Takwin
Takwin is a venture capital firm and incubator based in Haifa, Israel, established in 2015. It focuses on early-stage investments in high-tech companies led by Arab entrepreneurs within Israel. The firm aims to foster the startup spirit in Arab Israeli communities by empowering these entrepreneurs to develop successful businesses. Takwin is notable for being the first venture capital entity located in northern Israel and operates Takwin Labs, which serves as a specialized infrastructure for local entrepreneurs and startups. The firm takes a proactive investment approach, assisting entrepreneurs in refining their business plans, products, and strategies before formal investment, leveraging its expertise in the startup ecosystem. Areas of interest for Takwin include autonomous vehicles, agriculture technology, seismology, nanotechnology, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
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Past deals in Nanotechnology
OlfaGuard
Seed Round in 2016
OlfaGuard Ltd is a bio-nanotech company based in Haifa, Israel, focused on enhancing food safety through innovative technology. The company has developed an E-nose that utilizes an array of nanotech-based sensors specifically designed to detect pathogens, such as Salmonella and E. coli, on food. These sensors function by identifying microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) associated with these pathogens. Currently in the research and development phase, OlfaGuard is leveraging technology derived from four patents licensed from the Technion and Professor Hossam Haick. The sensors are intended for single-use and provide results with high specificity in a matter of minutes, making it possible for users to identify foodborne pathogens without the need for professional personnel or laboratory settings, thus offering a cost-effective solution for food safety.
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