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Ames, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
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PowerPollen develops commercial pollination technology that preserves, stores, and applies pollen for crops like corn, rice, and wheat, allowing application at optimal times to increase yields. It serves seed producers and growers, aiming to improve productivity, sustainability, and profitability of commodity crops.
Founders & leadership
PowerPollen was founded in 2015 by Todd Krone and Jason Cope.
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Todd KroneCo-Founder & CEOTodd Krone is Director and founder of PowerPollen, an Iowa-based company developing pollen preservation and application technology for commodity crops including corn, rice, and wheat.
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Jason CopeFounder and Chief Intellectual Property Officer, PowerPollen, Inc.Jason Cope has developed and patented technologies in agriculture, with expertise spanning applied science, mechanical engineering, and biotechnology; he serves as Treasurer and Secretary of PowerPollen.
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Scott UknesExecutive
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Carl CoxExecutive
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Kavilash ChawlaChief Growth OfficerExecutive Officer of PowerPollen, which develops commercial pollination technology for crops including corn, rice, and wheat.
Board
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Mark OmanBoard director
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Jeff TaylorBoard director
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Paul ShicklerBoard director
Investors · 2
Ag Ventures Alliancelisted by Ag Ventures AllianceClear Lake
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Liechtenstein GroupreportedVienna
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$20.7M disclosed across 4 of 7 rounds · 2015–2026
- Undisclosed amountSeries BAug 2020Source ↗
▶$10.2MraisedJun 2026 · 2 investors · AgricultureRule 506(b)
▶$10.2MraisedJun 2026 · 2 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Scott UknessDirector
- Jeff TaylorDirector
- Jorge Fernandez VidalDirector
- Cox CarlExecutive Officer, Director
- Mark OmanDirector
- Kavilash ChawlaExecutive Officer
- Crystal BruntzExecutive Officer
- Paul SchicklerDirector
- Offering amount
- $20M
- Amount sold
- $10.2M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $993.6K
- First sale
- Jun 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$15MofferedAug 2025 · AgricultureRule 506(b)
▶$15MofferedAug 2025 · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Scott UknesExecutive Officer, Director
- Jorge Fernandez VidalDirector
- Carl CoxExecutive Officer, Director
- Kavilash ChawlaExecutive Officer
- Crystal BruntzExecutive Officer
- Mark OmanDirector
- Jeff TaylorDirector
- Todd KroneDirector
- Paul ShicklerDirector
- Offering amount
- $15M
- Minimum investment
- $5K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $1.1M
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$8.6MraisedMar 2024 · 10 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$8.6MraisedMar 2024 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mark OmanDirector
- Todd KroneExecutive Officer, Director
- Paul SchicklerDirector
- Jeff TaylorDirector
- Jorge Fernandez VidalDirector
- Scott UknesDirector
- Jason CopeDirector
- Offering amount
- $24M
- Amount sold
- $8.6M
- Minimum investment
- $15K
- First sale
- Mar 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$640KraisedAug 2019 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$640KraisedAug 2019 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- JASON COPEExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- TODD KRONEExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $640K
- First sale
- Aug 2019
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Iowa, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.3MraisedNov 2016 · 23 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.3MraisedNov 2016 · 23 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jason CopeExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Todd KroneExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $1.3M
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- Oct 2016
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Iowa, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$600KofferedJul 2015 · Other Technology
▶$600KofferedJul 2015 · Other Technology
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jason CopeExecutive Officer
- Todd KroneExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $600K
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Iowa, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 04
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does PowerPollen do?
- PowerPollen develops commercial pollination technology that preserves, stores, and applies pollen for crops like corn, rice, and wheat, allowing application at optimal times to increase yields. It serves seed producers and growers, aiming to improve productivity, sustainability, and profitability of commodity crops.
- Who founded PowerPollen?
- PowerPollen was founded by Todd Krone, Jason Cope in 2015.
- Who are PowerPollen's investors?
- PowerPollen's investors include Ag Ventures Alliance, Liechtenstein Group.
- How much funding has PowerPollen raised?
- PowerPollen has disclosed $20.7M raised across 4 of its 7 known rounds.
- Where is PowerPollen headquartered?
- PowerPollen is headquartered in Ames, US.