Catalyst AgTech
Self-Destructing Pesticides
Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in January 2012 by Shalom Nachshon, Catalyst AgTech operates with 1–10 employees. The company has raised $1.6M across two funding rounds from three investors. In May 2015, Impact First Investments and the Office of the Chief Scientist participated in a seed funding round.
Business overview
Catalyst AgTech develops a self-destruct mechanism for persistent pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to minimize the environmental impact of agrochemicals. Its technology pairs a catalyst with an agrochemical, which breaks down after migrating below the root zone, preventing soil and groundwater contamination. This technology is applicable to approximately 40% of active agrochemical ingredients, serving the agriculture and food technologies sector, specifically focusing on precision agriculture and farm equipment & treatment.
Strategic signal
In May 2015, Catalyst AgTech secured investment from Impact First Investments and the Office of the Chief Scientist, as reported by AgFunderNews. This funding validated the company's innovative approach to pesticide safety, signaling investor confidence in its potential to address environmental concerns within the agrochemical industry.
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- What is Catalyst AgTech's core technology?
- Catalyst AgTech has developed a self-destruct mechanism for persistent pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides. This technology uses an appropriate catalyst to break down agrochemicals after they have served their purpose, thereby minimizing environmental impact.
- When was Catalyst AgTech founded and by whom?
- Catalyst AgTech was founded in January 2012 by Shalom Nachshon.
- Which investors participated in Catalyst AgTech's May 2015 funding round?
- In May 2015, Catalyst AgTech received investment from Impact First Investments and Office of the Chief Scientist.
- What is the environmental benefit of Catalyst AgTech's technology?
- The technology significantly reduces soil and groundwater contamination by ensuring catalyzed agrochemicals break down after migrating below the root zone, addressing the issue of persistent chemicals in the environment.
- Which investors participated in Catalyst AgTech's March 2014 funding round?
- In March 2014, Catalyst AgTech received investment from The Trendlines Group and Office of the Chief Scientist.