Pairwise raises $90M Series B led by Deerfield

Pairwise

Pairwise closed a $90 million Series B co-led by Pontifax AgTech and Deerfield Management, with Temasek and Leaps by Bayer also investing. The money was to bring gene-edited leafy greens, berries and cherries to market.

• Series B co-led by Pontifax AgTech and Deerfield Management; Temasek and Leaps by Bayer also invested.
• Gene editing targets improved flavor, shelf life, convenience, yield and harvest ease.
• Products: leafy greens, berries and cherries; first product expected 2022.