Last updated 2026-08-06
Total raised
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Stage
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Founded
2021
Headcount
2
HQ
Tel Aviv, Israel
Sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
About
Platypus is an early-stage B2B startup revolutionizing pest control practices with a breakthrough biodegradable delivery platform. The company has developed a first-of-its-kind raw material that enables the controlled, slow release of natural bioactive ingredients—such as essential oils and pheromones—making eco-friendly pest management solutions up to ten times more effective than existing alternatives. Their technology reduces costs, accelerates time-to-market, and enhances the value of end products across the agriculture, food supply chain, and home & garden sectors.
Headcount over time
2 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
Offices
Tel Aviv, Israel · HQ / main office
Q&A
- What is Platypus's primary focus?
- Platypus is an early-stage B2B startup focused on revolutionizing pest control practices with a breakthrough biodegradable delivery platform.
- What technology has Platypus developed?
- Platypus has developed a raw material that enables the controlled, slow release of natural bioactive ingredients, such as essential oils and pheromones, for eco-friendly pest management.
- Who are the co-founders of Platypus?
- The co-founders of Platypus are Gilad Yarkoni, CEO, and Marina Arshavsky Rosental, CBO.
- What was Platypus's most recent funding round?
- Platypus secured an A Round in May 2025 with lead investors Ecologix (Israel) and SEED Innovation Center Ofakim.
- Which investors participated in Platypus's February 2025 Grant round?
- In February 2025, Platypus received a Grant with lead investors VentureHack and Israel Innovation Authority.
- What is the employee count for Platypus as of August 2026?
- As of August 2026, Platypus has 2 employees.
- What sectors does Platypus's technology target?
- Platypus's technology targets the agriculture, food supply chain, and home & garden sectors.
Team · 3
Gilad Yarkoni
Founder · CEO & Co-Founder
Marina Arshavsky Rosental
Founder · CBO & Co-Founder
Yair Yarkoni
VP R&D
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Technologies
Target customers
Business model
B2B
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | platypus-ecodesign.com |
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Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Platypus |
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| Founded | 2021 |
| Employees (exact) | 2 |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 42 |
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Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 10 |
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