Canaan Partners Israel (CPI) is a venture capital fund focused on early-stage technology investments in Israel. Started by experienced entrepreneurs and investors, CPI is dedicated to working closely with founders to help them transform innovative ideas into global, successful companies.
CPI leverages the strengths of Canaan Partners global network and on-the-ground presence in New-York City and Silicon Valley, and CPIs close relationship with industry-leading multi-national technology players. It provides access to strategic partners, industry experts, top-tier customers and follow-on investors. The global fund is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs with visionary ideas with $5B under management.
CPI focuses its investments on three main sectors where it believes the Israeli entrepreneurs have a unique competitive advantage: Digital Media & Mobile, SaaS & Enterprise Solutions & Internet & Cloud Infrastructure.
CPI is leveraging Start-Up Stadium, an online start-up community in Israel. Start-Up Stadium is a place to promote thought leadership and knowledge transfer, enabling entrepreneurs to harness the power of the network to share their ideas, launch their applications and services, and get direct feedback from the wisdom of the crowd.