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 Partner

Dan Bennett

Managing Partner

Dean Berger

Associate

Morry Blumenfeld

Venture Partner

Guy Dassa

Senior Associate

Past deals in Food Processing

Jooules

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Jooules develops sustainable protein ingredients using a unique gas fermentation process that converts CO₂ and clean energy into high-quality protein. This innovative approach aims to create nutritious, environmentally friendly, and resource-efficient food solutions.

Scentian Bio

Seed Round in 2023
Scentian Bio is a biotechnology company that develops innovative biosensor devices by integrating insect biology with nanotechnology. These devices leverage insect odorant receptors to create advanced sensing solutions tailored for applications in the medical and food industries. Scentian Bio's technology employs machine learning to detect volatile organic compounds, enabling the identification of off-notes in food and beverages, as well as the detection of fraud and adulteration in raw materials. By providing access to this sophisticated sensor technology, Scentian Bio aims to translate nature's sensory capabilities into practical applications for various commercial uses.

ProFuse Technology

Seed Round in 2022
ProFuse Technology develops cultured meat production technology that accelerates muscle fiber growth, shortens production time, and increases yield and production capacity, with the aim of improving meat quality and consistency while reducing costs for producers by streamlining the manufacturing process and enabling higher-throughput production of cultured meat.

Neolithics

Seed Round in 2022
Neolithics develops an automated crop inspection and quality-control platform for fresh produce. The software and related automation solutions detect, classify and sort crops using artificial intelligence and provide transparent, digital inventory recording to reduce manual quality control and sorting costs. By increasing visibility and automation across the supply chain, Neolithics aims to maximize utilization, reduce waste, lower distribution costs and enhance food safety.

Mermade Seafoods

Seed Round in 2022
Mermade Seafoods is a pioneering company in cellular aquaculture, focusing on the production of cell-based seafood. Its innovative approach uses a sustainable fermentation process to create clean, healthy, and sustainable protein-rich products.

Eggmented Reality

Seed Round in 2022
Eggmented Reality is a company specializing in the production of lab-grown protein ingredients through advanced fermentation technology. Founded in 2022 by Dr. Itamar Yadid and Itay Bloch, the company is based in Qiryat Shmona, Israel. Its flagship product is a vegan alternative to ovalbumin, the primary protein found in egg whites. Eggmented Reality focuses on providing the food industry with functional protein alternatives that are vegan, non-GMO, and environmentally sustainable. The company's technological platform enables the creation of diverse products, including dairy, meat, and fish alternatives, by producing functional proteins that can replace traditional ingredients like methylcellulose and eggs.

Remilk

Series B in 2022
Remilk is a food‑tech company founded in 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel, that employs microbial precision fermentation to produce milk proteins and other key ingredients. Its technology enables the creation of dairy products that closely match the flavor, nutritional profile, and functional properties of cow milk, while eliminating the need for animal farming and reducing environmental impact.

Maolac

Seed Round in 2022
Maolac is a producer of specialized nutrition products that focuses on functional milk proteins designed for both humans and animals. The company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and protein intelligence to develop bio-active compounds that address specific health needs. Their offerings include powder mixtures that promote immune protection, support healthy aging, enhance gut health, alleviate joint pain, and improve skin conditions. By providing indication-specific functional proteins, Maolac enables consumers to achieve improved well-being through precision nutrition tailored to their individual requirements.

Oshi

Seed Round in 2021
Oshi specializes in developing and producing plant-based fish fillets using advanced technology. Their mission is to create delicious, nutritious, and sustainable alternatives to traditional fish products.

Sufresca

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2020, Sufresca develops edible coatings for fruits and vegetables to extend their shelf life, reducing food waste and minimizing the need for plastic packaging.

Ynsect

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2011, Ynsect is a biotech company specializing in insect farming and processing. It produces feed for fish and poultry using insects as a sustainable protein source. The company also develops products for non-food applications such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy.

BlueNalu

Convertible Note in 2021
BlueNalu cultivates seafood products from fish cells using vertical farming methods. Established in 2017, it aims to provide sustainable, high-quality alternatives to conventionally sourced seafood.

Remilk

Series A in 2020
Remilk is a food‑tech company founded in 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel, that employs microbial precision fermentation to produce milk proteins and other key ingredients. Its technology enables the creation of dairy products that closely match the flavor, nutritional profile, and functional properties of cow milk, while eliminating the need for animal farming and reducing environmental impact.

Incredo

Series B in 2019
Incredo is a global food-tech company that develops proprietary flavor technology to make sugars taste sweeter with no aftertaste, enabling reduced sugar consumption while preserving the traditional sugar experience. Its approach involves forming clusters by loading sugar onto a mineral surface, which enhances delivery to sweet receptors and allows the same perceived sweetness without artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols. Founded in 2014, the company conducts its research and development in Petach-Tikva, Israel.

Centaur Analytics

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2016, Centaur Analytics provides wireless sensors and cognitive services platform to monitor and optimize post-harvest product quality in the food industry. Its solutions enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and enable farm-to-shelf traceability.

Scentian Bio

Scentian Bio is a biotechnology company that develops innovative biosensor devices by integrating insect biology with nanotechnology. These devices leverage insect odorant receptors to create advanced sensing solutions tailored for applications in the medical and food industries. Scentian Bio's technology employs machine learning to detect volatile organic compounds, enabling the identification of off-notes in food and beverages, as well as the detection of fraud and adulteration in raw materials. By providing access to this sophisticated sensor technology, Scentian Bio aims to translate nature's sensory capabilities into practical applications for various commercial uses.
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