functionality, leading to the generation of more viable embryos. The company’s tools are designed to optimize fertility treatments, ultimately enabling patients to achieve successful pregnancies.

Michroma

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Michroma Corporation is a biotechnology company that specializes in producing natural thermostable colorants derived from filamentous fungi through a fermentation process. Founded in 2019 and based in both San Francisco, California, and Rosario, Argentina, Michroma aims to replace synthetic pigments and those sourced from animals and plants with sustainable, naturally produced alternatives. The company harnesses synthetic biology to develop proprietary fungal strains that generate high-performance ingredients in bioreactors. Currently, Michroma is prototyping its innovative pH-stable and heat-stable food colorants in collaboration with leading food and beverage and cosmetic companies. Additionally, the company is exploring the production of mycoprotein and other ingredients, making strides in the sustainable ingredients market.

Einsted

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Einsted is a biotechnology company located in Argentina that focuses on the development of innovative electrochemical technology aimed at enhancing bioindustrial processes. The company's flagship product, the BioElectroProcessor, utilizes electrical pulses to induce NanoPulsed Reactions (NPR), which facilitate the production of new starches and optimize their manufacturing. By replacing traditional chemical reactions with this advanced technology, Einsted seeks to promote healthier and more environmentally friendly practices in the Food, Pharma, and Cosmetic industries.

Tomorrow Foods

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tomorrow Foods is a company based in Pergamino, Argentina, specializing in the development and production of plant-based ingredients and additives for the food industry. Their offerings cater to various sectors, including sports nutrition, meat extenders, pasta, dressings, soups, sauces, snacks, cereals, functional beverages, dairy substitutes, and bakery products. Tomorrow Foods focuses on providing integrated solutions that allow clients to launch healthy and sustainable products efficiently. By introducing innovative alternatives derived from vegetable proteins, the company aims to promote a diverse and more sustainable diet for consumers.

Aplife Biotech

Seed Round in 2019
APLIFE BIOTECH is an Argentine biotech startup founded in 2018, based in Buenos Aires. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies for the high-throughput discovery of novel aptamers, which are essential for biosensors. APLIFE BIOTECH's platform specializes in manufacturing synthetic DNA-derived molecules and constructing large combinatorial libraries that facilitate the mass screening of significant biological molecules. This advanced biosensor technology aims to tackle global challenges in medical diagnostics by enabling the creation of novel aptamers for various applications, including proteomic diagnostic assays and therapeutic uses.

Bitgenia

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Bitgenia is a genomic analysis company based in Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing software tools that convert genomic data into actionable information, primarily through its B-Platform. This platform facilitates the analysis, interpretation, and storage of data generated by next-generation sequencing technologies, including gene panels, exomes, and whole genomes. Bitgenia also offers customized software solutions along with training and support for the analysis and storage of NGS data. The company aims to enhance health and lifestyle outcomes by providing accessible genomic information, particularly in Latin America, and emphasizes the importance of personalized health insights derived from DNA analysis.

Zev Biotech

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Zev Biotech is a biotechnology company based in Argentina that specializes in the study of DNA for clinical diagnostics. The company has developed a novel platform for molecular diagnostics, allowing for the creation of customized diagnostic kits tailored to hereditary and infectious diseases, as well as pharmacogenomics. By employing proprietary technologies that integrate reagents, equipment, and software based on microarray techniques, Zev Biotech aims to enhance the accuracy of diagnosing genetic and infectious diseases, surpassing the capabilities of traditional clinical diagnostic methods.

Feedvax

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Feedvax is an Argentine company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing oral vaccines for farmed fish, aiming to enhance animal production sustainably. The company has created a platform that delivers in-feed vaccines, beginning with a product targeting streptococcosis in tilapia, a widely farmed fish species. Feedvax's innovative approach allows for easy administration of vaccines through feed, providing an effective and environmentally safe alternative to antibiotics. This method not only protects fish from disease but also minimizes stress and potential contamination, offering a practical solution for fish producers seeking greater efficiency in aquaculture.

Algaebio+

Pre Seed Round in 2018
AlgaeBio+ is a company based in Argentina that specializes in the production of natural astaxanthin, an antioxidant derived from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. This product is known for its immunoregulatory, anti-inflammatory, and photo-protective properties, making it beneficial in the treatment of various health conditions, including chronic diseases and cancer. AlgaeBio+ serves multiple industries, including pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, functional foods, and cosmetics, offering a natural alternative to artificial pigments. The cultivation process begins in laboratory conditions and progresses through production in photobioreactors, ensuring high-quality output. By emphasizing the health benefits of astaxanthin for joints, muscles, vision, and heart health, AlgaeBio+ aims to enhance patient treatment options while promoting preventive care and anti-aging solutions.

Alytix

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Alytix Biotech is a company based in Santa Fe, Argentina, that specializes in developing antibiotic alternatives using bacteriophage technology. The firm aims to address bacterial infections in both human and animal health by offering innovative solutions that include screening, identification, characterization, formulation, and validation of antibiotic resistance. Alytix's focus on improving livestock health helps to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and enhances environmental sustainability, while also enabling pharmaceutical companies to explore new methods for combating bacterial infections.

Aplife Biotech

Pre Seed Round in 2017
APLIFE BIOTECH is an Argentine biotech startup founded in 2018, based in Buenos Aires. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies for the high-throughput discovery of novel aptamers, which are essential for biosensors. APLIFE BIOTECH's platform specializes in manufacturing synthetic DNA-derived molecules and constructing large combinatorial libraries that facilitate the mass screening of significant biological molecules. This advanced biosensor technology aims to tackle global challenges in medical diagnostics by enabling the creation of novel aptamers for various applications, including proteomic diagnostic assays and therapeutic uses.

Beeflow

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Beeflow S.A., founded in 2016 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializes in providing professional pollination services to farmers. The company leverages scientific knowledge and technology to enhance bee populations, developing organic compounds that improve the immune systems of bees and guide them to pollinate specific crops. This approach not only helps increase crop yields—reported to be between 20-90% for various fruits such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit—but also addresses the decline in bee populations. By focusing on the health and efficiency of bees, Beeflow aims to maintain the security of plant ecosystems and support sustainable agriculture practices.
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