- Malaysian agritech Qarbotech harvested $700K to scale photosynthesis tech for higher, faster crop yields.
- Its leaf spray solution claims 60% yield boosts while using fewer inputs than fertilizers.
- Qarbotech expands manufacturing to bring sustainable farming solutions worldwide.
Malaysian agritech startup Qarbotech has raised a $700,000 seed round to scale its innovative photosynthesis enhancement technology for higher crop yields.
Seed round led by 500 Global
The funding was led by VC firm 500 Global.
Qarbotech develops solutions to help home gardeners, and farmers improve plant growth while reducing fertilizer usage.
Its flagship product, QarboGrow, contains organic compounds that accelerate leaf photosynthesis by 30%.
Sustainable farming solutions
The startup claims its technology can increase yields by up to 60% across fruits, vegetables, and more. QarboGrow also shortens growth cycles and enhances crop sweetness.
Farmers must spray the liquid solution onto plant leaves rather than apply traditional chemical fertilizers.
Qarbotech has already sold 1,000 liters of water to agri-entrepreneurs and gardens.
Global expansion plans
The fresh capital will support R&D and expand manufacturing capacity to get Qarbotech’s sustainability-focused solutions to more growers globally.
By tapping into the power of photosynthesis, the startup offers an innovative way to grow healthier, more productive crops while diminishing agriculture’s environmental footprint.
