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The Challenge Fund

Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv

Description

The Challenge Fund are two Delaware limited partnerships focused on equity investments in Israel-related privately held and publicly

Investor Profile

The Challenge Fund has backed more than 17 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 14 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series Unknown, Series E rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Internet, Mobile.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (35%)
  • Series Unknown (24%)
  • Series E (12%)
  • Series H (6%)
  • Series C (6%)
  • Series A (6%)
  • Convertible Note (6%)
  • Series D (6%)

Country Focus

  • United States (88%)
  • Israel (12%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Cloud Computing
  • Database
  • Virtualization
  • Telecommunications
  • E-commerce
  • Architecture
  • Delivery
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Who does The Challenge Fund frequently co-invest with?

Tamir Fishman
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Herzliya
Co-Investments: 3
Vertex Ventures Israel
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Co-Investments: 5
Evergreen Venture Partners
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Co-Investments: 3
Apax Partners
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Baker Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Concord Ventures
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Herzliya
Co-Investments: 2
Vertex Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 7
Pitango VC
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Herzliya
Co-Investments: 4
Giza Venture Capital
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Co-Investments: 3
Platinum Venture Capital
Asia, Al Kuwayt, Kuwait, Kuwait
Co-Investments: 3

What are some of recent deals done by The Challenge Fund?

Crescendo Networks

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Crescendo Networks accelerates and optimizes the delivery of business-critical web applications via application delivery controllers.

ArchitectureDeliveryHardwareSoftwareWeb Hosting
Series DAug 1, 2009
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Crescendo Networks

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Crescendo Networks accelerates and optimizes the delivery of business-critical web applications via application delivery controllers.

ArchitectureDeliveryHardwareSoftwareWeb Hosting
Series CJul 30, 2008
Amount Raised: $9,500,000
Sense Networks

New York, New York, United States

Sense Networks offers MacroSense®, a technology platform for analyzing vast amount of mobile location data.

AdvertisingAnalyticsData ManagementLocation Based ServicesPredictive Analytics
Series AApr 1, 2008
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Voltaire

Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

Voltaire designs and develops server and storage fabric switches and network virtualization software for mission-critical applications.

Cloud ComputingDatabaseSoftwareVirtualization
Series EFeb 28, 2007
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Mercado

Pleasanton, California, United States

Mercado offers commerce-specific search, navigation and merchandising software that help online retailers manage their operations.

E-CommerceInternetNavigationSoftware
Series UnknownDec 14, 2006
Amount Raised: $11,500,000
Flash Networks

Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel

Flash Networks provides intelligent mobile internet solutions for mobile carriers.

InternetMobileTelecommunications
Series UnknownJun 12, 2006
Amount Raised: $13,636,550
Voltaire

Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

Voltaire designs and develops server and storage fabric switches and network virtualization software for mission-critical applications.

Cloud ComputingDatabaseSoftwareVirtualization
Series EMay 31, 2005
Amount Raised: $28,500,000
Voltaire

Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

Voltaire designs and develops server and storage fabric switches and network virtualization software for mission-critical applications.

Cloud ComputingDatabaseSoftwareVirtualization
Series UnknownMar 8, 2004
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
BitBand

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

BitBand is a technology provider for advanced video content delivery solutions. The company is privately held, incorporated in the

ContentContent Delivery NetworkVideo on Demand
Series BMar 24, 2003
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
PowerDsine

Aliso Viejo, California, United States

PowerDsine, acquired by Microsemi, develops technology that offers Power over Ethernet (PoE) solutions.

Industrial AutomationIntelligent SystemsVoIP
Series HFeb 1, 2002
Amount Raised: $30,000,000

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