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.
Tel Aviv, Israel
PropTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • Sales (& Marketing) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Real Estate (& Construction) • Mobility
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at TLV Partners
Eitan is a founding partner of TLV Partners. He currently focuses on Mobile, IoT, Marketing Analytics and Fintech. His passion is working with great entrepreneurs and helping them build their dream.
Eitan invested and partnered with the founders of Check (acquired by INTU), Videosurf (acquired by MSFT), AppsFlyer, Duda, 3DV (acquired by MSFT), Sckipio and Neura.
Previously Eitan was a General Partner at Pitango Venture Capital and led Pitango’s Silicon Valley activity since 2007. Before that he was part of the founding team of an internet startup focused on bringing the internet to the elderly and held Executive positions at Elbit Systems. Eitan holds an MBA from the University of Michigan. Eitan also served as a Pilot in the Israeli Air Force.
New York, U.S.A. - Israel
PropTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Entertainment (& Sports) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Robotics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Mobility
David Stark is a Co-Founder and serves as General Partner at Ground Up Ventures. Stark serves as General Partner at OurCrowd. He began his career as an investment analyst at Blackstone in the Real Estate Private Equity group, where he was involved in multiple leveraged buyout acquisitions with a combined value of over $700 million. David served in the Givati Rotem Brigade and finished basic training as the "most exemplary soldier" in his company. David graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Economics and was a Joseph Wharton Scholar.
Tel Aviv - London, U.K. - Israel - Germany - France
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer
Most Interested In
Marketplaces, digital health, fintech
Not Interested In
Ecommerce, hardware, biotech
Toby Coppel is a Co-Founder and serves as Partner at Mosaic Ventures. He also serves Board Member at Habito. He has a strong track record of principal investing in growth companies and strong operational experience. His background and expertise allow him to provide unique insights regarding the convergence of energy, communications and information technologies. Prior to VGF, he held a number of senior executive roles with Yahoo!, including Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director, Yahoo! Europe & Canada. While at Yahoo!, Toby was responsible for almost $5 billion of acquisitions and investments. Toby was also the Executive sponsor for Yahoo's global sustainability program and led initiatives including the launch of Yahoo! Green and the management of Yahoo's carbon footprint across its global data centers and facilities. Prior to Yahoo!, Toby was a Founding Partner of Windsor Media a private investment company that acquires traditional media businesses and re-positions them for the digital future. Coppel also held investment and client advisory positions with Allen & Company and Goldman Sachs. He is an Industry Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute, Henry Crown Fellow at The Aspen Institute and a Member of both the Israel-Britain and Palestine-Britain Business Councils. Coppel received his MA Philosophy, Politics & Economics (First Class) from Oxford University, Oxford, United Kingdom and an MBA (with Distinction) from Harvard Business School.
Los Angeles - Tel Aviv - California, U.S.A. - Israel
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Gaming (& eSports) • Future Of Work • Logistics (& Distribution) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Consumer
Most Interested In
We’re looking to work with Israeli-led, pre-seed start-ups from all industries that want to grow their company in the US market. We invest $150K in each company and selectively accept 6-9 teams every 6 months to go through our intensive go-to-market and mentorship-driven program. During the program, we facilitate meetings between our Israeli founders and Venture Capitalists, angels, tech executives & like-minded entrepreneurs in Tel Aviv, Silicon Valley, NYC & Los Angeles.
Not Interested In
Read about the way we operate here: https://www.fusion-vc.com/
Denver - Colorado, U.S.A. - 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, Iceland, Monaco
PropTech • AgroTech • CleanTech • Impact • Real Estate (& Construction)
President PeakChange
Social Venture Investor, Tech Executive & Leadership Mentor
San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A. - Israel
PropTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Impact • Real Estate (& Construction) • DeepTech • Mobility • Woman Focused
Urban Sustainability and Resilience focused VC. Co-Founder of Urban Us.
I'm co-founder of Urban Us, an asset manager specialized in early-stage startups upgrading cities for climate change. With a team that spans both coasts, the platform includes an early-stage venture fund, a BMW funded accelerator and an early stage credit fund. I've founded five companies, speak 4 languages, code, and have taught and lectured at the University of Chicago, UC Berkeley, and HBS. My leisure time is spent reading, playing instruments, and training Muay Thai.
Tel Aviv, Israel - U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Payments • Robotics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Mobility
General Partner @ OurCrowd
Most Interested In
Always looking for founders who are looking into the future and have a big vision of creating a better world down the line.
Not Interested In
Not interested in Mobile Apps.
London, U.K. - Israel
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Impact • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Payments • Real Estate (& Construction) • Woman Focused
VC at Digital Horizon - early stage fintech and enterprise software fund
Fintech and B2B software investor and social impact angel
Tel Aviv - London - San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A. - Israel - U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Payments • Real Estate (& Construction) • Productivity
Most Interested In
AI to help patients select medical providers
Not Interested In
super early stage opportunities with no technical co-founder
Tel Aviv, Israel
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Media • BioTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness)
Managing Director at Blumberg Capital
Managing Director at Blumberg Capital