Pluri Secures $6.5 Million Strategic Investment and Expands into Cacao Market

Deal News | Jan 23, 2025 | Globenewswire

Pluri Secures $6.5 Million Strategic Investment and Expands into Cacao Market

Pluri Inc., a biotechnology company, has secured a $6.5 million strategic investment from Alejandro Weinstein, who will join its Board of Directors. This investment comes with the acquisition of a 71% stake in Kokomodo Ltd., an AgTech company specializing in cultivated cacao production, for $4.5 million, payable in common shares. The investment and acquisition align with Pluri's strategy to expand in sustainable food technologies, leveraging its proprietary technology platform. The transactions are subject to shareholder approvals and regulatory conditions, with the Kokomodo acquisition expected to close in Q2 2025. Pluri aims to enhance its financial position, propel its cell-based technology platform, and become a leader in the cultivated cacao market, marking a significant venture into sustainable food production.

Sectors

  • Biotechnology
  • AgTech
  • FoodTech

Geography

  • Israel – Pluri Inc. is based in Haifa, Israel, and the acquisition involves Kokomodo Ltd., an Israeli company focused on AgTech solutions.

Industry

  • Biotechnology – Pluri Inc. operates in the biotechnology sector, focusing on cell-based solutions for sustainable food technologies and other applications.
  • AgTech – Kokomodo Ltd. is an AgTech company specializing in cultivated cacao production, representing advanced agricultural techniques and technology.
  • FoodTech – The acquisition and investment position Pluri to expand into the sustainable food technology industry, particularly in producing plant-based or cultivated food products.

Financials

  • $6.5 million – The strategic investment amount from Alejandro Weinstein in Pluri Inc.
  • $4.5 million – The purchase price for acquiring a 71% stake in Kokomodo Ltd., paid in Pluri common shares.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Pluri Inc.Target CompanyCompanyA biotechnology company leveraging cell-based solutions to create sustainable food technologies and more.
Alejandro WeinsteinInvestorPersonA global investor and entrepreneur who is investing $6.5 million in Pluri and joining its Board of Directors.
Kokomodo Ltd.Target CompanyCompanyAn AgTech company focused on the production of cacao using advanced agricultural techniques.
Chutzpah Holdings Ltd.Selling CompanyCompanyPartially owns Kokomodo Ltd. and is involved in the transaction selling stake to Pluri.
Plantae Ltd.Selling CompanyCompanyPartially owns Kokomodo Ltd. and is involved in the transaction selling stake to Pluri.