OurCrowd

OurCrowd Ltd. is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel, with additional offices in regions including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Asia-Pacific. Specializing in early-stage and growth investments, OurCrowd focuses on sectors such as transportation technology, greentech, fintech, medtech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital health, among others. The firm aims to democratize venture capital by providing accredited investors access to curated, high-quality investment opportunities in emerging companies. OurCrowd conducts thorough vetting of potential investments and actively supports its portfolio companies by offering mentorship, recruiting industry advisors, and facilitating follow-on investment rounds. It is recognized as the most active venture investor in Israel and seeks to invest globally, particularly in urgent technological solutions responding to health emergencies and other societal needs. Through its extensive network, OurCrowd enhances growth opportunities for its portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle.

Denes Ban

Managing Director, Partner

Dan Bennett

Co-Founder and General Partner

Dean Berger

Associate

Morry Blumenfeld

Venture Partner

Guy Dassa

Senior Associate

Yori Nelken

General Partner

Moshe Raines

General Partner and Labs / 02 Managing Partner

Ron Stern

General Partner and Head of Portfolio

David Waimann

Venture Partner

Past deals in Agriculture

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.

Ynsect

Venture Round in 2021
Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, founded in 2011. It specializes in the production and processing of insects for use as sustainable feed in aquaculture and poultry farming. The company utilizes innovative vertical farming techniques to convert organic resources into high-quality insect-based nutrients, including proteins and lipids, which are essential for animal nutrition. In addition to feed applications, Ynsect processes insects into non-food products such as organic fertilizers and bioenergy. By automating its production processes and focusing on large-scale insect farming, Ynsect aims to provide premium organic alternatives that support the agricultural and environmental sectors. Its expertise has made it a valuable partner for agri-food professionals, laboratories, investors, and insect industry farmers.

CropX

Venture Round in 2021
CropX Ltd., an ag-analytics company, develops cloud based software solutions integrated with wireless sensors, which boosts crops yield and saves water and energy. It offers advanced adaptive irrigation software service that delivers crop yield increase, and water and energy cost saving services while conserving the environment. The company also generates irrigation maps and automatically applies the right amount of water to different parts of the same field. It serves farmers worldwide. CropX Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel with an additional office in San Francisco, California. CropX’s proprietary science helps farmers better understand water usage across their fields. Its low-cost soil sensors can increase crop yields while simultaneously cutting water usage by one third. In just one irrigation season, CropX sensors were installed on thousands of acres of all major row crops and demonstrated immense value, with early customers across the United States reporting dramatic water, manpower and cost savings, as well as massive crop yield gains. During the current growing season, CropX technology will be rolled out across hundreds of thousands of acres.

Sufresca

Seed Round in 2021
Sufresca develops safe-to-consume vegetable and fruit coating intended to increase the shelf life of such products. It designs edible fruit and vegetable coating solutions to reduce food waste and curb the need for plastic packages.

Tevel

Series C in 2020
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies Ltd. is an Israeli company that specializes in developing autonomous drone systems for orchard management, including tasks such as picking, thinning, and pruning. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Gedera, Tevel offers a comprehensive harvesting solution aimed at enhancing agricultural efficiency. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence for vision and perception, as well as algorithms for maneuvering, harvesting optimization, and data analysis. Tevel has established a robust intellectual property portfolio with multiple patents covering its drone technology, mapping and data collection methods, and fleet management techniques. By providing these innovative solutions, Tevel aims to alleviate the reliance on seasonal labor for farmers, thus streamlining the harvesting process.

Taranis

Series C in 2020
Taranis is a precision agriculture intelligence platform that leverages advanced computer vision, data science, and deep learning algorithms to monitor agricultural fields effectively. The platform assists farmers in making informed decisions by identifying early signs of various issues, including weeds, nutrient deficiencies, diseases, insect infestations, water damage, and machinery problems. By overseeing millions of acres across countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, Taranis provides real-time insights that help farmers enhance their yields and reduce costs. Headquartered in San Francisco, Taranis operates with a team of over 100 employees and has subsidiaries in Israel, Argentina, and Brazil.

CropX

Series B in 2019
CropX Ltd., an ag-analytics company, develops cloud based software solutions integrated with wireless sensors, which boosts crops yield and saves water and energy. It offers advanced adaptive irrigation software service that delivers crop yield increase, and water and energy cost saving services while conserving the environment. The company also generates irrigation maps and automatically applies the right amount of water to different parts of the same field. It serves farmers worldwide. CropX Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel with an additional office in San Francisco, California. CropX’s proprietary science helps farmers better understand water usage across their fields. Its low-cost soil sensors can increase crop yields while simultaneously cutting water usage by one third. In just one irrigation season, CropX sensors were installed on thousands of acres of all major row crops and demonstrated immense value, with early customers across the United States reporting dramatic water, manpower and cost savings, as well as massive crop yield gains. During the current growing season, CropX technology will be rolled out across hundreds of thousands of acres.

CropX

Series B in 2019
CropX Ltd., an ag-analytics company, develops cloud based software solutions integrated with wireless sensors, which boosts crops yield and saves water and energy. It offers advanced adaptive irrigation software service that delivers crop yield increase, and water and energy cost saving services while conserving the environment. The company also generates irrigation maps and automatically applies the right amount of water to different parts of the same field. It serves farmers worldwide. CropX Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel with an additional office in San Francisco, California. CropX’s proprietary science helps farmers better understand water usage across their fields. Its low-cost soil sensors can increase crop yields while simultaneously cutting water usage by one third. In just one irrigation season, CropX sensors were installed on thousands of acres of all major row crops and demonstrated immense value, with early customers across the United States reporting dramatic water, manpower and cost savings, as well as massive crop yield gains. During the current growing season, CropX technology will be rolled out across hundreds of thousands of acres.

Tevel

Series B in 2019
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies Ltd. is an Israeli company that specializes in developing autonomous drone systems for orchard management, including tasks such as picking, thinning, and pruning. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Gedera, Tevel offers a comprehensive harvesting solution aimed at enhancing agricultural efficiency. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence for vision and perception, as well as algorithms for maneuvering, harvesting optimization, and data analysis. Tevel has established a robust intellectual property portfolio with multiple patents covering its drone technology, mapping and data collection methods, and fleet management techniques. By providing these innovative solutions, Tevel aims to alleviate the reliance on seasonal labor for farmers, thus streamlining the harvesting process.

Taranis

Series B in 2018
Taranis is a precision agriculture intelligence platform that leverages advanced computer vision, data science, and deep learning algorithms to monitor agricultural fields effectively. The platform assists farmers in making informed decisions by identifying early signs of various issues, including weeds, nutrient deficiencies, diseases, insect infestations, water damage, and machinery problems. By overseeing millions of acres across countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, Taranis provides real-time insights that help farmers enhance their yields and reduce costs. Headquartered in San Francisco, Taranis operates with a team of over 100 employees and has subsidiaries in Israel, Argentina, and Brazil.

EdenShield

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 a precision agriculture intelligence platform that leverages advanced computer vision, data science, and deep learning algorithms to monitor agricultural fields effectively. The platform assists farmers in making informed decisions by identifying early signs of various issues, including weeds, nutrient deficiencies, diseases, insect infestations, water damage, and machinery problems. By overseeing millions of acres across countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, Taranis provides real-time insights that help farmers enhance their yields and reduce costs. Headquartered in San Francisco, Taranis operates with a team of over 100 employees and has subsidiaries in Israel, Argentina, and Brazil.

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.

CropX

Series A in 2016
CropX Ltd., an ag-analytics company, develops cloud based software solutions integrated with wireless sensors, which boosts crops yield and saves water and energy. It offers advanced adaptive irrigation software service that delivers crop yield increase, and water and energy cost saving services while conserving the environment. The company also generates irrigation maps and automatically applies the right amount of water to different parts of the same field. It serves farmers worldwide. CropX Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel with an additional office in San Francisco, California. CropX’s proprietary science helps farmers better understand water usage across their fields. Its low-cost soil sensors can increase crop yields while simultaneously cutting water usage by one third. In just one irrigation season, CropX sensors were installed on thousands of acres of all major row crops and demonstrated immense value, with early customers across the United States reporting dramatic water, manpower and cost savings, as well as massive crop yield gains. During the current growing season, CropX technology will be rolled out across hundreds of thousands of acres.

Taranis

Seed Round in 2016
Taranis is a precision agriculture intelligence platform that leverages advanced computer vision, data science, and deep learning algorithms to monitor agricultural fields effectively. The platform assists farmers in making informed decisions by identifying early signs of various issues, including weeds, nutrient deficiencies, diseases, insect infestations, water damage, and machinery problems. By overseeing millions of acres across countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, Taranis provides real-time insights that help farmers enhance their yields and reduce costs. Headquartered in San Francisco, Taranis operates with a team of over 100 employees and has subsidiaries in Israel, Argentina, and Brazil.

CropX

Series A in 2015
CropX Ltd., an ag-analytics company, develops cloud based software solutions integrated with wireless sensors, which boosts crops yield and saves water and energy. It offers advanced adaptive irrigation software service that delivers crop yield increase, and water and energy cost saving services while conserving the environment. The company also generates irrigation maps and automatically applies the right amount of water to different parts of the same field. It serves farmers worldwide. CropX Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel with an additional office in San Francisco, California. CropX’s proprietary science helps farmers better understand water usage across their fields. Its low-cost soil sensors can increase crop yields while simultaneously cutting water usage by one third. In just one irrigation season, CropX sensors were installed on thousands of acres of all major row crops and demonstrated immense value, with early customers across the United States reporting dramatic water, manpower and cost savings, as well as massive crop yield gains. During the current growing season, CropX technology will be rolled out across hundreds of thousands of acres.

EdenShield

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 Ltd., an ag-analytics company, develops cloud based software solutions integrated with wireless sensors, which boosts crops yield and saves water and energy. It offers advanced adaptive irrigation software service that delivers crop yield increase, and water and energy cost saving services while conserving the environment. The company also generates irrigation maps and automatically applies the right amount of water to different parts of the same field. It serves farmers worldwide. CropX Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel with an additional office in San Francisco, California. CropX’s proprietary science helps farmers better understand water usage across their fields. Its low-cost soil sensors can increase crop yields while simultaneously cutting water usage by one third. In just one irrigation season, CropX sensors were installed on thousands of acres of all major row crops and demonstrated immense value, with early customers across the United States reporting dramatic water, manpower and cost savings, as well as massive crop yield gains. During the current growing season, CropX technology will be rolled out across hundreds of thousands of acres.

EdenShield

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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