Yarok Microbio

Rapid Microbial Testing for the Food and Agriculture Industries

Agriculture & Food Technologies
Active
Seed Jerusalem, Israel Founded 2017
Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$140K
Last: 2023-04
Stage
Seed
Founded
2017
Headcount
5
HQ
Jerusalem, Israel
Sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies

About

Yarok Microbio has developed a new technology for the fast detection of dangerous microbes (E. coli, listeria, salmonella, yeasts & molds and more) and plant pathogens for agriculture and the entire food supply chain. The new technology aims to protect consumers, avoid product recalls, save production costs, and empower farmers and food producers. Yarok reduces the time necessary for the accurate detection and count of pathogenic microbes to 45 minutes, and offers off-the-shelf tools and an on-location microbiological laboratory. Uses include fast testing of finished products, raw materials, and valuable crops. Yarok's system is based on kits with proprietary reagents and bio-analytical software used with affordable off-the-shelf laboratory equipment. The company has funded successful R&D projects (e.g. prototypes in use, third-party validations, patent filing, etc.) solely through revenue-generating prototype licensing and grants. Yarok received the 2017 Award for Agribusiness Innovation by the UN Industrial Development Organization, and in 2019 was named a Top 5 Disruptive Innovation by the Institute of Food Technologists.

Funding history · 4 rounds · $140K total

2023-04
$55K
2019-09
2018-09
2017-09

Q&A

What is Yarok Microbio's primary focus?
Yarok Microbio specializes in rapid microbial testing for the food and agriculture industries, detecting dangerous microbes like E. coli, listeria, and salmonella, as well as plant pathogens.
When was Yarok Microbio founded?
Yarok Microbio was founded in August 2017.
How many employees does Yarok Microbio have?
Yarok Microbio has 1-10 employees.
What is Yarok Microbio's most recent funding event?
In April 2023, Yarok Microbio received $55,000 in funding.
What is the total amount of funding Yarok Microbio has raised to date?
Yarok Microbio has raised a total of $140,000 USD.
Who are the co-founders of Yarok Microbio?
The co-founders of Yarok Microbio are Jonathan Sierra (CEO), Vladimir Glukhman (CSO), and Rachel Neiman (MARCOM Manager).
Has Yarok Microbio received any notable awards or recognitions?
Yes, Yarok Microbio received the 2017 Award for Agribusiness Innovation by the UN Industrial Development Organization and was named a Top 5 Disruptive Innovation by the Institute of Food Technologists in 2019.
What is the core technology behind Yarok Microbio's system?
Yarok Microbio's system uses kits with proprietary reagents and bio-analytical software, designed to work with affordable off-the-shelf laboratory equipment for rapid microbial detection.

Team · 3

Founder · Co-founder & CEO
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Founder · Co-founder & CSO
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Founder · Co-founder & MARCOM Manager
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Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Sub-sectors
Agriculture & Food TechnologiesAg TechFarm Equipment & TreatmentClimate TechClean Industry Tech Sustainable Materials & CircularityFood & Land UseSustainable Farming
Technologies
BiologicalsMicroorganisms
Target customers
Agriculture & FoodCropsProcessed Foods
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 PatentsVerified

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