IAI (internal fund)

IAI Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Israel Aerospace Industries, investing in early-stage aerospace and defense startups.

Corporate VC Lod, Israel
Last updated 2026-10-26
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
1
Rounds' value
$14.6M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, Early Stage

About

IAI Ventures is the corporate venture capital fund managed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a global aerospace and defense leader. The fund focuses on investing in early-stage startups with cutting-edge advancements in sectors such as space and satellites, quantum technologies, sustainability and renewable energy, advanced materials, autonomous systems, and artificial intelligence. IAI Ventures also operates accelerator programs like IAI Catalyst to support dual-use startups and bridge the gap between prototype and market readiness.

Portfolio · 1

Q&A

What is IAI Ventures' primary investment focus?
IAI Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Israel Aerospace Industries, focuses on investing in early-stage startups with advancements in sectors such as space and satellites, quantum technologies, sustainability and renewable energy, advanced materials, autonomous systems, and artificial intelligence.
What is IAI Ventures' investment thesis?
IAI Ventures' thesis is to transform proven defense technologies into scalable civilian ventures by building independent, scalable businesses based on defense-origin technologies.
In which stages does IAI Ventures typically invest?
IAI Ventures primarily invests in Seed and Early Stage companies.
What are the preferred sectors for IAI Ventures' investments?
IAI Ventures prefers to invest in Aerospace, Defense & HLS, Automotive & Mobility Technologies, Cyber Security, Energy Tech, and Industrial Technologies.
What geographies does IAI Ventures target for investments?
IAI Ventures targets investments in Israel and the US.
What is the typical minimum check size for IAI Ventures?
IAI Ventures typically invests a minimum of $100,000 USD.
Does IAI Ventures operate any accelerator programs?
Yes, IAI Ventures operates accelerator programs like IAI Catalyst to support dual-use startups and bridge the gap between prototype and market readiness.
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External links

Websiteiai.co.il/

Identifiers & details

Legal nameIAI Ventures