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Who invested in Mara Bio

One round we have observed, with the one investor named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

Foodtech

Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$1.0Mraised across 1 round since 2025, from 1 source

Latest round
Seed, $1.0MJul 2025
Investors
1
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The rounds

  1. Jul 2025
    Seed$1.0M

    Source recorded

Founders and team

From Mara Bio's own website: 2 on the team.

  • Mark BalchinChief Executive Officer (CEO)​​​​​​​
  • Steve BoggsChief Marketing Officer (CMO)​​​​​​​

Everyone who backed them

K1W1Investment firm1round

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Also claim to have backed them

This firm lists Mara Bio as a portfolio company on their own website, but no report of a round names it. They are the firms' own claims, kept apart from the rounds above.

AIFVC firmPer its own site

Quick answers about Mara Bio

Who invested in Mara Bio?

Mara Bio's investors include K1W1.

How much has Mara Bio raised?

Mara Bio has raised $1.0M across 1 round since 2025.

When did Mara Bio last raise?

Mara Bio's most recent round was a Seed of $1.0M in Jul 2025.

What was Mara Bio's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $1.0M in Jul 2025, is also its largest on record.

Who backed Mara Bio first?

Mara Bio's first round on record, in Jul 2025, was backed by K1W1.

What stage is Mara Bio at?

Mara Bio's latest named round is a Seed, in Jul 2025.

Where is Mara Bio based?

Mara Bio is based in New Zealand.

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