When was KoVax founded?

KoVax was founded in March 2003.

What is the current status of KoVax?

KoVax was acquired by Phibro Animal Health in December 2018 and is currently inactive.

From whom did KoVax acquire the KV3 patent?

KoVax acquired the KV3 patent from the Hebrew University and the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture.

Who is a founder of KoVax?

Orit Kotler is a co-founder and CEO of KoVax.

KoVax

Vaccines for Viral and Bacterial Diseases in Fish

Acquired by Phibro Animal Health

Acquired Jerusalem, Israel Founded 2003

Last updated 2026-06-18

Acquired by Phibro Animal Health, Dec 2018

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Acquired

Founded

2003

Headcount

Jerusalem, Israel

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About

KoVax develops and manufactures aquaculture vaccines for viral and bacterial diseases and provides diagnostic services for all stages of fish growth. KoVax produces and markets autogenous vaccines for bacterial diseases, including the patented CyHV3 (KHV) vaccine and KV3 for koi and common carp. KV3 is a patent that KoVax acquired from the Hebrew University and the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture. The company has also developed a vaccine against TLV (TiLV).

Q&A

What is KoVax's primary focus?: KoVax develops and manufactures aquaculture vaccines for viral and bacterial diseases in fish and provides diagnostic services.
When was KoVax founded?: KoVax was founded in March 2003.
What is the current status of KoVax?: KoVax was acquired by Phibro Animal Health in December 2018 and is currently inactive.
What specific vaccines does KoVax produce?: KoVax produces autogenous vaccines for bacterial diseases, including the patented CyHV3 (KHV) vaccine and KV3 for koi and common carp. The company has also developed a vaccine against TLV (TiLV).
From whom did KoVax acquire the KV3 patent?: KoVax acquired the KV3 patent from the Hebrew University and the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture.
Who is a founder of KoVax?: Orit Kotler is a co-founder and CEO of KoVax.
In which sector does KoVax operate?: KoVax operates in the Health Tech & Life Sciences, Pharma & Medical Biotechnology, and Drug Delivery sectors.

Team · 1

Orit Kotler

Founder · Co- founder & CEO

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Sectors & technology

Sub-sectors

Health Tech & Life SciencesPharma & Medical BiotechnologyDrug Delivery

Technologies

Biologicals

Target customers

Agriculture & FoodMarine LifeFish

Business model

B2B

Highlights

1 PatentsVerified

Identifiers & details

Founded	2003-3
Employees (exact)	6
Status reason	Acquired (Inactive) by Phibro Animal Health on Dec 2018 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Phibro Animal Health 2018-12

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Patents

EPO	21

Publications (Crossref)

Works	3