Last updated 2026-06-18
- Raised $2.2M funding round, Mar 2017
- Raised $2.3M funding round, Mar 2016
- Raised $3M funding round, Mar 2015
Total raised
$11.5M
Last: 2017-03
Stage
Mature
Founded
2009
Headcount
10
HQ
Neve Eitan, Israel
Sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
About
UniVerve is developing a flexible and scalable micro-algae biomass production technology that enables the use of micro-algae biomass as feedstock for the food, feed, and bio-based industries. The company's technology is designed to cover the entire production process. Its projects are based on the micro-algae genus Nannochloropsis and include micro-algae oil high in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA), protein-rich biomass, and extracts beneficial for health and cosmetic purposes. UniVerve holds multiple patents for its cultivation technology in the United States, China, and Israel. The company's first production facility was established in northeast Israel.
Funding history · 6 rounds · $11.5M total
2017-03
$2.2M
2016-03
$2.3M
2015-03
$3.0M
2014-03
$2.0M
2013-03
$1.6M
2011-10
Grant
$350K
Q&A
- What is UniVerve's primary business?
- UniVerve is developing flexible and scalable micro-algae biomass production technology for use as feedstock in the food, feed, and bio-based industries.
- When was UniVerve founded?
- UniVerve was founded in January 2009.
- What is the current status of UniVerve?
- UniVerve is currently inactive, having ceased operations in December 2021.
- How much total funding has UniVerve raised?
- UniVerve has raised a total of $11,500,000.
- Who are the co-founders of UniVerve?
- The co-founders of UniVerve are Ohad Zuckerman, who serves as Co-founder & Chairman, and Raanan Herzog, who is Co-founder, CTO, CSO & Managing Partner.
- Does UniVerve hold any patents?
- Yes, UniVerve holds multiple patents for its cultivation technology in the United States, China, and Israel.
- What is UniVerve's employee count?
- UniVerve has an employee count in the 1-10 range.
- Where is UniVerve's headquarters located?
- UniVerve's headquarters is located in Neve Eitan, Israel.
Team · 2
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Sub-sectors
Climate TechFood & Land UseSustainable FarmingClean Industry Tech Sustainable Materials & CircularityAgriculture & Food TechnologiesAg TechFarm Equipment & Treatment
Technologies
BiologicalsMicroorganisms
Target customers
Agriculture & FoodMarine LifeAquatic Plants
Business model
B2BB2C
Highlights
1 Patents
Tags
sustainable-farmingsupplementsfoodtechaquacultureanimal-feedingalgaeagtechbiofuelclimate-techbiotechnologyaquaculturefood-securitygrowing-systemsmaterials
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External links
| Website | univerve.co.il/ |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/313618 |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2009-1 |
|---|---|
| Employees (exact) | 10 |
| Status reason | Non Active, Dec 2021 ceased to operate |