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LionBird

Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv

Description

LionBird is an early-stage venture capital firm with offices in Tel Aviv, Israel, and New York, USA. The firm primarily focuses on investing in seed and pre-seed stage technology startups, with a specific emphasis on digital health and enterprise SaaS solutions. Their investment thesis revolves around identifying companies that leverage technology to improve and optimize traditionally offline processes, bringing efficiency and innovation to established sectors.

As active and hands-on investors, LionBird partners closely with founders, leveraging their deep operational experience to help portfolio companies scale and achieve market leadership. They are known for their collaborative approach, providing strategic guidance and access to networks beyond just capital. LionBird typically deploys initial investments ranging from $1 million to $3 million, targeting companies that demonstrate strong potential for disruption and significant market impact.

LionBird has demonstrated consistent growth in its funding capabilities, successfully raising substantial capital to support its investment activities. In 2019, the firm closed its third fund, LionBird III, with $75 million in commitments. Building on this momentum, they further expanded their capacity by raising LionBird IV, a $100 million fund, which closed in April 2022. To date, LionBird has built a robust portfolio of over 50 companies, reflecting their commitment to fostering innovation across their target sectors. Their dual presence in key tech hubs like Tel Aviv and New York allows them to tap into diverse talent pools and market opportunities.

Investor Profile

LionBird has backed more than 50 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 22% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, India.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $3M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (42%)
  • Series A (26%)
  • Series B (16%)
  • Series C (8%)
  • Series Unknown (4%)
  • Series D (2%)
  • Pre Seed (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (90%)
  • Israel (8%)
  • India (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Analytics
  • Information Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Medical
  • Therapeutics
  • Biotechnology
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does LionBird frequently co-invest with?

Lightbank
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 3
New Leaf Venture Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 4
Kaiser Permanente Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 6
Arkin Digital Health
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Herzliya
Co-Investments: 4
Easton Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Arthur Ventures
North America, Minnesota, United States, Minneapolis
Co-Investments: 4
F-Prime Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 4
Blumberg Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 7
Khosla Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does LionBird often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
GR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
MB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
BL
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1
AW
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
ML
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
VP
North America, New York, United States, Manhattan
Shared Deals: 2
TG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by LionBird?

Rhino Federated Computing

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Rhino Federated Computing provides a platform for AI collaboration enterprises to accelerate data strategies and to expand AI use cases.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareInformation TechnologySoftware
Series AMay 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
PhaseV

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

PhaseV provides AI-driven solutions for efficient clinical development and operations.

Clinical TrialsPharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Series AMay 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Phantom Neuro

Austin, Texas, United States

Phantom Neuro develops muscle-machine interfaces for robotic limb rehabilitation solutions.

BiotechnologyMedicalNeuroscienceRobotics
Series AApr 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $19,000,000
Jimini Health

Stanford, California, United States

Jimini’s mission is to radically improve the efficacy of mental health care across the world.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareMental HealthWellness
Pre SeedNov 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
OneStep

New York, New York, United States

OneStep is a digital health platform that provides clinically-validated feedback to clients.

Health CareMedicalSoftware
Series BOct 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $36,000,000
PatientPartner

San Diego, California, United States

PatientPartner is a digital health platform that focuses on enhancing the patient experience.

Health CareHome Health CarePersonal HealthWellness
SeedSep 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Heyday Health

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Heyday Health offers primary care for adults providing in-home and video visits, clinical team, and continuous accessibility.

Health CareHospitalPersonal HealthPrimary and Urgent Care
Series UnknownJun 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,500,000
Black Ore Technologies

Austin, Texas, United States

Black Ore Technologies is an AI-driven financial services company.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)FinanceInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedNov 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
PhaseV

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

PhaseV is creating tools and cutting-edge statistical approaches to transform trial design, execution, and analysis.

Clinical TrialsPharmaceuticalTherapeutics
SeedOct 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Mana.bio

San Francisco, California, United States

Mana.bio is an AI based drug delivery startup, focusing on gene therapy including DNA and RNA-based therapeutics, and vaccines.

Biotechnology
SeedOct 10, 2023
Amount Raised: $19,500,000