Last updated 2026-07-26
- Raised $3.2M Seed round led by OurCrowd, Apr 2022
- Raised $850k Pre-Seed round, Dec 2019
- Raised grant, Aug 2024
Total raised
$4.0M
Last: Grant 2024-09
Stage
Seed
Founded
2018
Headcount
23
HQ
Tirat Carmel, Israel
Sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences
About
MAOLAC is an Israeli foodtech startup that leverages advanced AI and proteomics to identify and extract functional proteins from bovine colostrum and plant-based sources. The company's proprietary AI-driven platform, Maoreka, analyzes protein databases and scientific data to create indication-specific protein combinations with high bio-similarity to human breast milk. These bio-functional proteins are used to develop superfood products targeting various health needs, including gut health, anti-inflammatory activity, and muscle recovery. MAOLAC aims to transform discarded bovine colostrum into valuable nutritional ingredients, promoting a circular economy model. The company's products are marketed internationally as tasteless, odorless additives for food, beverages, and supplements.
Funding history · 4 rounds · $4.0M total
2024-08
Grant
Undisclosed
2023-08
A Round
Undisclosed
★ Pascual Innoventures
2022-04
Seed
$3.2M
★ OurCrowdNEOMEVentureIsraeltheFoodTechLabNew Gate CapitalMediterranean Towers Ventures
2019-12
Pre-Seed
$850K
Headcount over time
From 2 (2019-12) to 18 (2026-03) · +16 (+800%) · 31 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is MAOLAC's primary focus?
- MAOLAC is an Israeli foodtech startup developing bio-functional protein ingredients inspired by human breast milk, using AI and proteomics to create superfood products from bovine colostrum and plant-based sources.
- How much funding has MAOLAC raised in total?
- MAOLAC has raised a total of $4.05 million USD.
- Which investor led MAOLAC's Seed round in July 2022?
- OurCrowd led MAOLAC's Seed round in July 2022, which raised $3.2 million USD.
- What award did MAOLAC win in May 2024?
- In May 2024, MAOLAC won the NutraIngredients Start-up Award 2024.
- Who are the co-founders of MAOLAC?
- The co-founders of MAOLAC are Maya Ashkenazi-Otmazgin, Dr. Ariel Orbach, and Eli Lerner.
- What is MAOLAC's proprietary AI-driven platform called?
- MAOLAC's proprietary AI-driven platform is called Maoreka, which analyzes protein databases and scientific data to create indication-specific protein combinations.
Team · 3
Maya Ashkenazi-Otmazgin
Founder · Co-Founder & CEO
Dr. Ariel Orbach
Founder · Co-Founder
Eli Lerner
Founder · Co-Founder
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences
Sub-sectors
Agriculture & Food TechnologiesFood TechFood Trade & ServicesFood ProcessingHealth Tech & Life SciencesPharma & Medical BiotechnologyDrugs Discovery & Development
Technologies
Artificial IntelligenceNatural Language ProcessingBiologicalsMolecules
Target customers
Agriculture & FoodProcessed FoodsIngredientsLivestockDairy
Business model
B2BB2B2C
Highlights
1 PatentsVerified
Tags
deep-learningpetseldersfood-ingredientsathletesnatural-language-processingfoodtechbig-datanutritionsupplementsbioinformaticsartificial-intelligence
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | maolac.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/30876342 | |
| facebook.com/people/MAOLAC/100063972226171 | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UC3YX8mqsuQZ_LEtPMsFk98w |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Employees (exact) | 23 |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 1 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | maolac.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 3 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 515929057 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2018-11-20 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | yes |
| Last annual report | 2023 |
| Active charges / liens | 1 |
| Registry events | 10 — violation (1), charge (3), shares_capital (4), people (2) |
| Registered address | יוזמה 3 טירת כרמל |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | עדכון הפרה |
| 2026-05-18 | סילוק שעבוד |
| 2026-05-17 | רישום שעבוד |
| 2025-10-15 | שינוי בהרכב הון - מניות-הפחתת הון מוקצה |
| 2026-05-10 | רישום שעבוד |
| 2026-04-09 | עדכון דירקטורים-הוספת דירקטור |
| 2026-04-09 | עדכון דירקטורים-הסרת דירקטור |
| 2025-12-07 | שינוי בהרכב הון - מניות-פיצול מניה |
| 2025-10-05 | העברת מניות |
| 2026-02-01 | הקצאת מניות |