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.
Failory's Top 10 Picks
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.
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Hadar Siterman Norris, Israel Grimberg, Liran Grinberg, Nadav Zafrir, Ronni Zehavi |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage |
| Nº of Investments | 67 (32 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 9 |
| Contact | info@team8.vc |
2. TLV Partners
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.
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Eitan Bek, Rona Segev |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 120 (54 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 16 |
| Contact | tlv@tlv.partners / +972-3-979-9400 |
3. OurCrowd
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.
| Headquarters | Jerusalem, Yerushalayim, Israel |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Jonathan Medved, Steve Wishner |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage |
| Nº of Investments | 349 (59 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 57 (11 IPO'd) |
| Contact | info@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.
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Gonzalo Martinez de Azagra, Igor de la Sota |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage |
| Nº of Investments | 55 (15 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 2 |
| Contact | info@cardumencapital.com / +972 54 330 7141 |
5. Cyberstarts
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.
| Headquarters | Mikhmoret, HaMerkaz, Israel |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Gili Raanan |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 53 (19 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 8 |
| Contact | deals@cyberstarts.com / (404) 267-5000 |
6. Pitango VC
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.
| Headquarters | Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Year Founded | 1993 |
| Founders | Aharon Dovrat, Chemi Peres, Habib Hazzan, Rami Kalish |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 379 (120 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 73 (15 IPO'd) |
| Contact | mail@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.
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Andrew Feldman, Judah Taub, Stuart Roden |
| Total Funding | $123M |
| Industries | API, Developer Tools, AI & ML, Enterprise, Deep Tech & Hard Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 53 (25 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 8 |
| Top Portfolio Startups | Anima, Digma, Blink |
| Contact | contact@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.
| Headquarters | Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Founders | Avi Zeevi, Shlomo Dovrat |
| Industries | AI & ML, Biotech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise, InsurTech, Proptech & Real Estate, Internet & Mobile, Media, Travel & Hospitality, Climate & Sustainability, DTC, Automotive, Agriculture, SaaS |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed, Series A, Series B |
| Nº of Investments | 284 (105 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 57 (4 IPO'd) |
| Contact | info@viola.vc |
9. Pontifax
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.
| Headquarters | Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Founders | Ran Nussbaum, Tomer Kariv |
| Investment Stage | Debt, Early Stage, Late Stage, Post-Ipo |
| Nº of Investments | 111 (28 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 36 (24 IPO'd) |
| Contact | info@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.
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Barak Rabinowitz, Eddy Shalev, Jonathan Saacks |
| Total Funding | $250M |
| Average Check Size | $4M |
| Industries | Deep Tech & Hard Science, AI & ML, Cybersecurity, Fintech, InsurTech, Big Data & Analytics |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 64 (25 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 9 |
| Top Portfolio Startups | eToro, Voom, Vayo |
| Contact | contact@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.
