Platypus
Delivering a sustainable future of pest control.
Startup Pre-Funding Agriculture & Food Technologies Est. 2021
Total Raised
Undisclosed
Pre-Funding
Last Round
Undisclosed
Team
3
1-10 employees
Confidence
89/100
News
4
articles
Patents
1
About
Platypus has developed a biodegradable, bio-based delivery system for the controlled release of natural active ingredients, such as essential oils and pheromones, extending their effectiveness from weeks to months. This innovative platform helps manufacturers create sustainable pest control solutions that are more efficient, cost-effective, and faster to bring to market, offering a practical alternative to synthetic pesticides across agriculture, home & garden, and supply chain applications.
Classification
Sector
Agriculture & Food TechnologiesAg TechFarm Equipment & TreatmentClimate TechFood & Land UseSustainable FarmingClean Industry Tech Sustainable Materials & CircularityIndustrial TechnologiesMaterial Innovations & Applications
Core Technology
BiologicalsMaterials & Substances
Target Customer
Agriculture & FoodCropsTreesLivestockIndustrial ManufacturingProcess IndustriesChemicals & PetrochemicalsHybrid IndustriesFertilizers & PesticidesDiscrete IndustriesPackaging & ContainersCommerce & RetailDistribution Channels
Business Model
B2B
Tags
insectsfungicidesagtechpostharvestbiochemical-compoundsfarmerslivestockpest-managementchemicalspesticidesclimate-techagricultureplant-protectionpest-controlgardeningbiomaterialsagrochemicalsnatural-active-ingredientsbiodegradablesustained-release
News (4)
Apr 18, 2025 · www.hortidaily.com
growth-positive
New material platform unlocks the potential of natural pest control agents
Product StagePartners
Sep 18, 2024 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
Platypus: Revolutionizing pest control practices in agriculture | CTech
Investment
Jul 16, 2024 · israelagri.com
growth-positive
Combatting Harmful Pesticides with Platypus Innovation - Israel Agricultural Technology & innovations Hub
CustomersInvestment
Apr 17, 2024 · nocamels.com
growth-positive
Gel Supplement Makes Pesticides Longer Lasting & More Sustainable
InvestmentPartners
Details
Product Stage
Beta
Employees
1-10
Exact Count
2
Founded
2021
Locations
Israel
Links
Admin
Last Update
Oct 27, 2025
Verified by
Ortal Wein
Claimed
Yes
Missing
funding rounds, markets, not claimed
Team (3)
Gilad Yarkoni
CEO & Co-Founder
Founder
Marina Arshavsky Rosental
CBO & Co-Founder
Founder
Marina Arshavsky Rosental
Internal
Created by
Gilad Yarkoni (gilad@platypus-ecodesign.com)
Created
2022-11-09T00:00:00.000Z
Last editor
Ortal Wein (ortalw@sncentral.org)