Aardaia raises $5.4M seed
Announced 8 July 2026
◆ The Round
Aardaia raised $5.4M in seed funding, announced on 8 July 2026, led by Point Nine, with participation from FoodLabs, Astanor, Grey Silo. The round is tracked live by Fusion42 as part of the Raise fund database and the Scout startup database.
◆ About Aardaia
Dutch startup turning wild plants into new crops, developing protein-rich tubers through genomic analysis and selective breeding without genetic modification. Aardaia is based in Netherlands and currently at seed stage, operating in Climate Tech, Agtech.
◆ Investors
LeadPoint Nine
ParticipationFoodLabs, Astanor, Grey Silo
◆ Market context
This funding event is a citable node in Fusion42's market graph: it links Aardaia's Scout profile to the funds behind the round and to related Wire analysis, and is refreshed from public announcements as the round is confirmed or extended. It is the same live market data Arthur reasons over when benchmarking a founder's own raise against what is closing in the market right now.
◆ Explore the market
◆ FAQ
How much did Aardaia raise?
Aardaia raised $5.4M in its seed round, announced 2026-07-08.
Who invested in Aardaia's seed round?
The round was led by Point Nine, with participation from FoodLabs, Astanor and Grey Silo.
What does Aardaia do?
Dutch startup turning wild plants into new crops, developing protein-rich tubers through genomic analysis and selective breeding without genetic modification.
Verified 8 July 2026 · Sources: public filings