Arevo AB
Category: AI in Agriculture
Arevo AB develops bio-based fertilizers using arginine technology to enhance plant growth while reducing environmental impact Arevo AB was founded in 2015. The company is led by Niklas Åström. Based in Umeå, Sweden. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: €21.4 million. Latest round: Series A extension, €7.3 million, 2025, led by Industrifonden. Key investors include Industrifonden, Navigare Ventures, Fort Knox, Stora Enso, Kempestiftelserna.
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Umeå, Sweden
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- €21.4 million
Value proposition
Provides sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilizers by enhancing plant growth and nutrient uptake through improved root development, minimizing nitrogen waste and improving soil health
Products and solutions
Arginex Soy (seed treatment), arGrow (forestry biostimulant), Arginex (crop nutrition system)
Unique value
Uses arginine-based technology to deliver nitrogen in the form plants naturally prefer, stimulating root development rather than just supplying nutrients to soil
Target customer
Farmers, forestry companies, and horticultural businesses seeking sustainable fertilizer alternatives
Industries served
Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry
Technology advantage
Patented arginine phosphate technology that creates stronger, more resilient plants with larger root systems, reduced nitrogen leakage, and improved soil health
How they differentiate
Proprietary arginine-based technology that enhances plant growth, improves stress resistance, and minimizes environmental impact through specific amino acid delivery
Main competitors
Koppert Biological Systems, Symborg, Agronutrition
Key partnerships
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Industrifonden, Navigare Ventures, Stora Enso
Notable customers
Agricola2000, Metsuritrio, Multiple forestry contractors in Finland and Sweden
Major milestones
Raised €7.3 million in latest funding round (2025), Added former Green Party leader Maria Wetterstrand to board, Launched Arginex Soy seed treatment, Field trials across 16 countries, Targeting Brazil soy market entry by 2027
Growth metrics
Field trials in over 60 locations across 16 countries, 4-6% typical yield gains demonstrated
Market positioning
Research-intensive biotech company positioned in precision agriculture market offering high-tech alternative to traditional fertilizers
Geographic focus
European market with headquarters in Sweden, expanding internationally with focus on Brazil's soy market by 2027
Patents and IP
Patented precision nutrition products and underlying arginine-based technology
About Niklas Åström
Previously served as CEO of ÅLÖ AB, a global leader in agricultural machinery. He joined Arevo in September 2023 to lead the company's international expansion and growth.
Official website: https://arevo.se/en/