Full coverage· Economy· Updated
Brazilian Denim Giant Invests in Israeli Tech for Eco-Friendly Dyeing
Brazilian denim fabric giant Vicunha has purchased a 20% share in Israeli startup Sonovia for $4 million, intending to adopt its ultrasonic dyeing technology. The innovation promises significant reductions in water, energy, and emissions, while also eliminating toxic chemicals.
2 newsrooms · 2 languages · sincePlus
What happened
- 01Brazilian company Vicunha invested $4 million for a 20% stake in Israeli startup Sonovia.
- 02Sonovia's ultrasonic technology cuts water use by 85% and energy by 60% in fabric dyeing.
- 03The technology also reduces CO2 emissions by 80% and eliminates toxic chemicals.
- 04Vicunha secured exclusive rights for the technology in Latin America for two years.
- 05Vicunha President Ricardo Steinbruch praised Israeli innovation despite political concerns.
Vicunha's president cited Israel's strong technological sector as a key factor in the investment.
The coverage
2 newsrooms on this story
Who covered it
- LeftNone
- Centre1
- RightNone
- HarediNone
- ArabNone
- Other1
How it broke
See which of the 2 newsrooms broke it, and who waited