Suppliers · Research / RTO · Agricultural biotech & AgTech
Pairwise
Pairwise is agriculture’s leading plant CRISPR powerhouse. Our proprietary Fulcrum™ platform combines advanced CRISPR tools, AI, a substantial trait library, and deep scientific expertise to quickly and precisely improve plant traits including yield, architecture, and resilience across a wide range of crops. With more than 11 million plant transformations, a 72% success rate in targeted edits, …
Profile
- Industry
- Food ingredients, Seeds & genetics
- Topics
- GM traits & gene editing
- Role
- Research / RTO — “…eva) and research partners (IITA, Gates Foundation) to accelerate trait development—from concept to field-read…”
- Why it is bioeconomy
- Pairwise is a biotechnology company that uses its proprietary CRISPR-based Fulcrum platform to develop gene-edited crops and breeding tools for agriculture.
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News & status 6
- 2026-06-09 Pairwise Gene Editing Aims to Broaden Crop InnovationPairwise aims to democratize gene editing to broaden agricultural innovation, enabling more organizations to develop crop-specific solutions and accelerate commercialization while addressing public acceptance and consumer/product benefits.
- 2026-08-11 Feaured in WIRED: Seedless Blackberries and Cherries That Grow on Bushes Vie to Be the Future of FoodPairwise is highlighted by WIRED for using CRISPR gene-editing to create seedless, thornless, higher-yielding blackberry plants that require less water and fewer chemicals, aiming to accelerate crop improvements in years rather than decades.
- 2026-03-25 Pairwise Named No. 26 on TIME Magazine’s America’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2026Pairwise has been honored as No. 26 on TIME Magazine’s America’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2026, recognizing its Fulcrum CRISPR platform and contributions to sustainable agriculture through innovation, environmental impact, and financial strength. The company …
- 2026-08-18 Featured in AgFunder: Pairwise sees ‘dramatic uptick’ in CRISPR licensing as gene editing moves beyond row cropsPairwise reports a strong, ongoing surge in CRISPR licensing for its Fulcrum platform, with 25 licensees across 30+ species and growing interest in Europe due to simpler regulatory frameworks for gene-edited plants. They emphasize one-stop licensing and view …
- 2026-05-14 Where Gene Editing in Agriculture Meets Consumer Value - Seed WorldPairwise is a gene-editing company focused on making crops easier to grow and easier to eat, advancing consumer-friendly traits (like compact blackberry plants and seedless fruit) while expanding access to its CRISPR tools to partners and researchers.
- 2025-10-06 2025 Climate Tech Companies to Watch: Pairwise and its climate-adapted crops | MIT Technology ReviewPairwise is a climate-tech crop company using CRISPR gene editing to develop climate-resilient crops (e.g., drought-, heat-tolerant corn, blackberries, yams, and cacao), aiming to boost yields and resilience under extreme weather, though no climate-adapted …
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Ownership & investors 6
| parent | Independent |
| investor | Deerfield |
| investor | Aliment Capital |
| investor | Leaps by Bayer |
| investor | Temasek |
| investor | Corteva Catalyst |
Partners & deals 1
| licensing | Fulcrum …tools and technology for discovery, development, and delivery of crop traits. Fulcrum is licensed to research institutions, non-profits, and companies worldwide.
- Technology and approach: C… |
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