SuperFruiter

Genetic Alteration for Melons

Agriculture & Food Technologies
Active
Series A Kidron Founded 2021
Total raised
$400K
Last: Series A 2023-01
Stage
Series A
Founded
2021
Headcount
6
HQ
Kidron
Sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies

About

SuperFruiter is a product that enables the genetic alteration of melons, resulting in a personal size, smaller seed cavity, and lower seed quantity. Breeding is done in the traditional methods with NO GM or gene editing. SuperFruiter is developed by the Volcani Institute and Breedx, an innovative Israeli breeding company.

Funding history · 1 round · $400K total

2023-01
Series A Undisclosed

Company Intelligence Q&A

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What is SuperFruiter's core product or technology?
SuperFruiter develops a product that enables the genetic alteration of melons, resulting in a personal size, smaller seed cavity, and lower seed quantity. This is achieved through traditional breeding methods, not genetic modification or gene editing.
When was SuperFruiter founded?
SuperFruiter was founded in June 2021.
Which organizations are involved in the development of SuperFruiter's technology?
SuperFruiter's technology is developed by the Volcani Institute and Breedx, an Israeli breeding company.
What was SuperFruiter's most recent funding round?
SuperFruiter completed a Series A funding round in January 2023, with investors including BreedX and Copia Agro & Food. For full financing history, refer to startupim.
Has SuperFruiter received any grants?
In August 2024, SuperFruiter received a grant of $400,000 from the IIA.
How many employees does SuperFruiter currently have?
SuperFruiter currently has 6 employees.
In which geographic markets does SuperFruiter operate or target?
SuperFruiter targets geographic markets including the Americas, Europe, Spain, and North America.
What is a recent development regarding SuperFruiter's operations in Spain?
In March 2024, SuperFruiter announced plans to grow dwarf melons with edible rind in Spain.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Sub-sectors
Agriculture & Food TechnologiesAg TechGenetics & Input
Technologies
BiologicalsGenes
Target customers
Food Retail & ConsumptionAgriculture & FoodCrops
Business model
B2B

Highlights

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Tags

seedsgene-editingagtechfoodtech