Genesis Partners

A leading early-stage venture capital firm investing in Israeli innovation-driven technology companies.

Venture Capital Herzliya, Israel Est. 1996
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
11
in our dataset
Rounds participated
29
Rounds led
10
Rounds' value
$369.2M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, Pre-Seed

About

Genesis Partners is a prominent Israeli venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Eddy Shalev and Eyal Kishon. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily targeting companies with a technological advantage in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector. Genesis Partners has managed over $600 million in capital commitments across four funds and has made over 300 investments in various technology-driven companies. The firm focuses on building long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs and provides mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to resources to help portfolio companies grow and innovate. In 2019, Insight Venture Partners acquired a majority of the portfolio of Genesis Partners' fourth fund, Genesis Partners IV.

Portfolio · 11

NSO Group
NSO Group develops and licenses cyber-intelligence software to governments for combating terror and crime.
1 round $100.0M committed Latest: 2019-02
Riskified
Riskified is a publicly traded company that provides software as a service (SaaS) fraud and chargeback prevention technology.
Led ★ 4 rounds $63.6M committed Latest: 2017-06
Lumus
Lumus is an augmented reality optics company that develops optical waveguides for head-mounted displays.
Led ★ 3 rounds $31.0M committed Latest: 2016-12
Valens
Valens' chipsets enable seamless, EMI-resilient data transmission for AV, automotive, industrial, & medical applications, powering MIPI A-PHY & HDBaseT systems.
Led ★ 3 rounds $41.0M committed Latest: 2015-12
SolarEdge Technologies
SolarEdge is a global leader in smart energy technology, providing DC optimized inverter systems and smart energy solutions for solar PV systems.
Led ★ 5 rounds Latest: 2011-10
Fabrix Systems
Provider of cloud storage, computing, and network delivery for video applications.
Led ★ 4 rounds $25.0M committed Latest: 2010-09
Advasense
A fabless semiconductor company developing CMOS image sensor products for the mobile phone market.
Led ★ 1 round $6.0M committed Latest: 2007-11
Foxcom
Manufacturer of advanced RF-over-fiber solutions for commercial, government, and military sectors.
Led ★ 2 rounds $44.3M committed Latest: 2000-05
Allot
Allot is an Israeli high-tech company that develops telecommunications software, providing cybersecurity and network intelligence solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide.
Led ★ 3 rounds $26.3M committed Latest: 2000-03
Mercado Software Ltd.
Provider of e-commerce search, navigation, and merchandising solutions.
Led ★ 1 round $30.0M committed Latest: 2000-01
Fundtech
A leading provider of software solutions and services to financial institutions that facilitate payments, settlement and cash management.
Led ★ 2 rounds $2.0M committed Latest: 1997

Investment activity

23 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software14
Industrial Technologies7
Undisclosed5
Cyber Security3
Fintech & Insurtech2
Automotive & Mobility Technologies2
Education & Knowledge Technologies2
Health Tech & Life Sciences1

Q&A

What was Genesis Partners' most recent exit?
Genesis Partners' most recent exit was Moovex, which was acquired by iCabbi in January 2024.
Which company did Genesis Partners exit in January 2023?
In January 2023, Genesis Partners exited Jeeng - PowerInbox, which was acquired by OpenWeb for $100M.
What was a notable SPAC exit for Genesis Partners in 2021?
In December 2021, Genesis Partners had a notable SPAC exit with Innovid, which went public via ION Acquisition Corp 2 with a valuation of $1.3B, raising $251M.
Can you name a company Genesis Partners exited through a Public Offering in 2021?
Genesis Partners exited monday.com through a Public Offering in June 2021. The company went public on NASDAQ with a valuation of $6.8B, raising $574M.
What is Genesis Partners' investment focus?
Genesis Partners focuses on seed and early-stage investments in the information and communication technology sectors.
Who are the founders of Genesis Partners?
Genesis Partners was founded by Eddy Shalev and Dr. Eyal Kishon in 1996.
What is the primary geographic focus for Genesis Partners?
Genesis Partners is an Israeli venture capital fund, with its headquarters in Herzliya, Israel.
Has Genesis Partners had any recent exits in the Automotive & Mobility Technologies sector?
Yes, Genesis Partners exited Moovex in January 2024, which operates in the Automotive & Mobility Technologies sector.
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