
Jibe Ventures
Description
Jibe Ventures is a Tel Aviv-based venture capital firm primarily focused on early-stage investments within the burgeoning Israeli tech ecosystem and beyond. Established to partner with exceptional founders, the firm targets disruptive technologies in large and growing markets. Jibe Ventures strategically concentrates its investments across several key verticals, including B2B SaaS, Fintech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Cybersecurity. In 2022, the firm successfully launched its debut fund, Jibe Ventures I, which closed at a substantial $100 million, signaling its significant capacity to support promising startups.
The investment strategy of Jibe Ventures centers on providing initial capital to companies in their Seed and Series A rounds. The firm typically deploys first checks ranging from $1 million to $5 million, reserving additional capital for follow-on investments as their portfolio companies achieve significant milestones and scale. This approach allows Jibe Ventures to be a meaningful early partner, offering not just financial backing but also strategic guidance. The team prides itself on bringing extensive operational experience in entrepreneurship, product development, technology, and finance, providing hands-on support to help founders navigate the challenges of early-stage growth.
Jibe Ventures has built a compelling portfolio that reflects its stated investment thesis and sector focus. Their investments span a diverse range of innovative companies, including Fundguard, a fintech platform; Salto, a B2B SaaS solution; Lightspin and At-Bay, both prominent in the cybersecurity space; DataRails, another SaaS and fintech hybrid; and Planck, an AI-driven insurtech firm. These portfolio companies exemplify Jibe Ventures' commitment to backing ventures that leverage cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems and capture significant market share within their target industries.
Investor Profile
Jibe Ventures has backed more than 27 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 15% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Israel, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software, Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $1M – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (52%)
- Series A (19%)
- Series B (19%)
- Pre Seed (7%)
- Series C (4%)
Country Focus
- Israel (81%)
- United States (19%)
Industry Focus
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Software
- Information Technology
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Security
- Mapping Services
- Saas
- Cyber Security
- Gaming
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