Benson Oak Ventures

Venture Capital Active Herzliya, Israel Est. 2018
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
6
in our dataset
Rounds participated
7
Rounds led
2
Rounds' value
$36.6M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, Pre-Seed

About

Benson Oak Ventures is the Israeli investment arm of the Czech and Slovak investment banking boutique Benson Oaks. Benson Oak Ventures has almost 20 years of venture capital investment experience in the United States, Israel, and Europe. With investments in consumer and platform plays including flagship company AVG, its founder focus means it looks for every conceivable way to add value pre-investment, during due diligence, and through a deeper involvement with its portfolio companies. The fund seeks to invest in blockchain technology platforms and brands of the future, supporting products and marketplaces that have stickiness built in and can scale rapidly with digital marketing efforts without operational growth bottlenecks. The fund will generally lead the late-seed and series-A rounds of its portfolio companies Benson Oak Ventures' investments focus on B2C, small business platforms, and blockchain technologies. Benson Oak Ventures' investors include private individuals, family offices, and strategic companies from around the world (and excludes institutional investors). The fund has already secured $25 million. Benson Oak Ventures fund is the 4th venture-focused fund in the Benson Oak ecosystem.

Portfolio · 6

ZenGo
Self-custodial Digital Currency Wallet
2 rounds $24.0M committed Latest: 2021-04
Supercreator.ai
AI-driven Video Creation
Led ★ 1 round $1.2M committed Latest: 2020-09
AR 51
AI-powered Augmented Reality
1 round Latest: 2019-10
Tailor-ED
AI-based Learning Bot
Led ★ 1 round $1.6M committed Latest: 2019-10
Spitball
Decentralized Student Economy Platform
1 round $2.5M committed Latest: 2018-11
Promo.com
Video Creation Platform
1 round $7.3M committed Latest: 2014-04

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Media & Entertainment Technologies3
Education & Knowledge Technologies2
Fintech & Insurtech1

Q&A

What is Benson Oak Ventures' primary investment focus?
Benson Oak Ventures focuses on B2C, small business platforms, and blockchain technologies. They seek to invest in blockchain technology platforms and brands of the future, supporting products and marketplaces that can scale rapidly with digital marketing efforts.
What investment stages does Benson Oak Ventures typically target?
Benson Oak Ventures primarily targets Seed and Pre-Seed stage companies. The fund generally leads late-seed and Series A rounds.
Can you name some of Benson Oak Ventures' notable portfolio companies?
Notable portfolio companies for Benson Oak Ventures include Promo.com, a video creation platform, and ZenGo, a self-custodial digital currency wallet.
Has Benson Oak Ventures had any significant exits?
Yes, Benson Oak Ventures had an exit with ZenGo, which was acquired by eToro for $70 million in April 2026.
What is the geographic focus of Benson Oak Ventures?
Benson Oak Ventures is the Israeli investment arm of Benson Oaks, with investment experience in the United States, Israel, and Europe. Its headquarters are in Herzliya, Israel.
Who are the founders of Benson Oak Ventures?
The founders of Benson Oak Ventures are Robert Cohen, who serves as Managing Partner, and Yoni Mindel, who is a Partner.
What sectors has Benson Oak Ventures invested in most frequently?
Benson Oak Ventures has shown a concentration in Media & Entertainment Technologies, Fintech & Insurtech, and Education & Knowledge Technologies.
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