AAF Group

Venture Capital Active Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Est. 2008
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
9
in our dataset
Rounds participated
10
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$44.3M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
D Round, A Round, B Round, Seed, E Round, C Round, F Round, G Round

About

AAF (AquAgro Fund LP) Group is a dedicated impact investment management firm headquartered in Tel Aviv. The group manages Venture Capital funds that seek to generate strong financial returns by deploying capital in game-changing technology companies that address critical global needs in the fields of smart agriculture, food, and Water. The AAF Group also manages corporate open innovation activities, corporate venturing as well as financing projects in agriculture, aquaculture, and water. AQUAGRO FUND I is a $50m fund with Early Stage investments in game-changing Israeli technology companies in the fields of Smart Agriculture, Food, Water and Renewable Energy led by seasoned General Partners who have significant experience investing successfully in those themes; The Fund was formed in 2008 by the managing partners Hillel Milo & Nir Belzer in partnership with the anchor group Gaon Agro Industries, AquAgro GbR (Germany) and Ainsbury Properties Ltd. AAF I has realized 3 exits to date (Evogene IPO; CES Strategic Acquisition and Kinrot Strategic Acquisition) with balance of fund comprised of companies each recognized as disruptor and/or potential leader in its field (Desalitech, Transbiodiesel, Rootility and Tomaisins).

Portfolio · 9

Tami Flour
Gluten Free Flour
1 round Latest: 2018-06
Skinny Pasta
Alternative Pasta
1 round Latest: 2016-11
Desalitech
High-efficiency Water Treatment and Reuse
2 rounds $15.0M committed Latest: 2014-12
Rootility
Root-focused Plant Breeding
1 round $6.0M committed Latest: 2012-01
Zo-opt
Plankton-sized Food for Fish Larvae
1 round Latest: 2008-12
EnzymoCore
Enzymatic Solutions for the Bio-energy and the Functional Food Industries
1 round $1.5M committed Latest: 2008-10
Evogene
Computational Predictive Biology Platform
1 round $18.0M committed Latest: 2008-08
Computerized Electricity Systems (CES)
Energy Management Systems
1 round $3.8M committed Latest: 2008-03
Tomaisins
Raisin Tomato Seeds
1 round Latest: 2008-01

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Agriculture & Food Technologies5
Energy Tech2
Industrial Technologies1
Health Tech & Life Sciences1

Funds · 1

  • 1 — $50M Jan 2008

Q&A

What is AAF Group's primary investment focus?
AAF Group is an impact investment management firm focused on venture capital funds that invest in technology companies addressing global needs in smart agriculture, food, and water.
When was AAF Group founded?
AAF Group was founded in 2008.
What is the size of AAF Group's first fund?
AAF Group's first fund, Fund 1, was established in January 2008 with an amount of $50 million.
Which sectors does AAF Group primarily invest in?
AAF Group primarily invests in Agriculture & Food Technologies, Energy Tech, and Industrial Technologies.
Can you name a notable exit for AAF Group?
In December 2019, AAF Group saw an exit with the acquisition of Desalitech by DuPont.
What is another significant exit for AAF Group?
Another significant exit for AAF Group was the acquisition of Computerized Electricity Systems (CES) in December 2012.
Who are the managing partners of AAF Group?
The managing partners of AAF Group are Hillel Milo and Nir Belzer.
Which investment stages does AAF Group participate in?
AAF Group participates in Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round investment stages.
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