Last updated 2026-07-20
- Raised $25M Undisclosed Round led by Kibbutz Mishmar HaEmek, Oct 2021
- Raised $2.5M Undisclosed Round led by Hazera Genetics, Feb 2001
- Raised grant, Sep 2024
Total raised
$27.5M
Stage
Mature
Founded
1983
Headcount
125
HQ
Sde Eliyahu, Israel
Sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
About
BioBee was founded in 1983 at Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu in the Valley of Springs, Israel. The company is a leading international company in biologically based integrated pest management, natural pollination, and Medfly control. BioBee produces and implements insects for environmentally friendly solutions that enable farmers to work in a safer environment and produce healthier, higher quality crops. They offer tailor-made IPM programs, field service support, and innovative solutions, with a commitment to research and development in natural pollination and biological pest control. BioBee has teams of professionals around the world, 6 subsidiaries, 5 production sites, and a global distribution network.
Funding history · 4 rounds · $27.5M total
2024-09
Grant
Undisclosed
EU CORDIS — Horizon Europe (INCITE)
2021-10
Undisclosed Round
$25.0M
★ Kibbutz Mishmar HaEmek
2018-06
Grant
Undisclosed
EU CORDIS — H2020 (CINCHRON)
2001-02
Undisclosed Round
$2.5M
★ Hazera Genetics
Headcount over time
From 66 (2018-09) to 98 (2025-12) · +32 (+48%) · 52 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is BioBee Sde Eliyahu's primary business?
- BioBee Sde Eliyahu specializes in biologically integrated pest management (IPM), offering beneficial predatory insects and mites as an alternative to chemical pesticides, along with professional field services.
- What types of products does BioBee Sde Eliyahu offer?
- BioBee Sde Eliyahu mass produces predatory insects, parasitic wasps, predatory mites, and bumblebees for natural pollination in greenhouses and open fields.
- When was BioBee Sde Eliyahu founded?
- BioBee Sde Eliyahu was founded in February 1983.
- How many employees does BioBee Sde Eliyahu have?
- BioBee Sde Eliyahu has 51-200 employees.
- Where is BioBee Sde Eliyahu headquartered?
- BioBee Sde Eliyahu is headquartered in Sde Eliyahu, Israel.
- In which countries does BioBee Sde Eliyahu have subsidiaries?
- BioBee Sde Eliyahu has six subsidiaries located in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, and Chile, as well as South Africa.
- What is BioBee Sde Eliyahu's primary sector classification?
- BioBee Sde Eliyahu's primary sector classification is Agriculture & Food Technologies.
- Does BioBee Sde Eliyahu hold any patents?
- Yes, BioBee Sde Eliyahu holds one patent.
Team · 3
Mario Levy
Founder · Founder of organic agriculture in Israel
Yaakov Nakash
Founder · Autodidact entomologist
Akiva Falk
Founder · Businessman
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Sub-sectors
Agriculture & Food TechnologiesAg TechFarm Equipment & TreatmentClimate TechFood & Land UseSustainable Farming
Technologies
Materials & SubstancesRaw MaterialsBiologicals
Target customers
Agriculture & FoodCrops
Business model
B2B
Highlights
1 PatentsVerified
Tags
sustainable-farmingbeesinsectsagtechcropspest-controlbiotechnologyplant-protectionclimate-techpest-managementpesticides
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | biobee.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/2665792 | |
| facebook.com/biobee.il |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | BioBee SDE Eliyahu Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983-2 |
| Employees (exact) | 125 |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 7 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | biobee.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 22 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 511693830 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 1992-06-15 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בסוגי עיסוק שפורטו בתקנון |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2025 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 0 |
| Registered address | אולפן קיבוץ 0 שדה אליהו |