Trendlines Group

Trendlines Group is an Israel-based venture group that invents, discovers, and incubates innovation-based medical and agrifood technologies. It invests through medical and agrifood incubators in Israel and Singapore and operates Trendlines Labs, its in-house innovation center, to advance early-stage technologies. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Misgav, it concentrates on medical technology and agrifood technology opportunities.

Past deals in Agriculture

IBI-Ag

Series A in 2025
IBI-Ag is a biotechnology company developing bioinsecticides using environmentally friendly technology. It focuses on discovering and developing selective, safe, and cost-effective biological solutions to control insects and increase crop production worldwide.

AgriG8

Venture Round in 2024
AgriG8 is an agricultural fintech platform focused on closing the financing gap for smallholder farmers. By integrating real-time monitoring with proprietary behavioral analysis, the company provides measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) capabilities. This technology enables lenders to engage in predictive modeling and active monitoring, thus making investments in climate-resilient farming more attractive. AgriG8's primary objective is to facilitate access to financing for farmers who adopt climate-resilient practices, thereby promoting sustainable agriculture while enhancing financial opportunities for both farmers and lenders.

Peptobiotics

Series A in 2024
Peptobiotics is a biotechnology startup focused on livestock disease prevention through innovative synthetic biology solutions. The company specializes in the development of recombinant custom peptides cultivated from synthetic microorganisms, which serve as antibiotic alternatives for promoting animal health and growth. By providing farmers and breeders with effective tools to protect livestock against pathogens, Peptobiotics aims to enhance agricultural productivity while ensuring humane and sustainable practices. The company’s approach addresses the critical need for disease prevention in livestock without contributing to antibiotic resistance, thereby fostering a more responsible and sustainable agricultural ecosystem.

Insectta

Venture Round in 2023
Insectta is a Singapore-based producer of insect-derived biomaterials and products derived from the black soldier fly. Founded in 2017, the company develops materials and commodities from insects for use across agrifood, pharmaceutical and electronics sectors. Its offerings include pet feeds and farming inputs derived from dried or live black soldier fly larvae, as well as black soldier fly eggs and organic fertilizers. In addition to feed products, Insectta develops biomaterials with high protein content such as chitosan and probiotic components, and pursues applications including organic semiconductors. The company emphasizes a circular economy approach by converting waste into valuable insect-based materials and aims to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional pet feeds and agricultural inputs. Through its integrated portfolio, Insectta seeks to enable farmers and manufacturers to adopt sustainable, insect-derived solutions across multiple industries.

AgriG8

Funding Round in 2022
AgriG8 is an agricultural fintech platform focused on closing the financing gap for smallholder farmers. By integrating real-time monitoring with proprietary behavioral analysis, the company provides measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) capabilities. This technology enables lenders to engage in predictive modeling and active monitoring, thus making investments in climate-resilient farming more attractive. AgriG8's primary objective is to facilitate access to financing for farmers who adopt climate-resilient practices, thereby promoting sustainable agriculture while enhancing financial opportunities for both farmers and lenders.

FruitSpec

Series A in 2021
FruitSpec develops hyperspectral imaging and deep learning based technology to estimate fruit yields and manage the fruit value chain. The company designs sensor pods that scan orchards and pairs them with a software platform to count fruits, determine size distribution, and estimate total yield. It offers yield estimation as a service, delivering reports that show the number of fruits and size distribution for a given orchard, with an additional heat-map visualization of fruit quantities. The solutions enable agribusinesses, including farmers, distributors, and insurers, to capture farm data and make planning decisions. Founded in 2016 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, FruitSpec targets early-season insights to support demand-to-supply management across the fruit industry.

AgroScout

Series A in 2021
AgroScout Ltd. is an Israeli company established in 2017 that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at enhancing sustainable farming practices. The company's technology provides precision agriculture solutions by utilizing advanced analytics and high-resolution aerial imagery to assess crop health and monitor for pests and diseases. AgroScout's platform supports farmers by offering insights on crop emergence, stand counts, canopy coverage, and biomass throughout the growing season. This continuous monitoring allows for early detection of infestations, enabling more effective curative treatments and reducing pesticide use. By delivering actionable insights into crop management and regional outbreak predictions, AgroScout aims to improve crop yields and profitability while fostering a more sustainable food production supply chain.

Equinom

Series C in 2021
Equinom is a pioneering food-tech company that combines agricultural expertise, culinary knowledge, and advanced technology to develop delicious, nutritious, affordable, and sustainable non-GMO plant-based ingredients. The company uses its proprietary Manna™ platform, powered by AI, to naturally breed superior crops optimized for human consumption. Equinom partners with leading companies in the industry to supply unrivaled ingredients, contributing to the global surge in plant-based eating.

IBI-Ag

Seed Round in 2021
IBI-Ag is a biotechnology company developing bioinsecticides using environmentally friendly technology. It focuses on discovering and developing selective, safe, and cost-effective biological solutions to control insects and increase crop production worldwide.

Saturas

Series B in 2020
Saturas is a precision agriculture company that develops and manufactures stem water potential SWP sensor systems for irrigation management. Its miniature sensors are embedded in the trunks of trees, vines, and other crops, providing direct contact with water tissues to deliver accurate, real-time measurements of plant water status. The system comprises implanted sensors, in-orchard wireless transponders, and a control unit that transmits data to a central system connected to irrigation controllers. This enables automated, real-time irrigation tailoring to crop needs, reducing water usage while aiming to increase fruit production, size, and sugar content. Saturas' technology supports vineyards and other crops by delivering easy-to-read reports to farmers and enabling precise irrigation decisions. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Misgav, Israel.

Insectta

Seed Round in 2020
Insectta is a Singapore-based producer of insect-derived biomaterials and products derived from the black soldier fly. Founded in 2017, the company develops materials and commodities from insects for use across agrifood, pharmaceutical and electronics sectors. Its offerings include pet feeds and farming inputs derived from dried or live black soldier fly larvae, as well as black soldier fly eggs and organic fertilizers. In addition to feed products, Insectta develops biomaterials with high protein content such as chitosan and probiotic components, and pursues applications including organic semiconductors. The company emphasizes a circular economy approach by converting waste into valuable insect-based materials and aims to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional pet feeds and agricultural inputs. Through its integrated portfolio, Insectta seeks to enable farmers and manufacturers to adopt sustainable, insect-derived solutions across multiple industries.

AgroScout

Seed Round in 2020
AgroScout Ltd. is an Israeli company established in 2017 that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at enhancing sustainable farming practices. The company's technology provides precision agriculture solutions by utilizing advanced analytics and high-resolution aerial imagery to assess crop health and monitor for pests and diseases. AgroScout's platform supports farmers by offering insights on crop emergence, stand counts, canopy coverage, and biomass throughout the growing season. This continuous monitoring allows for early detection of infestations, enabling more effective curative treatments and reducing pesticide use. By delivering actionable insights into crop management and regional outbreak predictions, AgroScout aims to improve crop yields and profitability while fostering a more sustainable food production supply chain.

Equinom

Series B in 2020
Equinom is a pioneering food-tech company that combines agricultural expertise, culinary knowledge, and advanced technology to develop delicious, nutritious, affordable, and sustainable non-GMO plant-based ingredients. The company uses its proprietary Manna™ platform, powered by AI, to naturally breed superior crops optimized for human consumption. Equinom partners with leading companies in the industry to supply unrivaled ingredients, contributing to the global surge in plant-based eating.

ProJini Agchem

Seed Round in 2020
ProJini Agchem is developing a solution focused on new type of molecular targets: protein-protein interactions. While such interactions are at the core of any organism, it is very challenging to develop inhibitors for such systems via conventional approaches due to their spatial and chemical characteristics. The platform, developed by scientists Maayan Gal, PhD and Itay Bloch at the Migal Galilee Research Institute Ltd., leverages a combination of computational-biophysical methods to tackle this significant challenge. ProJini Agchem received an exclusive license to use this platform to develop novel pesticides with new modes of action.

BioFishency

Venture Round in 2019
BioFishency develops integrated water treatment solutions for land‑based aquaculture. Its plug‑and‑play system operates across extensive ponds, constructed ponds, and recirculating systems, allowing farms to double or triple production while retaining existing infrastructure. The technology addresses limited water availability and toxic ammonia buildup, improving water quality to enhance fish survival, growth, and reproduction. A cloud‑controlled, temperature‑agnostic platform delivers immediate operation, reduces water and energy use, eliminates off‑flavors, and lowers the carbon footprint, thereby boosting yields and operational efficiency.

Saturas

Series A in 2018
Saturas is a precision agriculture company that develops and manufactures stem water potential SWP sensor systems for irrigation management. Its miniature sensors are embedded in the trunks of trees, vines, and other crops, providing direct contact with water tissues to deliver accurate, real-time measurements of plant water status. The system comprises implanted sensors, in-orchard wireless transponders, and a control unit that transmits data to a central system connected to irrigation controllers. This enables automated, real-time irrigation tailoring to crop needs, reducing water usage while aiming to increase fruit production, size, and sugar content. Saturas' technology supports vineyards and other crops by delivering easy-to-read reports to farmers and enabling precise irrigation decisions. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Misgav, Israel.

FruitSpec

Seed Round in 2017
FruitSpec develops hyperspectral imaging and deep learning based technology to estimate fruit yields and manage the fruit value chain. The company designs sensor pods that scan orchards and pairs them with a software platform to count fruits, determine size distribution, and estimate total yield. It offers yield estimation as a service, delivering reports that show the number of fruits and size distribution for a given orchard, with an additional heat-map visualization of fruit quantities. The solutions enable agribusinesses, including farmers, distributors, and insurers, to capture farm data and make planning decisions. Founded in 2016 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, FruitSpec targets early-season insights to support demand-to-supply management across the fruit industry.

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.

MetoMotion

Seed Round in 2016
MetoMotion is a company focused on creating a multipurpose robotic system, known as GRoW, aimed at addressing labor-intensive tasks in greenhouse vegetable production, particularly for greenhouse tomatoes. The company's robotic platform leverages artificial intelligence to identify and locate ripe fruit, facilitating seamless integration with existing farming systems. This innovation allows growers to enhance their greenhouse operations by providing valuable insights that can lead to increased yield and quality while minimizing waste. By reducing reliance on human labor, MetoMotion seeks to lower operational costs and improve efficiency in the agricultural sector.

Hargol™ FoodTech

Seed Round in 2016
Hargol™ FoodTech is the world's first commercial grasshopper farm! Grasshoppers are nature's most efficient protein source. Hargol™ FoodTech revolutionize the protein ingredient industry by providing a healthier and more sustainable and affordable alternative, becoming the leading intensive rearing company of grasshoppers in the world. The company is at the forefront of high quality nutrients and healthy grasshoppers supply to markets around the world, improving current market wild-harvested supply by providing year-round availability, nutrients content & quality and costs reduction. For its first line of products, Hargol FoodTech relies on methods and technologies of intensive breeding and growing of three grasshopper species that are processed into protein powders. The company is offering grasshopper based protein ingredient in North America markets to food/ingredient manufacturers and whole grasshoppers. Hargol™ FoodTech have thus far been attracting the interest of food producers, distributors and retailers in the North America, Europe and other regions of the world with whole grasshoppers, grasshopper’s nutrient-rich powder and innovative food products. With the expected 70% rise in demand for animal source protein over the next decades and with existing animal source protein taking a big toll on the environment there is a need for an alternative – Both sustainable and affordable for populations around the globe. Enhanced by their vegetarian diet grasshoppers’ nutrient content is superior compare to other insects or animal source protein: Over 70% whole protein, Omega-3 & Omega-6, Zinc, Iron, & Folic acid. Grasshoppers are also the only Kosher and Halal insect in the world!

Saturas

Seed Round in 2016
Saturas is a precision agriculture company that develops and manufactures stem water potential SWP sensor systems for irrigation management. Its miniature sensors are embedded in the trunks of trees, vines, and other crops, providing direct contact with water tissues to deliver accurate, real-time measurements of plant water status. The system comprises implanted sensors, in-orchard wireless transponders, and a control unit that transmits data to a central system connected to irrigation controllers. This enables automated, real-time irrigation tailoring to crop needs, reducing water usage while aiming to increase fruit production, size, and sugar content. Saturas' technology supports vineyards and other crops by delivering easy-to-read reports to farmers and enabling precise irrigation decisions. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Misgav, Israel.

Eden Shield

Seed Round 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.

Catalyst AgTech

Seed Round in 2014
Catalyst AgTech Ltd. is an Israeli company focused on developing innovative technology for the agriculture sector, specifically aimed at minimizing the environmental impact of agrochemical products. The company has created a customizable technology with a self-destruction mechanism designed for use in persistent pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides. This patented catalyst technology effectively breaks down specific chemicals in fertilizers, significantly reducing their harmful effects after application and preventing groundwater contamination. By addressing the growing demand for essential pesticides while mitigating adverse environmental consequences, Catalyst AgTech offers a solution that promotes sustainable agricultural practices. The company is supported by an experienced management team and benefits from scientific collaboration with the Weizmann Institute of Science.
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