Puna
Puna, AR · 70 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
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Puna Bio develops agricultural inputs using extremophile microorganisms from the Argentine Puna to promote sustainable farming practices. The company applies nature-based biotechnology solutions to improve agricultural productivity while supporting environmental stewardship.
Founders & leadership
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Franco Martínez LevisinExecutive Officer, Director at Puna Bio
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Elisa Violeta BertiniinExecutive Officer, Director at Puna Bio
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Carolina BelfioreinExecutive Officer at Puna Bio
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María Eugenia FaríasinA microbiologist with a PhD and more than 35 years of research in environmental microbiology and extremophile organisms, María Eugenia Farías specializes in isolating extremophile strains from the Andean Puna and developing bio-inoculants for agriculture in arid and saline soils. She co-founded Puna Bio, which develops agricultural inputs based on extremophile microorganisms from the Argentine Puna.
Investors · 7
Capria VenturesBengaluru · $300K – $1M
At One VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $100K – $5M
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationreportedSeattle
Builders VCreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco
Dalus CapitalreportedMexico City · $500K – $5M
GLOCAL LatamreportedRosario · $500K
SOSVreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $30K – $550K
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Puna do?
- Puna Bio develops agricultural inputs using extremophile microorganisms from the Argentine Puna to promote sustainable farming practices. The company applies nature-based biotechnology solutions to improve agricultural productivity while supporting environmental stewardship.
- Who founded Puna?
- Puna was founded by Franco Martínez Levis, Elisa Violeta Bertini, Carolina Belfiore, María Eugenia Farías.
- Who are Puna's investors?
- Puna's investors include Capria Ventures, At One Ventures, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Builders VC, Dalus Capital, GLOCAL Latam, SOSV.
- Where is Puna headquartered?
- Puna is headquartered in Puna, AR.