Resurrect Bio, a biotechnology company revolutionizing agriculture by equipping crops with genetic defenses against disease, today announced the successful initial closing of its Series A funding round at $8.1M. The investment was led by Corteva through its Corteva Catalyst platform, with participation from Calculus Capital, Pymwymic, UKI2S, SynBioVen, and AgFunder.
The completion of this Series A round represents a significant milestone for Resurrect Bio, reflecting growing industry recognition of the urgent need for sustainable crop protection solutions. The funds will enable Resurrect Bio to accelerate its high-throughput trait discovery platform and advance multiple disease resistance products toward commercial partnerships, bringing solutions to farmers significantly faster than conventional breeding methods.
Resurrect Bio’s proprietary platform combines cutting-edge FloraFold® AI computational biology and high-throughput screening in plants to identify and resurrect disease resistance genes that have been suppressed by pathogens. The resurrection process involves making small changes to the native plant genes using gene editing, restoring the crop’s ability to defend itself against pathogens. This approach is poised to offer farmers a novel pathway to protect yields against the plant diseases that threaten global food security.
“We’re thrilled to have secured this investment from such a distinguished group of partners who share our vision of delivering durable disease resistance to farmers,” said Dr. Cian Duggan, CEO of Resurrect Bio. “With Corteva’s leadership and the support of Calculus Capital, Pymwymic and our existing investors, we’re now positioned to scale our platform and deliver multiple resistance traits to the seed industry.”
“Our collaboration with Resurrect Bio signals another step in our journey to discover new technologies that provide farmers more sustainable crop protection solutions,” said Tom Greene, senior director at Corteva and global leader for Corteva Catalyst. “We’re excited to work with Resurrect Bio and explore the next generation of gene editing capabilities to further unlock the potential of our world-class germplasm.”
Corteva, through its Corteva Catalyst platform, collaborates with entrepreneurs and innovators to accelerate the development of early-stage, disruptive technologies that enable farmers to sustainably produce more food and feed.
Beck’s, the largest family-owned seed company and third largest seed brand, today announced the launch of SeedIQ™, the industry’s first product management platform designed to help farmers unlock the full potential of every hybrid and variety through data-driven, practical management recommendations.
Powered by artificial intelligence, SeedIQ goes beyond traditional field management tools by integrating Beck’s proprietary data and insights from Root Reveal™, Silk Reveal™, Kernel Reveal™, Product Characterization Research (PCR), Local Evaluation and Agronomic Research Network (LEARN) plots, performance data, Practical Farm Research (PFR)®, and knowledge from Beck’s agronomy and product teams. The platform delivers clear, actionable product recommendations tailored to each farmer’s unique fields and management style.
“SeedIQ brings together decades of research and real-world performance data into one easy-to-use platform,” said Scott Beck, president of Beck’s. “Our goal is to give every product the opportunity to perform at its best by helping farmers make confident, informed decisions.”
SeedIQ features include:
Built on Beck’s Data: Combines insights from Root Reveal, Silk Reveal, PCR, PFR, Choice trial data, LEARN plots, and performance data.
Product Decisions: AI-powered recommendations tailored to each farmer’s management practices and field conditions.
Leave With a Game Plan: Printable product insight sheets outlining why a product is a strong fit, key watchouts, and management considerations. Insights can be downloaded, shared, or printed.
Easy to Use: Farmers answer a few simple questions and receive recommendations within minutes on mobile or web.
FARMserver® Integration: Launching in summer 2026, SeedIQ will integrate with Beck’s precision farming technology, FARMserver®, for field-by-field recommendations.
“As a dealer for 23 years, SeedIQ is an asset unlike anything I’ve used before,” said Tom Uthell, Beck’s dealer in Effingham, Illinois. “It puts the full depth of knowledge behind every hybrid and variety at my fingertips in seconds—delivering in-depth data that once took hours to compile. The data and recommendations can be used right on the farm to better understand hybrids inside and out, make confident placement decisions, and build action plans that maximize yields and ROI in today’s tight margins.”
Farmers can access SeedIQ by visiting www.BecksHybrids.com. Users select a crop (corn or soybeans) and answer a few questions about their management practices, relative maturity, and location. Farmers are encouraged to contact their local Beck’s representative or dealer to review results, finalize product plans, and receive ongoing support throughout the season.
TechPoint today released its 2025 Venture Report, an annual analysis of venture capital investment trends shaping Indiana’s innovation economy. The report provides a comprehensive look at the national and state levels, highlighting a year defined by recalibration and renewed focus on long-term value creation.
New this year, the report also features Indiana’s top venture capital financings and M&A / IPO transactions of 2025, which together represent the finalists for the Deal of the Year Mira Award. Winners will be announced live at the 27th annual Mira Awards on April 24.
After several years of rapid expansion followed by sharp correction, 2025 marked a year of calibration for venture capital,” said Chelsea Linder, vice president of innovation & entrepreneurship at TechPoint. “Investors exited the year with greater clarity around pricing, risk tolerance, and where durable value is being created.”
Key findings from the report are:
Venture Capital Recalibration
Nationally, venture capital activity in 2025 reflected a more disciplined equilibrium following the market reset that began in late 2022. While total capital deployed remained below peak-cycle highs, investors emphasized selectivity, conviction, and capital efficiency.
Technology also continued to anchor venture investment across stages. Artificial intelligence remained dominant, though investor scrutiny increasingly differentiated between AI-native platforms and companies using AI as an enabling layer.
Life sciences also demonstrated strength nationally, supported by longer investment horizons and reduced sensitivity to short-term public market volatility. Exit activity overall remained constrained, with mergers and acquisitions emerging as the most viable and strategic liquidity pathway.
Indiana’s Tech Venture Ecosystem Shows Resilience
The recalibration was apparent in Indiana. Indiana-based tech companies raised approximately $290 million across 98 venture deals in 2025. Technology-focused investments accounted for 77% of all venture capital activity.
While total deal count and capital deployment declined compared to prior years, the data signals a market that is stabilizing rather than contracting. Deal activity increasingly prioritized product resilience, customer traction, and capital stewardship over growth-at-all-costs strategies.
Indiana’s ecosystem also benefited from improved syndication quality in 2025, with increased participation from experienced out-of-state investors alongside Indiana-based capital. This external engagement reflects growing confidence in select Indiana technology companies and stronger alignment between founders and investors on valuation, efficiency, and time horizons.
“2025 was a year of resetting momentum in Indiana,” Linder added. “Indiana’s tech venture ecosystem demonstrated resilience through disciplined capital deployment and growing alignment with national investor expectations. In 2026, the signals currently point to a more selective, and ultimately more sustainable, venture environment.”
2025 Deal Highlights and Deal of the Year Finalists
The finalists for the 2025 Deal of the Year Mira Award represent the most notable venture financings and exit events involving Indiana companies. These transactions stand out for their scale, strategic significance, execution quality, and long-term market impact.
Top Venture Capital Deals
Top M&A / IPO Deals
Looking Ahead
The 2025 Venture Report places Indiana’s tech venture activity in national context while identifying the data, dynamics, and signals shaping the next phase of growth for the state’s innovation ecosystem. While challenges remain, particularly around exits and scale-stage capital, Indiana enters 2026 positioned to convert disciplined investment and sector depth into durable, long-term growth.
