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PHERONYM INC

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Pheronym develops nematode pheromone technology that directs nematode behavior to control agricultural pests. Its products combine pheromones with beneficial nematodes to create bee-safe biopesticides and repel plant-parasitic nematodes for crop protection.

Founders & leadership

DFDr. Fatma Kaplan
Dr. Fatma KaplanCo-founder, CEOCEO & Co-Founder, Pheronym
MK
Mr. Karl Cameron SchillerCo-founder, COO
FK
Fatma KaplanCo-founder & CEO
KC
Karl Cameron SchillerCo-founder & COO
FK
F Kaplan

Investors · 2

Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase II2023$971.9K
National Science FoundationPhase I2020$224.8K
Department of Agriculture (USDA)Phase I2017$100K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does PHERONYM INC do?
Pheronym develops nematode pheromone technology that directs nematode behavior to control agricultural pests. Its products combine pheromones with beneficial nematodes to create bee-safe biopesticides and repel plant-parasitic nematodes for crop protection.
Who founded PHERONYM INC?
PHERONYM INC was founded by Dr. Fatma Kaplan.
Who are PHERONYM INC's investors?
PHERONYM INC's investors include Collaborative Fund, SOSV.