Cactus Capital

Israel's first student-run venture capital fund, powered by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Venture Capital Active Negev, Israel Est. 2018
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
8
in our dataset
Rounds participated
8
Rounds led
3
Rounds' value
$36K
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, Seed

About

Cactus Capital is Israel's first student-run venture capital fund, rooted within the Yazamut 360 center at Ben-Gurion University. It is dedicated to supporting and funding outstanding BGU students and recent graduates (up to two years post-graduation) pursuing tech entrepreneurship. The fund provides financial backing (up to ₪100,000 for early-stage startups) and professional guidance, including cloud infrastructure, legal advice, business guidance, and connections to follow-on investors. Cactus Capital also runs the Cactus Academy, a program that trains BGU students to become analysts and team members of the fund.

Portfolio · 8

MaxOvary
Non-invasive Solutions for PCOS
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2023-01
Leadion
Media Matching Platform for Streamers and Sponsors
1 round $31K committed Latest: 2021-11
Sign Now
Sign Now provides on-demand sign language interpretation services through a real-time video channel.
1 round Latest: 2021-11
Intelis
Developer of a pricing intelligence and optimization platform designed to cross-analyze and compare general shopping websites.
1 round Latest: 2021-07
TropX
A data and algorithm platform for fitness personalization & injury prevention, using smart wearable technology.
1 round Latest: 2021-07
BioShade
Green Shade for Smart Cities
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2021-03
XSible
Accessibility App
1 round $5K committed Latest: 2020-06
SightBit
Real-Time Water Security and Environmental Monitoring
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2019-06

Investment activity

Portfolio by sector

Health Tech & Life Sciences7
Media & Entertainment Technologies2
Business Software2
Industrial Technologies2
Retail Platforms1
Fintech & Insurtech1

Q&A

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.
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