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
8
in our dataset
Rounds participated
14
Rounds led
1
Rounds' value
$117.8M
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 · 8

Sckipio Technologies
G.fast Technology for Ultra High-speed Bandwidth
4 rounds $43.0M committed Latest: 2018-05
monday.com
A cloud-based work operating system that helps teams manage projects, workflows, and collaboration in one centralized platform.
Led ★ 2 rounds $9.1M committed Latest: 2015-12
Spondoolies
Cyptocurrency Mining Gear
1 round $5.0M committed Latest: 2014-10
Preen.Me
User-generated Content Marketing Platform
1 round $800K committed Latest: 2012-10
Peak-Dynamics
Smart Water Network Management
1 round Latest: 2010-06
LucidLogix Technologies
Power-saving Software for Mobile Devices
3 rounds $38.0M committed Latest: 2010-03
Modu
The Lightest Touch Phone
1 round $20.0M committed Latest: 2007-06
Yedda Technologies
Community-Driven Question and Answer Service
1 round $1.9M committed Latest: 2007-02

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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