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About VentureIsrael

Investor type

VC firm

First check

$250k to $1M

Lead

Sometimes

Themes

deeptech

space-tech

IVD

deep learning

proteomics

cyber-security

chip

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Funding Stages

2. Prototype 3. Early Revenue

Countries of investment

Israel

Who we are

We are Israel’s #3 most active VC, backing exceptional deep-tech founders from Pre-Seed to Series A as they build the infrastructure of the next industrial era.

Funding Requirements

We invest in Israeli deep-tech companies from Pre-Seed to Series A across AI infrastructure, Physical AI, Vertical AI, cybersecurity, developer tools, digital health, quantum technologies, space tech, robotics, semiconductors, synthetic biology, neuroscience, and other frontier technologies.

Value add

Our Scientific Advisory Board gives founders direct access to leading academics, cutting-edge research, and long-term technical guidance. We also provide hands-on support with go-to-market strategy, customer and strategic-partner introductions, fundraising, and recruitment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your preferred ownership target?

We typically target up to 5% ownership, with flexibility to invest for up to 10% in select opportunities.

What is your typical due diligence process?

Our diligence covers founders and references, scientific and technical validation by our Scientific Advisory Board, IP ownership and defensibility, product-market fit, scalability, regulatory risk, competition, unit economics, cap table, and legal and financial review. In parallel, we test strategic and M&A potential with relevant multinationals in our network. Clear Israeli DNA is essential.

What is your average time from first meeting to decision?

When due diligence progresses smoothly, we typically reach an investment decision within two weeks of the first meeting.

What do you expect from founders after investing?

We expect transparency: timely, candid communication on progress, challenges, key metrics, and material decisions.

Do you take board seats?

We generally prefer board observer roles and take formal board seats only in exceptional cases.

Do you reserve capital for follow-on rounds?

Yes. We reserve capital for follow-on rounds and have made up to three follow-on investments in select portfolio companies.

Do you invest in solo founders?

Yes. Technology and markets evolve too quickly for rigid assumptions about what an ideal founding team should look like. We assess each founder on vision, capability, execution, and the ability to build the right team.

What does success look like for you in an investment?

Success means helping exceptional Israeli founders turn breakthrough technology into a globally significant company - creating measurable impact, durable strategic value, and outstanding returns for all shareholders.

Locations

Tel Aviv, IL HQ

VentureIsrael Team

Daniel Zarankin

Admin (IR, Ops...)

"I invest in B2B AI, cybersecurity, robotics, space and digital health companies through VentureIsrael, an Israeli early-stage deep-tech VC fund, from pre-seed to post-Series A."

Rafael Gold

GP/MD

"I invest in Israel's brightest deep-tech visionaries, backing extraordinary founders building breakthrough technology from seed to scale — quantum, space, neuro, semiconductors. The future starts here."