Arcadia Biosciences (RKDA) — Stock, Pipeline & Market Cap

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RKDA · Stock Price

USD 1.10-2.78 (-71.64%)

Market Cap: $2.3M

Historical price data

Market Cap: $2.3MFounded: 2002HQ: Davis, United States

Sector Ranking#14 in Synthetic Biology

Overview

Arcadia Biosciences is an agricultural biotech firm with a mission to develop and commercialize food ingredients and crop traits that enhance human health and promote sustainable farming. Founded in 2002, the company has built a technology platform for non-GMO trait development, leading to its commercial GoodWheat™ ingredients and Zola coconut water brand. Its strategy involves licensing traits to seed companies and directly marketing value-added ingredients to food manufacturers, seeking to capture value across the supply chain. Despite its innovative portfolio, the company faces significant commercialization and scaling challenges in a competitive market.

Biotech

Technology Platform

Integrated non-GMO trait development platform utilizing advanced breeding, mutagenesis, and precision gene editing (e.g., CRISPR) to create nutritionally enhanced and sustainable crop varieties.

Funding History

4

Total raised:$150M

IPO$60MUndisclosedFeb 5, 2015

Series C$50MUndisclosedJun 15, 2008

Series B$25MUndisclosedJun 15, 2006

Series A$15MUndisclosedJun 15, 2004

Opportunities

Large and growing consumer demand for functional, health-focused food ingredients like high-fiber and reduced-gluten wheat.

Expansion potential in the legal hemp market for specialized genetics.

The non-GMO, precision-breeding platform is attractive for sustainable agriculture and clean-label trends.

Risk Factors

Significant commercialization risk in scaling adoption of novel ingredients by major food manufacturers.

Financial risk due to history of losses, micro-cap status, and likely need for additional funding.

High competition from larger ag-biotech firms and established food ingredient companies.

Competitive Landscape

Competes with agricultural biotechnology giants (Bayer, Corteva) on trait development and specialty ingredient firms (Ingredion, ADM) on food ingredients. Differentiates through a non-GMO, nutrition-first focus in crops like wheat and an integrated model from seed trait to branded ingredient.