Hinoman Overview
Hinoman, an Israeli agriculture food tech company, sustainably grows Mankai using an aquaponic greenhouse system. Mankai is a tiny leaf vegetable with a proprietary Wolffia globosa strain. It offers an innovative solution to today's nourishment challenges. Mankai has a neutral smell and is small enough to integrate into nearly any dish, food, or beverage. It contains a vast amount of complete protein, iron, B12, essential nutrients, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals, all of which contribute to a diverse range of health benefits. Research institutions such as Harvard University corroborated Mankai's exceptional impact on human nutrition and health. These findings have been documented in esteemed peer-reviewed journals. Clinical studies affirm the numerous benefits of Mankai, ranging from aiding in diabetes management and enhancing gut microbiome to addressing fatty liver issues, promoting overall well-being.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$15.0MMar 2017
Latest News
"הסופר־פוד שגדל בבארי יכול להגיע לשווי עצום בנאסד"ק"
growth-positive
Small plant, big protein Greenbiz
Israeli start-up Hinoman believes that a tiny aquatic vegetable called Mankai could become the primary source of protein for millions of people worldwide. Hinoman has spent close to a decade cultivating Mankai and developing sustainable methods to grow it. The company aims to build Mankai into a well-known, widely available food brand by 2025. The CEO of Hinoman, Ron Salpeter, discusses the demand for alternative proteins, conscious eating, and the plant-forward agenda. He believes that consumers eating habits are changing, and by 2030, eating meat will become immoral. Salpeter also highlights the importance of scalability in the food business and the challenge of educating consumers about the benefits of Mankai. He predicts that by 2030, personalized nutrition will be possible, with ingredients that match the unique needs of each individual.
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growth-positive
Japan's Ajinomoto Invests $15M in New Plant Protein - Global AgInvesting
Japanese company Ajinomoto has agreed to invest $15 million in Hinoman, an Israeli plant protein company focused on the Mankai plant. Ajinomoto will also gain exclusive rights to sell Hinomans Mankai plant protein products in Japan. Mankai is a tiny aquatic plant that is naturally high in vitamins and minerals. Hinoman has developed a sustainable strain and high-tech production system for Mankai. Ajinomoto plans to launch a new business focusing on the sale of Mankai as a whole food and the development of processed foods with Mankai as an ingredient. The market for protein-source foods in Japan has been growing, and globally, alternative plant-based protein sources are expected to command a third of the protein market by 2054.
Investment
growth-positive
Green machines: Hinoman to open commercial facilities in Israel & the US, in 2017 as demand for plant-based protein rises
Hinoman, a company that has developed a process to grow mankai, a small aquatic plant, without pesticides in a closed system, is generating a lot of interest in the food industry. Mankai is a whole food ingredient with a protein content of 45% by dry weight. It can be added to various food products and has advantages over other plant protein sources due to its rapid growth and high amino acid profile. Hinoman has filed patents for the strain, cultivation algorithm, and application of mankai in foods. The company plans to build its own facilities and potentially license its technology to partners. Mankai has gone through the GRAS process in the US and may require novel food approval in other markets.
CustomersPartners
Growth-Positive
http://www.jwfoodandwine.com/article/2015/07/23/hinoman-has-big-plans-world%E2%80%99s-smallest-vegetable
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Customers
| Sector | Agriculture & Food Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $15.8M |
| Last funding | $15M |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 2 |
| Investors | 1 |
Team Members
4
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | eatmankai.com/ |
Locations
Avraham Rozenman St 607, Netivot, Israel
Photos & Videos
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Hinoman Business
Business models
B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
1-10
Sector
Agriculture & Food TechnologiesFood TechNovel Food & IngredientsClimate TechFood & Land UseSustainable ProteinsTarget Customer
Healthcare & Life SciencesLife SciencesHealthcareAgriculture & FoodProcessed FoodsSnacksBeveragesPreserves & PreparedFood Retail & ConsumptionRestaurantsWholesaleHomeCore Technology
BiologicalsHerbalsTags (11)
cropshydroponicsfoodtechclimate-technovel-farming-systemsprecision-agriculturefood-and-beveragebiotechnologysmart-farmingalternative-proteinfood-securityGeographic Markets
AsiaUnited StatesJapanIsraelHinoman Financials
$15.8M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$15M
Last funding
Mature
Funding stage
2
Total rounds
1
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$15.0MMar 2017
Private Equity Funding
B Round
Mar 2017
$15M
Ajinomoto
Non-Equity Funding
GrantEvent
Jun 2016
$800K
BIRD Foundation
Hinoman Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$15.0MMar 2017
All Events
B Round
Mar 2017
$15M
Ajinomoto
GrantEvent
Jun 2016
$800K
BIRD Foundation
Hinoman News
7 articles"הסופר־פוד שגדל בבארי יכול להגיע לשווי עצום בנאסד"ק"
growth-positive
Small plant, big protein Greenbiz
Israeli start-up Hinoman believes that a tiny aquatic vegetable called Mankai could become the primary source of protein for millions of people worldwide. Hinoman has spent close to a decade cultivating Mankai and developing sustainable methods to grow it. The company aims to build Mankai into a well-known, widely available food brand by 2025. The CEO of Hinoman, Ron Salpeter, discusses the demand for alternative proteins, conscious eating, and the plant-forward agenda. He believes that consumers eating habits are changing, and by 2030, eating meat will become immoral. Salpeter also highlights the importance of scalability in the food business and the challenge of educating consumers about the benefits of Mankai. He predicts that by 2030, personalized nutrition will be possible, with ingredients that match the unique needs of each individual.
CustomersExpand
growth-positive
Japan's Ajinomoto Invests $15M in New Plant Protein - Global AgInvesting
Japanese company Ajinomoto has agreed to invest $15 million in Hinoman, an Israeli plant protein company focused on the Mankai plant. Ajinomoto will also gain exclusive rights to sell Hinomans Mankai plant protein products in Japan. Mankai is a tiny aquatic plant that is naturally high in vitamins and minerals. Hinoman has developed a sustainable strain and high-tech production system for Mankai. Ajinomoto plans to launch a new business focusing on the sale of Mankai as a whole food and the development of processed foods with Mankai as an ingredient. The market for protein-source foods in Japan has been growing, and globally, alternative plant-based protein sources are expected to command a third of the protein market by 2054.
Investment
growth-positive
Green machines: Hinoman to open commercial facilities in Israel & the US, in 2017 as demand for plant-based protein rises
Hinoman, a company that has developed a process to grow mankai, a small aquatic plant, without pesticides in a closed system, is generating a lot of interest in the food industry. Mankai is a whole food ingredient with a protein content of 45% by dry weight. It can be added to various food products and has advantages over other plant protein sources due to its rapid growth and high amino acid profile. Hinoman has filed patents for the strain, cultivation algorithm, and application of mankai in foods. The company plans to build its own facilities and potentially license its technology to partners. Mankai has gone through the GRAS process in the US and may require novel food approval in other markets.
CustomersPartners
Growth-Positive
http://www.jwfoodandwine.com/article/2015/07/23/hinoman-has-big-plans-world%E2%80%99s-smallest-vegetable
Odys, a domain marketplace, is receiving positive reviews from its customers. The company offers a simple three-step process for buying domains, which includes choosing a domain, transferring it to the buyers registrar, and downloading the available logos and brand assets. The company is trusted by top SEO experts and entrepreneurs, with customers praising the quality of the domains, the seamless transaction process, and the helpfulness of the staff. Some customers have bought multiple domains from Odys, and one mentioned that the domains have helped increase traffic to their existing site.
Customers
growth-positive
Hinoman announces world's smallest veggie protein - Mankai
Hinoman has announced its new protein product, Mankai, which is a vegetable whole-protein ingredient with high nutritional value. The product is set to be officially launched at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) event in Chicago. Hinomans hydroponic technology allows for faster and larger-scale growth of Mankai without the use of pesticides. Mankai is the worlds smallest vegetable and can be easily added to food or beverages. The company invested eight years in research and development to create a sustainable strain and cultivation method for year-round harvest of Mankai. The product offers health benefits and addresses the demand for new protein sources and trendy diets like Paleo and vegan.
Customers
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Hinoman Presents First Green Protein Revolution Solution
Israeli food technology specialist, Hinoman, has developed an eco-friendly cultivation system for growing vegetable protein. The system ensures a consistent supply of high-protein, leafy green vegetables 365 days/year. The technology addresses the challenge of healthy food product development and aims to contribute to reducing global malnutrition challenges. Hinomans cultivation system is scalable and can meet both immediate and long-term demands. The companys goal is to provide a highly nutritious, trusted, and safe supply of vegetarian protein at an affordable cost. The technology is based on year-round cultivation and a cultivation algorithm for high-yield crops. Hinomans solution has a low ecological footprint and does not require arable land for cultivation.
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Hinoman Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 1-10 |
| Exact count | 8 |
| Team members | 4 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 92/100 |
| Missing | markets, not claimed |
| BI Verification | Ortal Wein |
| Registrar ID | 514485986 |
| Crunchbase | hinoman |
| Phone | +972545723245 |
| Last updater | Ortal Wein |
| Updater email | ortalw@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2023-10-05T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2015-04-26T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |