Hetz Ventures

About The Fund

Hetz Ventures operates as a venture capital firm focused on seed, pre-seed, and Series A investments. Established in 2018 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, they target early-stage Israeli startups with an emphasis on delivering significant returns through strategic growth initiatives. Hetz Ventures leverages its investment prowess across various sectors such as Software (inclusive of Web Marketplace, SaaS), IT & TMT, Business Solutions, FinTech & Financial Services, Hardware & Manufacturing, Retail & E-Commerce, Sales & Marketing, AI & Big Data, Web Security & Privacy, Cloud Services & Infrastructure, Developer Tools, Real Estate & Construction, and Investment Management. They offer a diverse portfolio and prioritize investments ranging between $500,000 to $9,000,000, with a sweet spot of investment around $3,000,000. Their hands-on approach contributes to startups by accessing a global network of executive tech leadership, providing support in go-to-market strategies and product-market fit, and ensuring opportunities for follow-on capital from strong partners. They maintain a commitment to helping companies navigate from the initial meeting to securing a term sheet rapidly - on average, within 20 days. Hetz Ventures has announced multiple funds, including a $55M Fund I in January 2018, a $77M Fund II in April 2020, and a $123M Fund III in April 2022. Their holistic strategy involves incubating long-term strategies for startups while solving short-term challenges, which is evident through initiatives like the Hetz Data Program and the Hetz Executive Network. They also engage in community impact causes and boast a strong track record with 85% of seed rounds they lead.