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New West Genetics

Fort Collins, US · Founded 2014 · 2 known investors

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New West Genetics breeds non-GMO industrial hemp seed varieties, using traditional breeding and genomics to create regionally adapted, high-yield genetics for grain, fiber, feed, and fuel applications. Its products, including the ABOUND multi-purpose varieties and AMPLIFY hybrid trait, are sold to hemp growers and agricultural producers, primarily in the United States.

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Founders & leadership

New West Genetics was founded in 2014 by Wendy Mosher and John McKay.

WMWendy Mosher
Wendy MosherinCo-founder · CEO and PresidentWendy Mosher is founder and CEO of New West Genetics, which develops non-GMO industrial hemp seed varieties using traditional breeding and genomics. She previously spent a decade as a special educator and school leader, and has worked on regulatory frameworks for low-carbon fuels and industrial hemp supply chain development.
JMJohn McKay
John McKayinDr.Dr. John McKay is co-founder and lead researcher at New West Genetics, where he applies expertise in plant genetics, physiology, and ecology to breed non-GMO industrial hemp varieties. His background spans basic research on complex trait genetics and practical crop breeding applications.
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Richard FletcherNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 2

Amritam HoldingsHouston
Cultivation CapitalreportedSt. Louis · $100K – $3.5M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$200K disclosed across 1 round · 2015

▶$200KraisedJun 2015 · 1 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Richard FletcherExecutive Officer, Director
  • John McKayExecutive Officer, Director
  • Wendy MosherExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$600K
Amount sold
$200K
Minimum investment
$100K
First sale
May 2015
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Colorado, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 1

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Leafly28 shared keywordsLeafly operates an online marketplace and information resource for cannabis, letting consumers research strains and products and order from licensed retailers, while offering customer-acquisition tools to cannabis brands and retailers. It also publishes cannabis journalism and educational resources for a worldwide consumer audience.

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In the news

New West Genetics: Hemp’s Hybrid Momentfuturefarmermag.com · Aug 2026Non-GMO hybrid Hemp seed is poised to transform the Hemp Supply Chain - AgroSpectrum Asiaagrospectrumasia.com · Jul 2023New West Genetics Debuts New Hemp Seed Bred for Row Crop Farmersprnewswire.com · Sep 2020New West Genetics scaling up hemp genetics R&D and operations following capital raiseprnewswire.com · Dec 2018New West Genetics raising $800K to ramp up industrial hemp marketing, R&D – BizWestbizwest.com · Jun 2015

Frequently asked questions

What does New West Genetics do?
New West Genetics breeds non-GMO industrial hemp seed varieties, using traditional breeding and genomics to create regionally adapted, high-yield genetics for grain, fiber, feed, and fuel applications. Its products, including the ABOUND multi-purpose varieties and AMPLIFY hybrid trait, are sold to hemp growers and agricultural producers, primarily in the United States.
Who founded New West Genetics?
New West Genetics was founded by Wendy Mosher, John McKay in 2014.
Who are New West Genetics's investors?
New West Genetics's investors include Amritam Holdings, Cultivation Capital.
How much funding has New West Genetics raised?
New West Genetics has disclosed $200K raised across 1 round.
Where is New West Genetics headquartered?
New West Genetics is headquartered in Fort Collins, US.