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Beni VC

North America, Florida, United States, Miami

Description

Beni VC, a Miami-based venture capital firm established in 2018, specializes in providing early-growth stage capital to transformative, venture-backed technology businesses. Founded by Alex Benitah, the firm positions itself as a strategic partner for companies poised for significant scaling. Its investment thesis centers on identifying and supporting innovative enterprises that have demonstrated initial market traction and are seeking further capital to accelerate their expansion.

The firm primarily targets companies that have successfully completed their Series A or B funding rounds, indicating a proven business model and a clear path to growth. Beni VC's typical investment range for a first cheque is between $1 million and $5 million per company, a strategic allocation designed to fuel the next phase of development for its portfolio. This focused approach allows Beni VC to engage with businesses that are beyond the seed stage but still require substantial capital and strategic guidance to achieve their full potential.

Beni VC boasts a diverse and notable portfolio, reflecting its commitment to high-impact technology sectors. Its investments include well-known names such as Triller, a social media platform; PlayVS, an esports league operator; Cameo, a personalized video platform; MasterClass, an online education service; and Tonal, a smart home gym company. According to Crunchbase, Beni VC has made at least 15 investments since its inception, demonstrating a consistent track record of identifying and backing promising ventures in the early-growth phase. The firm's participation in later-stage rounds (Series C, D, E) for some of these companies further underscores its long-term commitment and belief in their transformational capabilities.

Investor Profile

Beni VC has backed more than 33 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Big Data.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (61%)
  • Series A (27%)
  • Series Unknown (9%)
  • Series B (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Big Data
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Medical Device
  • Consumer
  • Software
  • Transportation
  • Textiles
  • Information Technology
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Beni VC frequently co-invest with?

AK
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 3
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 2
BBG Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
QC
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 2
Differential Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Innovation Works
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 4
Keshif Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 2
Mountain State Capital
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 3
Village Global
North America, California, United States, Covina
Co-Investments: 3
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Beni VC often collaborate with?

Christopher Leacock
North America, Trinidad and Tobago
Shared Deals: 1
LV
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Shared Deals: 1
Omri Barzilay
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Shared Deals: 1
SH
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
KB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
KH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AK
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
SK
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Shared Deals: 1
SZ
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Shared Deals: 1
BT
North America, Georgia, United States, Savannah
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Beni VC?

Bucha Bio

New York, New York, United States

Novel biomaterials grown from infinitely renewable bacterial-nanocellulose.

Advanced MaterialsBiotechnologyManufacturingTextiles
SeedSep 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,100,000
Personal AI

New York, New York, United States

Personal AI is an AI messaging application for augmenting human connection and memory recall.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsumerMessaging
SeedSep 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Freedom Biosciences

San Francisco, California, United States

Freedom Biosciences is a biotechnology platform developing next-generation psychedelic therapeutics.

BiotechnologyTherapeutics
SeedAug 23, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,500,000
Posh

Hayward, California, United States

Building the AI and automation platform to bring energy costs zero and get us to net zero

Electric VehicleIndustrial AutomationRenewable EnergyRoboticsSustainability
SeedJun 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,800,000
SCiFi Foods

San Francisco, California, United States

SCiFi Foods is racing to be the first to bring cultivated beef to market with an advanced synbio platform & cutting-edge tools like CRISPR.

Alternative ProteinBiotechnologyFood and BeverageFood Processing
Series AJun 8, 2022
Amount Raised: $22,000,000
Soar

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Soar is a real-time streaming platform for volumetric video

3D TechnologyAugmented RealityComputer VisionSoftware
SeedJan 1, 2022
BioSapien

New York, New York, United States

BioSapien is a biotech startup focusing on developing a 3D printed drug delivery platform to provide FDA approved drugs.

3D Printing3D TechnologyBiopharmaBiotechnologyPharmaceutical
SeedNov 11, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,800,000
Bucha Bio

New York, New York, United States

Novel biomaterials grown from infinitely renewable bacterial-nanocellulose.

Advanced MaterialsBiotechnologyManufacturingTextiles
SeedOct 18, 2021
Amount Raised: $550,000
TRIPP

Los Angeles, California, United States

TRIPP is a digital psychedelic wellness platform that uses virtual and augmented reality focusing on mental health.

GamingMental HealthPersonal HealthVirtual RealityWellness
Series AJun 25, 2021
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Natilus

San Diego, California, United States

Transforming the world’s supply chain with next-generation cargo aircraft.

CommercialDronesLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
Series UnknownJun 1, 2021