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Living Models

Develops foundation models trained on DNA, RNA, and multi-omics data to accelerate crop breeding and reduce dependence on chemical inputs. Their flagship model BOTANIC compresses the plant variety development cycle from 8 years to 2–3 years.

Food
Sector Food
Stage Seed
Investment 2026
Website livingmodels.ai
Founders
Cyril VéranLéonard StroukBertrand Gakière
Living Models
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