hiCenter Ventures

An investment fund and accelerator backing high-potential technology startups in Haifa, Israel.

Institutional Active Haifa, Israel Est. 2008
Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
3
in our dataset
Rounds participated
3
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$3.5M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, Seed

About

HiCenter Ventures is a technology entrepreneurship and investment center based in Haifa, Israel. It operates as a municipal investment fund and accelerator, supporting seed and pre-seed stage startups. The fund provides direct investments, grants, and operational assistance, accelerating tech ventures and fostering Haifa's entrepreneurial ecosystem. HiCenter Ventures focuses on disruptive ventures across various sectors, with a core emphasis on BlueTech, DeepTech, and DefenseTech. It was founded by the Haifa Economic Corporation and the Haifa Municipality.

Portfolio · 3

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Automotive & Mobility Technologies3
Health Tech & Life Sciences2
Agriculture & Food Technologies1
Fintech & Insurtech1
Media & Entertainment Technologies1
Industrial Technologies1

Q&A

What is hiCenter Ventures' primary investment focus?
hiCenter Ventures primarily invests in and assists early-stage technology startups from Pre-Seed through Series A, with a focus on promoting innovation-driven growth in Northern Israel.
Which investment stages does hiCenter Ventures target?
hiCenter Ventures targets Pre-Seed and Seed investment stages.
Can you name a recent exit for hiCenter Ventures?
In January 2024, hiCenter Ventures saw an exit with the acquisition of Embryonics by Rhea Fertility.
What is hiCenter Ventures' role in the Israeli tech ecosystem?
hiCenter Ventures plays a central role in connecting startups, investors, academic institutions, and industry partners to strengthen Haifa’s position within Israel’s broader tech ecosystem. It was established by the Haifa Economic Corporation and the Municipality of Haifa.
Which sectors does hiCenter Ventures frequently invest in?
hiCenter Ventures shows a concentration in Automotive & Mobility Technologies and Health Tech & Life Sciences, with 3 and 2 portfolio companies respectively in these sectors.
Who is the CEO of hiCenter Ventures?
Lior Hanuka is the CEO of hiCenter Ventures.
What is the Israeli National Center for Blue Economy?
The Israeli National Center for Blue Economy is a national hub operated by hiCenter Ventures, focused on marine and BlueTech innovation, advancing ventures in areas such as ocean data, maritime logistics, and environmental technologies.
What is HiFund's role within hiCenter Ventures?
HiFund is hiCenter Ventures' investment arm, which links entrepreneurs with a large network of investors and supports early-stage companies through targeted capital deployment. Einat Klein is the Head of HiFund.
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