Avalo AI

Founded in 2018 by a team of plant scientists and data scientists, Avalo has emerged from stealth through the TechCrunch Disrupt platform ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/19/ai-startup-speeds-up-the-creation-of-climate-resilient-crops/#:~:text=The%20Durham%2C%20North%20Carolina%E2%80%93based%20startup%2C,traits%2C%20such%20as%20heat%20tolerance)). It has since raised multiple funding rounds, including backing from prominent agtech investors. The company’s core team includes experts in machine learning, plant genetics, and software engineering. They have already engaged with both startups and established players (e.g., a vertical farming firm) to prove their concept, and continue to expand into new crop species and traits.