Biodel AG
About this raise
Biodel AG, with a valuation of $25 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company manufactures a unique product used to restore soil health and transition agricultural lands to regenerative practices. The product, Sequester, rapidly restores the capability of microbial biomass in the soil to mitigate climate change and save water. Biodel AG has five awarded patents and 12 patent applications in process and reported a 140% revenue growth year-over-year. Ben Cloud founded Biodel AG in July 2015. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $1,500,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for marketing, product development, plant and equipment, and salaries.
Investment Overview
Invested $145,181 :
Deal Terms
Company & Team
Company
- Year Founded
- 2015
- Industry
- Farming & Agriculture
- Tech Sector
- Distribution Model
- B2B/B2C
- Margin
- Medium
- Capital Intensity
- Low
Financials
- Revenue +69% YoY
- $372,565
- Monthly Burn
- $20,916
-
Runway
- 3.2 months
- Gross Margin
- 56%
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Moonshot companies are tricky to evaluate. By definition, moonshots are bold, audacious, innovative attempts to solve massive problems. And if the solution is successful, it can be immensely profitable for investors and beneficial for society.
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We believe Biodel AG is one of these special moonshot companies.
Company Funding & Growth
Funding history
- Total Prior Capital Raised
- $2,936,338
- VC Backed?
- No
Close Date | Platform | Valuation | Total Raised | Security Type | Status | Reg Type |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01/20/2023 | Wefunder | $25,000,000 | $145,181 | Convertible Note | Funded | RegCF |
Founder Profile
Biodel AG Founder Ben Cloud on How Bacteria is Revitalizing Soil
Bacteria are one of the most overlooked forms of life on Earth. But despite their size, they have big jobs and are an important part of our ecosystem. Among these ecosystem supporters are cyanobacteria. They are part of a group called autotrophs, meaning they produce their own energy via photosynthesis.Biodel AG is harnessing the power of these amazing little organisms to bring sustainability and soil regeneration into agriculture. We spoke with founder and CEO Ben Cloud about the potential of its soil additive to revitalize farmland.
Note: This interview was conducted over phone and email. It has been lightly edited for clarity and length.