About Us
At Agrobiomics®, we believe in a future of agriculture that is resilient, sustainable, and profitable.
As climate volatility accelerates, farmers and agricultural companies need solutions that are not only sustainable, but also predictable, explainable, and economically viable. Agrobiomics® exists to help close that gap, driven by the conviction that biostimulants will only scale if they behave like reliable agronomic tools.
Rooted in science. Built with intent
Our story began at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where the discovery of remarkable biomolecule produced by soil bacteria opened a new perspective on how to help plants cope with abiotic stress.
From the first mung bean and barley trials under a simple plant growth lamp to the incorporation of Agrobiomics®, a scientific insight evolved into the foundation of a mission-driven enterprise.
Early-stage funding allowed us to move from hypothesis to greenhouse and field trials — and from curiosity to scalable solutions. With a unified team of scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs, we transformed academic insights into a startup working at the forefront of resilient agriculture.
Mission & Vision
Our mission is to help farmers grow more with less - less water, less chemistry, and less risk. As climate volatility rises, we believe nature-inspired innovation is a critical pillar for a more sustainable agricultural future.
We envision becoming a leading player in resilient agriculture, harnessing the full potential of our biomolecules so that food production is more reliable, sustainable, and profitable.
Milestones
Since 2022, Agrobiomics® has achieved several important milestones, supported by both from funders and the ecosystem.
2022
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Founded as DTU spin-off
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Accepted to BII Venture Lab (€ 530k)
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Lab & greenhouse setup at University of Copenhagen
2023
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First large-scale greenhouse trials of Pterica®
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€ 1.3M investment via BII Venture House
2024
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Expanded to field trials program across 6 continents
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Closed € 4M seed round from Noon Ventures
2025
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Winner of F&A Next Hero Award
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Part of Horizon EU Project SOILRES, improving soil health and crop resilience
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Awarded € 7.5M EIC Accelerator Grant
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Secured € 1.5M GUDP funding for BioRescue
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Production scale up to 400L
2026
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First registration granted in Europe
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Commercial production scale-up to 6,500L
Designed for global agriculture, redefining the role of biostimulants
Agrobiomics® is part of a broader transition in agriculture — moving biological solutions from the margins into core crop management strategies.
By focusing on predictability, early‑cycle value, and scalability, our technologies are designed to:
○ Reduce abiotic stress risk on yield
○ Deliver benefits even in the absence of visible stress
○ Support more stable decision‑making for farmers and partners
A team built around science, business, and impact
Agrobiomics® brings together scientists, agronomists, and industry professionals united by a shared ambition: to build solutions that make agriculture more resilient without compromising reliability or performance.
Ananda Scherner
CEO
Mathilde Nordgaard
Co-founder & RD director
Ana Carolina L. Morotti
Business Developer & Marketing Manager
Nicolas Schmitt
Global Technical Manager
Fernanda Saavedra
Office & Admin. Assistant
Anders Gabrielsson
Director of Process and Formulation Development
Anna Albertsen
Fermentation Scientist
Kasper Jeppesen
Junior Scientist
Patricia Walker
Senior Fermentation Scientist
Rune Smedegaard
Senior Analytical Chemist
Maria Abboud
Analytical Chemist
Rodrigo Nunes
Junior Agronomist
Gianmarco Del Vecchio
Plant Scientist
Theis Malmborg
"As an investor and member of the Board of Directors at Agrobiomics, I’m truly enthusiastic about seeing the business develop and grow. I’m proud that we can serve as an enabler, pioneering resilient agriculture and empowering growers with sustainable, reliable, and productive solutions"
Ana Carolina L. Morotti
“At Agrobiomics, every day brings new challenges and opportunities, making this journey both incredible and rewarding. We have a unique opportunity to transform how biostimulants are perceived and used in modern crop management. What I value most is the collaboration, transparency, and shared passion for developing solutions that make agriculture more resilient and sustainable."
Mathilde Nordgaard
"Every day at Agrobiomics is different. Things develop so quickly that you never know what the day will bring in terms of successes and new challenges within R&D, BD, and other areas of our company. I really enjoy being part of a team that shares the same vision, supporting farmers worldwide with our biosolutions for resilient agriculture."
Building the future of resilient agriculture
Agrobiomics® has a clear direction.
With its first technology advancing toward commercialization and additional solutions under development, we are building a long‑term platform designed to support resilient agriculture in a changing climate.
Our goal is not to follow trends, but to help set new standards for how biological solutions are developed, validated, and adopted.