Else Kober

Else Kober was a co-founder of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, a global pharmaceutical company.

Health Tech & Life Sciences
Acquired by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Acquired Jerusalem, Israel Founded 1935
Last updated 2026-09-03
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Acquired
Founded
1935
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HQ
Jerusalem, Israel
Sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences

About

Else Kober, along with her nephew Günther Friedländer, co-founded Teva Pharmaceutical Industries on May 1, 1935, in Jerusalem, then part of Mandatory Palestine. The company was established with an initial investment of £4,900, sourced from family capital and loans from other German immigrants. Teva has since grown into a leading global pharmaceutical company.

Offices

Jerusalem, Israel · HQ / main office

Q&A

When was Else Kober founded?
Else Kober was founded in May 1935.
Who were the co-founders of Else Kober?
Else Kober was co-founded by Else Kober and Günther Friedländer.
What is the primary sector of Else Kober?
Else Kober operates in the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector.
What is the current status of Else Kober?
Else Kober is currently inactive, having been acquired.
Where is Else Kober headquartered?
Else Kober is headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel.
When was Else Kober acquired and by whom?
Else Kober was acquired in May 1935 by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries.
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Identifiers & details

Founded1935-5

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries 1935-05