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In breaking news, homeBelgium-StartupsGhent’s Rainbow Crops bags €9.7 million to advance AI-powered gene editing for… HomeBelgium-StartupsGhent’s Rainbow Crops bags €9.7 million to advance AI-powered gene editing for…Belgium-StartupsFunding Ghent’s Rainbow Crops bags €9.7 million to advance AI-powered gene editing for improved crop varieties By Rahul Raj June 16, 2026 Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedin Rainbow Crops, a Ghent-based AgTech startup developing improved crop varieties by engineering complex agronomic traits, has raised €9.7 million in Seed funding to advance its technology platform, expand its application across multiple crops, and scale the team.The over-Key players involved: Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Partners Group This development has significant implications for the industry, potentially influencing competitive dynamics, investment patterns, and strategic priorities across the sector. Our goal is to accelerate complex trait engineering and make it accessible to partners globally.” “This round signals strong external validation and positions Rainbow Crops as an emerging category leader in AI-driven, multiplex genome engineering. Market ImplicationsForward-Looking IndicatorsContinued consolidation expected in the sectorIncreasing focus on digital transformation and innovationGrowing importance of ESG considerations Expert Commentary Looking AheadFor complete details on this development, refer to the original report from EU-Startups. Frequently Asked Questions