Criaterra Innovations Overview
Criaterra develops sustainable, high-performance building materials designed to replace traditional, resource- and carbon-intensive options such as ceramics and concrete. Its first product, Criaterra wall tiles, has been installed in over 150 projects and is expected to reach industrial-scale production through a fully financed manufacturing line in Q1 2026. The company’s patented BioGeo Agglomerated Stone technology eliminates the need for high-temperature manufacturing, reducing energy consumption by up to 90% and significantly lowering CO₂ emissions. Criaterra's materials are made from 100% natural, fully recyclable ingredients and are aligned with circular economy principles. The technology enables the production of durable, low-carbon precast products, positioning Criaterra as a scalable solution for environmentally responsible construction.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$2.1MApr 2023
$2.1MDec 2021
$3.1MJun 2024
$3.1MNov 2022
$6.1MNov 2024
Latest News
CRIATERRA: Sustainable Innovation in Construction Technology Inspired by Nature
קריאטרה: חדשנות בבנייה וטכנולוגיה מתקדמת בהשראת אמא אדמה
growth-positive
10 top Green Building companies and startups in Israel in January 2025
Green Insight is an environmental projects and consulting company focused on turning environmental challenges into solutions. One of its key initiatives, 100K Solar Roofs, involves organizing buying groups for solar PV systems, benefiting various stakeholders including homeowners and PV installers. The company emphasizes spreading awareness about environmental issues and solutions. Founded in 2016, Green Insight aims to create socially, economically, and environmentally beneficial outcomes. The article highlights the companys commitment to sustainability and innovation in addressing environmental challenges.
המצאות חדשות לשדרוג החיים: הסטארטאפים הישראליים שפיתחו טכנולוגיות לבית
growth-positive
החברה שמייצרת אריחים מעוצבים מפסולת מחצבות: "אין סיבה לשרוף מינרלים ולזהם"
Criaterra Innovations, founded by Adital Ela, is revolutionizing the construction industry by producing eco-friendly tiles from quarry waste and recycled materials. The company, established in 2015, has developed a unique technology called BioGeo agglomerated stone, allowing them to manufacture tiles without exceeding 100 degrees Celsius, maintaining environmental circularity. With 14 employees, Criaterra has raised 8 million euros in grants and equity and is planning to establish two significant industrial plants in Israel and Romania. The companys mission is to create durable and relevant construction products without burning minerals, significantly reducing environmental impact. Criaterra is also developing building blocks that offer high thermal insulation, further contributing to energy savings.
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| Sector | Industrial Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $8.89M |
| Last funding | $3M |
| Stage | Seed |
| Rounds | 7 |
| Investors | 0 |
Team Members
7
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | criaterra.com |
Locations
HaMashbir Street 14, Holon, Israel
Photos & Videos
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Criaterra Innovations Business
Business models
B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
1-10
Sector
Industrial TechnologiesMaterial Innovations & ApplicationsClimate TechClean Industry Tech Sustainable Materials & CircularityGreen ConstructionTarget Customer
Real Estate & ConstructionConstructionCore Technology
Materials & SubstancesCompositesTags (9)
climate-techmaterialsconstructionindustrial-applicationsconstruction-materialscircular-economyenvironmental-technologiescomposite-materialsrecyclingSolutions
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Use Cases
Criaterra HollandParkside - Criaterra TilesGeographic Markets
EuropeUnited StatesIsraelAsiaCriaterra Innovations Financials
$8.89M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$3M
Last funding
Seed
Funding stage
7
Total rounds
0
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$2.1MApr 2023
$2.1MDec 2021
$3.1MJun 2024
$3.1MNov 2022
$6.1MNov 2024
Private Equity Funding
Undisclosed Round
Nov 2024
$3M
SAFE
Jun 2024
$1M
Convertible Debt
Apr 2023
$2.12M
Seed
Nov 2022
$1.26K
Pre-Seed
Dec 2021
$770
Non-Equity Funding
GrantEvent
Nov 2023
$523
GrantEvent
Mar 2020
$2.77M
European Commission, Israel Innovation Authority
Criaterra Innovations Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$2.1MApr 2023
$2.1MDec 2021
$3.1MJun 2024
$3.1MNov 2022
$6.1MNov 2024
All Events
Undisclosed Round
Nov 2024
$3M
SAFE
Jun 2024
$1M
Convertible Debt
Apr 2023
$2.12M
Seed
Nov 2022
$1.26K
Pre-Seed
Dec 2021
$770
GrantEvent
Nov 2023
$523
GrantEvent
Mar 2020
$2.77M
European Commission, Israel Innovation Authority
Criaterra Innovations News
24 articlesCRIATERRA: Sustainable Innovation in Construction Technology Inspired by Nature
קריאטרה: חדשנות בבנייה וטכנולוגיה מתקדמת בהשראת אמא אדמה
growth-positive
10 top Green Building companies and startups in Israel in January 2025
Green Insight is an environmental projects and consulting company focused on turning environmental challenges into solutions. One of its key initiatives, 100K Solar Roofs, involves organizing buying groups for solar PV systems, benefiting various stakeholders including homeowners and PV installers. The company emphasizes spreading awareness about environmental issues and solutions. Founded in 2016, Green Insight aims to create socially, economically, and environmentally beneficial outcomes. The article highlights the companys commitment to sustainability and innovation in addressing environmental challenges.
המצאות חדשות לשדרוג החיים: הסטארטאפים הישראליים שפיתחו טכנולוגיות לבית
growth-positive
החברה שמייצרת אריחים מעוצבים מפסולת מחצבות: "אין סיבה לשרוף מינרלים ולזהם"
Criaterra Innovations, founded by Adital Ela, is revolutionizing the construction industry by producing eco-friendly tiles from quarry waste and recycled materials. The company, established in 2015, has developed a unique technology called BioGeo agglomerated stone, allowing them to manufacture tiles without exceeding 100 degrees Celsius, maintaining environmental circularity. With 14 employees, Criaterra has raised 8 million euros in grants and equity and is planning to establish two significant industrial plants in Israel and Romania. The companys mission is to create durable and relevant construction products without burning minerals, significantly reducing environmental impact. Criaterra is also developing building blocks that offer high thermal insulation, further contributing to energy savings.
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10 Israeli companies helping fight climate change - opinion
Criaterra founder on producing building materials more sustainably | CTech
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מייסדת Criaterra: "עולם הבנייה הוא 40% מהבעיה האקלימית" | כלכליסט
The Israeli Climate Awards panel discussed the impact of construction on climate change and the need for more environmentally friendly building technologies. Companies like SolOr, NitroFix, Criaterra Innovation, NanoScent, and Bomvento are working on innovative solutions to address these issues. SolOr is developing a new type of solar panel, NitroFix is creating a new way to produce ammonia, Criaterra Innovation is producing eco-friendly building materials, NanoScent is developing solutions for gas and water quality control, and Bomvento is working on a solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. NitroFix recently raised $3.1 million in seed funding.
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NitroFix wins Israeli Climate Awards | CTech
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Israeli climate-tech delegation visits UK House of Lords - ISRAEL21c
The UK-Israel Climate First Delegation, organized by Israeli climate-tech accelerator Climate First and the UK-Israel Business Bilateral Chamber of Commerce, was hosted by Lord Ian Austin at the British House of Lords from June 26-29. Representatives from various climate-tech companies interacted with British executives, investors, and policymakers. The aim of the delegation was to bridge the gap between innovative Israeli companies and the UK’s network of investors, policymakers, and business leaders to accelerate the global transition towards a climate-resilient future.
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Building materials are getting a sustainable makeover - ISRAEL21c
Criaterra Innovations, an Israeli startup, is introducing its line of precast construction materials made from restructured, locally sourced natural or recycled materials. The companys products, which include wall tiles and soon, cladding and load-bearing masonry blocks, are designed to be environmentally friendly and energy efficient. Criaterras materials meet standards for all types of construction projects and are priced similarly to existing products. The company has signed its first joint venture agreement in Europe and is working towards its first full-scale industrial line. Criaterra has received funding from the Israel Innovation Authority and won over 2 million euros of grant money and 2 million euros in equity from Horizon 2020’s European Innovation Council Fund.
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Steel and cement manufacturing produce eight times more emissions than aviation
Two Israel-based companies, Helios and Criaterra, are aiming to make manufacturing greener. Helios has developed a method to process iron to iron ore without carbon, which could decarbonize the steel industry. The companys process uses roughly 50% less energy and is at least 20% cheaper than traditional processes. Criaterra is developing an eco-replacement for cement using natural raw materials that are both recyclable and biodegradable. The companys process saves 90% of the energy and 80% of the CO2 emissions compared to traditional cement production. Both companies are planning to expand their operations.
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The fourth EIC podcast: A zero-emissions construction sector – is it achievable?
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Eco-friendly construction: how one startup is building a recyclable future
Criaterra Innovations, an Israeli startup, creates sustainable building materials for office and residential buildings that can be recycled and reused. The companys products have a low carbon manufacturing process, are fully circular, and offer sustainable solutions. Criaterra has already installed its products in several office buildings in Israel and plans to collaborate with high tech companies. The company aims to open an industrial plant in Europe in 2022 and is working on partnerships for outdoor cladding. Criaterra has received $2.3 million in grant funding and is completing a pre-seed financing round of $4.6 million. The company was featured as a finalist for the 2021 SBID International Design Awards. Overall, the article has a growth-positive impact on Criaterra Innovations.
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Utrechtse tegelondernemer wil bouw verlossen van afval en CO2 - Cobouw.nl
The article discusses a groundbreaking collaboration between Dutch tile entrepreneur Rick Worst and Israeli Adital Ela to create bio-based tiles, facades, building blocks, and homes that can be produced anywhere in the world using local resources. The concept of buildings as storage of resources is praised.
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מחוברות לקיימות: הכירו את הפרויקטים הסביבתיים ואת היזמיות שמאחוריהם
The article discusses five Israeli companies that are making strides in environmental technology. RadGreen has developed a system for analyzing the environment in commercial and office buildings, which measures air quality, noise levels, radiation levels, comfort levels, and lighting strength. Criaterra produces eco-innovative building products that are 100% natural and as strong as concrete. Agrematch uses artificial intelligence to significantly shorten the development process of new plant protection substances. P-eser Impact Model offers a service for energy efficiency for social association buildings. Luminweave has developed a shading and lighting system for public spaces that uses solar energy.
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Growth-Positive
10 high-tech solutions to make construction smart and safe
The article discusses the growing field of construction technology in Israel, with a focus on 10 companies that are innovating in this space. These companies are using technology to improve safety, productivity, and efficiency in the construction industry. The companies highlighted include UltraWis, Versatile, Trusstor, GreenVibe, Buildots, Samson Logic, Holoarch, LightYX, Okibo, and ECOncrete. These companies are using a variety of technologies, including AI, IoT, machine vision, augmented reality, and robotics, to solve problems in the construction industry.
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חממת ההייטק של הקבלנים: הרחפן שיחליף פועלים, המצלמה שתשדרג טייחים
The ConTech project, a collaboration between the Ministry of Housing and Construction and the Ministry of Economy, has showcased the latest developments in construction technology. The project, which has been running for two years, has supported dozens of technologies, some of which have already begun pilot programs in Israel and around the world. The technologies include drones for construction site monitoring, computer vision for construction inspection, and environmentally friendly building materials. The project aims to make construction more precise, safe, professional, fast, and ultimately cheaper.
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The most beautiful way to save the planet
The article discusses the increasing concern over plastic waste and highlights companies that are developing alternatives to traditional plastic. Dutch studio Officina Corpuscoli creates products from mycelium, a part of mushrooms that can replace synthetic plastic. UK-based Notpla manufactures biodegradable packaging from seaweed and plants. Israeli company UBQ Materials has developed a method to convert all household waste, including organic and plastic items, into new material without the need for sorting. Another Israeli firm, Criaterra Earth Technologies, blends natural materials to create items used in construction and architecture that can be fully recycled or allowed to biodegrade.
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וועידת Impact Summit 2019: מ-Start-Up Nation ל-Impact Nation
The first international Impact Summit was held in Israel, focusing on impact investing. This type of investment is aimed at revolutionary technological solutions designed to help society and/or the environment. The summit was a joint initiative of leading players in Israel in the field of impact investments: TechForGood and Acto Center for Social Investments and Impact Ventures. The event attracted over 600 people from around the world. During the event, several companies were highlighted for their work in impact investing, including Tech For Good, Dualis, SaliCrop, and Criaterra.
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קיר של אדמה בבית: האריחים שבאים מהקרקע, וישובו אליה
Criaterra, an Israeli company founded by Adital Ela, has launched its first industrial products, including two lines of decorative wall tiles. The company, which has patented its unique materials and manufacturing processes, uses earth and plant fibers to create products that meet strict green standards and can be fully integrated into the natural lifecycle after use. The tiles are currently sold in large ceramic stores across Israel. Criaterra is the only company in Israel, and possibly the world, that has successfully applied modern research, engineering and manufacturing requirements to the traditional method of earth construction.
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8 סטארט-אפים שבונים מהפכה
The article discusses the impact of technology and innovation on the construction industry, focusing on three Israeli start-ups: Samson, Versatile Natures, and IntSite. Samson is developing a storage container for steel rods used in construction, aiming to reduce waste and improve efficiency. Versatile Natures is using artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency of crane operations, potentially saving construction projects an average of $1 million. IntSite is developing an autonomous crane, which could improve safety and efficiency on construction sites. All three companies have raised around $1 million in funding and are planning to expand their teams.
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Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 1-10 |
| Exact count | 8 |
| Team members | 14 |
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| Confidence | 100/100 |
| Missing | markets |
| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Registrar ID | 515256162 |
| Crunchbase | criaterra-earth-technologies |
| Phone | 0546900165|0502888004 |
| Creator | Shmuel (Sam) Rausnitz |
| Creator email | shmuel.rausnitz@sncentral.org |
| Last updater | Maor Perlov |
| Updater email | maor.perlov@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2025-02-03T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2016-10-16T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |