PoLoPo

Producing Animal-Based Proteins in Potatoes

Startup

PoLoPo is a Kvutzat Shiller-based startup in the Agriculture & Food Technologies sector, established in 2022. Producing Animal-Based Proteins in Potatoes. The company has raised a total of $2.3M across 1 funding round, currently at the Pre-Seed stage. PoLoPo was founded by Maya Sapir-Mir and Raya Liberman Aloni. Key investors include FoodLabs, Milk & Honey Ventures, Siddhi Capital, among 6 total investors. The company has 11-50 employees. Core technologies: Biologicals, Molecules.

With $2.3M in total funding, PoLoPo is a Pre-Seed-stage company operating in Agriculture & Food Technologies. The company follows a B2B business model. Product stage: Alpha. PoLoPo is identified as relevant to climate technology.

$2.3M
Raised
1
Rounds
6
Investors
3
Team
2022
Founded
Sector & Technology
Agriculture & Food TechnologiesAg TechGenetics & InputFood TechNovel Food & IngredientsClimate TechFood & Land UseSustainable ProteinsBiologicalsMolecules
At a Glance
Investors

6 investors total

Founders
In the News

7 articles covered by sources including www.calcalistech.com, www.greenqueen.com.hk, vegconomist.com, thespoon.tech.

www.calcalistech.com · Feb 19, 2025
PoLoPo, a company developing technology to grow animal-based protein in potatoes, won first place in the Next Gen Impact competition for women entrepreneurs hosted by Yazamiyot in collaboration with Microsoft, Luzzatto group, KPMG, Ofakim Travel, and Calcalist. Only 30% of the high-tech workforce is female, and the numbers are even lower in entrepreneurship. 
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does PoLoPo do?

PoLoPo, a B2B ingredient company, is a molecular farming pioneer developing a cutting-edge plant biofactory for the high-scale production of animal proteins in potatoes, starting with egg protein — Ovalbumin. The company's SuperAA platform transforms every potato into a biofactory, producing identical animal-based proteins. By genetically modifying potato plants, they significantly increase the protein content of traditional potatoes, turning them into a protein production machine. The company chose egg protein as the first target protein, yet many other animal-based proteins can be "installed" on the SuperAA platform, making it a unique means of production for many different food applications, such as dairy, meat, and even baby formulas.

How much funding has PoLoPo raised?

PoLoPo has raised $2.3M in total funding across 1 rounds. The company is currently at the Pre-Seed stage. Key investors include FoodLabs, Milk & Honey Ventures, Siddhi Capital.

Who founded PoLoPo?

PoLoPo was founded in 2022 by Maya Sapir-Mir (Co-founder & CEO), Raya Liberman Aloni (Co-founder & CTO).

What sector is PoLoPo in?

PoLoPo operates in Agriculture & Food Technologies, Ag Tech, Genetics & Input, Food Tech, Novel Food & Ingredients, Climate Tech, Food & Land Use, Sustainable Proteins, with core technologies in Biologicals, Molecules. Target customers: Agriculture & Food, Processed Foods.

Where is PoLoPo located?

PoLoPo is based in Gan Shlomo, Israel, Center District.

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