Wissotzky

Wissotzky is an international, family-owned tea company based in Israel, and the leading tea distributor in the country.

Venture Capital Active Tel Aviv, Israel Est. 1849
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Wissotzky Tea is an international, family-owned tea company based in Israel with offices in London and the United States. It is the leading tea distributor in Israel, holding a 76% market share in the local market. The company was founded in 1849 in Moscow, Russia, by Kalman Zev (Kalonimus Wolf) Wissotzky, and became the largest tea firm in the Russian Empire. By the early 20th century, it was the largest tea manufacturer in the world. The Middle East branch of the company was opened in 1936 by Shimon Zeidler, a descendant of the Wissotzky family by marriage. Wissotzky Group, formed in December 2012, also includes Zeta Olive Oil and Lahmi (which has an international brand named Elsastory), a home baked goods company. The company exports its products worldwide.

Portfolio · 1

Nicevend
Automatic Vending Machine for Smoothies and Frozen Drinks
1 round Latest: 2018-07

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Agriculture & Food Technologies1

Q&A

What is Wissotzky's primary investment focus by sector?
Wissotzky has invested in the Agriculture & Food Technologies sector, with one portfolio company in this area.
Can you name a notable company in Wissotzky's portfolio?
Wissotzky's portfolio includes Nicevend, which operates in the automatic vending machine space for smoothies and frozen drinks.
When did Wissotzky make its most recent recorded investment?
Wissotzky's most recent recorded investment round occurred in July 2018.
What is the funding stage of Wissotzky's portfolio company, Nicevend?
Nicevend is categorized as a Mature stage company in Wissotzky's portfolio.
What is Wissotzky's geographic focus for investments?
Wissotzky is based in Israel, with its headquarters located there.
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