Last updated 2026-06-18
- Raised $4.2M funding round, Dec 2013
- Raised $2.3M funding round, Dec 2008
- Raised $1M funding round, Jan 2007
Total raised
$7.5M
Last: 2013-12
Stage
Mature
Founded
2004
Headcount
1-10
HQ
Ganei Tikva, Israel
Sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
About
BotanoCap has developed a microencapsulation technology designed to slowly release volatile compounds, such as essential oils. The companys eco-friendly and cost-effective technology is used in biofungicides, bioinsecticides, and bionematicides for soil treatment, field crop protection, and postharvest treatment. Together with the venture capital fund Infinity and the Harbin Incubator, BotanoCap has established the Harbin BotanoCap Development Co Ltd, a subsidiary in China.
Funding history · 3 rounds · $7.5M total
Q&A
- What is BotanoCap's primary business?
- BotanoCap develops controlled-release microencapsulated biopesticides, utilizing a technology to slowly release volatile compounds like essential oils for eco-friendly and cost-effective use in biofungicides, bioinsecticides, and bionematicides.
- When was BotanoCap founded?
- BotanoCap was founded in October 2004.
- What is the current status of BotanoCap?
- BotanoCap is currently inactive, having ceased operations in February 2020.
- How much funding has BotanoCap raised in total?
- BotanoCap has raised a total of $7,500,000 across its funding rounds.
- When was BotanoCap's last funding round and who invested?
- BotanoCap's last funding round was in December 2013, with Infinity Group participating as an investor.
- Does BotanoCap have any international subsidiaries?
- Yes, BotanoCap established Harbin BotanoCap Development Co Ltd, a subsidiary in China, in collaboration with venture capital fund Infinity and the Harbin Incubator.
- Who are the co-founders of BotanoCap?
- The co-founders of BotanoCap are Arie Markus, who serves as Co-founder & CTO, and Charles Linder, who is Co-founder & IP Officer.
- What is BotanoCap's employee count?
- BotanoCap has an employee count in the 1-10 range.
Team · 2
Founder · Co-founder & CTO
Founder · Co-founder & IP Officer
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Sub-sectors
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Business model
B2B
Highlights
1 PatentsVerified
Tags
microbiologyplant-protectionsoil-treatmentpostharvestbiotechnologypest-controlfarmerssmallholder-farmsagtechfertilizersfungicidesnanotechnologystorageagriculture
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External links
| linkedin.com/company/893834 | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UC8sHQZk5iqaS5sI4XeOMJew |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2004-10 |
|---|---|
| Status reason | Non Active, Feb 2020 ceased to operate |