
Sarona Ventures
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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