OXFORD, England, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Moa Technology ("Moa"), an agricultural biotechnology company focused on discovering novel mode of action herbicides, announces a £22.2 million Series C financing round, co-led by Oxford Science Enterprises ("OSE") and Supernova Invest ("Supernova").
Joining Supernova as new investors in Moa are Agri Investment Fund ("AIF"); GrainInnovate, a fund investing on behalf of the Grain Research Development Corporation ("GRDC") and managed by Artesian; Infinity Investment Partners; and Magdalen College Oxford. The round has also been supported by existing investors OSE, Lansdowne Partners, Parkwalk, and Oxford University Innovation.
This new investment reflects the proven strength of Moa's IP and the progress it has made to become the innovation partner of choice for the crop protection industry. In the last 24 months, Moa has formed R&D collaborations with four leading companies - Nufarm, Gowan, Certis Belchim and Corteva Agriscience - to develop different novel solutions to help farmers protect their harvests from crop-killing weeds, and expects to continue to sign further commercial research partnerships.
In a major breakthrough for the industry, Moa's proprietary technology platforms have already discovered over 80 novel mode of action areas, which work in completely different ways to control weeds and break resistance. After successful validation in the lab and glasshouse, Moa's most advanced novel mode of action programmes are performing strongly to control some of the world's toughest weeds in successive seasons of international field trials. In 2025, the company discovered a new category of products - Moa Amplifiers™ - which are not herbicidal on their own but have the potential to reduce the amount or concentration of herbicides required, supporting productivity and environmental stewardship.
The Series C funding will enable Moa to bring its three most advanced programmes significantly closer to commercialisation, to build its pipeline of early-stage novel mode of action herbicides and to further develop the Moa Amplifiers programme. The new equity investment will be supplemented by upfront and milestone payments from current and future industry partners working with Moa.
Martin Fiennes of Oxford Science Enterprises, said: "When we helped spin Moa out from the University of Oxford's Plant Sciences Department in 2017, we saw that its technology platform had a unique and important approach to address the market's need for herbicides capable of breaking weed resistance. The success of the platform's discoveries since in the lab and field trials has confirmed Moa is on track to provide the new solutions farmers need to sustain agricultural productivity, and we're delighted to be supporting the company again in this fundraising round."
Alexandre Biau of Supernova Invest, said: "Weed resistance continues to spread. It is causing increasing yield losses, further undermining the resilience of farming operations, while climate change is expected to make weed control even more challenging. In response, the Moa team is redefining the innovation playbook for weed control by advancing both novel modes of action and its Moa Amplifiers strategy, expanding the toolbox available to farmers. Building on the company's strong momentum and proven ability to execute, Supernova Invest is proud to support Moa's journey to market."
Dr Virginia Corless, CEO of Moa Technology said: "This marks a major milestone for Moa Technology – a validation of the outstanding progress we have made not just in the laboratory, but also in striking commercial deals with leading industry partners around the world. We are particularly pleased that, through AIF in Europe and GrainInnovate in Australia, the farming sector itself is closely connected to the next phase of Moa's development, helping accelerate delivery of our solutions to the fields where they are so urgently needed."
About Moa Technology:
Spun out of Oxford University in 2017, Moa Technology aims to help farmers sustainably protect their harvests from crop-killing weeds and ensure food security for all. The company's proprietary platforms have screened over 900,000 compounds and discovered more than 80 promising novel mode of action areas capable of breaking weed resistance to existing herbicides, with several advanced programmes now in their third year of international field trials.
For more information, please visit www.moa-technology.com.
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Moa Technology raises Series C round co-led by Oxford Science Enterprises and Supernova Invest
Partnership Will Accelerate GracoRoberts' Growth as a Trusted Supplier of Mission-Critical Materials to the Global Aerospace and Defense Industry
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GracoRoberts ("GracoRoberts" or the "Company"), a leading value-added distributor of specialty chemicals and advanced composite materials to the aerospace and defense industry, today announced a strategic investment from Tinicum, L.P. and affiliated funds managed by Tinicum Incorporated ("Tinicum"). GracoRoberts' management team is retaining a significant interest in the Company and will continue to lead the business.
Headquartered in Arlington, Texas, GracoRoberts is the largest, fastest and most technically-focused specialty chemicals distributor serving the global aerospace & defense market. The Company supports customers through an omnichannel model that combines industry-leading eCommerce capabilities with highly specialized technical sales expertise. It offers a broad range of adhesives, sealants, coatings, composites, and other specialty chemicals, paired with unmatched technical support and customer service. Additionally, the Company provides a defense logistics and compliance program offering end-to-end supply chain management for military operations, along with value-added services such as custom kitting, labeling, repackaging, cold storage, and vendor-managed inventory solutions.
"Tinicum shares our commitment to our people, our partners, and the long-term success of this business," said Jason Caldwell, Chief Executive Officer of GracoRoberts. "This partnership provides additional resources to invest in our team, strengthen our capabilities, and continue delivering exceptional value to the customer and supplier partners we serve. We are incredibly proud of what our employees have built over the past decade alongside financial partner CM Equity Partners, and we are excited to build on that foundation in this next chapter of growth."
"We greatly admire the business that the GracoRoberts team has built. It is distinguished by the team's technical depth, unwavering commitment to customer service, and longstanding partnerships with the world's leading material manufacturers," said Erik Blumenkranz, Partner at Tinicum. "We intend to invest behind that foundation with a long-term mindset — in the people, the capabilities, and the platform," added Roddy Cruz, Partner at Tinicum. "It is exactly the kind of durable, market-leading business we seek to partner with."
"It has been a privilege to partner with the GracoRoberts management team over the past 11 years," said Jeffrey Mark, Managing Partner at CM Equity Partners. "Working together, we executed a value creation strategy centered on strategic acquisitions, operational excellence, and sustained organic growth, transforming GracoRoberts into the market-leading company it is today. We are proud of what the team has accomplished and believe the Company is exceptionally well positioned for continued success with Tinicum."
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Harris Williams served as exclusive financial advisor, and Holland & Knight LLP served as legal counsel to GracoRoberts and CM Equity Partners. Goodwin Procter LLP served as legal counsel to Tinicum.
About GracoRoberts
GracoRoberts (www.gracoroberts.com) is the largest, fastest, and most technically-focused specialty chemicals distributor serving the global aerospace & defense market. As a full-service supplier of complex engineered materials for aerospace and defense segments, composites, electronics, and other advanced manufacturing industries, GracoRoberts is fully AS, ISO, and CMMC II certified and authorized to distribute over 50 specialty chemical brands including 3M, AkzoNobel, Eastman, ExxonMobil, Henkel, Hexcel, Huntsman, Momentive, Resin Formulators, and more. The Company — made up of parent GracoRoberts, Silmid, SkyGeek, Pacific Coast Composites, and Sky Mart — serves thousands of customers worldwide and differentiates by adding value: services include world-class eCommerce, global distribution, custom formulation, specialty packaging, vendor managed inventory, intermix and kitting services, defense logistics and compliance, and an on-site, staffed chemical laboratory and testing facility.
About Tinicum
Tinicum, founded in 1974 as a family investment office, is a private partnership that manages a diversified group of manufacturing, distribution, and industrial technology companies. It seeks to be the trusted partner of business owners and executives who share its belief that long-term prosperity can be created by teams of capable, honest people working together and investing diligently to fulfill the potential of great businesses. For more information, visit www.tinicum.com.
About CM Equity Partners
CM Equity Partners ("CMEP"), based in New York, NY, provides capital to the US Federal government solutions and aerospace and defense industries. Founded in 1992, CMEP partners with management teams to build enduring value by leveraging its industry knowledge, relationships, operating experience, and its corporate finance, M&A, and private equity expertise. CMEP employs an active and collaborative management approach, developing long-term strategic plans and guiding decisions on re-investment of profits to grow and broaden a company's revenue base and capabilities. CMEP's investments are structured with flexibility across a broad spectrum of the capital structure, including equity, structured equity, and mezzanine debt. For more information, visit www.cmequity.com.
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GracoRoberts Announces Strategic Investment from Tinicum
