Israel, often referred to as the "Startup Nation," has become a global hub for innovation and technology, driven in large part by its vibrant venture capital (VC) ecosystem. Over the years, numerous Israeli VC firms have played a crucial role in nurturing startups and propelling them to success on the international stage. These firms have helped foster groundbreaking companies across sectors such as cybersecurity, fintech, biotech, and software. In this article, we explore some of the most active and influential venture capital firms based in Israel, highlighting their investments, leadership, and notable portfolio companies.

Aleph

• 🏦 HQ: Tel Aviv, Israël

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Michael Eisenberg, Eden Shochat, Yael Elad, Tomer Diari

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 100-150

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-20

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Agora, Bringg, Coralogix

BRM Capital

• 🏦 HQ: Tel Aviv, (Israël)

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Eli Barkat, Yuval Rakavy, Eran Barkat, Alon Maor

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-20

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Altair, Cloudify, Engageli

Entrée Capital

• 🏦 HQ: Tel Aviv, Israël

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Avi Eyal

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 250-300

• 💸 AUM: $1.25B

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 30-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Snapchat, Glovo, Cazoo

Gemini Israel Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Tel Aviv, Israël

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Yossi Sela, Menashe Ezra

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 140-200

• 💸 AUM: $750 Million

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 30-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Walk me, Moovit, JFrog

Giza Venture Capital

• 🏦 HQ: Tel Aviv, Israël

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Zeev Holtzman

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 120-150

• 💸 AUM: $600 Million

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 50-70

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Walk me, Mysphera, Nano Velos

Glilot Capital Partners

• 🏦 HQ: Tel Aviv, Israël

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Kobi Samboursky, Arik Kleinstein

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 85-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 15-25

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Anecdotes, Atbay, Cherre

Jerusalem Venture Partners

• 🏦 HQ: Jérusalem, Israël

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Erel N. Margalit, Yoav Tzruya, Gadi Porat

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 240-300

• 💸 AUM: $1.9 Billion

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 50-60

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Earnix, Control up, Pyramid

Magma Venture Partners

• 🏦 HQ: Tel Aviv, Israël

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Yahal Zilka, Modi Rosen

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 120-150

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 20-30

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Aidoc, Cylus, Guesty

Peregrine Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Tel Aviv, Israël

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Eyal Lifschitz

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 90-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 15-20

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Insightec, Momentis Surgical, BlueWhite

Pitango VC

• 🏦 HQ: Tel Aviv, Israël

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Nechemia (Chemi) J. Peres, Rami Kalish

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 350-400

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 60-70

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Protai, Optibus, Oshi

Pontifax

• 🏦 HQ: Tel Aviv, Israël

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Ran Nussbaum, ohad hammer, Momi Karako

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 100-150

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 30-40

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: ArQule, Saniona, V-Wave

StageOne Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Tel Aviv, Israël

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Yuval Cohen, Tal Slobodkin

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 100-150

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-20

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Apolicy, Backslash, Epsagon

TLV Partners

• 🏦 HQ: Tel Aviv, Israël

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Rona Segev, Eitan Bek, Shahar Tzafrir

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 100-120

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-15

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Next, Unit, Oligo

Vertex Ventures Israel

• 🏦 HQ: Tel Aviv, Israël

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Yoram Oron

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 150-200

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 40-60

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Guesty, Cylus, Yotpo.

Vintage Investment Partners

• 🏦 HQ: Tel Aviv, Israël

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Abe Finkelstein, Alan Feld, Asaf Horesh

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 120-150

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 39-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Battery, A16z, Founder collective

Viola Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Tel Aviv, Israël

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Avi Zeevi, Shlomo Dovrat

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 260-300

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 50-70

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Nilos, Pagaya, 4M Analytics

The Israeli venture capital landscape is a cornerstone of the country's thriving tech scene, and its influence extends far beyond national borders. The VC firms featured in this article have not only fueled the growth of innovative startups but have also established Israel as a powerhouse for global entrepreneurship. As these firms continue to support visionary founders and cutting-edge technologies, they will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the future of various industries worldwide. For entrepreneurs seeking investment, these firms are at the forefront of empowering new ventures with the financial resources, industry expertise, and network connections they need to succeed.