Agrivida
Agrivida is a biotechnology company that produces animal feed enzymes directly inside corn kernels via its proprietary GRAINZYME platform, selling enzyme-infused corn to feed mills serving poultry, swine, dairy, beef, and aquaculture producers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersWoburn, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Agrivida does
Agrivida is a privately held biotechnology company founded in 2002 by MIT scientists, headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, with a secondary office in North Platte, Nebraska. The company has developed the proprietary GRAINZYME platform, which produces animal feed enzymes directly inside corn kernels through a natural, identity-preserved process, eliminating the need for external fermentation-based enzyme manufacturing. GRAINZYME Phytase, the first commercial product, is a corn-based enzyme delivery system that replaces a small fraction of standard corn in finished feed (at a few pounds per ton) to deliver phytase and other beneficial enzymes to livestock, improving nutrient utilization, feed conversion, and reducing phosphorus and nitrogen excretion.
Agrivida's commercial focus is on livestock nutrition markets — initially poultry (commercial since November 2018) and swine (December 2019), with dairy, beef, and aquaculture identified as pipeline applications. The company sells GRAINZYME-powered corn directly to feed mills and livestock producers under a sales-led go-to-market motion, supplemented by a strategic partnership with Kerry Animal Health & Nutrition (announced November 2018) for joint commercialization. Revenue is generated through product sales of the enzyme-infused corn, though pricing is not publicly disclosed. The GRAINZYME platform also underpins a pipeline product, GRAINZYME NSP, targeting non-starch polysaccharide enzymes.
The company is venture-backed by a syndicate of leading ag-tech and generalist investors including ARCH Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Syngenta Ventures, Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund, Cultivian Sandbox Ventures, TechAccel, and others, with cumulative disclosed funding of approximately $80M+ across multiple rounds since inception. Agrivida achieved USDA deregulation of GRAINZYME Phytase in October 2021, a key regulatory milestone enabling full U.S. commercial deployment, and was recognized by Real Leaders as one of the 200 Top Impact Companies of 2022. The company employs 11–50 people and is led by Rajiv Singh as Interim CEO.
Agrivida firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Agrivida
- Legal name
- Agrivida, Inc.
- Website
- https://agrivida.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Agrivida is a biotechnology company that produces animal feed enzymes directly inside corn kernels via its proprietary GRAINZYME platform, selling enzyme-infused corn to feed mills serving poultry, swine, dairy, beef, and aquaculture producers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Agrivida industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Animal Feed Ingredients
- NAICS
- Corn Farming (111150), Corn Farming (11115)
- SIC
- Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Corn (Maize) Farming (AFAGAAAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Sweet Corn & Specialty Corn Farming (Fresh Market Corn, Baby Corn) (AFAGADAH), Grain & Sugar-Based Ethanol Production (EUAAAHAA)
Keywords
Where Agrivida is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Woburn
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Agrivida business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- GRAINZYME enzyme corn products: Agrivida generates revenue by selling enzyme-infused corn (GRAINZYME corn) to feed mills and livestock producers. The corn replaces standard corn at a rate of a few pounds per ton of finished feed, delivering enzymes directly to livestock diets. Revenue is derived from product sales of phytase and other enzyme corn products to poultry, swine, dairy, beef, and aquaculture producers.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Agrivida product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Agrivida produces enzyme-infused corn using its proprietary GRAINZYME technology platform, which grows enzymes such as phytase, glucanase, and other beneficial enzymes directly inside corn kernels rather than through external fermentation. The company sells GRAINZYME corn to feed mills and livestock producers (poultry, swine, dairy, beef, aquaculture), where it replaces a small amount of standard corn in finished feed to deliver dietary enzymes naturally and improve feed conversion efficiency.
Product overview
Agrivida is a biotechnology company with GRAINZYME as its core technology platform. The platform produces various enzymes (phytase, glucanase, NSP enzymes, and others) directly inside corn kernels, offering a natural and simplified alternative to traditional enzyme fermentation and addition methods. GRAINZYME Phytase is the first commercial product, with GRAINZYME NSP and additional GRAINZYME-powered crops in the pipeline. Products serve poultry, swine, dairy, beef cattle, and aquaculture segments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- GRAINZYME: GRAINZYME technology is an innovative platform that produces enzymes inside a kernel of corn. It produces enzymes such as phytase, glucanase, and other enzymes that are introduced into animal diets by replacing a small amount of corn with GRAINZYME corn.
Products and services
- GRAINZYME Phytase Corn kernel-grown phytase enzyme that replaces a small amount of standard corn in finished feed to deliver dietary phytase to poultry and swine, improving nutrient utilization and reducing phosphorus excretion.
- GRAINZYME NSP Non-Starch Polysaccharide (NSP) enzymes produced inside corn kernels using the GRAINZYME technology platform, intended for use in livestock feed applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Exceptional results demonstrated in over 50 million chickens
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Agrivida
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Agrivida technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Agrivida partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Kerry Animal Health & NutritioncoreStrategic partnership announced November 8, 2018 for joint commercialization and market development of GRAINZYME products in the animal nutrition sector.
- Precision BioSciencesminorCollaborative trait development agreement announced March 10, 2014 for successful genetic modification corn traits for improved dairy and beef nutrition.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Agrivida competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Novonesis (formerly Novozymes): Global leader in fermentation-derived feed enzymes (phytase, xylanase, proteases). Competes with GRAINZYME's in-kernel approach via incumbent fermentation supply chains serving the same feed-mill and livestock customers.
- dsm-firmenich (Animal Nutrition & Health): Major animal nutrition and feed additive company with extensive phytase and enzyme portfolio (e.g., Ronozyme). Competes in the same animal-feed enzyme market Agrivida targets with GRAINZYME.
- Adisseo: Global animal nutrition specialist with feed enzymes (phytase/Rovabio) and specialty ingredients serving poultry and swine producers. Competes in the same animal-feed enzyme additive market.
- Kemin Industries: Animal nutrition ingredient manufacturer producing feed enzymes and gut-health solutions for poultry, swine, and ruminants. Overlapping customer base and product positioning with Agrivida.
- Phibro Animal Health: Animal health and nutrition company with feed additive portfolio including enzyme products. Serves similar livestock producer customers and competes for feed-mill shelf space.
- Elanco Animal Health: Major animal health company with feed additives and nutritional health products across poultry, swine, and ruminants. Broader portfolio but overlapping customers and enzyme/nutrition product categories.
Direct peers
- AB Enzymes: Specialty producer of industrial enzymes including feed enzymes (phytase, xylanase). Directly competes with Agrivida in supplying feed-grade enzymes to livestock producers via feed mills.
- Kerry Group (Animal Health & Nutrition): Strategic commercialization partner of Agrivida (Nov 2018) and major animal nutrition ingredient supplier. Comparable as it serves the same feed-mill customers with enzyme and nutrition solutions, though via purchased/partnered products rather than in-kernel delivery.
Emerging players
- Agriprotein / insect-based feed startups (e.g., InnovaFeed): Emerging alternative-protein and specialty feed ingredient companies targeting animal nutrition with novel sustainable inputs. Comparable as innovative entrants addressing feed efficiency and sustainability—paralleling Agrivida's value proposition.
- Cibus: Gene-editing agriculture company developing specialty crop traits including for animal feed applications. Closely comparable technology approach—engineered crop traits for downstream agricultural use.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Agrivida leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Agrivida funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds18 records
Investors29 records
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Agrivida M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Agrivida
What does Agrivida do?
Agrivida produces enzyme-infused corn using its proprietary GRAINZYME technology platform, which grows enzymes such as phytase, glucanase, and other beneficial enzymes directly inside corn kernels rather than through external fermentation. The company sells GRAINZYME corn to feed mills and livestock producers (poultry, swine, dairy, beef, aquaculture), where it replaces a small amount of standard corn in finished feed to deliver dietary enzymes naturally and improve feed conversion efficiency.
Is Agrivida a public or private company?
Agrivida is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Agrivida founded?
Agrivida was founded in 2003. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Agrivida based?
Agrivida is headquartered in Woburn, United States, in the North America region.
How does Agrivida make money?
One revenue line is on record: GRAINZYME enzyme corn products.
Who are Agrivida's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Novonesis (formerly Novozymes), dsm-firmenich (Animal Nutrition & Health), Adisseo, Kemin Industries, Phibro Animal Health and Elanco Animal Health. Direct peers are AB Enzymes and Kerry Group (Animal Health & Nutrition). Emerging players are Agriprotein / insect-based feed startups (e.g., InnovaFeed) and Cibus.
Does Agrivida have an API?
No public API is recorded for Agrivida.
What industry is Agrivida in?
Agrivida's product category is Animal Feed Ingredients. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAGAAAB, Corn (Maize) Farming, with a secondary code of AFAGADAH, Sweet Corn & Specialty Corn Farming (Fresh Market Corn, Baby Corn). Its NAICS code is 111150 and its SIC code is 100.