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Sarona Ventures

Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv

Description

Sarona Ventures operates as the dedicated venture capital arm of Sarona Partners, a multi-stage investment firm that originated from the Bouaziz single family office. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sarona Ventures primarily focuses on identifying and nurturing early-stage Israeli technology companies. Their core investment thesis revolves around AI-driven enterprise software, though their scope also extends to promising ventures in fintech, cybersecurity, and deep tech sectors, reflecting a broad commitment to cutting-edge innovation.

The firm's investment strategy is centered on providing crucial capital during the foundational stages of a startup's lifecycle. Sarona Ventures typically participates in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding rounds, aiming to support companies from their earliest conceptual phases through their initial growth trajectories. Their initial investment cheques generally range from $500,000 to $3,000,000, demonstrating a clear focus on high-potential, early-stage opportunities that require significant early-stage backing to achieve market traction and scale.

As an integral part of Sarona Partners, Sarona Ventures leverages the extensive resources and expertise of a larger investment platform. Sarona Partners collectively manages over $1 billion in capital across its diverse investment strategies, providing Sarona Ventures with robust financial backing and a deep well of industry knowledge. This affiliation allows the venture arm to offer its portfolio companies not only financial investment but also strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a wide network of industry leaders and potential partners. Their portfolio includes notable Israeli startups such as Cycode and Deepchecks, underscoring their active role in fostering the nation's vibrant technology ecosystem and contributing to its global standing as an innovation hub.

Investor Profile

Sarona Ventures has backed more than 21 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 10% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Israel, United States, Switzerland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, Health Care.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $3M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (48%)
  • Series A (19%)
  • Pre Seed (19%)
  • Series B (10%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)

Country Focus

  • Israel (48%)
  • United States (38%)
  • Switzerland (5%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)
  • France (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • E-commerce
  • Health Care
  • Saas
  • Fashion
  • Marketing
  • Marketplace
  • Fintech
  • Medical Device
  • Big Data
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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 Sarona Ventures frequently co-invest with?

AC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Felicis
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Obvious Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Craft Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Daily.co
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 1
Capri Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
The Garage
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Co-Investments: 2
Accenture Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Seven Seven Six
North America, Florida, United States, Palm Beach Gardens
Co-Investments: 1
OSS Capital L.P.
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Sarona Ventures often collaborate with?

KA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
GR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AC
North America, California, United States, Berkeley
Shared Deals: 1
Doron Myersdorf
Asia, Israel
Shared Deals: 1
JA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CW
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Tobias Lütke
North America, Ontario, Canada, Ottawa
Shared Deals: 1
JK
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 7

What are some of recent deals done by Sarona Ventures?

Crowded

Miami, Florida, United States

Crowded is a financial platform that offers collect, spend, and manage money online services.

BankingCommunitiesFinTechNon Profit
Series AJan 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
Crowded

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Integrated banking and financial management for membership groups.

BankingCommunitiesFinTechNon Profit
SeedOct 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Hofy

London, England, United Kingdom

Hofy is a software company that develops remote work management platform and supplies IT peripherals.

Human ResourcesIT ManagementLogisticsSaaSSoftware
Series BSep 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Explo

San Francisco, California, United States

Explo operates a data exploration and analysis platform to connect directly to database or warehouse sources.

AnalyticsBig DataData VisualizationDatabaseSaaS
Series AAug 16, 2022
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Cosmo Connected

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

The Leader in Connected Safety in Urban Mobility.

Mobile AppsSoftwareWireless
Series UnknownJun 25, 2022
Amount Raised: $6,333,597
buywith

New York, New York, United States

Buywith is an online shopping Livestream platform for brands, retailers, influencers & experts to host live shopping events.

E-CommerceFashionInternetMarketingMarketplaceMedia and EntertainmentRetail Technology
SeedMay 25, 2022
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
Cal.com

San Francisco, California, United States

Scheduling infrastructure for absolutely everyone.

Software
Series AApr 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Spekit

Denver, Colorado, United States

Real-time, personalized AI-driven sales enablement.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Content MarketingCRMEnterprise SoftwareGenerative AIKnowledge ManagementSaaSSales EnablementTraining
Series BJan 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
Spinframe Technologies

Yoqne`am `illit, HaZafon, Israel

At every checkpoint, Spinframe Technologies provide a single source of truth regarding the status of vehicles.

AutomotiveData VisualizationMarketingPhotographySoftware
SeedDec 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $570,000
Geneyx

Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel

Geneyx enhances genetic analysis capabilities by developing technologies to scale clinical solutions to the global healthcare community.

Big DataCloud ManagementHealth CareInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedNov 10, 2021
Amount Raised: $10,000,000