About
ICL Planet Startup Hub is the vehicle which ICL, a global manufacturer of products based on specialty minerals primarily in agriculture, food, and engineered materials choose to work with innovative companies, to synergize with their novelty and to short-cut their way to global play. ICL Planet enables exceptional ideas, technologies and innovators in the Crop nutrition & Food domains, to immerse into the growth-points and cross points of ICL. ICL Planet seeks to invest & grow game changing technology companies that address critical global needs and intend to bring positive environmental impact. ICL Planet seeks to empower early-stage startups to collaborate with ICL and implement their technologies, and to align business initiatives, goals, and market needs. ICL Planet scouts market-ready technologies that are already driven by practical business and commercial market needs. It accelerates their commercialization in the global market while contributing to ICLs impact worldwide. It helps accelerate and nurture innovation towards global market needs and business growth. Startups participating in the program will get access to ICLs resources: Investment, Expert & executive mentorship, Beta sites & field trials, Pilot with ICL, Access to a co-working space, and much more.
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Investor Intelligence Q&A
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- When was ICL Planet Startup Hub founded?
- ICL Planet Startup Hub was founded in 2021.
- What is the primary focus of ICL Planet Startup Hub's investments?
- ICL Planet Startup Hub focuses on innovative companies in the Crop nutrition & Food domains, specifically in the Agriculture & Food Technologies sector.
- What is the investment range for ICL Planet Startup Hub?
- ICL Planet Startup Hub's investment range is between $1.3M and $10M.
- Can you name some notable portfolio companies of ICL Planet Startup Hub?
- Notable portfolio companies include Lavie Bio and Lemna Pro. For a full list, please refer to startupim data.
- Has ICL Planet Startup Hub had any exits?
- Yes, ICL Planet Startup Hub had an exit in April 2025 with the acquisition of Lavie Bio by ICL.
- What kind of support does ICL Planet Startup Hub offer to startups?
- ICL Planet Startup Hub offers investment, expert & executive mentorship, beta sites & field trials, pilot opportunities with ICL, and access to co-working space.
- What was ICL Planet Startup Hub's first recorded investment?
- ICL Planet Startup Hub's first recorded investment was in CropX in May 2018.
- What is the most recent investment made by ICL Planet Startup Hub?
- The most recent investment by ICL Planet Startup Hub was in Lemna Pro in January 2023, amounting to $1.3 million.
- What stages of funding does ICL Planet Startup Hub typically participate in?
- ICL Planet Startup Hub participates in Seed and A Round funding stages, with recorded rounds including Pre-Seed and Convertible Debt.