MYCOPHYTO
MYCOPHYTO is a French agritech company that develops customized mycorrhizal fungi biostimulants for regenerative agriculture, serving vineyards, vegetable farms, green spaces, and aromatic plant producers across Europe and Africa via direct sales and distributor partnerships.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersValbonne, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MYCOPHYTO does
MYCOPHYTO is a French agritech company founded in 2017 in Grasse, France, that develops biological soil revitalization solutions based on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) for regenerative agriculture. The company operates a unique-in-Europe biobank of 300+ AMF species and combines this biological asset with an AI-powered prediction algorithm that generates customized fungal mixes (5-20 species per formulation) tailored to specific soil, climate, and plant contexts. A patented industrial production system and the MYCOFAB platform—spanning biobank, production farm, transformation warehouse, and quality control laboratory across over 4,500m²—enable commercial scaling of these tailored mixes. Products include V22 (vineyard-specific, certified under EU regulation 2019/1009 and approved for organic agriculture), M11 Tomate (tomato biostimulant, CE-certified), and specialized formulations for roses, strawberries, lavender, and PPAM crops in sand, granule, powder, and pralin formats with dosage-based per-unit pricing.
The company sells its biostimulants through a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct enterprise field sales, strategic channel partnerships (CAAHMRO for green spaces in Western France, Agryco for agricultural supply across Europe, LAUVIGE ENVIRONNEMENT for the vineyard sector), and project-based deployments such as the MYCOVIGNE initiative backed by Crédit Agricole. Its customer base spans viticulture, vegetable farming (especially tomatoes), green spaces and sports turf, and aromatic/medicinal plants, with technical advisory services (soil analysis, microbial analysis, deployment monitoring) bundled into the product offering. The company currently operates in France, Spain, Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, and Benelux, with a wholly-owned Morocco subsidiary opening in 2026 to anchor African market expansion.
MYCOPHYTO holds multiple granted patents covering AMF strain multiplication and conservation, industrial production processes, and targeted crop applications, and benefits from deep-tech endorsements including French Tech 2030, France 2030 'Résilience et capacités agroalimentaires 2030', and France export 2030. Following a €16 million Series A closed in January 2026 (led by Innovacom, BNP Paribas, and Bpifrance Deep Tech 2030, with participation from CDG Invest, Noshaq, Crédit Agricole, and RSI), the company is constructing its first industrial factory and has rebranded to signal its transition from deeptech startup to established industrial actor with international ambitions. The team comprises more than 25 people led by CEO and co-founder Justine Lipuma, PhD.
MYCOPHYTO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MYCOPHYTO
- Legal name
- MYCOPHYTO
- Website
- https://mycophyto.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- MYCOPHYTO is a French agritech company that develops customized mycorrhizal fungi biostimulants for regenerative agriculture, serving vineyards, vegetable farms, green spaces, and aromatic plant producers across Europe and Africa via direct sales and distributor partnerships.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MYCOPHYTO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Biostimulants
- SIC
- Agricultural Services (700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Biostimulants & Plant Health Biologicals (Microbial/Non-microbial) (AFABAEAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Seed Inoculants & Biological Seed Enhancers (Rhizobia, Mycorrhizae, PGPR) (AFABAFAJ), Biological Seed Treatments & Inoculants (within Biologicals) (AFABAEAL)
Keywords
Where MYCOPHYTO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Valbonne
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
MYCOPHYTO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Biostimulant Products: Sale of mycorrhizal biostimulant products (V22 for vineyards, M11 for tomatoes, formulations for roses, strawberries, lavender, PPAM) in various forms (sand, granules, powder, pralin) with per-unit pricing based on application dosage
- Expert Advisory Services: Technical consulting and close monitoring services including soil analysis, microbial analysis, effectiveness measurement, symbiosis validation, and deployment recommendations bundled with product sales
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Engagement Option (1-10 ha) |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
MYCOPHYTO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MYCOPHYTO develops and manufactures mycorrhizal fungi-based biostimulants for regenerative agriculture. The company combines a proprietary biobank of 300+ Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) species with an AI-powered algorithm to create customized fungal mixes (5-20 species) adapted to each soil, climate, and plant context, sold in physical forms (sand, granules, powder, pralin) to vineyards, vegetable farmers, green-space managers, and aromatic plant growers.
Product overview
MYCOPHYTO develops biological soil revitalization solutions based on mycorrhizal fungi for regenerative agriculture. The core offering is the Targeted Mycorrhization Technology combining a unique biobank (300+ AMF species in Europe), AI-powered algorithm for optimized AMF mix creation (5-20 species), and patented production systems. Key products include V22 (vine-specific certified solution), M11 Tomate (tomato biostimulant), and specialized formulations (sand, granules, powder/pralin). The company operates through the MYCOFAB technological platform including biobank, production facilities, and quality control laboratory, deploying solutions across multiple agricultural sectors including viticulture, market gardening, and aromatic plants.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- V22 Certified mycorrhizal solution for vineyards to help vines cope with hydric stress. Available in sand (240kg/ha), granules (50kg/ha), and pralin (1.6kg/1000 plants) formulations. Certified under EU 2019/1009 and approved for organic agriculture; for professional wine producers.
- M11 Tomate Biostimulant specifically developed for tomato cultivation. CE certified, powder formulation usable at sowing or transplanting in conventional and organic farming, delivering 10-25% yield increases and up to 30% input reduction. For professional tomato growers.
- Targeted Mycorrhization Technology (Mycorrhizal Biostimulants) Biological soil revitalization solutions based on mycorrhizal fungi selections adapted to each terroir and crop. The technology combines AI and agronomy to create optimized AMF mixes (5-20 species) for regenerative agriculture, improving water retention, reducing fertilizer use, and increasing yields. Available in sand, granules, powder, and pralin formulations tailored to specific crops and use cases.
Quantifiable outcome
- Yield increases of +15% to +50% depending on crop type
- +9 more outcomes
Companies that use MYCOPHYTO
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
MYCOPHYTO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability3 records
Feature4 records
MYCOPHYTO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.
- AgrycomajorPartnership to boost tomato sector with M11 Tomate biostimulant. Agryco provides access to its European agricultural supply platform without minimum order requirements, extending reach to all producer types.
- Groupe LAUVIGE / LAUVIGE ENVIRONNEMENTmajorStrategic partnership for vineyard sector deployment in Southern France (Vaucluse and Var regions). LAUVIGE serves as leading player in wine packaging and services with extensive viticultural professional portfolio seeking sustainable soil solutions.
- CAAHMROmajorStrategic distribution partnership with agro-supply distributor serving green space professionals (landscapers, municipalities, stadiums, golf courses) and market gardeners in Western France. Extends MYCOPHYTO's market reach through CAAHMRO's established distribution network.
- INRAE (Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement)coreStrategic research partnership; company originated from INRAE research; ongoing collaboration on soil science and agricultural innovation
- INRIA (Institut national de recherche en informatique et en automatique)majorStrategic partnership for AI and computational aspects of mycorrhizal solution development
- Université Côte d'Azur (UCA)coreFounding academic partner; company originated from UCA research labs; ongoing collaboration on biotechnology applications
- CNRSmajorStrategic research partnership with France's national scientific research center
- Incubateur PACA EstminorStartup incubator supporting early company development in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region
- GroupamamajorInnovative partnership for soil revitalization with insurance company's Volt'Terre program; pilots in Burgundy and Languedoc regions showing promising results on plant health and input reduction
- HECTAR Accelerator (with HEC Paris)minorCEO Justine Lipuma is member of accelerator supporting agricultural and forestry innovation through HEC Paris network
- La Ferme DigitalecoreActive member for 5 years; CEO Justine Lipuma serves as Vice President; collaborative innovation ecosystem for digital agriculture; joint presence at SIA and other events
- EY Ventury (Law Firm)minorLegal counsel for €16M Series A fundraising; provided advisory services through lawyers Nicolas Ivaldi, Julien Tamagno and Margaux Noujarède
- Business FrancemajorGovernment export support organization; MYCOPHYTO participates under Business France pavilion at SIAM Morocco; supports international development and market entry
- SGPI (Secrétariat général pour l'investissement)minorGovernment body coordinating France 2030 investment plan; collaboration on agricultural reindustrialization and foreign trade objectives
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
MYCOPHYTO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Indigo Ag: Large US agtech developing microbial seed treatments and biostimulants with significant R&D and commercial scale. Comparable in agricultural microbiome focus and regenerative agriculture positioning, though with broader portfolio and substantially larger capitalization.
- Novozymes (Novonesis): Global biosolutions giant (merged with Chr. Hansen to form Novonesis) producing enzymes and microbial products for agriculture, including biostimulants. Major incumbent that could either compete with or partner/acquire specialized players like MYCOPHYTO.
- Koppert Biological Systems: Dutch global leader in biological crop protection and natural pollination serving horticulture, viticulture, and open-field agriculture. Comparable end-customer base in viticulture and specialty crops with overlap in biological, sustainable input offerings.
- Lallemand Plant Care: Canadian-headquartered subsidiary of Lallemand with extensive portfolio of agricultural biologicals including mycorrhizal inoculants. Major incumbent in the biostimulant space with established European distribution and decades of fermentation expertise relevant to MYCOPHYTO's production scaling.
Direct peers
- Pivot Bio: US-based agricultural biological company developing microbial nitrogen-fixing solutions that reduce synthetic fertilizer use. Comparable business model of using proprietary microbial libraries + data science to deliver agricultural biologicals that replace or reduce chemical inputs.
- Symborg: Spanish-headquartered agtech specializing in mycorrhizal and bacterial biostimulants for crops including vineyards and vegetables. Closest direct peer to MYCOPHYTO with overlapping product category (mycorrhizal inoculants), target customer base (wine producers and specialty crop farmers), and European market focus.
- Groundwork BioAg: Israeli developer of mycorrhizal inoculants for commercial agriculture, offering highly concentrated root-builder formulations. Directly comparable as a specialty mycorrhizal biostimulant company serving broad-acre and specialty crop farmers globally.
Emerging players
- Bioceres Crop Solutions: Latin American agricultural biologicals company with biostimulant and biological fertilizer products. Comparable emerging-market focus and biological input positioning with similar mission of replacing chemical inputs through microbial technology.
- AgriNovus / BioConsortia: US agtech developing microbial consortia for crop improvement using advanced microbial library screening. Comparable in using proprietary microbial collections + data-driven approach to develop agricultural biological products.
- AgriTech Israel (BioBee, etc.): Israeli biological crop protection and pollination company with adjacent biological product offerings. Comparable as a deep-tech agritech focused on biologically-based agricultural inputs serving commercial growers.
Market position
Strengths2 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
MYCOPHYTO social profiles
Digital presenceMYCOPHYTO compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
MYCOPHYTO financial estimates
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MYCOPHYTO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
MYCOPHYTO subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
MYCOPHYTO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds6 records
Investors20 records
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MYCOPHYTO M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about MYCOPHYTO
What does MYCOPHYTO do?
MYCOPHYTO develops and manufactures mycorrhizal fungi-based biostimulants for regenerative agriculture. The company combines a proprietary biobank of 300+ Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) species with an AI-powered algorithm to create customized fungal mixes (5-20 species) adapted to each soil, climate, and plant context, sold in physical forms (sand, granules, powder, pralin) to vineyards, vegetable farmers, green-space managers, and aromatic plant growers.
Is MYCOPHYTO a public or private company?
MYCOPHYTO is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was MYCOPHYTO founded?
MYCOPHYTO was founded in 2017. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is MYCOPHYTO based?
MYCOPHYTO is headquartered in Valbonne, France, in the Europe region.
How does MYCOPHYTO make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Biostimulant Products are the primary driver. The others are expert Advisory Services.
Who are MYCOPHYTO's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Indigo Ag, Novozymes (Novonesis), Koppert Biological Systems and Lallemand Plant Care. Direct peers are Pivot Bio, Symborg and Groundwork BioAg. Emerging players are Bioceres Crop Solutions, AgriNovus / BioConsortia and AgriTech Israel (BioBee, etc.).
Does MYCOPHYTO have an API?
No public API is recorded for MYCOPHYTO.
What industry is MYCOPHYTO in?
MYCOPHYTO's product category is Agricultural Biostimulants. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABAEAK, Biostimulants & Plant Health Biologicals (Microbial/Non-microbial), with a secondary code of AFABAFAJ, Seed Inoculants & Biological Seed Enhancers (Rhizobia, Mycorrhizae, PGPR). Its SIC code is 700.