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Israel, often referred to as the 'Startup Nation,' has a highly advanced startup ecosystem, with Tel Aviv being the main hub for innovation. As of 2023, Israel is home to around 7,000 startups. The Israeli government supports entrepreneurship through initiatives like the Israel Innovation Authority and Yozma Program, which provide funding, resources, and mentorship for startups.
In 2022, Israeli startups raised approximately $20 billion in venture capital. The market's size reflects Israel's position as a global leader in technology and innovation, attracting significant investments from both domestic and international sources.
Strengths of the Israeli market include a highly educated workforce, strong technological base, and a culture that encourages innovation and risk-taking. These factors contribute to Israel's success in producing cutting-edge technologies and breakthrough startups.
Tel Aviv is known for its strengths in cybersecurity, healthtech, and artificial intelligence, attracting significant investments and producing notable startups like Waze and Mobileye. The city is a magnet for tech talent and entrepreneurial activity.
While Tel Aviv remains the epicenter, other cities like Haifa and Jerusalem are emerging as important tech hubs. These cities are developing robust startup ecosystems, supported by research institutions and a growing number of tech companies.
The Israeli startup ecosystem benefits from a strong network of incubators, accelerators, and co-working spaces. Initiatives like Start-Up Nation Central and SOSA offer mentorship, resources, and international exposure, significantly boosting the ecosystem.
Challenges include geopolitical instability and a relatively small domestic market. These factors can pose risks and limit the growth potential of startups that primarily rely on local markets.
Despite challenges, Israel remains a leader in innovation and entrepreneurship, with significant growth potential driven by continuous investment and technological advancement. The strategic location in the Middle East and strong trade relationships provide opportunities for international expansion.
Israel's strong emphasis on innovation and technology is evident in its support for sectors like cybersecurity, agritech, and medtech. The robust infrastructure and pro-business policies make it an attractive destination for entrepreneurs and investors. As Israel continues to invest in its startup ecosystem, it is poised for further growth and development, contributing significantly to the regional and global markets.
Israel, known as the 'Startup Nation,' boasts a vibrant ecosystem of angel investors and venture capital firms that drive its innovation and technological advancements. The country has become a global hotspot for startups, particularly in sectors like cybersecurity, healthtech, and artificial intelligence. The support from top investors has been pivotal in propelling Israeli startups to international success.
Leading angel investors in Israel include figures like Eyal Gura, Yair Goldfinger, and Shlomo Kramer. These investors have made substantial contributions to the startup ecosystem by providing early-stage funding, mentorship, and strategic guidance. Their investments often range from $100,000 to $1 million, supporting startups in scaling their operations and refining their products.
Prominent venture capital firms in Israel include Sequoia Capital Israel, Andreessen Horowitz, and Pitango Venture Capital. These firms have substantial investment portfolios, backing numerous startups across various sectors. Sequoia Capital Israel, for instance, has invested in companies like Mobileye and Houzz, while Pitango has supported notable startups such as Via and Varonis.
Israeli venture capital firms typically invest in rounds ranging from $1 million to $50 million. The scope of these investments covers early-stage startups to growth-stage companies, with a focus on sectors like cybersecurity, AI, fintech, and healthtech. This broad investment scope has enabled Israeli startups to innovate and expand rapidly.
In 2022, Israeli startups raised approximately $20 billion in venture capital, with over 700 deals closed. The high number of investments underscores the dynamic nature of Israel's startup ecosystem and the confidence investors have in the country's entrepreneurial potential.
Angel investors and venture capital firms in Israel are known for providing more than just financial support. They offer mentorship, strategic advice, and valuable industry connections. Programs like the Yozma Program and the Israel Innovation Authority further enhance this support, providing resources and funding opportunities for startups.
The future outlook for Israel's investment market is promising. With continuous advancements in technology and a strong emphasis on innovation, the country is expected to attract even more investment. Emerging sectors like agritech, clean energy, and biotech are gaining traction, presenting new opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs alike.
Israel's startup ecosystem has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability, particularly in the face of geopolitical challenges. The ability to innovate rapidly and pivot in response to market demands has been a key factor in the sustained growth of the ecosystem. This resilience is supported by a robust infrastructure and a culture that embraces risk-taking and entrepreneurship.
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New York, U.S.A. - Global: U.S.A., Australia, Canada, Germany, U.K., Israel, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Malta, Iceland
Hospitality (& Events) • AgroTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Advertising
Co-founder / Managing Partner at HOF Capital
Fady Yacoub is a Co-Founder and serves as Managing Partner at HOF Capital. He is also an Angel Investor. Together with Hisham El Haddad, Fady created a Hong Kong-based SPV to invest in the record-setting IPO of Alibaba. The SPV received a stock allocation at a discount with a 3x margin and was successfully exited with a 76% return in two months. Fady worked previously at Digital World Capital, a technology-focused hedge fund, helping the firm to expand its investment portfolio in Asia, including a sizeable investment in Baidu, the world's second largest online search engine. Along with Hisham, Fady also invented the drumm device, an IoT-enhanced wearable that allows for haptic communication, after participating successfully in Switch SuperNap's technology accelerator in Nevada. Earlier in his career, Fady held multiple positions at El Tholathia Corp Egypt (ETC). He led El-Tholathia Corp's (ETC Egypt) industrial development team in deploying a new home appliances factory in Sudan for a $8m initial cost. Through ETC's real estate development arm, he also facilitated the purchase of and subsequently led the development team for ~400,000 m2 on Egypt's North Coast, a project initially valued at ~$60m. Fady holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration & Psychology from the University of Southern California. He is also an Angel Investor.
, Israel - U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Analytics • Consumer
Managing Partner Intuition Fund
Partner at Cedar Fund
Tel Aviv, Israel
Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Sales (& Marketing) • Web Security (& Privacy)
Founding Partner, Hanaco Ventures
General Partner at Hanaco Ventures
Mr. Alon Lifshitz is a Co-Founder and serves as General Partner at Hanaco Venture Capital. He also serves as Board Member at EasySend, Reveal Security, and Namogoo. He is an Angel Investor. He is the founding partner of Hanaco Ventures, a $400M fund with offices in Tel Aviv and NY. He is based in the Tel Aviv office and is primarily focused on investing in companies disrupting the Cyber, Fintech, Marketing-tech, and Enterprise software sectors.
New York - Boston - Massachusetts, U.S.A. - Russia - Israel
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Messaging • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer
Partner at Flint Capital
Sergey Gribov is a Co-Founder & serves as a Vice President, Strategy at AB Systems. He also serves as Partner at Flint Capital. He is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at StartUp Access. He is an experienced serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in IT, software development, customer support, operations and general management. He held a wide range of technical positions from hands-on ones to such roles as CTO and CIO in biotech, finance, telecommunications (VoIP) and e-commerce. Sergey's diverse background enables him to bring perspective from different industries. Sergey is one of the founders of AB Systems, a software company in Enterprise Assets Management space. He is also the President of Webiki, a virtual world for kids, as well as the Managing Director at Minerva Capital Partners. Sergey earned an MBA from Sloan Fellows program at MIT Sloan School of Management. He also has B.S. in Computer Science Cum Laude from Beer-Sheva University in Negev.
1/25/16, MHR - http://www.flintcap.com/#team ///
Menlo Park - San Francisco Bay Area - California, U.S.A. - Israel - Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, Norway, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Icelan
BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Robotics
Riverwood Capital is a globally-focused private equity firm that invests in high-growth businesses in the technology and services industries, across a variety of verticals and geographies. Riverwood has offices in Menlo Park, CA and New York, NY and currently has more than 20 investments in North America, Latin America and Asia. The firm's current fund has $780 million of committed capital. The final fund close was in April 2011. Riverwood invests in mid-market technology and technology enabled products and services. The firm defines mid-market as approximately $100-$500 million in revenue for product companies, and approximately $25-$150 million in revenue for software and services. Riverwood occasionally invests outside these ranges. Riverwood invests on a global basis, having already invested in the U.S., Israel, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil. The firm's normal investment size ranges from $25-75 million.
London - Tel Aviv, U.K. - Israel
Sales (& Marketing)
Venture Capital Investor at Eight Roads
Venture Capital Investor at Eight Roads
Tel Aviv, Israel - U.K.
BioTech • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Developer tools • DeepTech
General Partner at Entrée Capital
General Partner at Entrée Capital
, Israel
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools
Founder & Managing Partner at Glilot Capital Partners
Most Interested In
Seed and early stage enterprise SW/Cyber
Not Interested In
Consumer, Late stage
, Israel
Web Security (& Privacy)
General Partner at Sequoia & Cyberstarts
Managing Partner at Cyberstarts
Tel Aviv - Menlo Park - California, U.S.A. - Israel
PropTech • BioTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • CleanTech • Web Security (& Privacy) • Real Estate (& Construction)
Private Investor; Co-Founder & Partner Emeritus, DCM Ventures; US NVCA Chair (2008-09)
LP/Advisor at Ten Eleven Ventures
Tel Aviv, U.S.A. - Israel
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Logistics (& Distribution)
Managing Partner at Red Dot Capital Partners
Managing Partner at Red Dot Capital Partners
Tel Aviv - Herzliya, Israel
Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • IoT (& Wearables) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools
Managing Partner at StageOne Ventures
Most Interested In
Everything deep technology for enterprise use, highly focused on AI/BD for enterprises, next gen cloud / virtualization / DC, not afraid of HW investments.
Not Interested In
Consumer, Media, Med-Tech, Green-Tech, Social, Apps
