Axess Ventures

Venture Capital Active Herzliya, Israel Est. 2016
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
5
in our dataset
Rounds participated
7
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$92.3M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
—

About

AxessVentures enables private investors to access top Israeli high-tech startups (early, middle, or late-stage) through co-investment, on the same terms as leading Israeli, American, and European Venture Capital funds. Investors can participate freely, with no long-term commitments, and low minimum investment amounts allow for effective diversification across multiple deals.

Founded in 2016 by experienced entrepreneurs and investors with over 14 years of activity in the Israeli high-tech ecosystem (through fund-of-funds and direct investments), AxessVentures maintains strong relationships with top local VC funds, business angels, and incubators.

Portfolio · 5

Swish.ai
Agentic AI for IT Operations: Autonomous, Proactive, and Efficient
2 rounds $14.8M committed Latest: 2021-11
Groundwork BioAg
Mycorrhizal Inoculants and Premium Carbon Credits for Commercial Agriculture
1 round $11.0M committed Latest: 2021-05
Syte
Visual AI Platform for Retail
2 rounds $51.5M committed Latest: 2020-10
Grid4C
AI-powered Energy Analytics
1 round $5.0M committed Latest: 2018-11
Sckipio Technologies
G.fast Technology for Ultra High-speed Bandwidth
1 round $10.0M committed Latest: 2018-05

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Agriculture & Food Technologies2
Industrial Technologies1
Energy Tech1
Business Software1
Retail Platforms1

Q&A

What is Axess Ventures' primary investment focus?
Axess Ventures enables private investors to access top Israeli high-tech startups across early, middle, or late stages through co-investment, on the same terms as leading Israeli and American funds.
When was Axess Ventures founded and by whom?
Axess Ventures was founded in 2016 by experienced entrepreneurs and investors, including Bernard Michael.
Which sectors does Axess Ventures' portfolio concentrate on?
Axess Ventures shows concentration in sectors such as Agriculture & Food Technologies, Business Software, and Retail Platforms, with two portfolio companies in each of these sectors.
Can you name some of Axess Ventures' portfolio companies?
Axess Ventures' portfolio includes companies like AKA FOODS, an AI-powered platform for food new product development, and Syte, a visual AI platform for retail.
Has Axess Ventures had any notable exits?
Yes, Axess Ventures had an exit in March 2025 with the acquisition of Grid4C, an AI-powered energy analytics company, by Bidgely.
Who are the key founders of Axess Ventures?
The key founders of Axess Ventures are Bernard Michael, who serves as CEO.
What is Axess Ventures' approach to investment for private investors?
Axess Ventures allows private investors to participate freely in deals with no long-term commitments and low minimum investment amounts, facilitating effective diversification across multiple deals.
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