Divergence

company

About

Divergence is a research and development company dedicated to the discovery of strategies for the control of parasites and other pests.

  • 10001 - max

Details

Last Funding Type
Grant
Last Funding Money Raised
$93K
Industries
Agriculture,Biotechnology,Health Care
Founded date
Jan 1, 1999
Number Of Employee
10001 - max
Operating Status
Active

Divergence is a research and development company dedicated to the discovery of effective and ecologically sound strategies for the control of parasites and other pests. The Company's initial focus is on parasitic nematodes, one of the world's major pest groups. Nematodes are roundworms that cause billions of dollars in damage annually to numerous crops, including soybeans, corn, cotton, strawberries, and bananas. Nematodes causing important human diseases include hookworm, whipworm, roundworm (Ascaris), and the filarial worms responsible for lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis.

Funding Rounds

Number of Funding Rounds
Total Funding Amount
2
$1.29M
Divergence has raised a total of $1.29M in funding over 2 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on Apr 17, 2009 from a Grant round.
Announced Date Round Money Raised Number of Investors Lead Investors Post Valuation
Apr 17, 2009 Grant $1.20M 1 Detail
Aug 27, 2002 Grant $93K 1 Detail

Investors

Number of Lead Investors
Number of Investors
1
Divergence is funded by 1 investors. National Science Foundation are the most recent investors.
Investor Name Lead Investor Funding Round
National Science Foundation Grant