Trendlines Labs

Trendlines Labs is an investment firm based in Misgav, Israel, specializing in the incubation and investment of innovation-driven companies in the fields of medical technology, information technology, and agrifood technologies. As a subsidiary of The Trendlines Group, it focuses on developing and supporting startups through its in-house innovation center and various funds. The firm emphasizes investments in medical devices and healthcare solutions, leveraging its expertise to foster growth in these sectors. Trendlines Labs operates alongside other incubators and venture capital entities within the Trendlines framework, including those based in Singapore, to expand its reach and impact in the global market. Founded in 1993, the firm continues to play a significant role in the advancement of life sciences and technology industries.

Todd Dollinger

Chairman & CEO

Nitza Kardish

V.P. The Trendlines Group, CEO Trendlines Incubators Israel

Lionel Lim

Director of Business Ventures

Eric Loh

CEO

Lenore Shoham

VP, New Ventures

Past deals in AgTech

Phytolon

Series A in 2022
Phytolon Ltd, located in Misgav, Israel, specializes in the development of technology for producing natural food colorants. Founded in 2000, the company utilizes baker's yeast cells as bio-factories to create these colorants through a fermentation process. Phytolon's innovative approach aims to provide sustainable and natural alternatives for the food and beverage industry, addressing the growing demand for clean-label products.

AgriG8

Funding Round in 2022
AgriG8 is a platform for agricultural fintech that aims to close the financing gap for smallholder farmers. The company's technology combines in-the-moment observation with in-depth behavioral analysis to offer MRV measurement, reporting, and verification capabilities, giving lenders active monitoring and predictive modeling for a profit. making investments in climate-resilient farming more appealing for institutional lenders. Their objective is to make it possible for any farmer who engages in climate-resilient farming to obtain financing.

FruitSpec

Series A in 2021
FruitSpec Ltd. designs and manufactures hyperspectral sensor system for fruit yield estimation. The company provides FruitSpec sensor pods that scan and analyze the trees. It also offer FruitSpec, a software solution that connected with sensor system that enables to count the number of fruits, estimate fruit sizes, and estimate fruit yield. It serves farmers, distributors, and insurance companies. FruitSpec Ltd. was founded in 2016 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

AgroScout

Series A in 2021
AgroScout Ltd. is an agricultural technology company based in Misgav, Israel, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based system for the rapid detection and monitoring of crop diseases across entire fields. The AgroScout platform integrates data from various sensors, including weather, satellite, and local sources, along with machine learning and deep learning algorithms. This technology allows for accurate identification of diseases and pests, providing farmers with actionable insights delivered via cloud-based access on computers and mobile devices. The system not only enhances disease management but also supports sustainable farming practices by improving crop yields and reducing pesticide use. Through its innovative approach, AgroScout empowers farmers with better decision-making tools to optimize crop health and productivity.

Equinom

Series C in 2021
Equinom is a seed-breeding technology company dedicated to creating superior food ingredients through precision breeding methods. By leveraging DNA sequencing, big data processing, and proprietary algorithms, Equinom enhances the nutritional profiles of grains and develops new varieties that exemplify natural quality. This innovative approach makes their breeding process significantly more accurate than traditional techniques and reduces the time required to bring products to market. Equinom targets two primary areas: sesame and legumes. In sesame, the company has developed high-yield, mechanically harvestable varieties that have transformed the market. In legumes, Equinom focuses on creating varieties with protein levels 40% higher than currently available options, addressing the increasing global demand for sustainable protein sources. By partnering with stakeholders across the food ingredients supply chain, Equinom aims to deliver tailored crop varieties that support sustainable development in the food industry while providing substantial economic benefits.

IBI-Ag

Seed Round in 2021
IBI-Ag is a biotechnology company developing a new class of bioinsecticides. IBI-Ag is focused on the discovery and development of new types of biological solutions that utilize environmentally friendly technology to control insects. IBI-Ag utilizes breakthrough technology to produce efficient, selective, and safe bio-insect control solutions. IBI-Ag technology is highly cost-effective due to its fermentation suitability enabling farmers to produce agricultural produce at a low cost.

Phytolon

Funding Round in 2020
Phytolon Ltd, located in Misgav, Israel, specializes in the development of technology for producing natural food colorants. Founded in 2000, the company utilizes baker's yeast cells as bio-factories to create these colorants through a fermentation process. Phytolon's innovative approach aims to provide sustainable and natural alternatives for the food and beverage industry, addressing the growing demand for clean-label products.

Saturas

Series B in 2020
Saturas Ltd. develops and manufactures SWP sensor-based irrigation sensor systems for farmers to provide an accurate indication of water status in crops. Its embedding sensors in the trunk provide direct contact with water tissues for accurate and continuous water status measurement. The company’s agriculture sensing system includes miniature implanted sensors, wireless transponders, and delivery of information to the farmer’s Internet device (computer, tablet, or smartphone). Saturas Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is based in Misgav, Israel.

AgroScout

Seed Round in 2020
AgroScout Ltd. is an agricultural technology company based in Misgav, Israel, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based system for the rapid detection and monitoring of crop diseases across entire fields. The AgroScout platform integrates data from various sensors, including weather, satellite, and local sources, along with machine learning and deep learning algorithms. This technology allows for accurate identification of diseases and pests, providing farmers with actionable insights delivered via cloud-based access on computers and mobile devices. The system not only enhances disease management but also supports sustainable farming practices by improving crop yields and reducing pesticide use. Through its innovative approach, AgroScout empowers farmers with better decision-making tools to optimize crop health and productivity.

AlgaHealth

Seed Round in 2020
AlgaHealth specializes in the development of microalgal sources for high-quality fucoxanthin, a compound utilized in health and cosmetics. The company employs a novel microalgae cultivation algorithm that enhances efficiency by 15% to 50% and has established processing protocols to produce large quantities of natural fucoxanthin at a significantly reduced cost. In addition to fucoxanthin, AlgaHealth also aims to produce polysaccharides as a valuable by-product, contributing to a diverse range of high-value microalgal products. This innovative approach to growing microalgae inland and the use of unique microalgal strains positions AlgaHealth to meet the increasing market demand for quality additives in health supplements and skincare, while promoting sustainable biotechnology practices.

Equinom

Series B in 2020
Equinom is a seed-breeding technology company dedicated to creating superior food ingredients through precision breeding methods. By leveraging DNA sequencing, big data processing, and proprietary algorithms, Equinom enhances the nutritional profiles of grains and develops new varieties that exemplify natural quality. This innovative approach makes their breeding process significantly more accurate than traditional techniques and reduces the time required to bring products to market. Equinom targets two primary areas: sesame and legumes. In sesame, the company has developed high-yield, mechanically harvestable varieties that have transformed the market. In legumes, Equinom focuses on creating varieties with protein levels 40% higher than currently available options, addressing the increasing global demand for sustainable protein sources. By partnering with stakeholders across the food ingredients supply chain, Equinom aims to deliver tailored crop varieties that support sustainable development in the food industry while providing substantial economic benefits.

AquiNovo

Seed Round in 2020
AquiNovo is focused on addressing the expanding aquaculture industry, which is facing challenges due to the depletion of marine resources and rising fish consumption. The company develops feed additives that accelerate fish growth through a platform of non-genetically modified, non-hormonal peptides. These additives improve gut performance and health in fish, leading to higher production yields. Additionally, the technology has potential applications in treating gastrointestinal conditions in both production and companion animals. By providing sustainable solutions, AquiNovo aims to enhance fish farming practices and help meet the increasing global demand for fish protein.

Projini

Seed Round in 2020
Projini Agchem is focused on creating innovative agricultural chemicals that target protein-protein interactions, which are fundamental to all living organisms. Traditional methods have struggled to develop inhibitors for these interactions due to their complex spatial and chemical properties. To address this challenge, Projini Agchem employs a unique platform, developed by scientists Maayan Gal and Itay Bloch at the Migal Galilee Research Institute. This platform utilizes a combination of computational and biophysical techniques to identify and develop novel pesticides with new modes of action. By leveraging these advanced methodologies, Projini Agchem aims to provide farmers with more effective pesticide options, enhancing agricultural productivity while addressing the limitations of conventional agricultural chemicals.

BioFishency

Venture Round in 2019
BioFishency is developing a cost-effective, all-in-one water treatment system for land-based aquaculture. The system operates with all different aquaculture methods: extensive (land ponds), intensive (constructed ponds), and recirculated. It enables fish farms to double or triple production while continuing to use installed infrastructure. BioFishency overcomes the two key aquaculture challenges: limited water availability and buildup of toxic ammonia (excreted by the fish). It enhances the water conditions to increase the ability of the fish to survive, grow, and reproduce. With BioFishency’s system, farmers increase fish production with minimal investment, significantly increasing profitability and sustainability.

Saturas

Series A in 2018
Saturas Ltd. develops and manufactures SWP sensor-based irrigation sensor systems for farmers to provide an accurate indication of water status in crops. Its embedding sensors in the trunk provide direct contact with water tissues for accurate and continuous water status measurement. The company’s agriculture sensing system includes miniature implanted sensors, wireless transponders, and delivery of information to the farmer’s Internet device (computer, tablet, or smartphone). Saturas Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is based in Misgav, Israel.

AlgaHealth

Seed Round in 2017
AlgaHealth specializes in the development of microalgal sources for high-quality fucoxanthin, a compound utilized in health and cosmetics. The company employs a novel microalgae cultivation algorithm that enhances efficiency by 15% to 50% and has established processing protocols to produce large quantities of natural fucoxanthin at a significantly reduced cost. In addition to fucoxanthin, AlgaHealth also aims to produce polysaccharides as a valuable by-product, contributing to a diverse range of high-value microalgal products. This innovative approach to growing microalgae inland and the use of unique microalgal strains positions AlgaHealth to meet the increasing market demand for quality additives in health supplements and skincare, while promoting sustainable biotechnology practices.

FruitSpec

Seed Round in 2017
FruitSpec Ltd. designs and manufactures hyperspectral sensor system for fruit yield estimation. The company provides FruitSpec sensor pods that scan and analyze the trees. It also offer FruitSpec, a software solution that connected with sensor system that enables to count the number of fruits, estimate fruit sizes, and estimate fruit yield. It serves farmers, distributors, and insurance companies. FruitSpec Ltd. was founded in 2016 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

EdenShield

Convertible Note in 2016
EdenShield Ltd. is an Israel-based AgTech company founded in 2012, specializing in the development of nontoxic insect control products for greenhouse crops. The company offers a range of organic and chemical-free solutions, including EdenNet, EdenDirect, and EdenForte, which are formulated from botanical extracts and nutrients derived from native Israeli semi-desert plants. These products utilize proprietary aromatic ingredients that mask plant odors and reduce insect attraction, effectively preventing pest-related damage and the spread of viruses. EdenShield's innovative approach helps growers enhance the yield and health of crops, including cannabis, vegetables, and flowers, while promoting environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

Metomotion

Seed Round in 2016
MetoMotion is developing a multipurpose robotic system, GRoW, for labor-intensive tasks in greenhouses to reduce the reliance on and high costs of human labor in greenhouse vegetable production. The Company’s first application is greenhouse tomatoes.

Hargol™ FoodTech

Seed Round in 2016
Hargol™ FoodTech is the world's first commercial grasshopper farm! Grasshoppers are nature's most efficient protein source. Hargol™ FoodTech revolutionize the protein ingredient industry by providing a healthier and more sustainable and affordable alternative, becoming the leading intensive rearing company of grasshoppers in the world. The company is at the forefront of high quality nutrients and healthy grasshoppers supply to markets around the world, improving current market wild-harvested supply by providing year-round availability, nutrients content & quality and costs reduction. For its first line of products, Hargol FoodTech relies on methods and technologies of intensive breeding and growing of three grasshopper species that are processed into protein powders. The company is offering grasshopper based protein ingredient in North America markets to food/ingredient manufacturers and whole grasshoppers. Hargol™ FoodTech have thus far been attracting the interest of food producers, distributors and retailers in the North America, Europe and other regions of the world with whole grasshoppers, grasshopper’s nutrient-rich powder and innovative food products. With the expected 70% rise in demand for animal source protein over the next decades and with existing animal source protein taking a big toll on the environment there is a need for an alternative – Both sustainable and affordable for populations around the globe. Enhanced by their vegetarian diet grasshoppers’ nutrient content is superior compare to other insects or animal source protein: Over 70% whole protein, Omega-3 & Omega-6, Zinc, Iron, & Folic acid. Grasshoppers are also the only Kosher and Halal insect in the world!

Saturas

Seed Round in 2016
Saturas Ltd. develops and manufactures SWP sensor-based irrigation sensor systems for farmers to provide an accurate indication of water status in crops. Its embedding sensors in the trunk provide direct contact with water tissues for accurate and continuous water status measurement. The company’s agriculture sensing system includes miniature implanted sensors, wireless transponders, and delivery of information to the farmer’s Internet device (computer, tablet, or smartphone). Saturas Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is based in Misgav, Israel.

EdenShield

Seed Round in 2016
EdenShield Ltd. is an Israel-based AgTech company founded in 2012, specializing in the development of nontoxic insect control products for greenhouse crops. The company offers a range of organic and chemical-free solutions, including EdenNet, EdenDirect, and EdenForte, which are formulated from botanical extracts and nutrients derived from native Israeli semi-desert plants. These products utilize proprietary aromatic ingredients that mask plant odors and reduce insect attraction, effectively preventing pest-related damage and the spread of viruses. EdenShield's innovative approach helps growers enhance the yield and health of crops, including cannabis, vegetables, and flowers, while promoting environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

Catalyst AgTech

Seed Round in 2014
Catalyst AgTech Ltd. develops technology for the agriculture sector. The company develops a customizable technology with a self-destruction mechanism for use in persistent pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides. Its technology platform helps in preventing agrochemical contamination. Catalyst AgTech Ltd. is based in Misgav, Israel.

Valentis Nanotech

Seed Round in 2014
Valentis Nanotech, founded in 2013 and part of Trendlines Agtech, specializes in the development of polymeric films, coatings, and compounds. The company has patented a technology that utilizes cellulose nanocrystals combined with nanoparticles to create biodegradable, transparent films derived from plant pulp waste. These films exhibit enhanced strength, improved spectral control, and effective barriers against UV rays, oxygen, and moisture. Valentis collaborates with a leading agricultural thermoplastics company in Israel to advance product development, enabling the creation of tailored materials suitable for various applications across multiple industries. The innovative approach of Valentis positions it as a key player in the field of sustainable materials.