Last updated 2026-06-18
- Raised $9M Series A led by Dan Barnea, Dec 2021
- Raised $1M grant, Jul 2020
- Raised $3.3M Seed round led by Kibutz Malkiya, May 2018
Total raised
$13.8M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2022-01
Stage
Series A
Founded
2016
Headcount
10
HQ
Basmet Tab'un, Israel
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 · 4 rounds · $13.8M total
2021-12
A Round
$9.0M
★ Dan Barnea★ Ramat David★ Kibutz Eilon★ Gesher HaZiv★ Kvutzat Yavne★ Moshav Yonatan★ Lohmei HaGetaot★ NevaTeam Partners
2020-07
Grant
$1.0M
2018-05
Seed
$3.3M
★ Kibutz Malkiya★ Growers and private investors
2016-08
Pre-Seed
$500K
Headcount over time
From 5 (2018-10) to 10 (2025-10) · +5 (+100%) · 9 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- 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. Its technology aims to optimize fertilization and improve yield by supplementing or replacing traditional pollination methods.
- When was Edete founded?
- Edete was founded in May 2016.
- Where is Edete's headquarters located?
- Edete's headquarters is located in Basmet Tab'un, North District, Israel.
- How much total funding has Edete raised to date?
- Edete has raised a total of $14,874,000 in funding.
- When was Edete's most recent funding round and how much was raised?
- Edete's most recent funding round was in January 2022, raising $9,000,000. Investors included Kibutz Eilon and NevaTeam Partners.
- Who are the co-founders of Edete?
- The co-founders of Edete are Ori Inbar, Keren Mimran, Eylam Ran, and Elad Etgar.
Team · 4
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
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | edetepta.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/18189900 |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2016-5 |
|---|---|
| Employees (exact) | 10 |
| Offices | Paso Robles |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 4 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | edetepta.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 3 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 515453314 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2016-05-22 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2025 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 3 — other (1), shares_capital (2) |
| Registered address | הציפורנים 10 קריית טבעון |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-26 | שינוי בתקנון |
| 2026-02-19 | שינוי בהרכב הון - מניות-פיצול מניה |
| 2026-06-14 | הקצאת מניות |