# Sufresca

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/sufresca

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: Jerusalem, Israel
- Website: www.sufresca.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Dec 18, 2019)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Sufresca specializes in developing natural edible coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables, enhancing their shelf life while promoting a sustainable, plastic-free environment.Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel, Sufresca focuses on innovative food preservation solutions. The company was started by Efrat Ferri, who leads the firm as CEO. In December 2019, Sufresca raised USD 0.5 million in Seed funding from Rimonim Venture Capital, marking its first investment round.Sufresca® develops innovative natural edible coatings that extend the shelf life of fresh produce. Their flagship products include COATECH™, which slows decay, and Algraen™, a natural anti-fungal solution. These plant-based coatings are designed to be safe and food-compatible, targeting food producers and suppliers globally to help reduce food waste.Sufresca® earns revenue through direct sales of its edible coatings to commercial clients, including food producers and retailers. Their products, such as COATECH™ and Algraen™, are sold in bulk, meeting the demand for sustainable food preservation methods amidst increasing regulatory pressures on plastic use.Sufresca plans to leverage its recent Seed funding of USD 0.5 million, raised in December 2019, to enhance product development and expand into new markets. The firm aims to introduce additional product lines designed to meet diverse customer needs by 2024, focusing on expanding its reach within North America and Europe.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Dec 18, 2019, $0.5M — Rimonim Venture Capital

## Investors

- Rimonim Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rimonim-venture-capital) — Seed