Edete

Precision Mechanical Pollination System Using Stored Viable Pollen

Agriculture & Food Technologies
Active
Series A Basmet Tab'un Founded 2016
Total raised
$14.9M
Last: Series A 2022-01
Stage
Series A
Founded
2016
Headcount
10
HQ
Basmet Tab'un
Sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies

About

Edete provides precision pollination services for growers using a combination of stored, high-quality pollen and a proprietary mechanical pollination system. Its pollen bank contains all-natural, viable pollen that remains effective for several years and is tailored to specific crop varieties, helping to overcome bloom desynchronization caused by changing climate conditions. Edete’s 2Be mechanical pollinator ensures accurate and timely pollen dispersal, optimizing fertilization and improving yield. The technology can supplement or replace traditional pollination methods, including bees and wind, offering a controlled and scalable alternative for a wide range of crops.

Funding history · 3 rounds · $14.9M total

2022-01
Series A $9.0M
2018-06
Seed $3.3M
2016-09
Pre-Seed $500K

Company Intelligence Q&A

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When was Edete founded?
Edete was founded in May 2016.
What is Edete's primary business?
Edete provides precision pollination services for growers using a combination of stored, high-quality pollen and a proprietary mechanical pollination system.
Where are Edete's main offices located?
Edete has its headquarters in Basmet Tab'un, Israel, and an office in Paso Robles, CA, United States.
What was Edete's latest funding round?
Edete completed a Series A funding round in January 2022, with investors including NevaTeam Partners and Kibutz Eilon. For a full financing history, please refer to startupim.
How much grant funding has Edete received?
In August 2020, Edete received a grant of $1,000,000 from the IIA.
What is the approximate employee count for Edete?
Edete has an employee count in the range of 1-10.
In which geographic markets does Edete operate?
Edete operates in the geographic markets of Israel and the United States.
What is Edete's mechanical pollinator called?
Edete's mechanical pollinator is called the 2Be mechanical pollinator.
What is an example of Edete's commercial service?
In 2022, Edete offered its first commercial Artificial Pollination service for 500 acres of pistachio in the Bakersfield area.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Sub-sectors
Climate TechFood & Land UseSustainable FarmingAgriculture & Food TechnologiesAg TechPrecision Ag
Technologies
Machinery & RoboticsProcessing Machinery
Target customers
Agriculture & FoodCrops
Business model
B2B

Highlights

Climate Tech1 PatentsVerified

Tags

sustainable-farmingclimate-techsmart-farmingprecision-agricultureagricultureroboticsagtechmachineryautomationcrops