OurCrowd

OurCrowd, established in 2013, is a global venture investing platform headquartered in Israel. It specializes in connecting accredited investors with curated, high-quality early-stage companies across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, energy, and transportation. OurCrowd invests in and supports its portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle, providing mentorship, industry connections, and follow-on funding opportunities. It is the most active venture investor in Israel and has a strong presence in the United States and other global markets.

Denes Ban

Managing Director

Dean Berger

Principal, Funds

Wolf Bielas

Venture Partner

Guy Dassa

Principal and Head of Co-Investments

Etai Kramer

Managing Director, Head Funds

Jonathan Medved

Founder, CEO

Eli Nir

Senior Investment Partner

Moshe Raines

Partner

Liat Sverdlov

Investment Partner

Josh Hersch

Investor Director

Past deals in AgTech

BioLumic

Series B in 2025
BioLumic is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in innovative lighting solutions for horticultural producers, utilizing smart light array technology. Founded in 2012, BioLumic focuses on enhancing the quality and growth of transplant crop seedlings, as well as improving the growth and quality of indoor leafy vegetables and salad herbs. The company employs a photogenics platform that uses light signals to activate plant growth and unlock the genetic potential of various crops, including soybean, cannabis, and other vegetables and fruits. BioLumic's systems leverage ultraviolet radiation to regulate plant responses, resulting in increased crop yields, improved vigor, enhanced disease and pest resistance, and better crop composition, all without the need for chemicals or amendments.

CropX

Series C in 2023
CropX is an ag-analytics and IoT company specializing in AI-driven, cloud-based software solutions designed to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The company's platform integrates data from both proprietary sources and third parties, enabling farmers to improve crop yields by up to 15% while reducing water usage by as much as 50%, and minimizing pesticide and fertilizer application by up to 20%. CropX's comprehensive system is user-friendly and has been deployed on over 5,000 farms across 70 countries, demonstrating rapid growth in the agricultural sector. Through strategic partnerships with notable industry leaders, CropX facilitates the automation of farming operations and the seamless sharing of data, assisting farmers in navigating the complexities of modern agriculture effectively.

Pigmentum

Seed Round in 2023
Pigmentum is an agricultural technology company focused on developing a molecular technology platform that facilitates external gene activation in plants. This innovative mechanism allows for the crossbreeding and assimilation of genetic elements, leading to the creation of unique seeds. By enabling agricultural companies to manipulate genetic traits, Pigmentum supports the large-scale production of natural compounds applicable in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. This technology offers a new approach to enhancing plant characteristics, thereby contributing to advancements in agricultural practices.

BetterSeeds

Seed Round in 2022
BetterSeeds is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative solutions for agriculture through its proprietary genome editing platform. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes CRISPR-Cas9 technology to create enhanced seeds that allow growers to produce diverse crop varieties. Their products aim to address the challenges posed by climate change by incorporating new traits into crops that are not achievable through conventional breeding methods. BetterSeeds' EDGE platform and YieldMaxâ„¢ trait system are designed to improve crop resilience and productivity, ensuring that farmers can adapt to changing environmental conditions.

Taranis

Series D in 2022
Taranis is an agriculture intelligence company that has developed an advanced platform utilizing computer vision, data science, and deep learning algorithms to monitor fields effectively. Its solution provides high-precision aerial surveillance imagery, enabling farmers to detect early signs of issues such as weeds, nutrient deficiencies, crop disease, insect infestations, and water damage. By offering accurate insights, Taranis helps agribusinesses make informed decisions that can prevent crop yield loss and ultimately enhance productivity.

BioLumic

Series B in 2022
BioLumic is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in innovative lighting solutions for horticultural producers, utilizing smart light array technology. Founded in 2012, BioLumic focuses on enhancing the quality and growth of transplant crop seedlings, as well as improving the growth and quality of indoor leafy vegetables and salad herbs. The company employs a photogenics platform that uses light signals to activate plant growth and unlock the genetic potential of various crops, including soybean, cannabis, and other vegetables and fruits. BioLumic's systems leverage ultraviolet radiation to regulate plant responses, resulting in increased crop yields, improved vigor, enhanced disease and pest resistance, and better crop composition, all without the need for chemicals or amendments.

Mermade Seafoods

Seed Round in 2022
Mermade Seafoods is an innovative cellular aquaculture company focused on producing cell-based seafood through a sustainable fermentation-based process. By employing a unique method that upcycles biological waste products from spent growth media, Mermade aims to create nutrient-rich food for cultured seafood, addressing significant challenges in the industry such as high production costs and waste accumulation. This approach not only promotes clean and healthy protein-rich seafood products but also contributes to food security for future generations. Mermade's technology draws inspiration from conventional aquaculture practices like aquaponics, adapting them to the cellular level to establish a new field of agrotech called Cytoponics. Through its pioneering methods, Mermade Seafoods is poised to revolutionize the cell-based seafood industry while promoting sustainability.

Ynsect

Venture Round in 2021
Ynsect is a biotechnology company based in Evry, France, that specializes in the production and processing of insects for sustainable animal feed and non-food applications. Founded in 2011, Ynsect operates insect vertical farms that convert insects into high-quality nutrition products, including proteins and lipids for livestock and pet diets. The company employs innovative bioconversion techniques to utilize organic resources, producing not only animal feed but also organic fertilizers, bioenergy, and other valuable materials. Ynsect's expertise in large-scale insect farming and automation has positioned it as a leading provider in the agro-food and environmental biotech sectors, making it a favored partner for agricultural professionals, research institutions, and investors.

CropX

Venture Round in 2021
CropX is an ag-analytics and IoT company specializing in AI-driven, cloud-based software solutions designed to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The company's platform integrates data from both proprietary sources and third parties, enabling farmers to improve crop yields by up to 15% while reducing water usage by as much as 50%, and minimizing pesticide and fertilizer application by up to 20%. CropX's comprehensive system is user-friendly and has been deployed on over 5,000 farms across 70 countries, demonstrating rapid growth in the agricultural sector. Through strategic partnerships with notable industry leaders, CropX facilitates the automation of farming operations and the seamless sharing of data, assisting farmers in navigating the complexities of modern agriculture effectively.

Tevel

Series C in 2020
Tevel is a company focused on addressing the significant shortage of agricultural labor by developing Flying Autonomous Robotsâ„¢ designed for fruit picking. Founded in 2017 by Yaniv Maor, Tevel's robots utilize advanced artificial intelligence and computer vision to efficiently harvest fruit while minimizing damage. These agile robots can operate continuously, offering a cost-effective solution for farmers. Tevel's innovative software provides real-time monitoring of the harvesting process, allowing farmers to gain valuable insights into the quality and characteristics of the harvested fruit. This data aids growers in making informed decisions about market value and output. Tevel's headquarters are located in Israel, with additional branches in Italy and the United States.

Taranis

Series C in 2020
Taranis is an agriculture intelligence company that has developed an advanced platform utilizing computer vision, data science, and deep learning algorithms to monitor fields effectively. Its solution provides high-precision aerial surveillance imagery, enabling farmers to detect early signs of issues such as weeds, nutrient deficiencies, crop disease, insect infestations, and water damage. By offering accurate insights, Taranis helps agribusinesses make informed decisions that can prevent crop yield loss and ultimately enhance productivity.

CropX

Series B in 2019
CropX is an ag-analytics and IoT company specializing in AI-driven, cloud-based software solutions designed to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The company's platform integrates data from both proprietary sources and third parties, enabling farmers to improve crop yields by up to 15% while reducing water usage by as much as 50%, and minimizing pesticide and fertilizer application by up to 20%. CropX's comprehensive system is user-friendly and has been deployed on over 5,000 farms across 70 countries, demonstrating rapid growth in the agricultural sector. Through strategic partnerships with notable industry leaders, CropX facilitates the automation of farming operations and the seamless sharing of data, assisting farmers in navigating the complexities of modern agriculture effectively.

CropX

Series B in 2019
CropX is an ag-analytics and IoT company specializing in AI-driven, cloud-based software solutions designed to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The company's platform integrates data from both proprietary sources and third parties, enabling farmers to improve crop yields by up to 15% while reducing water usage by as much as 50%, and minimizing pesticide and fertilizer application by up to 20%. CropX's comprehensive system is user-friendly and has been deployed on over 5,000 farms across 70 countries, demonstrating rapid growth in the agricultural sector. Through strategic partnerships with notable industry leaders, CropX facilitates the automation of farming operations and the seamless sharing of data, assisting farmers in navigating the complexities of modern agriculture effectively.

Tevel

Series B in 2019
Tevel is a company focused on addressing the significant shortage of agricultural labor by developing Flying Autonomous Robotsâ„¢ designed for fruit picking. Founded in 2017 by Yaniv Maor, Tevel's robots utilize advanced artificial intelligence and computer vision to efficiently harvest fruit while minimizing damage. These agile robots can operate continuously, offering a cost-effective solution for farmers. Tevel's innovative software provides real-time monitoring of the harvesting process, allowing farmers to gain valuable insights into the quality and characteristics of the harvested fruit. This data aids growers in making informed decisions about market value and output. Tevel's headquarters are located in Israel, with additional branches in Italy and the United States.

Taranis

Series B in 2018
Taranis is an agriculture intelligence company that has developed an advanced platform utilizing computer vision, data science, and deep learning algorithms to monitor fields effectively. Its solution provides high-precision aerial surveillance imagery, enabling farmers to detect early signs of issues such as weeds, nutrient deficiencies, crop disease, insect infestations, and water damage. By offering accurate insights, Taranis helps agribusinesses make informed decisions that can prevent crop yield loss and ultimately enhance productivity.

Eden Shield

Venture Round in 2017
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.

Taranis

Series A in 2017
Taranis is an agriculture intelligence company that has developed an advanced platform utilizing computer vision, data science, and deep learning algorithms to monitor fields effectively. Its solution provides high-precision aerial surveillance imagery, enabling farmers to detect early signs of issues such as weeds, nutrient deficiencies, crop disease, insect infestations, and water damage. By offering accurate insights, Taranis helps agribusinesses make informed decisions that can prevent crop yield loss and ultimately enhance productivity.

Eden Shield

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.

Centaur

Seed Round in 2016
Centaur Analytics, Inc. is a company based in Ventura, California, that specializes in providing wireless sensors and a cognitive services platform to monitor and improve the storage conditions of food products. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on enhancing the quality and safety of stored agricultural goods through the use of advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, and predictive modeling. By offering innovative solutions for visibility and insights into crop conditions, Centaur aims to support farmers, grain traders, and food processing companies in maintaining post-harvest quality while reducing costs associated with compliance and food safety standards. The company's mission is to create sustainable supply chains that minimize waste and loss, ultimately transforming the food industry into a more efficient and trusted quality chain.

CropX

Series A in 2016
CropX is an ag-analytics and IoT company specializing in AI-driven, cloud-based software solutions designed to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The company's platform integrates data from both proprietary sources and third parties, enabling farmers to improve crop yields by up to 15% while reducing water usage by as much as 50%, and minimizing pesticide and fertilizer application by up to 20%. CropX's comprehensive system is user-friendly and has been deployed on over 5,000 farms across 70 countries, demonstrating rapid growth in the agricultural sector. Through strategic partnerships with notable industry leaders, CropX facilitates the automation of farming operations and the seamless sharing of data, assisting farmers in navigating the complexities of modern agriculture effectively.

Taranis

Seed Round in 2016
Taranis is an agriculture intelligence company that has developed an advanced platform utilizing computer vision, data science, and deep learning algorithms to monitor fields effectively. Its solution provides high-precision aerial surveillance imagery, enabling farmers to detect early signs of issues such as weeds, nutrient deficiencies, crop disease, insect infestations, and water damage. By offering accurate insights, Taranis helps agribusinesses make informed decisions that can prevent crop yield loss and ultimately enhance productivity.

CropX

Series A in 2015
CropX is an ag-analytics and IoT company specializing in AI-driven, cloud-based software solutions designed to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The company's platform integrates data from both proprietary sources and third parties, enabling farmers to improve crop yields by up to 15% while reducing water usage by as much as 50%, and minimizing pesticide and fertilizer application by up to 20%. CropX's comprehensive system is user-friendly and has been deployed on over 5,000 farms across 70 countries, demonstrating rapid growth in the agricultural sector. Through strategic partnerships with notable industry leaders, CropX facilitates the automation of farming operations and the seamless sharing of data, assisting farmers in navigating the complexities of modern agriculture effectively.

Eden Shield

Venture Round in 2015
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.

CropX

Seed Round in 2014
CropX is an ag-analytics and IoT company specializing in AI-driven, cloud-based software solutions designed to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The company's platform integrates data from both proprietary sources and third parties, enabling farmers to improve crop yields by up to 15% while reducing water usage by as much as 50%, and minimizing pesticide and fertilizer application by up to 20%. CropX's comprehensive system is user-friendly and has been deployed on over 5,000 farms across 70 countries, demonstrating rapid growth in the agricultural sector. Through strategic partnerships with notable industry leaders, CropX facilitates the automation of farming operations and the seamless sharing of data, assisting farmers in navigating the complexities of modern agriculture effectively.

Eden Shield

Seed Round in 2014
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.
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