- What is Cactus Capital's primary focus for investments?
- Cactus Capital is a student-run venture capital firm powered by Ben-Gurion University (BGU) that invests in early-stage startups founded by BGU students and recent graduates.
- What is the typical investment stage for Cactus Capital?
- Cactus Capital primarily invests in Pre-Seed and Seed stage companies.
- What is the maximum investment amount Cactus Capital provides?
- Cactus Capital invests up to $100,000 in early-stage startups.
- Which sector has Cactus Capital concentrated its investments in?
- Cactus Capital has a significant concentration in the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector, with 7 portfolio companies in this area.
- Can you name a notable recent investment by Cactus Capital?
- In January 2023, Cactus Capital invested in Feminai, a breast cancer screening solutions company, which raised $6 million in its Seed round.
- What is Cactus Capital's most recent disclosed investment?
- Cactus Capital made a Pre-Seed investment in Omega Radiant, an imaging system for precision radiation therapy for cancer, in December 2024.
- What is the role of students at Cactus Capital?
- Students selected for Cactus Academy undergo a three-month training program and then sit on the investment board, playing an active role in investment decisions.
- Does Cactus Capital offer support beyond funding to its portfolio companies?
- Yes, Cactus Capital offers an acceleration program called 8200Cactus, which includes workshops, guidance from mentors, and opportunities to pitch to investors.
