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Moneta VC

Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv-yafo

Description

Moneta VC is a prominent Israeli venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, specializing in the rapidly evolving Fintech and Insurtech sectors. Established with a clear vision to back disruptive technologies, Moneta VC invests globally, focusing on companies from their nascent Seed stages through to more mature Growth rounds. The firm primarily targets B2B and B2B2C models, seeking out innovative solutions that leverage technology to transform financial services and insurance industries. Their strategic location in Israel, a global hub for technological innovation, provides them with unique access to a vibrant startup ecosystem.

Moneta VC's investment philosophy centers on identifying exceptional founding teams with scalable business models and significant market potential. They are known for their hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance, operational expertise, and access to an extensive network of industry leaders, financial institutions, and potential partners. The firm often takes a lead or co-lead position in funding rounds, demonstrating a strong commitment to their portfolio companies' success. Their deep domain expertise in Fintech and Insurtech allows them to offer invaluable insights, helping startups navigate complex regulatory landscapes and accelerate their market penetration.

Moneta VC typically deploys initial checks ranging from $1 million to $5 million, with the capacity for substantial follow-on investments in subsequent rounds, potentially reaching up to $10 million or more in total commitment per company. This flexible investment strategy enables them to support companies throughout their growth trajectory. The firm manages significant capital, with its second fund, Moneta VC II, reportedly closing at over $100 million, underscoring its capacity to make impactful investments. Their diverse portfolio includes over 30 companies, featuring notable successes such as Next Insurance, a leading insurtech unicorn, and Capitolis, a financial technology company focused on capital optimization. These investments highlight Moneta VC's ability to identify and nurture companies poised for significant disruption and growth within their target sectors.

Investor Profile

Moneta VC has backed more than 30 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Software.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (40%)
  • Series B (23%)
  • Seed (17%)
  • Series Unknown (13%)
  • Series C (7%)

Country Focus

  • United States (47%)
  • Israel (33%)
  • United Kingdom (17%)
  • Chile (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Finance
  • Banking
  • Payments
  • Machine Learning
  • Insurtech
  • Apps
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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 Moneta VC frequently co-invest with?

Glilot Capital Partners
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Herzliya
Co-Investments: 3
Viola FinTech
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Herzliya
Co-Investments: 5
Opera Tech Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
MassMutual Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Ventura Capital
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 2
OurCrowd
Asia, Yerushalayim, Israel, Jerusalem
Co-Investments: 3
Correlation Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 2
Blumberg Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Renegade Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Standard Bank
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Johannesburg
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Moneta VC often collaborate with?

CA
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
John Nakamura
Asia, Israel
Shared Deals: 1
Jerry Yang
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 1
RM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Yair Tauman
Asia, Israel
Shared Deals: 2
CH
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
HY
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
Yehuda Zisapel
Asia, Israel
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Moneta VC?

Basis Theory

Mill Valley, California, United States

Basis Theory provides a programmable vault and API platform for tokenizing, routing, and securing sensitive data throughout its lifecycle.

Cyber SecurityData StorageFinTechInformation TechnologyPaymentsPrivacySecurity
Series BOct 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $33,000,000
Appcharge

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Appcharge is a direct-to-consumer platform that helps publishers sell in-game items directly to their players.

GamingMobile PaymentsPaymentsVideo Games
Series BAug 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $58,000,000
Vendict

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Transforming security questionnaires through the power of generative AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)CompliancePrivacySupply Chain Management
Series AAug 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
PrettyDamnQuick

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

PrettyDamnQuick empowers eCommerce brands to deliver personalized, high-converting checkout experiences that maximize profits.

E-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsLogisticsSoftware
Series AJan 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Appcharge

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Appcharge provides a global payment solution for direct-to-consumer sales.

GamingMobile PaymentsPaymentsVideo Games
Series ANov 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $26,000,000
Kashable

New York, New York, United States

Socially Responsible Credit for employees

ConsumerEmployee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesHuman Resources
Series BJan 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $25,600,000
Creednz

Miami, Florida, United States

Creednz is a company that provides financial data management system that involves internal financial data sets.

AccountingCyber SecurityFinanceFinTech
SeedSep 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Farther

New York, New York, United States

Farther is a modern wealth management platform for financial advisors and their clients.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechImpact InvestingWealth Management
Series BSep 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $31,000,000
Rest Less

London, England, United Kingdom

Rest Less helps people in their 50s+ get the most from life. It offers help and inspiration across health, wealth, work, lifestyle and more.

CommunitiesInternetLifestyleRecruitingStaffing Agency
Series UnknownDec 20, 2022
Amount Raised: $7,313,015
Railsr

London, England, United Kingdom

Railsr is a fintech company that offers banking and wallet components.

BankingCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechInsurTech
Series COct 4, 2022
Amount Raised: $26,000,000