About
The Kitchen FoodTech Hub is a technological incubator, part of the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) incubator's program.
The Kitchen addresses global food challenges by harnessing Israel's renowned innovation eco-system. It strives to make the worlds food chain more productive, affordable, sustainable and healthy by investing in and nurturing cutting-edge technology startups.
Some examples of its areas of interest are: cultivated meat, plant proteins, improved agricultural processes, supply chain technologies, efficient food processing, sensors for food safety and quality, prolonged shelf life and reduction of food spoilage, smart packaging, ingredients and products with new health benefits, improved nutritional profiles, reduction of environmental footprint and more.
In addition to a capital investment, the incubator provides the portfolio companies with benefits such as: close mentorship from the incubator's team; access to expertise and know-how from within the Strauss-Group and its partners; connections with global F&B companies and access to international investors.
The Kitchen FoodTech Hub was initiated by the Strauss Group, who are also the shareholders of the incubator. It has access to Strauss' global platform, through which it interfaces with market needs, challenges and opportunities.
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- What is The Kitchen FoodTech Hub's primary focus as an investor?
- The Kitchen FoodTech Hub is a technological incubator, part of the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) incubator's program, focusing on addressing global food challenges by investing in and nurturing cutting-edge food technology startups. Their areas of interest include cultivated meat, plant proteins, and improved agricultural processes.
- Which organization initiated The Kitchen FoodTech Hub?
- The Kitchen FoodTech Hub was initiated by the Strauss Group, who are also the shareholders of the incubator.
- What are some notable recent investments made by The Kitchen FoodTech Hub?
- In 2024, The Kitchen FoodTech Hub invested in Day 8 ($750,000 in June) and Kokomodo ($750,000 in March). They also invested $7 million in Wanda Fish in October 2023.
- Has The Kitchen FoodTech Hub had any portfolio company exits?
- Yes, The Kitchen FoodTech Hub has had two notable exits. Flying Spark had a Public Offering on TASE in March 2021 with a valuation of $27 million, and Kokomodo was acquired by Pluri in January 2025 for $4.5 million.
- What kind of support does The Kitchen FoodTech Hub provide to its portfolio companies beyond capital investment?
- In addition to capital investment, The Kitchen FoodTech Hub provides close mentorship from its team, access to expertise and know-how from within the Strauss Group and its partners, and connections with global F&B companies and international investors.
- What is the sector concentration of The Kitchen FoodTech Hub's investments?
- According to startupim data, the vast majority of The Kitchen FoodTech Hub's investments, 24 out of 27 portfolio companies, are in Agriculture & Food Technologies.
- When was The Kitchen FoodTech Hub founded?
- The Kitchen FoodTech Hub was founded in 2015.
- What is the range of investment amounts typically made by The Kitchen FoodTech Hub?
- The investment range for The Kitchen FoodTech Hub is typically between $410,000 and $1.8 million, though they have made larger investments such as $7 million in Wanda Fish in 2023 and $12 million in Torr Foodtech in 2022.
- Has The Kitchen FoodTech Hub led investment rounds?
- Yes, The Kitchen FoodTech Hub has led several investment rounds, including for BOB FoodTech in September 2023, Meala Foodtech in February 2023, Wanda Fish in January 2023, and Forsea in March 2022.