Libertad Ventures

What is Libertad Ventures?

Libertad Ventures is the Mossad's Technological Innovation Fund, specializing in early-stage and seed investments primarily within the technology sector. As a venture capital entity, their focus lies in identifying and nurturing breakthrough technologies and visionary entrepreneurs.

They are actively seeking revolutionary technologies in multiple domains such as fintech, robotics, data science, drones, personality profiling, big data, energy harvesting, natural language processing (NLP), voice analysis, artificial intelligence (AI), 3D printing and scanning, blockchain, machine learning, synthetic biology, smart city tech, and perfect online privacy.

However, they are open to considering additional fields that may present innovative technological opportunities.Libertad differentiates itself by providing equity-free investments, meaning they fund research and development initiatives without diluting shareholder equity. Their investment signals quality and credibility, as portfolio companies are meticulously vetted by domain experts, which can be leveraged for attracting further investors and partners. Libertad provides tailored support by allocating a dedicated team to each company and fostering a personal, collaborative working relationship.

Moreover, they facilitate strategic partnerships by connecting technologies with end-users to gather authentic feedback and deliver practical results.Their investment process is streamlined for efficiency, starting from a preliminary evaluation of the company's scientific value, technology, team, and business potential, followed by comprehensive analysis and due diligence.

Successful applicants can expect a transparent cooperation agreement outlining milestones for a project’s R&D phase.

Additionally, Libertad encourages portfolio companies to seek additional capital, providing support in these endeavors while maintaining strict confidentiality.Established in June 2017, Libertad aims to strengthen the Mossad's technological capabilities, expand its operational range, and foster collaboration with the high-tech industry.

While the fund receives a non-commercial, non-exclusive license to utilize the intellectual property developed, companies retain full ownership of their IP.

Libertad aims to empower startups with innovative technologies that have the potential to make significant global impact, just as their namesake, a ship named Libertad which carried Jewish immigrants to Israel, symbolized freedom and new beginnings.