Last updated 2026-08-29
- Raised $56.7M grant led by Israel Innovation Authority, Nov 2025
- Raised $2.2M grant led by Israel Innovation Authority, Jan 2024
Total raised
$58.9M
Stage
—
Founded
2025
Headcount
5
HQ
Hatzeva, Israel
Sector
Agritech
Registrar ID: 517250551 (AQUAGENE TECH LTD)
About
AquaGene Tech is focused on increasing the productivity and efficiency of fish and shrimp farming. Its proprietary technology enables faster growth, improved uniformity, and greater resilience, significantly boosting farm yields. By developing enhanced breeding lines, the company allows producers to generate more output from the same area, in less time and at lower cost. The solution addresses key economic and environmental challenges in aquaculture, with strong potential for rapid commercial scalability.
Funding history · 2 rounds · $58.9M total
2 events/rounds · $58.9M Total Funding
Nov 2025
★ Israel Innovation AuthorityVerdaneBGN TechnologiesGovernment AgencyTechnology Transfer CompanyWinners authority investmentFour Seasons Venture Capital
Jan 2024
Headcount over time
5 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
Offices
Hatzeva, Israel · HQ / main office
Q&A
- What is AquaGene Tech Ltd.'s primary focus?
- AquaGene Tech Ltd. uses precision CRISPR genome editing to produce enhanced-growth, disease-resistant Crustaceans and fish, aiming to increase the productivity and efficiency of fish and shrimp farming.
- When was AquaGene Tech Ltd. founded?
- AquaGene Tech Ltd. was founded in 2025.
- Where is AquaGene Tech Ltd. headquartered?
- AquaGene Tech Ltd. is headquartered in Hatzeva, Israel.
- Who is the CEO of AquaGene Tech Ltd.?
- Chanan Schneider is the CEO of AquaGene Tech Ltd.
- What technology does AquaGene Tech Ltd. utilize?
- AquaGene Tech Ltd. utilizes CRISPR genome editing technology.
- Which sectors does AquaGene Tech Ltd. operate in?
- AquaGene Tech Ltd. operates in the Agritech, ClimateTech, and Biotechnology and industrial biology sectors.
- What is AquaGene Tech Ltd.'s legal name?
- The legal name of the company is AQUAGENE TECH LTD.
Team · 4
Chanan Schneider
Founder · CEO
Marcia P. Leibowitz, Ph.D.
CTO
Ran Epsteen
COO
Yonatan Molcho, Ph.D.
Lead Researcher
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Agritech
Technologies
Target customers
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | AQUAGENE TECH LTD |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2025 |
| Employees (exact) | 5 |
Radar intelligence
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 517250551 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2025-11-26 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 4 — people (2), other (1), shares_capital (1) |
| Registered address | 37 חצבה |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-26 | עדכון דירקטורים-הסרת דירקטור |
| 2026-03-17 | עדכון דירקטורים-הוספת דירקטור |
| 2026-03-17 | שינוי בתקנון |
| 2026-03-17 | הקצאת מניות |