Thomas R. Laurita

Part of Invaio Sciences, Inc., Peptyde Bio, Inc. is an agtech startup that discovers, designs, and characterizes novel anti-microbial peptides. The company is based in Olivette, MO. These peptides can complement or replace chemical fungicides because they are effective, environmentally friendly, and have a lower cost of development compared to traditional fungicides. The company was founded in 2022 by Dilip Shah and Kirk Czymmek. Peptyde Bio was acquired by Invaio Sciences, Inc. from Danforth Technology Co. on December 07, 2023.

RNAissance Ag LLC is a biotechnology startup focused on delivering RNA-based insecticides for crop protection. It develops spray-on RNA insecticides including against pests such as the Diamondback Moth. The company was founded by Nigel Taylor and Bala Venkata in January 2019 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

RNAissance Ag LLC is a biotechnology startup focused on delivering RNA-based insecticides for crop protection. It develops spray-on RNA insecticides including against pests such as the Diamondback Moth. The company was founded by Nigel Taylor and Bala Venkata in January 2019 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

RNAissance Ag LLC is a biotechnology startup focused on delivering RNA-based insecticides for crop protection. It develops spray-on RNA insecticides including against pests such as the Diamondback Moth. The company was founded by Nigel Taylor and Bala Venkata in January 2019 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.