ZORA
Venture capitalTel Aviv · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
Also known as ZORA I.I. LTD. · ZORA INVESTMENTS · ZORA Israel Impact
Investment thesis
ZORA targets deep technology companies founded by leading scientists and entrepreneurs that address climate change and sustainable food systems at global scale. The firm focuses on businesses with transformative potential in these critical sectors, supporting innovations that can scale internationally.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 18, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 11 of 17 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5AgTech ×4Biotech ×4Climate Tech ×3FoodTech ×3Circular Economy ×2Cleantech ×2Digital Health ×2
HQs:United States×2Israel×1
Investments · 17 tracked
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Amai Proteins uses its Pro3 platform, combining AI computational protein design with precision fermentation, to develop designer sweet proteins that replace 40-70% of added sugar in food and beverage products without altering taste.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTech
Co-investorsJapan AngelsK3 VenturesSGInnovateWelltech Ventures
EcoBiotaX develops a microbial ecology platform that uses AI (its ecoSat computational platform) and biological methods to discover and construct natural bacterial communities for specific biological functions.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotech
Naama Geva-Zatorsky(Co-Founder)Shay Hilel(Co-Founder & CEO)Dean Light(Co-Founder & CTO)
Co-investorsFirst In Ventures
Preventing wildfires via advanced vegetation management systems.
EarthForce develops software and precision sensing technology to optimize wildfire prevention through fuel treatments at landscape scale.
AgTechClimate TechSaaS
Co-investorsAlleyCorpAmerican Family VenturesBold Capital PartnersClocktower VenturesKeiki CapitalAlley Robotics Ventures+2 more
EyeControl builds a communication and engagement platform for critical care, helping hospitals support patient recovery and connection between patients, families, and medical teams, with capabilities extending to home care.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Shay Rishoni(Co-founder)Or Retzkin(CEO & Co-founder)Itai Korngerb(CTO & Co-founder)
Co-investorsConnecticut Innovations
Forsea uses organoid-based cell cultivation technology to produce cultivated seafood, with its first product being cell-cultured freshwater eel (unagi) commonly used in Asian cuisine.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTech
Co-investorsTarget GlobalPeakBridge VC
Deep-sea sequestration of CO2-rich phytoplankton.
Animal-free dairy proteins via plant molecular farming.
Co-investorsLaerdal Million Lives FundOrbiMedVU Venture Partners
PlanetWatchers provides acreage reporting and claims validation services using satellite imagery and remote sensing technology for the North American crop insurance industry.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureInsurTech
Dominic Edmunds(CEO)Roi Shilo(Founder & CTO)inDom(CEO)
Co-investorsCreative VenturesResolute VenturesSeraphim Space
Rewind performs permanent carbon removal by backfilling mine voids with sustainably sourced biomass, which simultaneously fulfills mine reclamation obligations for the mining industry.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate Tech
Co-investorsMensch Capital PartnersYes VCPropeller VC
RxWare is a "Service as a Software" company that uses its AI-powered intelligence engine, RxWare OS, to move patients from prescription to first fill by providing real-time visibility and coordinated intervention across the patient access journey.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechWilmington, US
Raeanna Lewarne(Executive Officer, Director)Shlomi Aflalo(Executive Officer, Director)Ori Karev(Director)Yishai Knobel(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAdam Fine(Director)inGregg Dearhammer(Director)
Co-investorsVodia VenturesWindham Capital Partners
Solutum Technologies develops a proprietary sustainable material designed as an alternative to single-use flexible plastic packaging, engineered to support recycling, industrial composting, and full biodegradation in soil and water without leaving microplastics or toxic residues.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Sharon Barak(Founder and President)
Co-investorsJAL Ventures Ltd.Rhodium
WeedOUT develops a biological herbicide that exploits sterility to control herbicide-resistant weeds.
AgTechBiotech
Co-investorsFulcrum Global CapitalRadicle Growth
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has ZORA made?
- ZORA has 17 tracked investments.
- What stage does ZORA invest at?
- ZORA invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does ZORA focus on?
- ZORA focuses on Climate Tech, Deep Tech, FoodTech.
- Where is ZORA located?
- ZORA is headquartered in Tel Aviv, IL.
- Who does ZORA co-invest with?
- ZORA most often shares deals with AlleyCorp, Bold Capital Partners, Connecticut Innovations, among 27 tracked co-investors.
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