Phytolon

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Funding history · 6 rounds · $44.4M total

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What is Phytolon's primary business?

Phytolon is a biotechnology company that develops and produces natural food colors using precision fermentation of baker's yeast, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic dyes and traditional plant extracts.

What was Phytolon's most recent funding round?

Phytolon completed a B Round in May 2026, raising $23,600,000.

Which investors participated in Phytolon's Seed round?

Phytolon's Seed round in September 2020 was led by Millennium Food-Tech.

What was the amount raised in Phytolon's A Round and who led it?

Phytolon raised $14,500,000 in its A Round in July 2022, led by DSM Venturing.

What is Phytolon's total funding to date?

Phytolon has raised a total of $43,855,000 across all funding rounds.

In which sector does Phytolon primarily operate?

Phytolon's primary sector is Agriculture & Food Technologies.

What is a key environmental benefit of Phytolon's technology?

Phytolon's process reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 90%, water use by 95%, and land use by 88% compared to traditional agricultural colors.

Who are the co-founders of Phytolon?

The co-founders of Phytolon are Halim Jubran (CEO), Tal Zeltzer (CTO), and Guy Polturak (Scientific Consultant).

Team · 9

Halim Jubran

Founder · Co-founder & CEO

Tal Zeltzer

Founder · Co-founder & CTO

Guy Polturak

Founder · Co-founder & Scientific Consultant

Steve Dubin

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Shmulik Tamir

CFO

Wissam Mansour

CPO

Elzaphan Hotam

VP, Commercial Operations

Adam Shahaf

VP, Business Development

Shir Hait

VP, Marketing & Global Operations

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