Last updated 2026-07-26
- Raised $4.1M Series A, Nov 2022
- Raised $4.6M grant, Nov 2020
- Raised $3.6M Seed round, May 2020
Total raised
$14.6M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2023-11
Stage
Seed
Founded
2016
Headcount
30
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
About
PolyGreen is an Israeli startup founded in 2016 that develops and manufactures proprietary green super absorbent materials (eSAP) that are 100% biodegradable and biocompatible. The company's mission is to address environmental challenges by providing sustainable alternatives to traditional superabsorbent polymers, particularly focusing on reducing plastic and micro-plastic waste in the hygiene industry and enhancing resource efficiency in agriculture. Their products include SAPgenix for hygiene, Plantov for agricultural applications, and Pharmadress for medical applications. PolyGreen's technology aims to enable fully biodegradable products, such as diapers, for mass production.
Funding history · 7 rounds · $14.6M total
2023-10
B Round
Undisclosed
2022-12
Grant
Undisclosed
2022-11
A Round
$4.1M
2020-11
Grant
$4.6M
2020-05
Seed
$3.6M
2017-12
Pre-Seed Extension
$1.5M
2016-05
Pre-Seed
$750K
Headcount over time
From 6 (2019-11) to 12 (2025-10) · +6 (+100%) · 12 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is PolyGreen's primary mission?
- PolyGreen's mission is to address environmental challenges by providing sustainable alternatives to traditional superabsorbent polymers, focusing on reducing plastic and micro-plastic waste in the hygiene industry and enhancing resource efficiency in agriculture.
- When was PolyGreen founded?
- PolyGreen was founded in 2016.
- What types of products does PolyGreen offer?
- PolyGreen offers SAPgenix for hygiene, Plantov for agricultural applications, and Pharmadress for medical applications. These products are based on their proprietary green super absorbent materials.
- What is the total amount of funding PolyGreen has raised to date?
- PolyGreen has raised a total of $18,990,000 USD.
- When did PolyGreen receive its most recent grant funding?
- PolyGreen received a grant of $4,100,000 USD in December 2022.
- What is PolyGreen's employee count?
- PolyGreen has an employee count in the 11-50 range.
- Who are the co-founders of PolyGreen?
- The co-founders of PolyGreen are Shai Shahal and Zvika Meiri.
- What is PolyGreen's primary sector classification?
- PolyGreen's primary sector classification is Agriculture & Food Technologies.
- Does PolyGreen hold any patents?
- Yes, PolyGreen holds 1 patent.
Team · 2
Shai Shahal
Founder · Co-Founder
Zvika Meiri
Founder · Co-Founder
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Sub-sectors
Agriculture & Food TechnologiesAg TechPrecision AgHealth Tech & Life SciencesPharma & Medical BiotechnologyBiomaterials & Tissue EngineeringClimate TechClean Industry Tech Sustainable Materials & CircularityFood & Land UseSustainable Farming
Technologies
Materials & SubstancesCompositesPolymers
Target customers
Healthcare & Life SciencesLife SciencesCosmeticsIndustrial ManufacturingProcess IndustriesPlasticsAgriculture & Food
Business model
B2B
Highlights
1 PatentsVerified
Tags
agtechbiomaterialssmart-farmingprecision-agricultureclimate-techfarmersagriculturebreedinghealthcareagrochemicalsbiodegradablepackaging-and-containersgreenhousescosmeticspolymershygienecropsplant-protectionmaterialsmanufacturing-facilitiespatientsdermatologycomposite-materialssustainable-farmingmanufacturing
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | polygreen-group.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/51623569 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | PolyGreen Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 |
| Employees (exact) | 30 |
| Offices | Nahariyya |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 21 |
|---|
Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 2 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | polygreen-group.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 1 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 515368967 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2016-01-18 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2025 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 3 — annual_report (1), shares_capital (2) |
| Registered address | גרונר דב 21 תל אביב - יפו |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-08-24 | דו~ח שנתי-עדכון מען דיגיטלי |
| 2026-07-21 | העברת מניות |
| 2026-02-12 | הקצאת מניות |