General InformationTropic Biosciences is a UK-based agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2012 with approximately 100+ employees, focused on developing disease-resistant crop varieties for tropical agriculture
Funding & FinancialsThe company has raised substantial funding from impact investors and development finance institutions, with recent backing supporting expansion into new markets and crop varieties
Leadership & TeamFounded by scientist Wilber Viguier, the company is led by experienced agricultural biotech professionals focused on crop improvement and sustainable farming solutions
Recent ActivityRecent focus includes expanding banana and plantain breeding programs and partnerships with agricultural organizations to distribute improved varieties to smallholder farmers across Africa and Latin America