DEAL CASE

SP Ventures | Gênica

In January 2017, SP Ventures invested in Gênica, a Brazil-based agricultural platform that specializes in the development of agronomic inputs derived from living organisms to enhance grower productivity and protect crops from pests.

With SP Ventures' support, Gênica established its own R&D center and proprietary testing fields, significantly strengthening its ability to develop biological solutions tailored to the specific needs of different regions. The company’s growing portfolio of products plays a key role in advancing low-carbon agriculture by improving soil health, increasing crop productivity and enhancing resilience to climate change. In 2024, Gênica's biological inputs were adopted across nine million hectares, replacing approximately 900 tons of chemical products and one million tons of nitrogen fertilizers, preventing 700,000 tons of CO2 emissions.

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