Access Industries

A privately held multinational investment company with a significant presence in Israel.

Venture Capital Active New York, United States Est. 1986
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
9
in our dataset
Rounds participated
15
Rounds led
5
Rounds' value
$2.0B
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
B Round, D Round, E Round, C Round

About

Access Industries is a privately held multinational investment company founded in 1986 by Leonard 'Len' Blavatnik. The company focuses on long-term value creation through acquisitions and operational improvements across global markets. While headquartered in New York, Access Industries has a diverse portfolio spanning various sectors including natural resources and chemicals, media and telecommunications, real estate, biotechnology, and technology. The company has a notable investment footprint in Israel, primarily through its acquisition of Clal Industries Ltd. and its technology investment arm, Claltech, which focuses on Israeli tech companies.

Portfolio · 9

ZyG
An AI-powered operating system for scaling direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands.
1 round $58.0M committed Latest: 2026-05
VAST Data
VAST Data develops data platform software for artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning applications.
Led ★ 1 round $1.0B committed Latest: 2026-04
Ziggi
Provider of personal assistant for developer teams.
1 round $58.0M committed Latest: 2026-03
Numeri Ltd.
Numeri Ltd. develops apps to boost production and packaging lines with smart counting and AI for accurate product recognition.
2 rounds $79.0M committed Latest: 2025-11
Yotpo
Yotpo is an eCommerce retention marketing platform that helps brands strengthen their relationships with consumers.
Led ★ 3 rounds $112.0M committed Latest: 2020-08
Gett
Gett is an Israeli technology company that develops and operates a ground transportation management platform, primarily focused on B2B solutions for ride-hailing, corporate travel booking, and integrated mobility services.
Led ★ 2 rounds $280.0M committed Latest: 2019-05
ironSource
A business platform, formerly an independent company, now part of Unity, that provided mobile content creators with tools for user acquisition, ad monetization, and analytics, with its ad network being shut down in April 2026.
Led ★ 1 round $20.0M committed Latest: 2015-02
Zooz
An open payment platform designed to help businesses enhance their payment value and increase conversion rates.
1 round $12.0M committed Latest: 2014-07
TangoMe Inc. (Tango)
A live-streaming platform that empowers creators to share their talents and connect with a worldwide audience.
Led ★ 3 rounds $362.0M committed Latest: 2014-03

Investment activity

3 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software6
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1
Fintech & Insurtech1
Cyber Security1

Q&A

What is Access Industries' primary investment focus?
Access Industries is a privately-held, global investment company that identifies companies with strong business models and management teams, optimizing their value through financial backing and expertise. They primarily invest in Business Software companies, which account for 6 of their portfolio companies.
Can you name some of Access Industries' notable portfolio companies?
Access Industries' portfolio includes companies such as Papaya Global, a payroll and workforce management tool.
What are Access Industries' typical investment stages?
Access Industries typically invests in B Round, C Round, D Round, and E Round stages.
Has Access Industries had any notable exits recently?
In July 2021, Access Industries had an exit with Zerto, which was acquired by HPE for $374M. They also exited ironSource in July 2021.
Which sectors have seen exits for Access Industries?
Access Industries has seen exits in the Fintech & Insurtech, Cyber Security, and Business Software sectors.
Who are some key individuals on the Access Industries team?
Lincoln Benet serves as the CEO, and Daniel Shinar is a.
What is the typical investment range for Access Industries?
Access Industries' investment range is between $12M and $600M.
When was Access Industries founded?
Access Industries was founded in 1986 by businessman and philanthropist Len Blavatnik.
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