about us
Smart Agro Fund is an R&D partnership traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Smart Agro specializes in investments in Agri-tech Startups. The partnership aims to generate value for its investors by investing in exceptional startups with research, development, and businesses with unique technology with tremendous commercial promise and economic value.
Smart Agro’s highly experienced management team has an extensive business network that supports the development of start-ups from early stages through mature companies to exit.
Agritech – the Israeli Market
The agritech sector has seen significant growth in investments from $84 million in 2014 to $174 in 2018. The number of active companies in this ecosystem has also increased dramatically and today numbers more than 440.
With a vibrant ecosystem enjoying constant growth, Israel has established itself as a global innovation hub that advances agritech and creates numerous business opportunities.
Israel is an innovation leader thanks to
its extensive agricultural background, world-class agronomy institutions and vast experience with advanced military technology (databases, simulators and aeronautical technologies). Israel is uniquely located geographically with a diverse topography, both combining to create in a very short distance, highly different and extreme growing environments.
Numerous multi-national corporations including Temasek, Mexichem Mitsui, Bayer, ADM, ChemChina, BASF and Monsanto Syngenta have invested in Israeli agritech.
Management
Smart Agro’s management has a vast business network and reputation both in Israel and globally and is highly experienced in the establishment of agritech-focused startup companies.
Ido Shem-Tov – CEO
Expert in data analysis, emerging technologies, investments, and strategic development. Led investment processes and strategic advisory work for funds and tech companies, with a focus on medical devices, food-tech, and artificial intelligence. Experience includes conducting due diligence, building financial models, and supporting portfolio companies across various growth stages. Former data analyst at an international gaming company, specializing in algorithm development and user behavior analysis. Hold a degree in Economics and Technological Entrepreneurship from the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC).
Aaron Berdah – Chairman of the Board
Over 20 years of experience in executive management and institutional investment
Led global companies with strategic and international expansion.
Former CEO of Baney Global Services, Led the Company’s West African expansion
Former BetterSeeds Chairperson
As CEO of Quasar Communications, led the acquisition process by a U.S. public company.
Holds a law degree.
Oren Attiya - CFO
Extensive Experience In Accounting And Finance Services For Local And Global Companies. Oren Has Served As The CFO Of Several Start-Ups And Incubators In The High-Tech, Life-Science And Food-Tech Sectors, Managing All Aspects Of Finance, From Bootstrapping To Maturity. Oren Has Vast Experience In M&As, Fundraising, Taxation, Budgeting And Day-To-Day Financial Management. Oren Has Served As Audit Manager At PwC Israel, Where He Provided Financing And Accounting Services To A Variety Of Public, Private, And International Companies And Incubators. Oren Holds A BA In Accounting And Economics And Is A Member Of The ICPA.
