BiOWiSH Technologies

What BiOWiSH Technologies does

BiOWiSH Technologies is a privately held agricultural biotechnology company headquartered in Blue Ash (Cincinnati), Ohio, that develops and manufactures biological products based on its proprietary HoloGene 3™ technology. The core technology is a blend of endophytic Bacillus microbial cultures that are coated onto dry fertilizers (urea, MAP, DAP, NPK blends) or mixed with liquid fertilizers (UAN, 10-34-0, custom blends) to create Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer (EEF). These microbes deliver soil nutrients to crops through the rhizophagy cycle, creating a symbiotic plant-microbe relationship that improves nutrient uptake, root mass, and plant vigor. The company reports an 86% win rate and 7.7% average yield uplift across more than 200 replicated, third-party field trials, with its flagship BiOWiSH Crop Liquid applied to over 10 million acres globally.

The company operates a B2B channel-driven business model, selling its biological additive to fertilizer manufacturers and distributors rather than directly to farmers. Primary distribution partners include ADM, which offers BiOWiSH Enhanced Fertilizer at terminal locations across the U.S. and Canada, and Syngenta Group China's MAP (Modern Agriculture Platform), which distributes the product throughout China. Additional distribution occurs through a global network of fertilizer suppliers and specialty distributors. The product line includes BiOWiSH Crop Liquid, BiOWiSH Crop (dry formulation), and BiOWiSH Crop 16-40-0, alongside a portfolio of specialty products for pool treatment (BioActive Cyanuric Acid Reducer), septic and waste treatment, aquaculture, odor control, and food safety. The company is integrated into the ADM re:generations climate-smart agriculture program, enabling end-user farmers to earn additional revenue through improved Carbon Intensity Scores.

BiOWiSH has raised approximately $41.6 million across nine funding rounds from 2012 through 2024, with disclosed investors including SABIC Ventures, Jado Investments, and Saturn Partners. The company is incorporated in Delaware as BiOWiSH Technologies International, Inc., with 11-50 employees. Leadership transitioned to a new CEO in February 2025, following a period of geographic expansion and regulatory milestones including CFIA approval for the Canadian market.

Name

BiOWiSH Technologies

Legal name

BiOWiSH Technologies International, Inc.

Website

https://biowishtechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BiOWiSH Technologies is a Cincinnati-based agricultural biotech company that develops HoloGene 3™ endophytic Bacillus biological fertilizer enhancements, selling B2B to fertilizer manufacturers and distributors like ADM and Syngenta MAP to improve crop nutrient uptake.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural biologicals and fertilizer enhancement

NAICS

Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic & Bio-based Fertilizers (Manure/Compost/Biochar) (IMAEAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI) (AFABAJAK)

Keywords

• Biological fertilizer enhancement
• Microbial crop inputs
• Enhanced efficiency fertilizer
• Agricultural biologicals
• Rhizophagy cycle technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Fertilizer Enhancement Product Sales: BiOWiSH Technologies generates revenue by selling its biological fertilizer enhancement product (BiOWiSH® Crop Liquid, BiOWiSH® Crop, BiOWiSH® Crop 16-40-0) to fertilizer manufacturers and distributors. These partners coat or mix the BiOWiSH® additive into their fertilizer products (dry or liquid) and sell the resulting Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer (EEF) to farmers. Revenue is derived from product sales to B2B fertilizer industry partners, with the product arriving on-farm ready to use through existing fertilizer supply chains.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BiOWiSH Technologies develops and manufactures biological fertilizer enhancement products built on its proprietary HoloGene 3™ technology, a blend of endophytic Bacillus microbial cultures that are coated onto dry fertilizers or mixed with liquid fertilizers to deliver nutrients to crops through the rhizophagy cycle. The company sells primarily to fertilizer manufacturers, agricultural retailers, and distributors (including ADM and Syngenta Group's MAP) who incorporate BiOWiSH® into Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers and deliver them to farmers through existing supply chains. Beyond agriculture, the company offers specialty products for pool treatment, wastewater, aquaculture, odor control, and food wash.

Product overview

BiOWiSH Technologies offers a portfolio of biological products centered on its proprietary HoloGene 3™ technology. The core offering is the BiOWiSH® Fertilizer Enhancement line, which includes Crop Liquid (liquid formulation), Crop (dry formulation), and Crop 16-40-0 (specific NPK formulation) — all designed to be coated onto or mixed with fertilizers to improve nutrient uptake through the rhizophagy cycle. The company also operates in specialty markets including pool treatment (BioActive Cyanuric Acid Reducer), waste treatment (Septic Rescue, MultiBio 3P, OdorRemediate, Manure & Odor Treatment, Septic Tank Maintenance), water treatment (Aqua/AquaFOG/AquaFarm), and food safety (Fruit & Vegetable Wash). The company positions itself as non-GMO and focused on sustainable agriculture and environmental remediation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BiOWiSH Crop Liquid: Flagship liquid fertilizer enhancement product coated onto dry fertilizer or mixed with liquid fertilizer
• BiOWiSH Crop
• BiOWiSH Crop 16-40-0
• HoloGene 3 Technology
• ADM re:generations
• BioActive Cyanuric Acid Reducer

Products and services

• BiOWiSH® Crop Liquid Liquid formulation of BiOWiSH's biological technology, mixed with liquid fertilizers or coated onto dry fertilizers by fertilizer suppliers to produce Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer (EEF) for row crop, specialty crop, and aquaculture customers. Flagship product with over 10 million acres applied globally.
• BiOWiSH® Crop Dry fertilizer enhancement formulation coated onto dry fertilizers (urea, MAP, DAP, NPK blends) by fertilizer suppliers; features industry-leading shelf life and requires no fermenting, special equipment, or mixing at the farm.
• BiOWiSH® Crop 16-40-0 Specific dry fertilizer formulation (16-40-0 NPK ratio) enhanced with BiOWiSH biological technology for optimized nutrient delivery in starter and specialty fertility programs.
• BioActive Cyanuric Acid Reducer Pool treatment product that uses BiOWiSH's bioactive technology to reduce cyanuric acid (CYA) levels in swimming pools.
• Septic Rescue Septic tank treatment product backed by a 60-day warranty covering pump-out or septic service if required after purchase and use.
• MultiBio 3P Multi-strain biological product designed for waste treatment applications.
• Aqua / AquaFOG / AquaFarm Water treatment product family serving aquaculture, fogging, and farm water system applications.
• OdorRemediate Biological odor control and remediation product for industrial and agricultural applications.
• Manure & Odor Treatment (Beef & Dairy, Swine) Biological treatments for manure and odor management in beef, dairy, and swine livestock operations.
• Fruit & Vegetable Wash Wash product for fruits and vegetables, supporting food safety applications.
• Septic Tank Maintenance / Septic Maintenance Annual Pack Ongoing maintenance products for septic tank systems, including an annual pack option.
• Muni Municipal water and waste treatment products for utility and municipal applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7.7% average yield uplift across 200+ replicated third-party trials vs standard fertility program
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Syngenta Group China / MAP (Modern Agriculture Platform)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2023BiOWiSH Technologies, Inc. and MAP (Modern Agriculture Platform), the sole agricultural service program of Syngenta Group China, signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement initiating the commercial availability of BiOWiSH® Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer (EEF) throughout China. MAP serves as the distribution and commercial partner for BiOWiSH products in the Chinese market.
• Farm4Profit PodcastminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2023BiOWiSH Technologies was featured on the Farm4Profit Podcast in a 'What's Working in Ag' segment. Senior Executive Vice President of Agri-Business Bill Diederich and Agronomy Product Manager Alex Susko discussed BiOWiSH® Enhanced Fertilizer and the partnership with ADM on the episode 'Taking the Pulse of the Equipment Market.'
• CropLife MagazineminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2023BiOWiSH partnered with CropLife Magazine to release a technical webinar 'Laying the Groundwork for Better Yields and a Sustainable Future through Bio-Enhanced Fertilizers.' The webinar was published on the CropLife website and offered 0.5 CEU credits for Certified Crop Advisors and Certified Professional Agronomists in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Newsweek / Investment ReportsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023BiOWiSH Technologies was featured in Newsweek special reports 'The New Era of Food and Agriculture' and 'Pillars of the Green Transition' for COP28 and COP29. CEO Graham Beesley and President Rod Vautier were interviewed by Investment Reports for these publications. Additionally, the company participated in the Newsweek 'A New Era of Food and Agriculture' report featuring nearly 100 international CEOs and industry leaders discussing feeding 10 billion people by 2050.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland Company)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorADM is the primary U.S. and Canadian distribution partner for BiOWiSH Technologies. ADM offers BiOWiSH® Enhanced Fertilizer at terminal locations across the U.S. and Canada. In conjunction with CFIA regulatory approval in Canada, ADM expanded availability to five new terminal locations. ADM also partners with BiOWiSH on the ADM re:generations sustainability program, which allows farmers using BiOWiSH® Enhanced Fertilizer to earn additional revenue through improved Carbon Intensity Scores.
• Fundação MT (Brazil)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiOWiSH partnered with Fundação MT as a third-party Contract Research Organization (CRO) to conduct research trials testing the effects of BiOWiSH® Crop Liquid on maize (Safrinha and main season) production in Mato Grosso, Brazil.
• Iowa State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiOWiSH engaged Iowa State University to conduct a study determining the effects of BiOWiSH® Crop Liquid on cover crop biomass and subsequent corn yields in Central Iowa, examining the product's ability to mitigate yield loss during first-year cover crop programs.
• University of ArkansasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiOWiSH engaged the University of Arkansas as a third-party CRO to conduct a study on BiOWiSH® Crop Liquid on wheat/soybean double crop systems in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
• China Agricultural UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiOWiSH engaged China Agricultural University to conduct studies on BiOWiSH® Crop Liquid on winter wheat yield in North-Central China (Hebei Province) and late rice yield in China.
• Kansas State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiOWiSH engaged Kansas State University as a third-party CRO to conduct a study evaluating BiOWiSH® Crop Liquid on winter wheat in Manhattan, Kansas.
• Precision Study ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiOWiSH engaged Precision Study Management as a third-party CRO for studies on rice in Louisiana and winter wheat in Northern Texas.
• SGSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiOWiSH engaged SGS as a third-party CRO to conduct a study on BiOWiSH® Crop Liquid on corn yield in Illinois.
• Genesis Crop SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiOWiSH partnered with Genesis Crop Systems to engage six growers for on-farm demonstration trials of BiOWiSH® Crop Liquid on potatoes in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
• Vietnam Academy of Agricultural SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiOWiSH engaged Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences as a third-party CRO to conduct a study on BiOWiSH® Crop Liquid for rice production in Vietnam.
• ADM re:generations ProgramcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBiOWiSH partners with ADM on the ADM re:generations climate-smart agriculture program. Farmers using BiOWiSH® Enhanced Fertilizer on eligible crops can improve their Carbon Intensity Score and earn additional revenue of $2 per acre. The program simplifies regenerative agriculture for growers by allowing them to use their existing fertilizer of choice with BiOWiSH® added.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Pivot Bio: Pivot Bio develops microbial nitrogen-fixing crop nutrition products for row crops such as corn. Like BiOWiSH, it sells biological fertilizer enhancements backed by replicated field trials and is targeted at improving nitrogen-use efficiency in mainstream fertilizer programs.
• Indigo Ag: Indigo Ag offers microbial seed treatments and biological inputs for row crops, along with a sustainability/carbon program analogous to ADM's re:generations. It is a direct peer in biological agriculture inputs and adjacent carbon-linked farmer programs.
• Sound Agriculture: Sound Agriculture produces biological nitrogen and phosphorus efficiency products (e.g.) for row crops. It is a direct peer because it competes in the enhanced-efficiency/microbial fertilizer additive category with similar go-to-market via ag retailers.

Emerging players

• AgBiome: AgBiome develops microbial crop protection and plant health products using a proprietary microbial collection. It is an emerging player focused on biological inputs with partial overlap to BiOWiSH's microbial fertilizer enhancement approach.
• Concentric Ag Corporation: Concentric Ag produces microbial inoculants and biological crop inputs. It is an emerging peer operating in the same microbial/biological fertilizer enhancement category with overlapping row-crop use cases.
• Trace Genomics: Trace Genomics combines genomics and microbiology to provide soil microbiome insights and biological input recommendations. It is an emerging player adjacent to BiOWiSH's microbial-based approach, focused on enabling biological product selection for row-crop growers.
• Heliae Agriculture: Heliae Agriculture develops microalgae-based soil and crop inputs that improve nutrient efficiency and soil health. It is an emerging player with comparable biological-input positioning for agriculture and specialty markets.

Broad incumbents

• Novonesis (Novozymes Agricultural Solutions): Novonesis (formerly Novozymes) is a global leader in industrial enzymes and microbial solutions, including agricultural biologicals. It is a broad incumbent operating across many biological categories, including biostimulants and biocontrol, competing for the same farmer wallet share.
• Loveland Products (Nutrien Ag Solutions): Loveland Products is the proprietary crop inputs arm of Nutrien Ag Solutions and offers enhanced-efficiency and biological fertilizer products distributed through Nutrien's global retail network. It is a broad incumbent competing in the same EEF/biological category BiOWiSH serves.
• Syngenta Biologicals: Syngenta's Biologicals business develops and distributes biostimulants, biocontrol and nutrient-use-efficiency products globally. It is a broad incumbent — and also BiOWiSH's distribution partner via MAP in China — operating across the same biological crop input category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds9 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

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