Gefen Biomed Investments

Gefen Biomed Investments is an Israeli venture capital firm that invests in early-stage medical and biotechnology companies.

Venture Capital Ashkelon, Israel Est. 1969
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
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Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
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Stages
C Round, E Round, G Round, F Round, D Round, Seed, B Round, A Round

About

Gefen Biomed Investments is a venture capital firm located in Ashkelon, Israel. It primarily invests in Series A and Seed rounds in Israel-based startups, with investments spanning various sectors including Life Sciences, HealthTech, and High Tech. The firm was founded in 1969 and was formerly known as Gefen Investment Swing. Gefen Biomed Investments focuses on locating, screening, and investing in early-stage companies and promising initiatives, often leveraging Israeli chief scientist grants, strategic partners, or individual capital alongside its own funds. As of May 2015, Gefen Biomed Investments had invested in 17 companies, and as of April 2026, its portfolio had seen one IPO (Allium Medical) and one acquisition (Therapix Biosciences). PitchBook indicates that Gefen Biomed Investments has made 40 investments and is currently inactive or out of business.

Portfolio · 1

Aferrix
Diagnostic Tools for Iron Toxicity in Body Fluids
1 round

Investment activity

Portfolio by sector

Health Tech & Life Sciences3
Industrial Technologies2
Energy Tech1
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1

Q&A

What is Gefen Biomed Investments' primary investment focus?
Gefen Biomed Investments focuses its investment strategy on healthcare, energy, and clean technologies.
Which stages of funding does Gefen Biomed Investments typically participate in?
Gefen Biomed Investments participates in a wide range of funding stages, including Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round.
Can you name some of Gefen Biomed Investments' portfolio companies?
Gefen Biomed Investments' portfolio includes companies such as Aferrix, which develops diagnostic tools for iron toxicity, and BioXtreme, focused on stroke rehabilitation robotics.
What is the most recent investment activity by Gefen Biomed Investments?
Gefen Biomed Investments made an investment in May 2021, which is the most recent activity recorded.
What is Gefen Biomed Investments' geographic focus?
Gefen Biomed Investments is headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, and primarily invests in early-stage companies, leveraging the Israel Innovation Authority.
Who is the CEO of Gefen Biomed Investments?
Limor Kohen serves as the CEO of Gefen Biomed Investments.
What is the sector breakdown of Gefen Biomed Investments' portfolio companies?
Gefen Biomed Investments' portfolio companies are concentrated in Health Tech & Life Sciences (3 companies), Industrial Technologies (2 companies), Energy Tech (1 company), and Automotive & Mobility Technologies (1 company).
When was Gefen Biomed Investments founded?
Gefen Biomed Investments was founded in 1969.
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