Poornima Parameswaran

About Poornima Parameswaran

Poornima Parameswaran is the co-founder of Trace Genomics, a soil DNA startup she launched in 2015. The company aimed to provide farmers with DNA-based soil intelligence to combat soil-borne diseases and improve planting decisions. Trace Genomics was acquired by Miraterra in 2024.

Poornima Parameswaran at a glance

• Company: Trace Genomics
• Total raised: $28M
• Latest round: Series B
• Investors: S2G Ventures, Ajax Strategies, Rabo Ventures, Stage 1 Ventures, AgFunder, Refactor Capital
• Location: Ames, Iowa

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