What Microbe Plus does

Microbe Plus Sp. z o.o. is a Polish agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Lublin, Poland. The company develops microbial-based biological crop protection products — biopesticides, biostimulators, and biofertilizers — built on proprietary multi-strain bacterial compositions produced through specialized fermentation techniques. Its product portfolio includes the Microbe Plus Biological Products line and the flagship Bactograll preparation, both formulated as stable liquids applicable via foliar spray, fertigation, or seed treatment. The selected bacterial strains target over 30 plant diseases across crop types spanning cereals, canola, potatoes, sugar beet, fruits, and vegetables, and the products are designed to be compatible with conventional chemical crop protection inputs for integrated crop management.

The company operates a B2B sales-led go-to-market model targeting field vegetable producers and organic/sustainable farms as primary segments, with food processors and agricultural input distributors as secondary segments. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective customers are directed to contact the company directly. Distribution is executed through direct B2B sales combined with industrial partner channels — notably BayWa and Suedzucker — supplemented by field-testing partnerships with farms such as Haase Farm, FakAgro, GR Radłów, Horti Team, and the University vineyard Winnica UJ. Marketing leverages organic social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn), the company website, and visibility generated through accelerator programs and industry competitions.

To date, Microbe Plus has financed operations primarily through two EU grants under the European Funds for Eastern Poland program (totalling approximately PLN 1.67M in project value, with the larger 2022 tranche explicitly directed at commercialization), supplemented by participation in non-equity accelerator programs (MassChallenge Switzerland 2022, EIT Food Accelerator Network 2022). The company employs 1–10 people, holds no documented patents or trademarks, and has accumulated multiple recognitions including 2nd place in the 2020 EIT Food Innovation Prizes Grand Final and Top 10 placement (out of 3,000 global participants) in the 2023 TFF-Thought For Food x Hello Nature Sustainable Crop Inputs prize. Its operational footprint remains primarily European, with a global footprint claim referenced on the company website but not yet evidenced through scaled commercial activity.

Name

Microbe Plus

Legal name

Microbe Plus Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://microbe-plus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Microbe Plus Sp. z o.o. is a Polish ag-biotech developing microbial-based biopesticides, biostimulants, and biofertilizers using proprietary multi-strain bacterial compositions, sold via direct B2B and industrial partners BayWa and Suedzucker to European field vegetable producers and organic farms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biological Crop Protection Products

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbial Biopesticides (Bacterial, Fungal, Viral) (AFABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biostimulants & Plant Health Biologicals (Microbial/Non-microbial) (AFABAEAK), Biofertilizers & Microbial Inoculants (IMAEAEAG)

Keywords

• Biological crop protection
• Biopesticides and biostimulators
• Agricultural biological products
• Microbial biofertilizers
• Beneficial bacteria formulations

Headquarters

HQ city

Lublin

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Biological crop protection products: Sale of biological products including biopesticides, biostimulators, and biofertilizers to farmers and agricultural cooperatives. Products are sold as stable liquid formulations for various applications including foliar spray, fertigation, and seed treatment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Microbe Plus develops and manufactures microbial-based biological crop protection products, including biopesticides, biostimulators, and biofertilizers, built around proprietary multi-strain bacterial compositions and fermentation techniques. The products are formulated as stable liquids suitable for seed treatment, fertigation, and foliar application, and are sold to farmers, organic and sustainable farms, food processors, and agricultural cooperatives to control pathogens, stimulate plant growth, and improve yields while reducing reliance on synthetic pesticides.

Product overview

Microbe Plus offers a comprehensive portfolio of microbial-based biological products for agriculture, including biopesticides, biostimulators, and biofertilizers. The core product line (Microbe Plus Biological Products) and flagship product (Microbe Plus Bactograll) are built on carefully selected multi-strain bacterial compositions that work together to create healthy plant microbiomes. The products provide 3-in-1 action: crop protection against pathogens, stimulation of plant growth and development, and yield enhancement. They are formulated as stable liquid solutions suitable for seed treatment, fertigation, and foliar application, and are compatible with conventional chemical crop protection products and fertilizers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bactograll: Biological preparation for agriculture - a microbial-based product for crop protection and growth stimulation.

Products and services

• Microbe Plus Biological Products Microbial-based biological products containing carefully selected multi-strain beneficial bacteria that protect crops from pathogens, stimulate plant growth, and enhance yield, sold as stable liquid formulations for seed treatments, fertigation, and foliar applications. Targeted at farmers, organic and sustainable farms, food processors, distributors, and agricultural cooperatives.
• Microbe Plus Bactograll A biological preparation containing beneficial microorganisms for agricultural use, designed to improve crop health, soil condition, and nutrient uptake while providing protection against a broad range of pathogens. Used by farmers and field-testing partners for crop protection and growth stimulation in field and greenhouse conditions.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 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

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of ReadingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022University partnership established through EIT Food Accelerator Network 2022. The partnership involves collaboration on biological product development and validation, leveraging academic research capabilities in agricultural sciences.
• University of CambridgecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022University partnership through EIT Food Accelerator Network 2022, providing research collaboration and validation support for biological product development.
• BayWacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial partnership with BayWa, a major global agricultural solutions provider, for distribution of Microbe Plus biological products in agricultural markets.
• SuedzuckercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Suedzucker, a leading European sugar producer, for distribution and commercial application of biological crop protection products in agricultural operations.
• EIT FoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership through EIT Food Accelerator Network and winner of EIT Food Innovation Prizes (Polish edition 2020, 2nd place in Grand Final). EIT Food is the European Institute of Innovation and Technology's food innovation initiative.
• MassChallenge SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected participant in elite MassChallenge Switzerland accelerator program for high-impact startups, providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities.
• Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Lublinie (University of Life Sciences in Lublin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local university for research collaboration, product validation, and agricultural innovation development in Eastern Poland.
• SpinusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation community partnership for agricultural technology development.
• Climate AcceleratorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Climate KIC's Climate Accelerator program supporting climate-smart agricultural innovations.
• 34D1 Eagle LabsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation hub partnership for agricultural technology development and startup support.
• Cambridge Learning GatewayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation community partnership for learning and development opportunities.
• Haase FarmminorOthersAgricultural farm partnership for field testing and validation of biological products in real farming conditions.
• FakAgrominorOthersAgricultural partnership for field testing and demonstration of biological crop protection products.
• GR RadłówminorOthersAgricultural cooperative partnership for field testing and product validation.
• Horti TeamminorOthersHorticultural partnership for testing biological products in vegetable production.
• Winnica UJminorOthersUniversity vineyard partnership for testing biological products in specialty crop production.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Koppert Biological Systems: Global leader in biological crop protection and pollination, offering microbial biopesticides, biostimulants, and integrated pest management solutions. Comparable to Microbe Plus as a direct competitor in microbial-based biocontrol with a much broader product portfolio and global distribution.
• Certis Biologicals: Dedicated biorational crop protection company offering biopesticides, biofungicides, and bioinsecticides derived from microbial and natural sources. Direct competitor to Microbe Plus in the microbial biopesticide category, with established distribution and registration in Europe and globally.
• Lallemand Plant Care: Division of Lallemand specializing in microbial-based plant care products including biostimulants, biocontrol, and biofertilizers. Directly comparable product portfolio to Microbe Plus, with much larger manufacturing and global distribution footprint.
• Indigo Ag: US ag-tech company offering microbial seed treatments and biostimulants for major row crops. Comparable to Microbe Plus in the use of beneficial microbes to enhance crop performance, though Indigo focuses upstream on seed treatment rather than foliar/fertigation application.
• Valent BioSciences: Subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical and a global leader in biorational products (biopesticides, biostimulants, inoculants). Comparable to Microbe Plus in the broader biocontrol category, with established global registrations and significant R&D resources.
• Novonesis (Novozymes BioAg): Global enzyme and microbial solutions company with a BioAg division producing inoculants and biostimulants for agriculture. Comparable to Microbe Plus in microbial biofertilizer and biostimulant categories, with vastly larger scale and global reach.

Direct peers

• Symborg: Spanish-origin ag-biotech specializing in microbial biofertilizers and biostimulants based on proprietary bacterial and fungal strains. Closely comparable to Microbe Plus in technology (multi-strain microbial formulations), crop focus, and European market presence; now backed by Corteva.

Emerging players

• BioConsortia: US/NZ-based ag-biotech developing microbial consortia for crop protection, nitrogen fixation, and yield enhancement. Comparable to Microbe Plus in multi-strain bacterial approach but with broader genetic discovery platform and more recent backing from BP/Raven Industries.
• AgBiome: US-based ag-biotech using a proprietary microbial discovery platform (Genesis) to develop biopesticides and biostimulants. Comparable to Microbe Plus in microbial crop protection focus and target customers, with larger capital base and broader pipeline.

Others

• AgroSavfe (now part of Bayer): Belgian ag-biotech (acquired by Bayer in 2022) that developed protein-based biocontrol products. Comparable to Microbe Plus as a European early-stage ag-biotech that was acquired by a global ag-input major — illustrating the strategic acquisition pathway Microbe Plus could pursue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks8 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Microbe-112045943917913
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/microbeplus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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