Cactus Capital

Venture Capital Israel Est. 2018
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About

Cactus Capital is a student-run venture capital firm powered by Ben-Gurion University (BGU). Cactus Capital will invest up to 100,000 in early-stage start-ups founded by BGU students and recent graduates. Cactus Capital also offers a training course called Cactus Academy, designed for BGU students who want to become venture capital analysts. Students selected to join will undergo a three-month training program that will enable them to identify investment opportunities, evaluate early-stage companies, learn the basics of VC by doing, take an investment from start to finish, and more. After completing the course, students will sit on the investment board of Cactus Capital and play an active role in deciding which companies to invest in. For Cactus Capital portfolio companies, the fund offers an acceleration program called 8200Cactus. The program contains a variety of workshops for startups, guidance from leading mentors from the Israeli industry and an opportunity to pitch their idea to investors.

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Investor Intelligence Q&A

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What is Cactus Capital's primary investment focus?
Cactus Capital is a student-run venture capital firm powered by Ben-Gurion University (BGU), investing in early-stage startups founded by BGU students and recent graduates.
What is the typical investment amount for Cactus Capital?
Cactus Capital invests up to $100,000 in early-stage startups. According to startupim data, their investment range is $5K - $6M, with a notable $6M investment in Feminai in January 2026.
When was Cactus Capital founded?
Cactus Capital was founded in 2018.
Does Cactus Capital offer any programs for startups beyond direct investment?
Yes, Cactus Capital offers an acceleration program called 8200Cactus for its portfolio companies, which includes workshops, guidance from mentors, and pitching opportunities.
What is Cactus Capital's most recent investment?
Cactus Capital's most recent investment was in Feminai in January 2026, with an amount of $6,000,000.
What is Cactus Capital's sector concentration?
According to startupim data, Cactus Capital shows a concentration in Health Tech & Life Sciences, with 7 portfolio companies in this sector.
Does Cactus Capital take a lead investor role in its investments?
Yes, Cactus Capital has taken a lead investor role in some investments, including MaxOvary in January 2023 and BioShade in March 2021.
What kind of training does Cactus Capital provide to students?
Cactus Capital offers a training course called Cactus Academy for BGU students, designed to teach them how to identify investment opportunities, evaluate early-stage companies, and manage investments.
Who is a key founder of Cactus Capital?
Roy Kimchi is listed as a founder of Cactus Capital.