Last updated 2026-07-20
Total raised
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Stage
Pre-Funding
Founded
2024
Headcount
6
HQ
Petah Tikva, Israel
Sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences
About
PeptiCore is an Israeli startup focused on developing breakthrough innovations in anti-bacterial drugs. Their first product, PheLiz, is an antibiotic active against a wide range of bacterial and fungal species, including antibiotic-resistant strains. The company's approach involves using combinatorial peptide cocktails to make it difficult for bacteria to develop resistance. PeptiCore is a subsidiary of Tarom Innovative Technologies and was co-founded in partnership with Yissum, the technology transfer company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Q&A
- What is Pepticore's primary focus?
- Pepticore is focused on the development of breakthrough innovations in anti-bacterial drugs, specifically targeting antibacterial and antifungal drug development.
- When was Pepticore founded?
- Pepticore was founded in February 2024.
- What is the name of Pepticore's first product?
- Pepticore's first product is PheLiz, an antibiotic active against a wide range of bacterial and fungal species.
- What is Pepticore's current funding stage?
- Pepticore is currently in the Pre-Funding stage.
- Where is Pepticore's headquarters located?
- Pepticore's headquarters is located in Petah Tikva, Center District, Israel.
- Who are the Co-CEOs of Pepticore?
- Dror Melamed and Ronen Sarousi are the Co-CEOs of Pepticore.
- What is Pepticore's relationship with Tarom Innovative Technologies?
- Pepticore is a subsidiary of Tarom Innovative Technologies.
Team · 5
Dror Melamed
Founder · Co-CEO
Ronen Sarousi
Founder · Co-CEO
Eran Toledo
Founder · CTO
Tzur Bi-Cori
Founder · VP Business Development
Zvi Hayouka
Founder · Principal Investigator
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences
Sub-sectors
Health Tech & Life SciencesPharma & Medical Biotechnology
Technologies
Biologicals
Target customers
Healthcare & Life SciencesLife SciencesPharmaceuticals
Business model
B2B
Tags
bioconvergencemicrobiologyantibioticspharmaceuticals
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External links
| Website | tarominnovative.com/projects/pepticore/ |
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Identifiers & details
| Legal name | PEPTICORE LTD |
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| Founded | 2024-2 |
| Employees (exact) | 6 |
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | tarominnovative.com |
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Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 12 |
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Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 516939790 |
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| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2024-02-13 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 1 — shares_capital (1) |
| Registered address | הלפיד 12 פתח תקווה |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
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| 2025-12-23 | העברת מניות |