Last updated 2026-07-20
- Acquired by Solabia Group for $80M, May 2019
- Acquired Supreme Health, Apr 2018
- Raised grant, Jul 2017
Total raised
$50.0M
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1998
Headcount
30
HQ
Ketura, Israel
Sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
About
Algatechnologies is a biotechnology company based in Kibbutz Ketura, Israel, specializing in the research, cultivation, and commercialization of microalgae. They produce natural astaxanthin (AstaPure®) and fucoxanthin (FucoVital™) for the nutrition, food and beverage, and cosmetics industries. The company utilizes proprietary closed and semi-closed cultivation systems in the Arava desert, leveraging the stable climate and high light intensity for optimal algae growth. Algatechnologies focuses on eco-friendly technologies and sustainable practices to produce high-quality, pure ingredients.
Funding history · 2 rounds · $50.0M total
2017-07
Grant
Undisclosed
European Union
2013-02
Undisclosed Round
Undisclosed
★ GrovepointJCA Charitable Foundation (Baron Hirsch Fund)
Headcount over time
From 38 (2019-01) to 29 (2026-07) · -9 (-24%) · 44 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- When was Algatechnologies acquired and by whom?
- Algatechnologies was acquired by Solabia in May 2019.
- What is Algatechnologies' primary business?
- Algatechnologies specializes in the commercial cultivation of micro-algae, combining marine biology, production technologies, and international marketing to deliver micro-algae-based products.
- What are the main products offered by Algatechnologies?
- Algatechnologies produces AstaPure, a natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis micro-algae, and FucoVital, a proprietary composition for liver health derived from Phaeodactylum tricornutum micro-algae.
- In which industries are Algatechnologies' products marketed?
- AstaPure is marketed in over 35 countries to the nutrition, food and beverage, and cosmetics industries.
- How many employees does Algatechnologies have?
- Algatechnologies has 11-50 employees.
- Where is Algatechnologies headquartered?
- Algatechnologies is headquartered in Ketura, Israel.
- Did Algatechnologies make any acquisitions?
- Yes, Algatechnologies acquired Supreme Health in April 2018.
- Who is the CEO of Algatechnologies?
- Udi Cottan is the CEO of Algatechnologies.
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Sub-sectors
Agriculture & Food TechnologiesAg TechFarm Equipment & TreatmentClimate TechFood & Land UseSustainable ProteinsClean Industry Tech Sustainable Materials & Circularity
Technologies
BiologicalsMicroorganisms
Target customers
Healthcare & Life SciencesLife SciencesPharmaceuticalsBiotechnologyAgriculture & FoodMarine LifeAquatic Plants
Business model
B2CB2B2CB2B
Tags
materialscardiologysustainable-proteinsimmunologyfertilitybiotechnologyfoodtechfood-ingredientsaquaculturefood-and-beveragesupplementsalgaenutritionclimate-techagtechgrowing-systemsskin-carelife-sciences
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | algatech.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/2447089 | |
| facebook.com/Algatech-1396097397309941 | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCtZcXThsS2BbJewUP8-0bbA |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Algatechnologies Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998-11 |
| Employees (exact) | 30 |
| Offices | Harrison |
| Status reason | Acquired by Grovepoint Capital on Feb, 2013 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Solabia Group 2019-05 $80.0M
| Acquired | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Supreme Health | 2018-04 |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 4 |
|---|
Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 1 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | algatech.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 11 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 512700147 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 1998-11-18 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בסוגי עיסוק שפורטו בתקנון |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2026 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 4 — people (1), annual_report (3) |
| Registered address | 0 קטורה |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-03 | עדכון בעלי תפקידים |
| 2026-05-03 | דו~ח שנתי-הוספת בעל תפקיד |
| 2026-05-03 | דו~ח שנתי-שינוי בהוראות בתקנון |
| 2026-05-03 | דו~ח שנתי-הסרת דירקטור |