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AgroScout has successfully completed a $7.5 million Series A funding round to enhance its AI cloud platform for remote agronomy. This initiative aims to serve the 500 million largely unserved farms globally, enabling sustainable crop protection and carbon accountability. The investment was led by Kibbutz Yotvata, alongside other investors including Agriline and The Trendlines Group. AgroScout's platform offers actionable insights for crop management, decreases pesticide usage, and supports early pest detection to improve yields. The company focuses on affordable, efficient farming solutions for growers.

Vessi Medical has completed its first-in-human procedure using its cryoablation solution for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) at Rambam Healthcare Campus, Israel. The procedure was successful, demonstrating ease of use and no complications, with the patient reporting no pain post-discharge. This marks a significant step towards regulatory approval for Vessi's minimally invasive treatment, which aims to improve patient quality of life compared to traditional surgical options.

ZygoFix has received the CE mark for its innovative zLOCK Spinal Fusion System designed for chronic back pain treatment. This minimally invasive system utilizes a screwless design, enhancing safety and reducing surgical invasiveness with only two incisions needed compared to traditional methods. The zLOCK system has been in clinical use in Hungary and Israel for over three years, demonstrating high satisfaction among patients and physicians. ZygoFix also secured ISO13485 certification and plans to conduct a pivotal study in the EU to gather more clinical data.

IBI-Ag, a biotechnology firm in Israel, successfully closed an investment round aimed at optimizing its bioinsecticide products and expanding its portfolio. Key investors include the Bayer-Trendlines Ag Innovation Fund and Agriline, with additional support from the Israel Innovation Authority. IBI-Ag's innovative bioinsecticides utilize single domain antibodies for effective insect control while minimizing environmental impact. The global demand for sustainable agricultural solutions highlights the relevance of IBI-Ag's technology in addressing crop pest issues that result in significant economic losses.

Omeq Medical has appointed Carl Rickenbaugh as the chair of its board of directors. Rickenbaugh, with extensive experience in the medical device sector, aims to lead Omeq's strategic direction toward commercialization of its innovative epidural delivery technology. The company’s device enhances the accuracy of epidural injections, a procedure used in over 40 million cases annually, addressing complications from misplacement that affect up to 30% of procedures. Omeq is a portfolio company of The Trendlines Group Ltd., supported by grants from the Israeli Innovation Authority.

ViAqua Therapeutics announced a successful funding round of $4.3 million aimed at expanding its RNA-particle platform for improving animal health in aquaculture. New investors include S2G Ventures, Thai Union, and Agriline, alongside previous investors like Nutreco and The Trendlines Group. The company aims to address significant challenges in shrimp health caused by viral diseases, which have resulted in 30-40% annual losses in global production. ViAqua's proprietary delivery method and production platform aim to overcome historical obstacles in RNA-based technologies.

Trendlines Agrifood has partnered with Mitsubishi Corporation to identify and develop emerging agrifood technologies. This collaboration aims to leverage Trendlines' expertise in technology evaluation to foster innovation within the global agrifood sector. CEO Nitza Kardish emphasized the synergy between both companies, while Mitsubishi's Leor Ben-Yakov highlighted the opportunity for collaboration with Israeli start-ups. This partnership signals a strategic move to enhance agricultural innovation, addressing global food challenges.

ZygoFix, a Trendlines Group portfolio company, has completed a $2 million funding round for its innovative zLOCK™ spinal implant system, designed as a less invasive alternative to traditional spinal fusion methods. This funding, led by Agriline and supported by additional private investors and the Israel Innovation Authority, will enhance clinical studies, improve the implant system, and facilitate regulatory clearance. The first clinical case in Israel was successfully executed, demonstrating the implant's efficiency in treating severe back pain with minimal risk.

Phytolon secured $4.1 million in funding for its fermentation-based technology aimed at producing plant-based food colors. The funding round was oversubscribed and included participants such as Millennium Food-Tech, EIT Food, and the Israel Innovation Authority. The natural food color market, valued at $2.85B in 2019, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8%, with natural colors making up 69% of it. Phytolon aims to meet increasing consumer demand for healthier alternatives to synthetic food colors, and its technology is currently being tested in production lines of key industry players.