Benson Oak Ventures

Benson Oak Ventures is an Israeli venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in B2C, digital SMBs, and Web3 sectors.

Venture Capital Active Herzliya, Israel Est. 2004
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
3
in our dataset
Rounds participated
3
Rounds led
1
Rounds' value
$11.4M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, Pre-Seed

About

Benson Oak Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 with offices in Tel Aviv, Prague, London, and New York. The firm is part of the broader Benson Oak group, which has a history in investment banking. Benson Oak Ventures primarily invests in early-stage companies, specifically targeting Seed and Series A rounds, with a 'founder-first' approach. They focus on sectors such as Web3, fintech, edtech, and digital SMBs, believing in the potential of the 'Passion Economy' and platforms catering to digital SMBs. The firm typically invests in B2C companies and has a high-conviction, concentrated portfolio strategy. In 2018, Benson Oak Ventures announced a $100 million fund aimed at Israeli startups with a focus on blockchain technology.

Portfolio · 3

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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