Last updated 2026-07-26
- Raised $1M grant, Jun 2017
- Raised $1.5M grant, Jan 2016
- Raised $1.4M grant, Sep 2013
Total raised
$8.4M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2018-02
Stage
Mature
Founded
2010
Headcount
18
HQ
Rehovot, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies
About
Melodea is an Israeli green-tech company that develops and commercializes sustainable, plant-based barrier coatings for the packaging industry. Founded in 2010 as a spin-off from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Melodea utilizes proprietary technology to extract cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) from wood pulp, a byproduct of the paper industry. These coatings, including MelOx NGen and VBseal, provide high-performance oxygen, water vapor, oil, grease, and aroma resistance, enabling fully recyclable and compostable packaging solutions for various applications in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Melodea aims to reduce plastic waste and help brands meet sustainability goals by offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional petroleum-based barriers like EVOH and aluminum.
Funding history · 4 rounds · $8.4M total
2017-06
Grant
$1.0M
2016-01
Grant
$1.5M
2013-09
Grant
$1.4M
2013-02
Seed
$4.5M
★ Holmen
Headcount over time
From 13 (2019-01) to 18 (2026-01) · +5 (+38%) · 15 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Melodea's primary business?
- Melodea is an Israeli green-tech company that develops and commercializes sustainable, plant-based barrier coatings for the packaging industry, offering plastic-free alternatives to oil-based barrier products.
- When was Melodea founded and from where did it spin off?
- Melodea was founded in 2010 as a spin-off from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
- What is Melodea's total funding raised to date?
- Melodea has raised a total of $20,000,000 USD.
- Which investors participated in Melodea's C Round funding in December 2021?
- In December 2021, Melodea secured a C Round funding with participation from Bazan Group.
- What are some of Melodea's key products?
- Melodea's product lineup includes MelOx NGen for oxygen transmission prevention and VBseal for protection against water vapor, oil, and grease transmission.
- What is the primary sector Melodea operates in?
- Melodea's primary sector is Industrial Technologies.
- What is the latest grant funding Melodea received?
- Melodea received a grant of $553,500 in September 2022.
Team · 3
Shaul Lapidot
Founder · CEO & Co-founder
Oded Shoseyov
Founder · Co-founder, Board member, and company's consultant
Tord Gustafsson
Founder · Composites Expert (deceased)
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Climate TechClean Industry Tech Sustainable Materials & CircularityIndustrial TechnologiesMaterial Innovations & Applications
Technologies
Materials & Substances
Target customers
Real Estate & ConstructionConstructionIndustrial ManufacturingProcess IndustriesWoodHybrid IndustriesPulp & PaperDiscrete IndustriesPackaging & Containers
Business model
B2B
Highlights
1 PatentsVerified
Tags
biotechnologyindustrial-applicationsmaterialsrecyclingfoamsbiomaterialsnanotechnologyclimate-techadditive-manufacturingwaste-techadhesivesmanufacturing-facilitiesconstructioncomposite-materialsflexible-packagingpaperboard-packagingsurface-and-coatingsforestrypackaging-and-containers
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | melodea.eu |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/4983275 | |
| Wikidata | wikidata.org/wiki/Q30290528 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Melodea Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Employees (exact) | 18 |
| Wikidata QID | Q30290528 |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 21 |
|---|
Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 9 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | melodea.eu |
|---|
Wikidata
| QID | Q30290528 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 514487990 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2010-08-18 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | yes |
| Last annual report | 2023 |
| Active charges / liens | 1 |
| Registry events | 7 — violation (1), shares_capital (2), people (1), charge (1), other (2) |
| Registered address | חרות 1 יבנה |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | עדכון הפרה |
| 2025-12-24 | הגדלה של הון רשום |
| 2025-12-24 | עדכון דירקטורים-הסרת דירקטור |
| 2026-02-22 | רישום שעבוד |
| 2026-01-19 | שינוי בתקנון |
| 2026-01-19 | הקצאת מניות |
| 2026-04-13 | עדכון כתובת ו/או מען דיגיטלי |