Jerusalem Global Ventures

About The Fund

Jerusalem Global Ventures (JGV) is a venture capital firm dedicated to identifying and investing in Israeli technology startups. Founded in 1999 and located in Jerusalem, Israel, the firm specializes in early to late-stage funding, focusing on Series A through Series C and Pre-IPO investments. With over two decades in the venture space, JGV has established a strong track record of backing category-defining companies across a myriad of industries, including Software (Web Marketplace SaaS, etc.), IT & TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), Education, Hardware & Manufacturing, Retail & E-Commerce, HealthTech & Fitness, Investment Management, and Mobile sectors. The firm boasts a long history of successful investments and has amassed a substantial portfolio of forward-thinking companies, clearly emphasizing its commitment to invest in visionary leaders who stand out in their respective fields. JGV is poised to invest substantial sums, with a minimum investment threshold of $6,300,000 and a maximum of $80,000,000, showcasing a strong commitment to its portfolio companies and a willingness to scale alongside them. The two leading partners, Shlomo Kalish and Ranan Grobman, share a lengthy partnership spanning more than 17 years, navigating various market cycles together. Their collective experience provides a robust foundation for the firm's investment strategy. Not only does Shlomo Kalish bring investment prowess to the table, evident through his past successful exits, but he also offers academic excellence with a PhD in Operations Research and an MSc in Business from MIT, along with unique leadership skills honed as an IAF fighter pilot. JGV is known for its proactive approach in the investment community, with an open invitation for entrepreneurs to share their ideas and potentially join JGV's roster of category-defining companies. With over 40 investments in more than 20 years, this VC firm stands as a giant in the Israeli startup ecosystem.