Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • BioTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage |
Investing | Israel |
Investment Range | $3,000,000 - $7,000,000 |
Assets Under Management | $600,000,000 |
Pocket Ventures LLC, also known as Giza Venture Capital, is a venture capital firm with a prominent presence in the industry for over 20 years, based out of Ramat Aviv Tower in Tel Aviv, Israel. As a major player in the investment landscape, they specialize in equity investments with expertise spanning seed, startup, and early stage ventures. With an impressive $600 million assets under management, they exercise flexible financial engagement, with minimum investments starting at $3 million and capping at $7 million. They have a diverse investment focus including sectors such as Software, encompassing web marketplaces and SaaS platforms; IT and TMT; BioTech; Hardware and Manufacturing; as well as Medical Devices and Hospital Services. By fostering innovation, Giza Venture Capital has invested more than $0.7 billion across over 100 startups, and celebrated over 49 successful exits, showcasing their commitment to growing pioneering companies. Their portfolio consists of a breadth of enterprises that extend beyond Israel to global markets, conveying their knack for identifying projects with worldwide potential. Giza Venture Capital prioritizes technologies with strong innovations, high barriers to entry, and frequently emphasizes B2B business models. Their affiliation with other VC entities—such as the Warsaw-based GPV which invests in local projects with global potential, and Swanlaab, a Madrid-based fund investing in Spanish startups—extends their influence and partnership capabilities across different regions and industries.