ZORA
Impact investorHerzliya · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Also known as ZORA I.I. LTD.
Not to be confused with Zora (Venture capital)
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Investment thesis
ZORA invests in Israel's deeptech ecosystem, partnering with leading scientists and technologists to convert lab-scale research into deployable food, agriculture and climate solutions. The firm targets game-changing global impact by addressing climate change and sustainable food supply for a growing population. It views partnerships between innovators and large global corporations as the fastest route to bringing innovations from lab to field at scale, and operates as a hands-on investor working closely with its teams to build sustainable, resource-efficient products adopted by the world's largest economic actors.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 11 of 17 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5AgTech ×4Biotech ×4Circular Economy ×3Climate Tech ×3FoodTech ×3Cleantech ×2Digital Health ×2
HQs:United States×3Israel×2
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAmai develops novel proteins through precision fermentation, starting with a sweet protein derived from nature that can reduce sugar in food products by 40-70% while maintaining taste.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTechNew Materials
Co-investorsWelltech VenturesJapan AngelsK3 VenturesK3V VenturesSGInnovate
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)inShay Hilel(Co-Founder & CEO)inDean Light(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsFirst In Ventures
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)inItai Korngerb(CTO & Co-founder)Itai Kornberg(Founder)in
Co-investorsConnecticut Innovations
For Seafoods develops organoid technology to cultivate seafood at scale, offering a sustainable alternative to ocean fishing.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTech
Co-investorsTarget GlobalPeakBridge VC
Animal-free dairy proteins via plant molecular farming.
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)inRoi Shilo(Founder & CTO)inDom(CEO)
Co-investorsCreative VenturesResolute VenturesSeraphim Space
Rewind develops carbon removal projects leveraging natural processes like biomass and geological storage to capture and sequester carbon at scale for climate mitigation.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate Tech
Co-investorsLeap Forward VenturesMensch Capital PartnersYes VCBessemer Venture PartnersDNV VenturesFlucas Ventures+3 more
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 PartnersStartUp Health
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)in
Co-investorsJAL Ventures Ltd.RhodiumLIP Ventures
Wasteless provides dynamic pricing software for perishable goods in supermarkets to reduce food waste and improve profitability by adjusting prices based on expiration dates.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyFoodTechRetail TechNew York, US
Co-investorsSlingshot VenturesSOSV
WeedOUT develops a biological herbicide using proprietary sterile weed pollen to control resistant weeds in agriculture.
AgTechBiotech
Efrat Lidor Nili(Founder)in
Co-investorsFulcrum Global CapitalRadicle GrowthClay Capital
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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, Series A stages.
- What sectors does ZORA focus on?
- ZORA focuses on AgTech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is ZORA located?
- ZORA is headquartered in Herzliya, IL.
- Who does ZORA co-invest with?
- ZORA most often shares deals with AlleyCorp, Bold Capital Partners, Connecticut Innovations, among 30 tracked co-investors.
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