Agrorim

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in November 2015 by Jallal Gnaim, Agrorim operates with 1-10 employees. The company has raised $2.2 million across three funding rounds and has received grants from the Israel Innovation Authority. Agrorim's patented molecular encapsulation platform for green pesticides is designed to improve the performance of active ingredients, allowing for their stabilization, slow release, and reduced phytotoxicity.

Business overview

Agrorim specializes in developing ecologically sound green pest solutions for crop protection, utilizing a molecular encapsulation technology platform. This technology coats active biochemicals like pheromones or essential oils with environmentally friendly carriers, making them as effective as chemical pesticides. The company's solutions, including products like Pheromat-CMP and Agromat-A, aim to provide season-long crop protection with a single application. Agrorim operates within the Agriculture & Food Technologies sector, focusing on sustainable farming and biological inputs for crops in global markets including North America, China, South America, Europe, India, and Central America.

Strategic signal

In September 2020, Agrorim announced that its patented molecular encapsulation platform for green pesticides was advancing with two prototype products set for regulation. This development signals the company's progress in commercializing its technology and its potential to capture a share of the growing global green pest market, projected to reach $11 billion by 2025. For investors, this indicates a strong growth trajectory and validation of its innovative approach to sustainable agriculture.

Company Intelligence Q&A

What is Agrorim's core technology?

Agrorim's core technology is a patented molecular encapsulation platform that coats active biochemicals such as pheromones or essential oils with environmentally friendly carriers. This technology improves the physical, chemical, and biological performance of active ingredients, enabling their stabilization and slow release for green pest solutions.

When was Agrorim founded and by whom?

Agrorim was founded in November 2015 by Jallal Gnaim.

What is the total capital raised by Agrorim?

Agrorim has raised a total of $2.2 million across three funding rounds.

What was a key development for Agrorim in September 2020?

In September 2020, Agrorim announced that it had developed an innovative molecular encapsulation platform for green pesticides, with two prototype products set for regulation. This was highlighted as a step towards tapping into the growing global green pest market.

Which organization has provided grants to Agrorim?

The Israel Innovation Authority has provided grants to Agrorim, as noted in September 2019.