Kibbutz Shamir

An Israeli agricultural cooperative society that has diversified into various industries, including advanced optical products, toiletries, and honey.

Industrial Technologies
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Acquired Kibbutz Shamir, Israel Founded 1944
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Last updated 2026-08-10
Total raised
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1944
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Kibbutz Shamir, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies

About

Kibbutz Shamir is an Israeli agricultural cooperative society located in the Upper Galilee. Established in 1944 by Romanian immigrants, it has evolved from a purely agricultural community into a diversified entity. It is notably recognized for founding Shamir Optical Industry, a global producer of advanced optical lenses, and also generates income from other ventures like toiletries, honey production, and tourism.

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Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Technologies

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kibbutzagricultureoptical-productsmanufacturingtourism
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External links

Websiteshamir.org.il

Identifiers & details

Legal nameKibbutz Shamir A.C.S.
Founded1944-12