Root Applied Sciences
PrivateLast Round
Accelerator
Jul 25, 2025
Total Funding Raised
$2.15M
Momentum
Top 25%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Root Applied Sciences operates in Frontier & Industrial Tech and is based in Oakland, California. Its latest recorded funding round was an Accelerator round in July 2025.
Root Applied Sciences is an agtech company that provides a pathogen monitoring system to help growers reduce pesticide use. The company's technology uses sensors to collect airborne particles and analyzes the DNA to quantify pathogens, enabling farmers to make data-driven decisions about pesticide applications.
Sector
Frontier & Industrial Tech
Verticals
Environmental Monitoring, Biotechnology, Sensors
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Hardware + Subscription, Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Non-AI
Historical Pricing
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Root Applied Sciences Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerator | Jul 25, 2025 | ||||
| Seed | Oct 4, 2024 | ||||
| Grant | Nov 18, 2022 | ||||
| Accelerator | Oct 18, 2022 | ||||
| Accelerator | Jul 15, 2022 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Root Applied Sciences Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Creative Destruction Lab | Accelerator |
| Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator | Accelerator |
| Activate | Accelerator |
| California Department of Food and Agriculture | Grant |
Market signals
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- Aug 21, 2026
Monthly visitors increased 32% MoM.
- Jul 25, 2026
Monthly visitors grew 294% MoM, from 460 to 1.8K.
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Root Applied Sciences Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Root Applied Sciences a public or private company?
Root Applied Sciences is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Root Applied Sciences?
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How much is Root Applied Sciences worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Root Applied Sciences is not publicly available.
Can I buy Root Applied Sciences stock?
Root Applied Sciences shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Root Applied Sciences's last funding round?
Root Applied Sciences's most recent funding round was Accelerator on July 25, 2025.
Who are the main investors in Root Applied Sciences?
Key investors in Root Applied Sciences include Creative Destruction Lab, Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator, Activate, California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Will Root Applied Sciences IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Root Applied Sciences.
How can I track Root Applied Sciences secondary market activity?
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