Leaps by Bayer, the impact investment arm of Bayer AG and Singaporean investment firm Temasek, recently announced a joint investment and formation of a new company, Unfold, which will focus on innovation for vegetable varieties with the goal of lifting vertical farming space to the next level of quality, efficiency and sustainability.

While most startups in the vertical farming market are focusing on the development of more efficient infrastructure, Unfold is the only company with unparalleled assets to unlock the genetic potential of vertical farming. By utilizing the seed genetics from vegetable crops, Unfold will focus on developing new seed varieties coupled with agronomic advice tailored for the unique indoor environment of vertical farms.