Botanitec
Natural biotechnology solutions for sustainable agriculture.
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Botanitec is a Chilean biotechnology company that develops and produces solutions for the agricultural industry derived from natural active ingredients. Founded in 2018 by Daniela Vaisman, who holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry, the company operates on a circular economy model, utilizing agricultural waste to create its products. Vaisman, an inventor of the company's patented technology, established Botanitec with support from the Center for Biotechnology and Bioengineering (CeBiB) of the University of Chile.
The company's core business involves creating bio-inputs that enhance crop resilience and productivity. Botanitec's patented polyphenol technology is central to its product line, improving photosynthesis efficiency and stress tolerance in plants. Their business model is centered on providing sustainable and effective solutions to farmers, helping to increase crop yield and quality while reducing the environmental impact of traditional farming practices. The company serves agricultural clients in Chile and Peru, with expansion efforts and product validation underway in Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and the United States.
Botanitec offers a range of products, including 'Botan Foliar', a natural bio-stimulant to improve yield and quality; 'Botan Root', which promotes root growth; 'Botan Estrés', designed to enhance plant resilience to environmental stress; and 'Botan Soil', a prebiotic composition to stimulate soil microbiome. These products are designed to increase plant resilience to abiotic stress factors like extreme temperatures and water scarcity. The company has received a seed funding round in 2023 from Village Capital and a grant from the Posner Foundation, reflecting investor confidence in its mission.
Keywords: agricultural biotechnology, bio-inputs, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, crop resilience, polyphenols, bio-stimulants, soil health, natural active ingredients, plant stress tolerance, agricultural waste valorization, photosynthesis efficiency, root growth promotion, organic farming solutions, patented agricultural technology, South American agritech, Daniela Vaisman, climate-smart agriculture, crop yield improvement, post-harvest quality