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A global crop-protection company specializing in the development, production, and commercialization of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.

Agriculture & Food Technologies
Active
Public Airport City, Israel Founded 1945
Last updated 2026-09-18
Total raised
$4.0B
Stage
Public
Founded
1945
Headcount
7,600
HQ
Airport City, Israel
Sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies

About

ADAMA Ltd. is a global leader in crop protection, providing solutions to farmers worldwide to combat weeds, insects, and diseases. The company originated from two Israeli agrochemical companies, Agan (founded 1945) and Makhteshim Chemical Works (established 1952), which merged in 1997. ADAMA is headquartered in Airport City, Israel, and maintains major synthesis, formulation, and R&D capabilities across multiple continents. Since 2020, it has been part of the Syngenta Group, owned by Sinochem Holdings, and its shares are traded on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

Funding history · 8 rounds · $4.0B total

8 events/rounds · $4.0B Total Funding: $3.0B in Private Equity, $1.0B in Public Equity
Nov 2019
Undisclosed Round $370.0M adama.com ↗
★ Jiangsu Huifeng Bio Agriculture Co., Ltd★ Huifeng (Shanghai Dibai Plant Protection Co., Ltd.)
Jan 2018
Public Offering $240.0M calcalistech.com ↗
★ 7 more★ China Reform Fund Management★ Cinda Asset Management Co. Ltd.★ Penghua Fund Management Co. Ltd.★ Caitong Fund Management Co. Ltd.★ Aegon Industrial Fund Management Co. Ltd.7 more investors
Feb 2017
Public Offering $400.0M renaissancecapital.com ↗
Nov 2016
Secondary Round $230.0M prior (startupim db)
Jan 2015
Debt Financing Undisclosed tracxn.com
Feb 2014
Debt Financing Undisclosed tracxn.com
Oct 2011
Undisclosed Round $2.4B wikipedia.org

Acquisitions · 4

Dec 2022
Grochem Undisclosed
Oct 2020
FNV S.A. Undisclosed
Nov 2019
Shanghai Dibai Plant Protection Co., Ltd. $53.0M
Oct 2019
AgroKlinge Undisclosed

Offices

Airport City, Israel · HQ / main office

Q&A

What is ADAMA Ltd.'s primary business?
ADAMA Ltd. is a global crop-protection company specializing in the development, production, and commercialization of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides for farmers worldwide.
When was ADAMA Ltd. founded and where is it headquartered?
ADAMA Ltd. was founded in 1945 through the merger of two Israeli agrochemical companies, Agan and Makhteshim Chemical Works, and is headquartered in Airport City, Israel.
How many employees does ADAMA Ltd. have?
ADAMA Ltd. has over 500 employees, with an exact count of 7,600.
What is ADAMA Ltd.'s current ownership status?
Since 2020, ADAMA Ltd. has been part of the Syngenta Group, which is owned by Sinochem Holdings. Its shares are traded on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
When did ADAMA Ltd. conduct its first Public Offering and how much did it raise?
In November 2014, ADAMA Ltd. completed a Public Offering, raising $400 million. BofA Merrill Lynch and Goldman, Sachs & Co. were among the lead investors.
What was the amount of the Secondary Round in November 2016?
In November 2016, ADAMA Ltd. raised $230 million in a.
Which company did ADAMA Ltd. acquire in November 2019?
In November 2019, ADAMA Ltd. acquired Shanghai Dibai Plant Protection Co., Ltd. for $53 million.
What was the most recent acquisition by ADAMA Ltd.?
The most recent acquisition by ADAMA Ltd. was Grochem in December 2022.

Team · 4

Zhigang Hao
President and CEO
Sammy Leibowitz
Chief Financial Officer
Gaël Hili
Chairman of the Boards
Amit Neev
Head of HR, North America

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Target customers

Tags

crop-protectionagrochemicalsherbicidesinsecticidesfungicidesagricultureagritech
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External links

Websiteadama.com
X / Twittertwitter.com/AdamaAgri

Identifiers & details

Legal nameADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd.
Founded1945
Employees (exact)7600

Acquisitions & public offerings

AcquiredDateAmount
Grochem2022-12
FNV S.A.2020-10
AgroKlinge2019-10
Shanghai Dibai Plant Protection Co., Ltd.2019-11$53.0M