Last updated 2026-08-05
- Raised grant led by Erma Zaden, Apr 2025
Total raised
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Stage
Pre-Funding
Founded
2024
Headcount
3
HQ
Rehovot, Israel
Sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
About
CapsiBreed is an Israeli ag-biotech company specializing in precision gene editing and molecular breeding technologies of solanaceae crops, with a focus on peppers (Capsicum annuum). The company leverages advanced genome editing and molecular biology tools to accelerate the development of improved traits, including enhanced flavor, extended shelf life, disease resistance, higher yield, and optimized nutritional content. Its core innovation is the proprietary PepGEM™ platform, which is designed to deliver precise and efficient genetic modifications in both hot and sweet pepper varieties. CapsiBreed offers both trait development and molecular breeding services to seed companies, biotech firms, and academic institutes.
Funding history · 1 round · — total
2025-04
Grant
Undisclosed
★ Erma Zaden★ Israel Innovation Authority★ Dutch seed company Erma Zaden
Headcount over time
From 3 (2024-12) to 5 (2026-08) · +2 (+67%) · 2 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is CapsiBreed's primary focus?
- CapsiBreed specializes in the regeneration and transformation of recalcitrant plants, with a focus on developing a technology platform for advanced molecular breeding techniques in peppers (Capsicum annuum).
- When was CapsiBreed founded?
- CapsiBreed was founded in December 2024.
- Where is CapsiBreed headquartered?
- CapsiBreed is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel.
- What industries does CapsiBreed's technology platform target?
- CapsiBreed's technology platform aims to meet the needs of the agriculture, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries by creating tailored pepper plants.
- What is CapsiBreed's current employee count?
- CapsiBreed has 3 employees, falling within the 1-10 employee bucket.
- Who are the founders of CapsiBreed?
- The founders of CapsiBreed are Oded Skaliter (CEO & CTO), Alexander Vainstein (CSO), and Oded Sagee (Director).
- What is the current funding stage of CapsiBreed?
- CapsiBreed is currently in the Pre-Funding stage.
- What are the primary sectors CapsiBreed operates in?
- CapsiBreed's primary sector is Agriculture & Food Technologies, with additional focus on Ag Tech and Genetics & Input.
Team · 3
Dr. Oded Sagee
Founder · Co-founder & CEO
Dr. Oded Skaliter
Founder · Co-Founder & CTO
Prof. Alexander Vainstein
Founder · Co-founder & CSO
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Sub-sectors
Agriculture & Food TechnologiesAg TechGenetics & Input
Technologies
BiologicalsMoleculesGenes
Target customers
Healthcare & Life SciencesLife SciencesPharmaceuticalsBiotechnologyAgriculture & FoodCrops
Business model
B2B
Highlights
Verified
Tags
agriculturefood-ingredientsseedssupplementscropsagtech
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | capsibreed.com/ |
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Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2024-12 |
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| Employees (exact) | 3 |
Radar intelligence
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | capsibreed.com |
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Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 9 |
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Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 517073763 |
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| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2024-12-02 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 3 — people (1), shares_capital (1), violation (1) |
| Registered address | נאמן יובל פרופ' 5 תל אביב - יפו |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-10-29 | עדכון בעלי תפקידים |
| 2025-10-29 | הקצאת מניות |
| 2026-05-27 | עדכון הפרה |