HiCenter Ventures

What is HiCenter Ventures?

HiCenter Ventures, also known as HiVentures, is a venture capital firm that specialises in early-stage and seed investments, targeting early growth companies in technology sectors. Founded in 2008, they operate a venture capital investment model focusing on seed funding.

Their investment approach includes providing startups with the guidance and capital necessary to move from initial idea to market entry, with a commitment to helping companies achieve their strategic objectives. HiCenter Ventures emphasizes a hands-on partnership with entrepreneurs, seeking to invest in innovative business models and approaches that disrupt traditional markets. They look for companies with strong management teams, a clear competitive advantage, and scalable business models.

HiCenter Ventures runs HiFund, a program designed to match entrepreneurs with suitable mentors and offering seed investment that matches the startups' needs. The firm's objective is to assist entrepreneurs in overcoming initial business hurdles, refining their products, and navigating the market entry phase.

HiFund seeks to help startups scale their operations and prepare them for subsequent funding rounds or exit strategies. The HiFund program specifically targets startups in various sectors, including high-tech, blue-tech (ocean tech), and other innovative fields that offer growth opportunities. Through its investments, HiCenter Ventures contributes to the creation of the next generation of leading companies, fostering innovation and technological advancements.

The firm aims to support the startup ecosystem and invest in companies that have the potential for significant impact and growth over the next 12-18 months. HiCenter Ventures is dedicated to propelling forward-thinking companies and is actively seeking out entrepreneurs with visionary projects that show promise for revolutionization or creation of new markets.

What they say:

We are a business technology entrepreneurship center located in Haifa's Innovation District.

What we look for: We invest in information technology and hedge funds.