Kaiima Bio-Agritech Overview
Kaiima Bio-Agritech is a plant genetics and breeding technology company that partners with seed companies and research institutes to develop solutions specifically suited to sustainable agriculture. Kaiima has developed a non-GMO platform called EP, which in conjunction with advanced breeding programs boosts the inherent productivity and resource-usage efficiency of high-impact food and energy crops. The technology induces genomic diversity within the plant genome followed by unique selection methodologies, providing immediate yield gains relative to traditional breeding systems. The companys business operations extend to castor breeding, marketing and sales (through its CastorMaxx platform), and high-quality vegetable-variety development through its Top Seeds subsidiary. In May 2017, Kaiima Bio-Agritech Ltd and Becks, the largest family-owned retail seed company in the United States, announced their agreement to evaluate the integration of Kaiimas non-GMO EP technology platform into Becks proprietary corn-breeding program. This new collaboration follows a recently completed three-year project that assessed the EP technologys efficacy in Becks elite corn germplasm.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$18.0MApr 2011
$83.0MAug 2013
$84.4MJan 2007
$92.4MJul 2008
Latest News
Latest Advancements in Green Seed Tech - Green Prophet
growth-positive
Kaiima and BioFields Unite to Form BioKaiima to Commercialize Castor Hybrid Seeds in Mexico
BioKaiima, a joint-venture between Kaiima Bio-Agritech and BioFields, has been established to develop and commercialize castor seed varieties and hybrids for the Mexican market. The company integrates genetics, breeding, and agriculture technologies to accelerate its breeding program and provide high-yield castor oil production in Mexico. This partnership aims to strengthen the economic sustainability of Mexican farmers by introducing a new cultivated crop. The Mexican government has declared castor as a strategic crop, creating opportunities for the expansion of castor oil production. BioFields, a subsidiary of Grupo Alego Corporation, is collaborating with Kaiima Bio-Agritech to design innovative castor hybrid seeds.
Partners
growth-positive
Seed Firms' Changes Bring Uncertainty, Promises
Syngenta is making significant investments in its NK line, part of a $400 million incremental investment in its U.S. seed business over the next five years. The article discusses the changes and uncertainties in the seed industry, particularly with the recent mergers and acquisitions of major players like Bayer/Monsanto and DowDuPont. The article also mentions the concerns of Todd Claussen, Director of Agronomy and Strategic Marketing with Landus Cooperative, about the distribution systems of these companies and the impact on their retail channel brand. It also highlights the potential benefits of rebate programs and the development of new products in the industry. Syngentas investments in its NK line and the approval of its Agrisure Duracade trait in China are also mentioned.
PartnersInvestment
growth-negative
Kaiima Bio Agritech to focus on castor oil crops
Kaiima Bio Agritech, an Israeli seed breeding company, has shifted its business focus after facing problems with its main technology. The company will now focus on the castor oil plant and has sold its vegetable growing business, Top Seeds, to Mitsui & Co. The companys product for replicating plant genomes has been shelved for the time being. Kaiima has revenue from its castor oil plant business and has enough cash to last for several more years. The company has signed cooperation agreements with leading seeds companies, such as BASF. However, it will take at least five years for the companys technology to reach the market, if it ever does. Kaiima has raised $92.5 million since its founding and has high-profile investors, including Li Ka Shing and the World Bank.
InvestmentPartners
growth-positive
BASF and Kaiima announce collaboration to identify novel herbicide resistance traits using the EP™ technology platform
BASF and Kaiima Bio-Agritech have announced their collaboration to discover novel herbicide resistance traits and develop new weed control systems. The multi-year project will leverage Kaiimas EP™ technology platform, which enhances plant performance by inducing novel diversity within the genome. BASF will provide its knowledge in herbicide application and formulation, as well as precision testing capabilities. The collaboration aims to identify new non-GM herbicide traits and broaden BASFs portfolio of weed management solutions. The partnership is seen as an opportunity to develop new herbicide solutions and increase yield and crop quality for farmers.
Partners
| Sector | Agriculture & Food Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $92.4M |
| Last funding | $65M |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 4 |
| Investors | 8 |
Team Members
3
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | kaiima.com.br |
Locations
Moshav Sharona, Israel
Haidian District, Beijing, China
Avenida Jose Monteiro de Figueiredo, 500 - Duque de Caxias, Cuiab - MT, Brazil
1100 Corporate Square Drive, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Kaiima Bio-Agritech Business
Business models
B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
11-50
Sector
Agriculture & Food TechnologiesAg TechGenetics & InputClimate TechFood & Land UseSustainable FarmingTarget Customer
Agriculture & FoodCropsCore Technology
BiologicalsGenesTags (12)
cropsseedsbiofuelplant-genomicsnon-gmobreedingbiotechnologyagtechclimate-techagriculturefarmersproductivityGeographic Markets
MexicoIndiaUnited StatesBrazilChinaKaiima Bio-Agritech Financials
$92.4M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$65M
Last funding
Mature
Funding stage
4
Total rounds
8
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$18.0MApr 2011
$83.0MAug 2013
$84.4MJan 2007
$92.4MJul 2008
Private Equity Funding
C Round
Aug 2013
$65M
Musea Ventures, Mitsui & Co. Global Investment, Infinity Group, DFJ Tamir Fishman Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), Horizons Ventures, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
B Round
Apr 2011
$18M
Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), DFJ Tamir Fishman Ventures, Kleiner Perkins
A Round
Jul 2008
$8M
DFJ Tamir Fishman Ventures
Seed
Jan 2007
$1.4M
Kaiima Bio-Agritech Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$18.0MApr 2011
$83.0MAug 2013
$84.4MJan 2007
$92.4MJul 2008
All Events
C Round
Aug 2013
$65M
Musea Ventures, Mitsui & Co. Global Investment, Infinity Group, DFJ Tamir Fishman Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), Horizons Ventures, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
B Round
Apr 2011
$18M
Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), DFJ Tamir Fishman Ventures, Kleiner Perkins
A Round
Jul 2008
$8M
DFJ Tamir Fishman Ventures
Seed
Jan 2007
$1.4M
Kaiima Bio-Agritech News
11 articlesLatest Advancements in Green Seed Tech - Green Prophet
growth-positive
Kaiima and BioFields Unite to Form BioKaiima to Commercialize Castor Hybrid Seeds in Mexico
BioKaiima, a joint-venture between Kaiima Bio-Agritech and BioFields, has been established to develop and commercialize castor seed varieties and hybrids for the Mexican market. The company integrates genetics, breeding, and agriculture technologies to accelerate its breeding program and provide high-yield castor oil production in Mexico. This partnership aims to strengthen the economic sustainability of Mexican farmers by introducing a new cultivated crop. The Mexican government has declared castor as a strategic crop, creating opportunities for the expansion of castor oil production. BioFields, a subsidiary of Grupo Alego Corporation, is collaborating with Kaiima Bio-Agritech to design innovative castor hybrid seeds.
Partners
growth-positive
Seed Firms' Changes Bring Uncertainty, Promises
Syngenta is making significant investments in its NK line, part of a $400 million incremental investment in its U.S. seed business over the next five years. The article discusses the changes and uncertainties in the seed industry, particularly with the recent mergers and acquisitions of major players like Bayer/Monsanto and DowDuPont. The article also mentions the concerns of Todd Claussen, Director of Agronomy and Strategic Marketing with Landus Cooperative, about the distribution systems of these companies and the impact on their retail channel brand. It also highlights the potential benefits of rebate programs and the development of new products in the industry. Syngentas investments in its NK line and the approval of its Agrisure Duracade trait in China are also mentioned.
PartnersInvestment
growth-negative
Kaiima Bio Agritech to focus on castor oil crops
Kaiima Bio Agritech, an Israeli seed breeding company, has shifted its business focus after facing problems with its main technology. The company will now focus on the castor oil plant and has sold its vegetable growing business, Top Seeds, to Mitsui & Co. The companys product for replicating plant genomes has been shelved for the time being. Kaiima has revenue from its castor oil plant business and has enough cash to last for several more years. The company has signed cooperation agreements with leading seeds companies, such as BASF. However, it will take at least five years for the companys technology to reach the market, if it ever does. Kaiima has raised $92.5 million since its founding and has high-profile investors, including Li Ka Shing and the World Bank.
InvestmentPartners
growth-positive
BASF and Kaiima announce collaboration to identify novel herbicide resistance traits using the EP™ technology platform
BASF and Kaiima Bio-Agritech have announced their collaboration to discover novel herbicide resistance traits and develop new weed control systems. The multi-year project will leverage Kaiimas EP™ technology platform, which enhances plant performance by inducing novel diversity within the genome. BASF will provide its knowledge in herbicide application and formulation, as well as precision testing capabilities. The collaboration aims to identify new non-GM herbicide traits and broaden BASFs portfolio of weed management solutions. The partnership is seen as an opportunity to develop new herbicide solutions and increase yield and crop quality for farmers.
Partners
growth-positive
Israeli AgTech Startup Kaiima is Blooming in St. Louis EQ
The article discusses Kaiima, an agricultural startup that offers non-GMO technology to improve crop productivity. The company has faced challenges in adapting its technology to partner breeding systems and business models. Kaiima has expanded globally, with offices in Israel, the US, and China. It has partnered with Becks Hybrids and is working on collaborations for trait development. The company aims to work with major players in the industry and bring innovation to crop production for future food security.
PartnersExpand
growth-positive
Kaiima and Beck's Announce Collaboration Using the EP™ Technology Platform to Improve Corn Hybrid Yield
Kaiima Bio-Agritech and Becks have announced a partnership to evaluate the integration of Kaiimas EP technology into Becks corn breeding program. The EP technology enhances plant performance by inducing novel diversity within the genome. The collaboration follows a successful three-year project that demonstrated the technologys efficacy in Becks elite corn germplasm. The project aims to provide Becks customers with high-yielding corn hybrids. The EP technology works with all major crops and plant species. Kaiima collaborates with seed companies to apply the technology to their germplasm. Becks is a family-owned seed company and is the largest retail, family-owned seed company in the US.
Partners
https://labiotech.eu/herbicide-resistance-kaiima-basf/
growth-positive
St. Louis Attracts Third Israeli Agtech Company in Seven Months
Israeli agtech company Forrest Innovations has selected St. Louis as its U.S. headquarters, marking the third success in seven months for BioSTLs initiative targeting Israeli companies for recruitment. Forrest Innovations focuses on reducing mosquito-carried disease and overcoming a bacteria threatening the citrus industry. BioSTLs St. Louis-Israel Innovation Connection (SLIIC) initiative aims to establish a U.S. presence for Israeli ventures. St. Louis offers a strong ecosystem in agtech, which aligns with Israels strengths. The success of attracting Israeli companies has exceeded expectations. BioSTLs SLIIC team matches Israeli companies with St. Louis resources and facilitates relocation. Forrest Innovations will be located at BRDG Park on the campus of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center.
PartnersExpand
growth-positive
Kaiima Bio-Agritech raises $65m
Israel-based seed-and-breeding technology company, Kaiima Bio-Agritech Ltd., has raised over $65 million in equity from three new investors, Horizons Ventures, the International Financial Corporation (IFC), and Infinity Group, as well as some existing ones. Kaiimas proprietary Enhanced Ploidy technology multiplies the plants genome without compromising its integrity. This non-GMO technology is implemented within the genome of crops that are vital to global food security as well as specific energy crops, to significantly boost productivity and improve land and water-use efficiencies.
Investment
growth-positive
Seed breeding co Kaiima raises $18m
Seed breeding start-up Kaiima Ltd. has raised $18 million at a company value of $40-45 million. The company has developed a technique called Clean Genome Multiplication (CGM) technology to greatly increase crop productivity. Kaiima plans to enter new markets and develop its technology, which requires a lot of money. The company has raised a total of $26 million to date. Kaiima also plans to set up a joint venture with the Chinese government to market its solutions.
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Kaiima Bio-Agritech Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 11-50 |
| Exact count | 40 |
| Team members | 5 |
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| Confidence | 100/100 |
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| BI Verification | Yamila Silbert |
| Registrar ID | 513884056 |
| Crunchbase | kaiima |
| Phone | +97249530148 |
| Creator | Rebecca Mack |
| Creator email | rebeccamack26@gmail.com |
| Last updater | Asaph Wagner |
| Updater email | asaphwagner@hotmail.com |
| Last update | 2020-06-21T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2014-05-04T00:00:00.000Z |