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Top 61 Venture Capital Firms in Israel (2026)

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Israel's startup scene is famously active, and its venture capital firms are the fuel that keeps the engine running. Some firms have been around for decades, while others are newer players making their own mark.

For example, established firms like Pitango VC and OurCrowd have each backed hundreds of companies, with nearly 400 and over 300 investments respectively. Finding the right partner for your startup can be tough, so we've gathered the most active and interesting firms to help you get started.

Below is our list of the best 61 VC firms in Israel.

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1. Team8

Team8 builds and invests in early-stage companies specializing in enterprise technology, cybersecurity, AI, and fintech. Drawing on expertise from former leaders of Israel’s elite intelligence Unit 8200, its foundry model provides deep operational support to help new companies find product-market fit and scale.

HeadquartersTel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Year Founded2014
FoundersHadar Siterman Norris, Israel Grimberg, Liran Grinberg, Nadav Zafrir, Ronni Zehavi
Investment StageEarly Stage
Nº of Investments67 (32 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits9
Contactinfo@team8.vc

TLV Partners backs ambitious Israeli founders at the early stages, focusing on deep tech sectors like cybersecurity, AI, and data infrastructure. The firm empowers these entrepreneurs to build category-defining companies, with a portfolio that includes successes like Next Insurance, Aqua Security, and Firebolt.

HeadquartersTel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Year Founded2015
FoundersEitan Bek, Rona Segev
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments120 (54 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits16
Contacttlv@tlv.partners / +972-3-979-9400
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OurCrowd opens up venture capital investing to the global 'crowd,' allowing both individuals and institutions to back emerging companies. This model provides startups, from early to late stages, with capital from a diverse, global community of backers.

HeadquartersJerusalem, Yerushalayim, Israel
Year Founded2013
FoundersJonathan Medved, Steve Wishner
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage
Nº of Investments349 (59 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits57 (11 IPO'd)
Contactinfo@ourcrowd.com / (877) 848-0964

As a global venture and asset management firm, Cardumen Capital backs early-stage tech founders in Europe and Israel. They function as an active partner, providing entrepreneurs with deep collaboration and guidance from a team experienced in the world's top tech ecosystems.

HeadquartersTel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Year Founded2017
FoundersGonzalo Martinez de Azagra, Igor de la Sota
Investment StageEarly Stage
Nº of Investments55 (15 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits2
Contactinfo@cardumencapital.com / +972 54 330 7141

Focusing exclusively on cybersecurity, Cyberstarts partners with ambitious entrepreneurs to launch and scale category-defining security companies. The firm provides deep industry insight and direct access to a network of leading CISOs, building a portfolio that includes leaders like Wiz, Fireblocks, and Island.

HeadquartersMikhmoret, HaMerkaz, Israel
Year Founded2018
FoundersGili Raanan
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments53 (19 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits8
Contactdeals@cyberstarts.com / (404) 267-5000

With over $2.8 billion in committed capital, Pitango VC invests in global startups from seed to late stage across sectors like deep tech, digital health, and generative AI. The firm provides focused support through its two primary arms, Pitango Health-tech and Pitango Growth, backing companies in fields like vertical SaaS, fintech, and food tech.

HeadquartersHerzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel
Year Founded1993
FoundersAharon Dovrat, Chemi Peres, Habib Hazzan, Rami Kalish
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments379 (120 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits73 (15 IPO'd)
Contactmail@pitango.com / 972-9-971-8100

Hetz Ventures provides seed and early-stage funding for Israeli startups building deep tech, developer tools, and cybersecurity platforms. Backed by a network of European investors, they help portfolio companies like Anima and Blink expand their reach.

HeadquartersTel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Year Founded2018
FoundersAndrew Feldman, Judah Taub, Stuart Roden
Total Funding$123M
IndustriesAPI, Developer Tools, AI & ML, Enterprise, Deep Tech & Hard Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments53 (25 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits8
Top Portfolio StartupsAnima, Digma, Blink
Contactcontact@hetz.vc

Viola Ventures partners with early-stage Israeli tech founders to build transformational companies, with a focus on AI, deeptech, and semiconductors. They have a long history of backing global category leaders, including well-known names like ironSource, Payoneer, and Outbrain.

HeadquartersHerzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel
Year Founded2000
FoundersAvi Zeevi, Shlomo Dovrat
IndustriesAI & ML, Biotech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise, InsurTech, Proptech & Real Estate, Internet & Mobile, Media, Travel & Hospitality, Climate & Sustainability, DTC, Automotive, Agriculture, SaaS
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed, Series A, Series B
Nº of Investments284 (105 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits57 (4 IPO'd)
Contactinfo@viola.vc
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With a dedicated focus on healthcare, Pontifax funds innovative bio-pharma companies. The firm supports ventures across their entire lifecycle, from early-stage development to post-IPO financing.

HeadquartersHerzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel
Year Founded2004
FoundersRan Nussbaum, Tomer Kariv
Investment StageDebt, Early Stage, Late Stage, Post-Ipo
Nº of Investments111 (28 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits36 (24 IPO'd)
Contactinfo@pontifax.com / +972 9 9725617

F2 Venture Capital writes the first check for promising Israeli deep tech and AI founders at the earliest stages. Their systematic approach helps them back outliers before they take off, with past investments in companies like eToro and Voom.

HeadquartersTel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Year Founded2016
FoundersBarak Rabinowitz, Eddy Shalev, Jonathan Saacks
Total Funding$250M
Average Check Size$4M
IndustriesDeep Tech & Hard Science, AI & ML, Cybersecurity, Fintech, InsurTech, Big Data & Analytics
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments64 (25 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits9
Top Portfolio StartupseToro, Voom, Vayo
Contactcontact@f2vc.com / +972 547844714

51 Additional Israel VC Firms Worth Pitching

Our top picks offer a great starting point, but the list of active investors runs deep. The firms below have collectively backed nearly 3,000 startups and guided almost 500 to an exit.

This broad group of investors shows just how much opportunity there is for founders. Here is a wider look at the firms funding what's next in Israel.

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