# Vestaron Crop Protection: Farming, Kalamazoo, United States

> Vestaron Crop Protection: Vestaron Crop Protection, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, is a biotechnology company focused on...

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# Vestaron Crop Protection

Vestaron Crop Protection, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, is a biotechnology company focused on sustainable crop protection.

Funding reported Last round: Series C

Farming Kalamazoo, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2005 21 years old
- **Team:** 18 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $265M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series C Aug 2022

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Vestaron Crop Protection has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Vestaron Crop Protection

Vestaron Crop Protection, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, is a biotechnology company focused on sustainable crop protection.

The company specializes in developing peptide-based biopesticides, utilizing naturally occurring peptides inspired by spider venom. Vestaron is notable for being the first to register a peptide-based pesticide in the United States, offering effective insecticides that are safe for humans, beneficial insects, and the environment. The company's product portfolio includes SPEAR® and BASIN®, both designed to replace traditional synthetic pesticides. SPEAR® was commercialized in 2020 and is recognized for its effectiveness against various pests while being harmless to pollinators. BASIN®, approved in 2024, introduces a new mode of action for pest management. Vestaron's innovative approach emphasizes sustainability, rapid degradation, and selectivity, making it a valuable partner for commercial growers and sustainable farmers across North America.

## What company datasets say Vestaron Crop Protection raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$265M** in dollars

Rounds **15**

Last round **Series C**

Last round size **$20M**

Last round date **Aug 2022**

Investors listed **21**

## On 5 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [iSelect Fund](https://millionrounds.com/fund/iselect-fund)
- [Cavallo Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/cavallo-ventures)
- [Endeavor8](https://millionrounds.com/fund/endeavor8)
- [Fortistar](https://millionrounds.com/fund/fortistar)
- [Charter Capital Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/charter-capital)

Each firm lists Vestaron Crop Protection on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

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- **Sector:** Farming
- **Industry code:** NAICS 541714, 325320, SIC 8731, 2879
- **Region:** Michigan
- **Revenue:** $88M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/vestaron)

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