- Raised $1.5M funding round, Oct 2019
About
Kenaf Ventures is an Israeli cleantech company focused on reducing global CO2 emissions and the use of polluting materials by the industrial sector. By leveraging the company's know-how, intellectual property, and the mechanical properties of natural fibers such as kenaf and hemp, Kenaf Ventures creates bio-based raw materials that meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (9 out of 17), end users' demand for sustainability, and manufacturers' requirements for green solutions with improved properties and at competitive prices.
The company's products rely on its abilities to combine high percentages of natural fibers with other raw materials such as plastic, wood, and cement, while reducing the use of those materials, improving the properties of the final product, and maintaining a competitive price. Kenaf focuses on three major industries: plastics (bioplastic), construction (bio-block, bio-plaster), and insulation (substitute for styrofoam and rock wool).
Funding history · 1 round · $1.5M total
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- What is Kenaf Ventures' primary focus?
- Kenaf Ventures is an Israeli cleantech company focused on reducing global CO2 emissions and the use of polluting materials by the industrial sector through bio-based raw materials.
- When was Kenaf Ventures founded?
- Kenaf Ventures was founded in March 2018.
- What is Kenaf Ventures' employee count?
- Kenaf Ventures has 1-10 employees.
- What industries does Kenaf Ventures target with its products?
- Kenaf Ventures focuses on three major industries: plastics (bioplastic), construction (bio-block, bio-plaster), and insulation (substitute for styrofoam and rock wool).
- Who are the co-founders of Kenaf Ventures?
- The co-founders of Kenaf Ventures are Ido Hershkovits (CEO), Avishay Morag (CTO), and Gideon Soesan (Head of Agriculture). Asaf Ofer was also a co-founder but has since left the company.
- What is Kenaf Ventures' total funding raised to date?
- Kenaf Ventures has raised a total of $1,500,000 USD.
- When did Kenaf Ventures secure its last funding round and who was the investor?
- Kenaf Ventures secured its last funding round in October 2019, with investment from Pollen Group Israel.
- What is Kenaf Ventures' current funding stage?
- Kenaf Ventures is currently in the Seed funding stage.
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| Website | kenafventures.com |
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| linkedin.com/company/14792217 | |
| facebook.com/kenafventures | |
| instagram.com/kenafventures |
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| Founded | 2018-3 |
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| Employees (exact) | 7 |
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| EPO | 1 |
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| Domain | kenafventures.com |
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| Subdomains | 2 |
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