Guatemala · Funded startup

Who invested in Semilla Nueva

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.

Nonprofit

Raised 11 months ago

Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$570Kraised across 1 round since 2025, from 1 source

Latest round
Grant, $570KDec 2025
Investors
1
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The rounds

  1. Dec 2025
    Grant$570K

    Source recorded

Founders and team

From Semilla Nueva's own website: 1 founder, 23 on the team.

Curt BowenCo-Founder & Executive Director
  • Andrea ParedesSenior Legal Coordinator and Compliance Officer
  • Maestro de CEREALmoniasChief Science Officer
  • Quality MaizeNurseries Senior Coordinator
  • Alejandro CruzOperations & Continuous Improvement Manager
  • Corn AssistantPurchase and Management Analyst
  • Corn CounterFinance Manager
  • Corn DetectiveTrait Integration Associate Manager
  • Corn-sensus MakerPublic Policy Manager Guatemala
  • Elote FrancésGrants and Projects Associate Manager
  • Enrique KreffBreeding Director
  • Esteban FernándezFinance and HR Director
  • Federico FiallosOperations Director
  • Heidy HernándezLegal & Compliance Associate
  • Jessica AguirreHuman Resources Manager
  • Katie AdamsDirector of Impact and Cost Effectiveness
  • Marvin AlvaradoLegal & Compliance Associate
  • Maíz FuerteProduction Associate Manager
  • Maíz-tra de FondosDevelopment Director

And 5 more on the team.

Everyone who backed them

PraxisAccelerator1round

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Quick answers about Semilla Nueva

Who invested in Semilla Nueva?

Semilla Nueva's investors include Praxis.

How much has Semilla Nueva raised?

Semilla Nueva has raised $570K across 1 round since 2025.

When did Semilla Nueva last raise?

Semilla Nueva's most recent round was a Grant of $570K in Dec 2025.

What was Semilla Nueva's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $570K in Dec 2025, is also its largest on record.

Who backed Semilla Nueva first?

Semilla Nueva's first round on record, in Dec 2025, was backed by Praxis.

What stage is Semilla Nueva at?

Semilla Nueva's latest named round is a Grant, in Dec 2025.

Where is Semilla Nueva based?

Semilla Nueva is based in Guatemala.

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