Agriodor
Agriodor is a French INRAE spin-off developing semiochemical-based biocontrol products (natural odor molecules) that repel or disrupt pest insects in crops, selling via Syngenta and Andermatt distribution to sugar beet, legume, and fruit growers as a sustainable alternative to banned insecticides like neonicotinoids.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersRennes, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Agriodor does
Agriodor is a French agricultural-biotechnology company founded in 2019 as a spin-off of INRAE, headquartered in Rennes with a second R&D laboratory in Aix-en-Provence. The company develops semiochemical-based biocontrol products — natural odor molecules (kairomones and allomones) derived from plant volatile organic compounds — that attract, repel, or disrupt pest insects while preserving beneficial species. Its proprietary Blendesign™ R&D platform enables identification of optimal VOC combinations, with claimed development costs approximately 10x lower and timelines 2x faster than conventional insecticides.
The commercial product portfolio consists of INSIOR® GR A (granulated allomone for sugar beet aphids, the world's first semiochemical deployed in row crops), Fabaodor and Lentodor (olfactory biocontrol for faba bean and lentil pests distributed via Andermatt), and Push-Pull Solutions for fruit flies acquired through the February 2025 takeover of Cearitis. Agriodor's near-monopoly on granulated semiochemicals for field crops is reinforced by an exclusive distribution agreement with Syngenta for INSIOR GR A in France, and the product is positioned as an alternative to neonicotinoids banned under EU regulation.
Agriodor monetizes through product sales to farmers and agricultural producers, sold via channel partners (Syngenta, Andermatt) and direct enterprise sales to large producers and cooperatives, with field trials serving as the conversion mechanism. The company raised €5M in seed funding in May 2023 and €15M in Series A in April 2026 (total disclosed funding ~€20M), employs 42 specialists including 8 PhDs from 6 nationalities, and targets markets exceeding $4 billion across fruit flies, whiteflies, thrips, and aphids — segments representing roughly 80% of invasive insect species that are sensitive to odor-based control.
Agriodor firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Agriodor
- Legal name
- Agriodor
- Website
- https://agriodor.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Agriodor is a French INRAE spin-off developing semiochemical-based biocontrol products (natural odor molecules) that repel or disrupt pest insects in crops, selling via Syngenta and Andermatt distribution to sugar beet, legume, and fruit growers as a sustainable alternative to banned insecticides like neonicotinoids.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Agriodor industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Biological crop protection / agricultural biocontrol
- NAICS
- Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)
- SIC
- Agricultural Chemicals (2870)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Semiochemicals & Pheromone-Based Control (Mating Disruption, Attract-and-Kill) (AFABAEAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Integrated Pest Management Products (Pheromones, Attractants, Repellents) (AFABAAAN), Biological Formulation, Fermentation & Scale-Up Manufacturing (AFABAEAM)
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Where Agriodor is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rennes
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Agriodor business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Product Sales - Crop Protection: Sale of semiochemical-based biocontrol products to farmers and agricultural producers for pest control. First commercial product INSIOR GR A for sugar beet distributed via Syngenta. Development pipeline targeting fruit flies, whiteflies, and thrips markets.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B pricing for agricultural biocontrol products |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Agriodor product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Agriodor develops and sells semiochemical-based biocontrol products (such as INSIOR® GR A) that use natural plant-derived odor molecules to repel or attract insect pests in field and specialty crops. The products are formulated as granules, puffers, or traps and are deployed as residue-free alternatives to conventional insecticides in sugar beet, faba bean, lentil, and fruit crops. Commercial products are sold through exclusive agreements with major agrochemical distributors such as Syngenta and Andermatt, plus direct engagement with large agricultural producers.
Product overview
Agriodor is a biotechnology company specializing in scent-based biocontrol solutions for sustainable crop protection. The company offers a portfolio of products based on semiochemicals (kairomones and allomones) — natural odor molecules derived from plants that influence insect pest behavior. The core product lineup includes INSIOR® GR A (for sugar beet aphids, distributed via Syngenta), Fabaodor (for faba beans), Lentodor (for lentils), and Push and Pull Solutions (acquired from Cearitis for fruit flies). These products are developed using the proprietary Blendesign™ R&D platform. The platform enables rapid development of attractant and repellent fragrances that can be deployed via granules, puffers, or traps in various crop systems. Agriodor's technology addresses approximately 80% of invasive insect species sensitive to odors, covering target markets including aphids, fruit flies, whiteflies, and thrips.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- INSIOR® GR A: First commercial semiochemical product targeting sugar beet aphids, distributed exclusively through Syngenta. Demonstrated 40% reduction in green aphid populations in 2025 field trials.
- Blendesign™
Products and services
- INSIOR® GR A Semiochemical-based biocontrol product targeting green aphids on sugar beet crops. Uses natural plant scent molecules (allomone) to repel pests and reduce yellows virus transmission. Distributed exclusively through Syngenta for French sugar beet growers and demonstrated approximately 40% reduction in green aphid populations in 2025 field trials.
- Fabaodor Olfactory biocontrol solution targeting pests affecting faba bean crops. Available through distribution partner Andermatt.
- Lentodor Olfactory biocontrol solution targeting pests affecting lentil crops. Available through distribution partner Andermatt.
- Push and Pull Solutions Semiochemical-based pest control solutions combining repellent ('push') and attractant ('pull') odors to manipulate pest behavior. Originally developed by Cearitis (acquired February 2025) and integrated into Agriodor's portfolio. Targets fruit flies including Bactrocera oleae, Ceratitis capitata, and Drosophila suzukii in fruit crops, with deployment planned in Europe, Brazil, and the United States.
Quantifiable outcome
- 40% reduction in green aphid populations in sugar beet crops (2025 field trials)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Agriodor
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Agriodor technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Agriodor partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SyngentacoreExclusive distribution agreement for INSIOR GR A product targeting sugar beet aphids in France. Partnership supports French sugar beet growers in fight against yellows virus.
- AndermattminorDistribution partner for Fabaodor and Lentodor products.
- INRAEcoreAgriodor is a spin-off of INRAE (Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement). Ongoing research partnership for chemical ecology and plant-insect relationships.
- CNRScoreNational research partnership for chemical ecology. Patent licensed through Cearitis acquisition.
- ITB (Institut Technique de la Betterave)minorTechnical institute partnership for sugar beet crop research and trials.
- CIRADminorAgricultural research partnership for development in tropical and Mediterranean regions.
- SayensminorTechnology transfer and innovation partnership.
- CearitiscoreStrategic acquisition of Cearitis activity and team (Feb 2025), including Marion Canale and team. Brings expertise in kairomones and allomones for fruit fly control, push-pull strategies, and patents. Founded 2020 in Aix-en-Provence.
Scale indicators14 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Agriodor competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Provivi: US-based agtech company using pheromone-based mating disruption to control pests in row crops such as rice, corn, and tree crops. Closest international analogue to Agriodor's semiochemical approach and productization in row crops.
- Trécé Inc: US-based manufacturer of pheromone and kairomone-based insect monitoring and control products. Comparable as a semiochemical specialist with a similar product architecture and specialty crop focus.
- Russell IPM: UK-based manufacturer of semiochemical-based pest monitoring and control solutions (fertilizer, insect monitoring, mating disruption). Direct comparable in technology and European specialty crop focus.
- Suterra: Specialist in pheromone-based pest control products (CheckMate line) for fruit, nut, and vine crops globally. Highly comparable in deployment modality and customer base (high-value specialty crop growers).
- M2i Life Sciences: French semiochemical company developing pheromone and kairomone-based biocontrol products for agriculture. Most direct technical peer to Agriodor with a similar product approach and overlapping French/European customer base.
Broad incumbents
- Certis Biologicals: US-based biocontrol manufacturer (a Mitsui & Co. subsidiary) offering microbial and botanical alternatives to conventional pesticides. Comparable as a broader biological crop protection player that Agriodor could partner with or compete against.
- Biobest Group: Belgian global biocontrol and pollination company. Comparable as a biocontrol specialist, with much larger scale and a broader product portfolio including beneficial insects and microbials.
- Koppert: Dutch global leader in biological crop protection and natural pollination. Operates in the same biocontrol category as Agriodor but with a much broader portfolio (microbial, beneficial insects, biostimulants).
- Andermatt Group: Swiss-based global biocontrol manufacturer and distributor, currently Agriodor's distribution partner for Fabaodor and Lentodor. A broader incumbent in biological crop protection with overlapping but wider product portfolio.
- Syngenta: Global agrochemical major and exclusive distributor of Agriodor's INSIOR® GR A in France. Compares as both a strategic partner and a competing incumbent with internal R&D in biocontrol and digital pest management.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Agriodor social profiles
Digital presenceAgriodor financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Agriodor leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Agriodor subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Agriodor funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors9 records
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Agriodor M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Agriodor
What does Agriodor do?
Agriodor develops and sells semiochemical-based biocontrol products (such as INSIOR® GR A) that use natural plant-derived odor molecules to repel or attract insect pests in field and specialty crops. The products are formulated as granules, puffers, or traps and are deployed as residue-free alternatives to conventional insecticides in sugar beet, faba bean, lentil, and fruit crops. Commercial products are sold through exclusive agreements with major agrochemical distributors such as Syngenta and Andermatt, plus direct engagement with large agricultural producers.
Is Agriodor a public or private company?
Agriodor is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Agriodor founded?
Agriodor was founded in 2019. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Agriodor based?
Agriodor is headquartered in Rennes, France, in the Europe region.
How does Agriodor make money?
One revenue line is on record: product Sales - Crop Protection.
Who are Agriodor's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Provivi, Trécé Inc, Russell IPM, Suterra and M2i Life Sciences. Broad incumbents are Certis Biologicals, Biobest Group, Koppert, Andermatt Group and Syngenta.
Does Agriodor have an API?
No public API is recorded for Agriodor.
What industry is Agriodor in?
Agriodor's product category is Biological crop protection / agricultural biocontrol. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABAEAG, Semiochemicals & Pheromone-Based Control (Mating Disruption, Attract-and-Kill), with a secondary code of AFABAAAN, Integrated Pest Management Products (Pheromones, Attractants, Repellents). Its NAICS code is 3253 and its SIC code is 2870.