Best Food and Agriculture Companies in Israel
The 155 best Food and Agriculture companies in Israel in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Netafim.
When you're trying to map the best Food and Agriculture companies in Israel by disclosed equity funding and recent funding momentum, the numbers tell a sharper story than the headlines do. $1.6B in total disclosed funding across 155 tracked companies. No unicorns yet, but the pipeline is real. Else Nutrition leads the field at $31M, BioHarvest sits at $29M, and Brevel and Phytolon are closing fast behind them. The sector's growing at roughly 5.5% CAGR, driven by soil monitoring tech, economic shifts and the kind of topical pressure that keeps agri-food R&D funded even in a tight capital year.
So what's actually moving right now? Across 504 food, foodtech and agriculture apps, median install growth is running at roughly +20% year-over-year, which tells me consumer-facing agri-food tools aren't waiting for institutional capital to catch up. Coverage is relatively flat, but the hot themes, food waste composting, food rescue and agricultural extension outreach, are pulling real attention. Investors like CPT Capital, Plug and Play Tech Center and The Kitchen Hub are staying active. And if you want a framework for how capital is actually being allocated in this space, smart food and agriculture investing breaks down the logic cleanly. Israel's foodtech cohort is early-stage but directionally committed.
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Our analysis of 653 Food and Agriculture companies
$71.7b in tracked funding; 82% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Food and Agriculture companies in Israel
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Employees | Founder | Market signals (1y) | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netafim Provider of irrigation systems, services, and digital farming and climate solutions | $500M | 84 mo ago | Acquired | 666 | Gaby Miodownik President and CEO | 4 signals M&A · Acquisition · Leadership | 726 patents Precision irrigation hardware and fluid control systems for agricultural water management | 3 launchs · 2 expansions |
| 2 | Believer Brand of meat products | $390M | 54 mo ago | Series B | 97 | Rom Kshuk CEO | 4 signals ▲300% Regulatory · Lawsuit | — | — |
| 3 | Strauss Group Internet-first brand offering multi category food and beverage products | $293M | 213 mo ago | Public | 1,140 | Eliyahu Fromenchenko Founder | — | 40 patents Food processing equipment and packaging solutions for viscous and sesame-based foods | — |
| 4 | Redefine Meat Provider of 3D-printed meat | $180M | 52 mo ago | Series A | 240 | Adam Lahav Co-Founder and CBO | — | 89 patents Plant-based meat analogues: texture scaffolds, lipid mimetics, flavor systems, protein blends. | 3 awards |
| 5 | DouxMatok Developer of flavor ingredients for food and beverages industry | $60M | 36 mo ago | Unfunded | 76 | Avraham Baniel Co-Founder | — | 82 patents Formulating low‑calorie sweetener compositions for food and pharmaceutical applications | — |
| 6 | Else Nutrition Internet-first brand offering plant-based food products for kids on a subscription basis | $31M | 16 mo ago | Public | 48 | Michael Azar Co-Founder | 17 signals ▲21% Announcements · Board · Leadership | 40 patents Nut‑based non‑dairy nutritional formulations with reduced trace elements for infant nutrition | — |
| 7 | GreenOnyx Developer of automated farming units producing freshwater lentils and leafy greens | $30M | 42 mo ago | Series B | 36 | Tsipi Shoham Founder & CEO | — | 33 patents Aquaculture feed formulation and processing equipment for aquatic plant-based nutrition | 3 launchs |
| 8 | BioHarvest Revolutionizing biologics with plant-based molecules for health, wellness, and sustainability | $29M | 6 mo ago | Acquired | 18 | Hagay Yochi Founder & CEO | — | 6 patents Plant cell culture extracts for therapeutic, cosmetic, and nutraceutical applications | — |
| 9 | Phytolon Manufacturer of food colours | $19M | 0 mo ago | Series B | 27 | Halim Jubran Co-Founder & CEO | — | 2 patents Natural plant-derived betacyanin and betaxanthin pigment formulations for food/colorant applications | — |
| 10 | Brevel Developer of algae-based protein food ingredients | $18M | 16 mo ago | Seed | 28 | Yonatan Golan Co-Founder & CEO | — | 23 patents Advanced sealing valve technology and mixotrophic protein food production processes. | 3 partnerships |
| 11 | Oshi Company creates plant-based seafood fillets | $14M | 1 mo ago | Seed | 43 | Ariel Szklanny Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 12 | Vanilla Vida Vanilla essence processing company | $12M | 52 mo ago | Series A | 3 | Oren Zilberman Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 13 | Wanda Fish Provider of cultivating the sea food services | $10M | 32 mo ago | Seed | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | ChickP Manufactures plant-based protein ingredients | $10M | 52 mo ago | Series A | 12 | Ron Klein CEO | — | — | — |
| 15 | Steakholder Foods Innovating 3D printed plant-based meat, fish, and protein solutions | $9M | 16 mo ago | Public | 49 | — | 5 signals ▼29% M&A · Funding · Announcements | 13 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | 1 launch |
| 16 | WeedOUT Provider of weed control solutions | $8M | 28 mo ago | Series A | 17 | Efrat Nili Co-Founder | — | 57 patents Herbicide formulations and application methods targeting Amaranthus and other weeds | — |
| 17 | Gavan Provider of safety testing services | $8M | 18 mo ago | Series A | 18 | Itai Cohen Co-Founder & Ceo | — | — | — |
| 18 | Better Juice Provider of juice additive to produce sugar-less fruit juices | $8M | 29 mo ago | Acquired | 13 | Eran Blachinsky CEO | — | 6 patents Enzymatic composite disinfectants for food processing and preservation | — |
| 19 | Yo! Egg Producer of eggs | $5M | 48 mo ago | Seed | 22 | Nisim Cohen Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 20 | SimpliiGood Superfood processing company | $4M | 13 mo ago | Series A | — | Lior Shalev CEO & Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 21 | BlueTree Processor of reduced-sugar natural beverages | $2M | 22 mo ago | Seed | 9 | Didier Toubia Co-Founder | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 22 | Griin Coffee processing company | $2M | 66 mo ago | Seed | — | Matan Scharf Co-Founder & CMO | — | — | — |
| 23 | PoLoPo Provider of potato processing services | $2M | 38 mo ago | Seed | — | Raya Aloni Co-Founder | — | 7 patents Genetically engineered biofortification to boost amino acid and protein levels in plant storage organs | — |
| 24 | Alfred's Food-Tech Provider of plant based meat substitute | $1M | 57 mo ago | Seed | 18 | Ronny Reinberg Moran Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 25 | Metabolic Insights Produces and markets plant protection products | $850K | 43 mo ago | Funding Raised | 10 | Ido Korman Founder & Cto | — | 38 patents Natural flavonoid‑based pesticide formulations for crop protection | — |
| 26 | Scantask Software platform for field management and crop assessment | $640K | 192 mo ago | Deadpooled | — | Israel Faier Co-Founder & CEO | — | 5 patents Ergonomic palm-support devices with integrated software tools for hand-held equipment | — |
| 27 | Algaennovation Owns and operates aquaculture farms | $365K | 80 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | Isaac Berzin Founder | — | 24 patents Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials | — |
| 28 | VAXA Producer and cultivator of algae compounds for food and feed industry | $365K | 61 mo ago | Seed | 16 | Isaac Berzin Founder & CTO | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 29 | Kinoko Nutritional food processing company | $285K | 43 mo ago | Funding Raised | 11 | Jasmin Ravid Co-Founder & COO | — | — | — |
| 30 | Israel Cannabis Retailer of computer hardware, peripherals, and accessories | $200K | 78 mo ago | Seed | 18 | — | — | — | — |
| 31 | Flying Spark Protein powder processing company | $168K | 80 mo ago | Seed | — | Eran Gronich Founder & CEO | — | 23 patents Aquaculture feed formulations with mineral enrichment and gut microbiome control | — |
| 32 | Bazzilla Platform offering B2C delivery services | $120K | 152 mo ago | Deadpooled | 2 | Sergey Corzine CEO | — | — | — |
Top 12 Food and Agriculture companies in Israel
#1
Series B · Yokneam Illit, Northern District · founded 2018 · 27 employees$18.6Mraised▾
Manufacturer of food colorsPhytolon offers natural food colors, uniquely positioned to comply with the consumer's needs for healthy food, and with the industry requirements for cost-efficiency and high quality.It leverages a patented technology by which baker’s yeast efficiently produces and releases significant quantities of natural and healthy betalain pigments in short fermentation cycles.
- Aug 2025Series A—
- Nov 2024Series A—
- Oct 2023Series A—
- Jul 2022Series A$14.5M
#2
Seed · Rehovot, Central District · founded 2021 · 43 employees$14.5Mraised▾
Company creates plant-based seafood fillets. It also offers personalized on-demand care for digestive issues and operates. The company is creating salmon from plants eliminating ocean waste.
- May 2026Seed$3M
- Aug 2023Grant (prize money)—
- Mar 2022Seed$12.5M
- Jun 2021Seed$2M
#3
Acquired · Rehovot, Central District · founded 2010 · 18 employees$29.3Mraised▾
Revolutionizing biologics with plant-based molecules for health, wellness, and sustainability. The company pioneers Botanical Synthesis, developing patentable plant-based molecules for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical applications. Their technology offers lower costs, faster development, and enhanced safety. They operate a CDMO, enabling partners to leverage their platform. They focus on health, wellness, technology, and sustainability, addressing the demand for natural solutions and responsible environmental practices. Their first flagship product, VINIA, is a red grape cell product promoting blood flow. They employ direct-to-consumer subscription strategies and conduct clinical trials to expand their product line. They aim to create products that maximize human utility value and return significant shareholder value. They are committed to science, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and employee well-being. They offer subscription based newsletter for updates.
- Dec 2025Grant (prize money)$1.6M
- Sep 2025Post IPO$401.3K
- Oct 2023Post IPO$8.6M
- Jul 2023Post IPO$3.5M
#4
Public · Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv · founded 2012 · 48 employees$30.8Mraised▾
Internet-first brand offering plant-based food products for kids on a subscription basis. The product catalog includes shakes, cereals, and nutrition drinks. Its products are organic and it contains vitamins and minerals. Its products are free from gluten, palm oil, soy, dairy, and corn syrup.
- Feb 2025Post IPO$350.8K
- Jan 2025Post IPO$300K
- May 2024Post IPO$1.2M
- Dec 2022Post IPO$10.3M
#5
Seed · South District · founded 2016 · 28 employees$18.5Mraised▾
Developer of algae-based protein food ingredients. It has developed indoor, sterile, and automated photo-bioreactors that are illuminated within intensity to produce microalgae.
- Mar 2025Seed$5M
- Feb 2025Seed$5M
- Jul 2023Seed$10.1M
- Jun 2022Grant (prize money)—
#6
Public · Rehovot, Central District · founded 2019 · 49 employees$9Mraised▾
Innovating 3D printed plant-based meat, fish, and protein solutions, revolutionizing food production and consumption. The company pioneers sustainable, plant-based alternatives that mirror the taste, texture, and nutrition of traditional meat and fish. They offer state-of-the-art 3D food printers and premixes for creating a variety of plant-based products, including steaks and fish fillets. The focus is on sustainability, quality, and transparency, aiming to minimize waste and promote ethical consumption. The company is committed to advancing food technologies that ensure a thriving planet for future generations, driving positive change in the global plant-based food tech sector. They welcome investors who share their vision of transforming the food industry through technology and sustainability.
- Feb 2025Grant (prize money)$250K
- Nov 2024Grant (prize money)$270K
- Jan 2023Grant (prize money)$220K
- Apr 2022Post IPO—
#7
Series A · Ramat Hasharon, Tel Aviv District · founded 2015$4Mraised▾
Superfood processing company
- Apr 2025Series A$4M
#8
Series A · Israel · founded 2018 · 18 employees$8Mraised▾
Provider of safety testing services
- Dec 2024Series A$8M
#9
Series B · Rehovot, Central District · founded 2018 · 97 employees$389.9Mraised▾
Brand of meat products
- Dec 2021Series B$347M
- Feb 2021Series B$26.8M
- Oct 2019Series A$14M
- May 2018Seed$2.2M
#10
Series A · Ness Ziona, Center District · founded 2018 · 240 employees$180Mraised▾
Provider of 3D-printed meat. It is a meat processing company using 3D technology and delivers animal-free meat with the same appearance, texture, and flavor by using food ingredients. It provides 3D meat digital modeling, food formulations, and food printing technology.
- Jan 2022Series A$135M
- Feb 2021Series A$29M
- Nov 2019Grant (prize money)$10K
- Sep 2019Seed$6M
#11
Acquired · Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv · founded 1965 · 666 employees$500Mraised▾
Provider of irrigation systems, services, and digital farming and climate solutions. The company offers products such as drippers, sprinklers, filters, valves, pipes, connectors, water meters, and water tanks. It provides digital farming solutions, including precision fertigation and frost protection. The company delivers project management, greenhouse financing, and water systems. It offers crop knowledge for alfalfa, almonds, and various other crops.
#12
Unfunded · Petah Tikva, Central District · founded 2014 · 76 employees$60.1Mraised▾
Developer of flavor ingredients for food and beverages industry
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Food and Agriculture coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Agritech is moving in Israel
A read on the academic research around Agritech — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 16 Israel-affiliated papers.
- Ministry of Agriculture6
- Arava Institute for Environmental Studies4
- Dead Sea and Arava Science Center4
- Agricultural Research Organization2
- Technion – Israel Institute of Technology2
- Cloud computing3
- Renewable energy3
- Agriculture3
- Robot2
- Task (project management)2
- Agriculture5
- Greenhouse gas2
- Climate change2
- Agricultural engineering2
- Archaeology2
Common questions
Rohit lives in the feed. He covers what's moving right now — the funding rounds, launches and shifts breaking across the trade press — and ties them back to where the sector is heading.