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PoLoPo

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Polopo develops potatoes engineered to naturally produce more protein, using a patented method applicable to any potato variety. The high-protein potatoes are grown conventionally and processed into potato chips with three times more protein, aimed at brands making better-for-you snacks.

Founders & leadership

DMDr. Maya Sapir-Mir
Dr. Maya Sapir-MirCo-Founder & CEODr. Maya Sapir-Mir holds a Ph.D. in Plant Sciences and has over a decade of experience in molecular farming; she co-founded PoLoPo with Dr. Raya Liberman-Aloni and serves as CEO of the company, which develops genetically engineered potatoes with elevated protein content.
DRDr. Raya Liberman-Aloni
Dr. Raya Liberman-AloniCo-Founder & CTO
IEIdo Eliashar
Ido EliasharVP of Business DevelopmentVP of Business Development at PoLoPo, which develops genetically engineered potatoes with elevated protein content for the snack food industry.

Investors · 6

Also in the syndicate · 1

Milk & Honey Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$1.8M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2023–2024

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Frequently asked questions

What does PoLoPo do?
Polopo develops potatoes engineered to naturally produce more protein, using a patented method applicable to any potato variety. The high-protein potatoes are grown conventionally and processed into potato chips with three times more protein, aimed at brands making better-for-you snacks.
Who founded PoLoPo?
PoLoPo was founded by Dr. Maya Sapir-Mir, Dr. Raya Liberman-Aloni.
Who are PoLoPo's investors?
PoLoPo's investors include FoodLabs, Plug and Play Ventures, Siddhi Capital, CPT Capital, HackCapital.
How much funding has PoLoPo raised?
PoLoPo has disclosed $1.8M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.