- Raised $65M Series C led by Musea Ventures, Jul 2013
- Raised $18M Series B led by Kleiner Perkins, Mar 2011
- Raised $8M Series A led by DFJ Tamir Fishman Ventures, Jun 2008
About
Kaiima Bio-Agritech is an Israeli plant genetics and breeding technology company that develops innovative platforms to advance and improve plant productivity for large-scale, modern agricultural systems. The company's name, "Kaiima," is a Hebrew word meaning "sustainable" or "long-lasting," reflecting its commitment to developing agricultural solutions that improve crop productivity sustainably. Kaiima initially focused on its proprietary non-GMO Enhanced Ploidy (EP) technology, which multiplies a plant's genome without compromising its integrity to boost productivity and improve land and water-use efficiencies. More recently, the company has shifted its primary focus to the CastorMaxx® platform, an industry-leading castor production system that develops innovative castor hybrids for high productivity. Kaiima aims to create sustainable, renewable, and scalable solutions for economically producing castor oil as a raw material for the biofuels and biomaterials industry.
Funding history · 4 rounds · $92.4M total
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- What is Kaiima Bio-Agritech's primary focus?
- Kaiima Bio-Agritech is a plant genetics and breeding technology company that partners with seed companies and research institutes to develop solutions for sustainable agriculture.
- What is Kaiima Bio-Agritech's core technology?
- Kaiima Bio-Agritech has developed a non-GMO platform called EP, which, in conjunction with advanced breeding programs, boosts the inherent productivity and resource-usage efficiency of high-impact food and energy crops.
- When was Kaiima Bio-Agritech founded?
- Kaiima Bio-Agritech was founded in October 2006.
- How many employees does Kaiima Bio-Agritech have?
- Kaiima Bio-Agritech has 11-50 employees.
- What is the total amount of funding Kaiima Bio-Agritech has raised?
- Kaiima Bio-Agritech has raised a total of $92,400,000 across multiple funding rounds.
- When was Kaiima Bio-Agritech's last funding round and how much was raised?
- Kaiima Bio-Agritech's last funding round was in August 2013, raising $65,000,000.
- Which investors participated in Kaiima Bio-Agritech's $65 million funding round in August 2013?
- The $65 million funding round in August 2013 included investments from Musea Ventures and Mitsui & Co. Global Investment.
- What is Kaiima Bio-Agritech's primary sector?
- Kaiima Bio-Agritech's primary sector is Agriculture & Food Technologies.
- Where is Kaiima Bio-Agritech headquartered?
- Kaiima Bio-Agritech is headquartered in Sharona, North District, Israel.
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External links
| Website | kaiima.com.br |
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| linkedin.com/company/5093963 | |
| facebook.com/Kaiima-Bio-Agritech-Ltd-1401353790174933 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | KAIIMA BIO AGRITECH LTD |
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| Former names | Biofuel International |
| Founded | 2006-10 |
| Employees (exact) | 30 |
| Offices | China; Brazil; St. Louis |
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Patents
| EPO | 16 |
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | kaiima.com.br |
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Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 2 |
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Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 513884056 |
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| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2006-10-18 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | yes |
| Last annual report | 2018 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 0 |
| Registered address | 0 שרונה |