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Firstime Venture Capital

Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv

Description

Firstime Venture Capital, established in 2013, operates as a distinctive Israeli investor club based in Tel Aviv, specializing in financial support for nascent digital companies. Unlike traditional venture capital firms, Firstime VC leverages a syndicate model, bringing together a network of individual investors to collectively fund promising early-stage startups. This approach allows them to pool capital and expertise, offering a flexible and agile investment vehicle for the vibrant Israeli tech ecosystem.

The firm primarily targets seed-stage digital ventures, often participating in rounds alongside larger institutional VCs or angel investors. Firstime VC typically deploys initial checks ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, aiming to provide crucial early capital that helps startups achieve key milestones and attract subsequent funding. Their investment thesis centers on disruptive technologies and scalable business models within the digital sphere, spanning various sectors from fintech to enterprise software.

Since its inception, Firstime VC has built a notable portfolio, having made over 20 investments in Israeli tech companies. Their commitment to fostering innovation is evidenced by their active engagement with portfolio companies, often providing strategic guidance and leveraging their extensive network. The club has also seen a degree of success with at least 3 reported exits, demonstrating their ability to identify and support ventures that achieve successful liquidity events. This track record underscores Firstime VC's role as a significant, albeit unique, player in the Israeli early-stage investment landscape.

Investor Profile

Firstime Venture Capital has backed more than 26 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Israel, United States, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Machine Learning.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $100K – $500K.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (23%)
  • Seed (23%)
  • Series B (19%)
  • Series Unknown (12%)
  • Convertible Note (8%)
  • Series C (8%)
  • Series D (4%)
  • Debt Financing (4%)

Country Focus

  • Israel (46%)
  • United States (46%)
  • United Kingdom (8%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Machine Learning
  • E-commerce
  • Fashion
  • Personalization
  • Retail
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Children
  • Delivery
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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 Firstime Venture Capital frequently co-invest with?

Viola Ventures
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Herzliya
Co-Investments: 2
Spark Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
SoftBank
Asia, Chiba, Japan, Minato
Co-Investments: 3
HDS Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Breega
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Compound
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
MC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
The Walt Disney Company
North America, California, United States, Burbank
Co-Investments: 2
Saban Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
83North
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Firstime Venture Capital often collaborate with?

Ilan Shiloah
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 1
Nir Tarlovsky
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Shared Deals: 1
Jonathan Benartzi
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Shared Deals: 1
GA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
David Atchison
North America, Washington, United States
Shared Deals: 1
HD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
PI
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 2
MP
North America, Oregon, United States, Bend
Shared Deals: 1
AT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Firstime Venture Capital?

STAX Engineering, Inc.

Long Beach, California, United States

Products and services that reduce environmental toxins, promote sustainability, and reduce global warming.

Clean EnergyCleanTechData CenterEnvironmental EngineeringGreenTechMarine TechnologyPorts and HarborsRenewable EnergySustainability
Debt FinancingFeb 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
Baibys

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Baibys is a medical automated platform that provides AI and robotics-based autonomous sperm selection solutions for IVF.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)FertilityHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalRobotics
Series AAug 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Remepy

Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Israel

Remepy is biotechnology research pioneering hybrid drugs.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
SeedMay 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000

The Digital Platform that Empowers Production Teams to Work Smarter in Real Time

SaaSSoftware
Series UnknownMay 4, 2023
Amount Raised: $9,750,000
TripleW Ltd.

Netanya, HaMerkaz, Israel

TripleW upcycles food waste into high-demand, high-value lactic acid, the building block of PLA bioplastics.

BiotechnologyFood and BeverageManufacturingWaste Management
Series BMar 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $16,500,000
BeeHero

Del Rey, California, United States

BeeHero is a developer of a beehive technology platform intended to maximize crop yields through pollination.

AgricultureAgTechFarmingMachine LearningPredictive Analytics
Series BDec 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $42,000,000
Securithings

Tel Aviv-yafo, Tel Aviv, Israel

Securithings offers consolidate, automate, and secure connected devices.

Internet of ThingsNetwork SecurityPhysical SecuritySecurity
Series BOct 13, 2022
Amount Raised: $21,000,000
Pixellot

Petah Tiqwa, HaMerkaz, Israel

Pixellot develops AI-based automatic video and analytics solutions for the semi-professional sports market.

BroadcastingSoftwareSportsVideoVideo Streaming
Series DJun 13, 2022
Amount Raised: $161,000,000

The Digital Platform that Empowers Production Teams to Work Smarter in Real Time

SaaSSoftware
Series AApr 28, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Payosu

London, England, United Kingdom

Osu provides businesses and consumers with a fast, simple, and safe push-payment solution.

FinTechPayments
SeedMar 25, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,092,962