Swedish agtech innovator Cropcision has announced the successful close of its seed funding round, backed by Northern Light Capital (NLC) and Partnerinvest Norr. The investment will accelerate the global rollout of Cropcision’s breakthrough plastic-free, controlled-release fertilizer, aligning the company with upcoming EU regulations banning non-biodegradable polymers in agriculture by 2028.

Cropcision’s proprietary fertilizer technology, developed in collaboration with co-founder Associate Professor Michael Holmboe from Umeå University, is designed for precision application in farming, forestry and horticulture. The funding round includes continued support from Umeå Universitet Holding AB, an early investor.

“We have developed a robust platform technology for plastic-free controlled release of a range of inputs, both inorganic and organic, that can used as a granulated precision placement with seed at sowing without delaying germination or emergence,” Jonathan Love, Cropcision CEO and co-founder, told New AG International. He added the company currently uses closed-loop raw materials and is open to initiating collaborations with green ammonia producers.

Cropcision’s product portfolio includes Silvivo, a specialty NPK fertilizer designed for seedling establishment in forestry. Unlike conventional fertilizers that risk salt stress when placed near young roots, Silvivo is safe for direct application at planting. The product is currently undergoing field trials with forest industry leaders in Sweden, as well as proof-of-concept validation in Eucalyptus, the world’s most widely planted hardwood.

The company is also running sunflower trials supported by EIT Food and collaborating with accelerator BGI to explore next-generation microbial inoculants.

“Fertilizer prices are high and expected to go higher due to geopolitical drivers,” noted Love. “EU countries must boost domestic production to offset Russian imports that now face new tariffs. EU Farmers need to find ways to insulate their costs from this risk. We offer a way to improve fertilizer-use efficiency and meet environmental and regulatory targets.”