Cropcision secures funding to expand plastic-free fertilizer production

Cropcision, a Swedish-based agricultural technology company, has closed a seed investment round led by Northern Light Capital (NLC) and Partnerinvest Norr. The financing will support the company’s expansion of its plastic-free, controlled-release fertilizer technology in anticipation of new EU regulations restricting non-biodegradable polymers in fertilizers from 2028. Cropcision operates with support from Umeå Biotech Incubator and targets precise nutrient application in the seeding furrow, aiming to improve both yield and input efficiency while eliminating plastic residue in soil.

The funding will allow Cropcision to scale its operations across the agriculture, horticulture, and forestry sectors, as well as strengthen its team. “This investment enables us to meet growing global demand for sustainable and cost-effective fertilizer solutions,” said Jonathan Love, CEO and co-founder of Cropcision. “Our technology, developed with Umeå University, aligns with both environmental goals and the economic realities faced by growers.”

Cropcision’s technology replaces conventional plastic-based coatings in fertilizers with biodegradable alternatives, aiming to reduce environmental impact while improving nutrient-use efficiency. The company argues that sustainability in fertilizer use must also be economically viable for large-scale agricultural adoption.

Gustav Paringer, investment partner at NLC and newly appointed chairman of the Cropcision board, emphasized the company’s market potential: “We believe in the positive sustainability impact Cropcision can bring to the fertilizer sector. Our investment reflects confidence in the company’s business model and the value of its innovation.”

The European Union’s upcoming restrictions on microplastics have increased interest in biodegradable nutrient delivery systems. Cropcision has already introduced a product called Silvivo for forest seedling establishment and is conducting commercial field trials with leading forestry companies in Sweden. Trials are also underway with eucalyptus, the most planted hardwood species worldwide, to support international scaling.

The latest financing round includes follow-on capital from Umeå Universitet Holding, an early investor in the startup.