2 years ago

Rhizocore Technologies Raises £3.5M to Boost Tree Survival and Growth

  • Rhizocore Technologies, a UK-based company focused on producing special fungi to ensure tree survival and growth, has secured £3.5 million in funding

  • The round was led by ReGen Ventures, Collaborative Fund and Grok Ventures

  • Rhizocore intends to use the funds to expand its team and develop infrastructure to scale its solutions

  • The company aims to plant up to 5 million trees with accompanying fungal pellets in 2025 alone.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Rhizocore Technologies aims to address the challenge of ensuring the survival and growth of newly planted trees by enhancing their resilience and carbon sequestration potential through the use of symbiotic fungi."

      Solution

      "The company produces a specialized fungal pellet that acts as a vital nutrient exchange between trees and fungi, known as the wood-wide web, to improve the growth and health of trees in forests and woodlands."

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