Kibbutz Yotvata

An Israeli kibbutz with a dairy empire and an investment arm focused on agritech and food-related ventures.

Family Office Kibbutz Yotvata, Israel Est. 1957
Visit website ↗
Last updated 2026-07-22
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$2.8M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, Series A

About

Kibbutz Yotvata is a cooperative community in the Arava Valley of southern Israel, established in 1957. It is renowned for its dairy production under the Yotvata brand, which is a significant part of the Israeli dairy sector. Beyond its agricultural roots, Kibbutz Yotvata has developed an investment arm, functioning as a family office, that strategically deploys capital into early-stage agritech and food-tech companies, both domestically and internationally. The kibbutz is also recognized for its commitment to sustainable agriculture and solar energy initiatives.

Portfolio · 1

EdenShield
Plant-based Crop Protection
1 round $2.8M committed Latest: 2017-09

Q&A

What is Kibbutz Yotvata's primary investment focus?
Kibbutz Yotvata primarily invests in early-stage agritech and food-tech ventures, focusing on sustainable solutions and desert farming innovations. This aligns with their expertise in agriculture and dairy production.
What investment stages does Kibbutz Yotvata target?
Kibbutz Yotvata targets Pre-Seed and Seed stage investments.
What are Kibbutz Yotvata's preferred sectors for investment?
Kibbutz Yotvata's preferred sectors include agritech, food-tech, agriculture, dairy automation, crop genetics, precision agriculture, and irrigation technology.
Where is Kibbutz Yotvata headquartered?
Kibbutz Yotvata is headquartered in Yotvata, Israel.
What type of investor is Kibbutz Yotvata?
Kibbutz Yotvata operates as a family office, making strategic direct investments.
What is Kibbutz Yotvata's investment thesis?
Kibbutz Yotvata's thesis is to deploy capital into agritech and food-related ventures, leveraging their expertise in desert agriculture and dairy production, with a focus on sustainable solutions.
In which geographies does Kibbutz Yotvata prefer to invest?
Kibbutz Yotvata prefers to invest in Israel, North America, and Europe.
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)