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Developing better raw materials designed to specifications and suited for today’s applications

Givat Brenner, IsraelFounded 2012Food
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2022
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Equinom

Equinom is an innovative Israeli startup specializing in non-GMO (non-genetically modified organism) seed breeding technology. The company leverages advanced computational science and data-driven breeding methods to develop high-quality seeds with desirable traits at a much faster rate and with greater accuracy than traditional methods. This cutting-edge approach allows Equinom to create seeds that meet specific functional needs, making them highly valuable to food companies and agricultural producers.

Equinom primarily serves clients in the food and agriculture industries, including large-scale food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers. By providing customized seed varieties, Equinom helps these companies optimize their supply chains and improve the quality and functionality of their products. The company's technology is particularly beneficial for clients looking to enhance the nutritional profile, taste, and yield of their crops without resorting to genetic modification.

Operating in the agri-tech market, Equinom's business model revolves around the development and sale of proprietary seed varieties. The company generates revenue by licensing its seed technology to agricultural producers and food companies, as well as through direct sales of its specialized seeds. Additionally, Equinom collaborates with strategic partners and investors to fund its research and development efforts, ensuring continuous innovation and growth.

Equinom's leadership team boasts extensive experience in both the scientific and business aspects of the food and agriculture industries. Founder Gil Shalev, with a PhD in plant genetics, has a strong background in plant genomics and breeding. The team also includes seasoned executives like Rick, who has over 25 years of experience in the food and ingredient sectors, and Oswald, who has held senior leadership roles in biotechnology.

In summary, Equinom is revolutionizing the seed breeding industry with its non-GMO technology, serving food companies and agricultural producers by providing high-quality, customized seeds. The company's innovative approach and experienced leadership team position it as a trailblazer in the agri-tech market.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Givat Brenner, Israel
Employees
25
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
42.0/100
Sub-industry
AgriTech, Innovative Food
Sector
Food, Dietary Supplements, Biotechnology, DNA, Crop Protection, Genetics and genomics, Superfood, Plant-Based, Genome Engineering, Alternative Protein, Sustainable Development Goals, Enabler of Alternative Proteins
Business model
Manufacturing

Funding history

6 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing Dec 2022 $35M $140M BayWa re Energy Ventures · CPT Capital · Bunge Ventures · Synthesis Capital ↗
SERIES COther financing Jun 2021 $20M $80M Fortissimo Capital · Trendlines Group · BASF Venture Capital · Maverick Ventures Israel —
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Growth signals

Equinom website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Equinom is 160 monthly website visits, up 0% over the last three months. Equinom's team declined 3.8% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits160 3-month web change0% 1-year team growth-3.8%
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Investors

13 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • Hazera

Series A5 investors entered at this stage

  • Fortissimo Capital
  • Roquette
  • BASF
  • Trendlines Group
  • BASF Venture Capital

Series B and later7 investors entered at this stage

  • Phoenix Insurance Company
  • Maverick Ventures Israel
  • BayWa re Energy Ventures
  • CPT Capital
  • Bunge Ventures
  • Synthesis Capital
  • Praesidium
Team profiled 9 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 1 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
3 countries with
team presence
🇮🇱 Israel90.5%
🇺🇸 United States4.8%
🏳️ Liberia4.8%
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