BioScout raises A$6.75m for AI early-warning system against airborne fungal spores
Sydney's BioScout will take its fungal spore sensors to Europe and quadruple the fleet by 2029. How early warning changes spraying decisions.
Sydney-based BioScout raised A$6.75 million ($4.8 million) co-led by Demea Sustainable Investment and Astanor, with GrainInnovate, GrainCorp Ventures, Hort Innovation Venture Fund, Artesian and Division Q participating. Its devices capture airborne particles on adhesive tape and use AI microscope imaging to identify over 40 airborne threats before symptoms appear.
Funds will expand into Europe and grow the sensor fleet from 250 to 1,000 units by 2029.
Sydney-based BioScout raised A$6.75 million ($4.8 million) co-led by Demea Sustainable Investment and Astanor, with GrainInnovate, GrainCorp Ventures, Hort Innovation Venture Fund, Artesian and Division Q participating. Its devices capture airborne particles on adhesive tape and use AI microscope imaging to identify over 40 airborne threats before symptoms appear.
Funds will expand into Europe and grow the sensor fleet from 250 to 1,000 units by 2029.