Propelling Innovation
Microdel's high-tech/low-tech venture studio provides an operational hands-on approach for advancing innovation in aquaculture, healthtech, and consumer technologies.
Our Story
Microdel Ltd. was established as a technological entrepreneurial venture studio and holding company by serial-inventor and entrepreneur Yossi De-Levie. The company identified extraordinary inventors with groundbreaking ideas in a wide variety of areas, and became the de-facto entrepreneur, turning inventions into international commercial products.
Microdel took on all the roles of the entrepreneur, including identifying and recruiting a winning team, business planning, and funding, while providing the managerial support to successfully commercialize inventions.
The first cohort of companies, already in the commercialization stages, is now in its final stretch. All companies have dynamic managers who support their progress, now with minimal support from the Microdel team.
Microdel now leverages its unrivaled proprietary support network to launch the next evolutionary stage, focusing on industrial agriculture and aquaculture—an industry generating $10 trillion annually with $26 billion in investments in 2020.
The Microdel Process
A unique, proven methodology that transforms breakthrough ideas into market-ready businesses
Deal-Flow Creation
Open call to entrepreneurs and inventors resulted in 12,000 ideas submitted for consideration.
Screening
Company management prunes out 95% of ideas submitted, focusing on the most promising innovations.
Selection
An expert investment committee screens and selects the best ideas for investment and development.
Seed Investment
Microdel drives funding into the initial investment in the best ideas at low valuation, taking large equity stakes.
Company Building
Performing everything from team-building to product development, manufacturing guidance, and marketing.
Commercialize
From market introduction to exit through public offerings or acquisitions, leading companies to success.
Microdel Specialization
Microdel launched a new concept in the venture world—an operational venture studio. Established with the understanding that most inventors are not entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship is a special talent, and that is Microdel's specialty.
Identifying & Screening Ideas
Discovering breakthrough innovations with commercial potential
Recruiting Investor/CEO
Finding the right leadership to drive company success
Prototype Development
Turning concepts into tangible, testable products
Manufacturing Guidance
Scaling production with quality and efficiency
Building Focused Teams
Assembling small, high-performing teams for each venture
Leading to Exit
Guiding companies through successful acquisitions or IPOs
Meet Our Founder
Yossi De-Levie
Founder, Chairman, and Acting CEO
Yossi is an inventor, entrepreneur, and director with over 45 years of experience in company management, product development, and manufacturing. His entrepreneurial journey began in 1974, upon completion of his army service, when he established a real-estate development company that employed 70 workers.
Games & Sports Ltd.
Yossi's true breakout was in 1987, when he founded Games & Sports Ltd., which grew to be a leading Israeli manufacturer and exporter of playground equipment, with over 300 successful products sold to the international market and annual revenues of $15 million. In 2002, Games & Sports was acquired by Gaon-Holdings, controlled by the late Benny Gaon.
Tynat Hydro Industries
In 1996, Yossi established Tynat Hydro Industries together with world-renowned industrialist Stef Wertheimer. Tynat received a $7 million investment from Nir Barkat (currently MP and former mayor of Jerusalem) and Harvey Krueger (Chairman of Lehman Brothers at the time). Tynat developed and sold unique technology for water-powered propulsion. After reaching annual revenues of over $25 million, the company was sold to Suncast.
Throughout his career, Yossi has demonstrated an exceptional ability to identify breakthrough technologies, build winning teams, and scale companies to successful exits. His vision for Microdel is to create a sustainable ecosystem where inventors and entrepreneurs can thrive, transforming innovative ideas into businesses that make a real impact on the world.
Our Track Record
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Portfolio Highlights
Our diverse portfolio spans aquaculture, medical devices, and consumer products. Companies include Aquatech Fisheries (operating the leading on-land fishery in Israel), Fishways (revolutionary bio-filter capsules), Corsense (FDA-approved cardiac monitoring), ABA International (science-based playgrounds with $22M in cumulative sales), and innovative consumer brands like Novokid and MiniMax.
The Path to Microdel 2.0
With the successful completion of the first studio cohort and based on the knowledge and experience acquired, Microdel is launching its second cycle, focusing on agricultural technologies with an emphasis on aquaculture.
Strategic Focus
The company will identify 5-8 promising ventures in agricultural technologies and aquaculture, bringing them to full commercialization and exit.
This market vertical services an industry generating $10 trillion annually, with $26 billion in investments in 2020, including $500 million invested in Israel.
Next Steps
- •Enlisting additional experts and recruiting a new CEO with public company experience
- •Preparing for Initial Public Offering and fund raising
- •Sourcing new ventures from universities, accelerators, and patent holders
- •Building international investment committee of aquaculture experts
Be a Part of Microdel's Success
Whether you're an inventor with a groundbreaking idea or an investor looking for the next big opportunity, let's connect.
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