Impact First Investments

Israel's pioneering impact venture capital fund focused on socially driven Israeli tech companies.

Venture Capital Herzliya, Israel Est. 2011
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
4
in our dataset
Rounds participated
4
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$2.7M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, A Round

About

Impact First Investments is an Israeli venture capital firm founded in 2011, specializing in impact investing. The firm aims to generate positive social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns by investing in early to growth-stage companies that tackle social and environmental challenges, leveraging Israeli technology and innovation. It operates with a blended capital model, combining traditional investment with philanthropic capital. Impact First Investments focuses on sectors such as healthcare, education, agtech, and climate, with check sizes ranging from $100,000 to $900,000.

Portfolio · 4

Clique.AI
Community Wisdom Platform
1 round Latest: 2019-08
GivingWay
Online Network Connecting NGOs and Volunteers
1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2017-12
Catalyst AgTech
Self-Destructing Pesticides
1 round $500K committed Latest: 2015-05
Intendu Technologies
Cognitive Training for People with Brain Dysfunctions
1 round $1.2M committed Latest: 2015-05

Investment activity

Portfolio by sector

Health Tech & Life Sciences6
Fintech & Insurtech1
Agriculture & Food Technologies1
Media & Entertainment Technologies1

Q&A

What is Impact First Investments' core investment thesis?
Impact First Investments is an Israeli investment firm that leverages local technology and innovation to create global social impact. The firm invests exclusively in socially driven Israeli startups, focusing on companies that address global social challenges with technological solutions.
Which investment stages does Impact First Investments typically focus on?
Impact First Investments primarily focuses on Seed and A Round investments.
Who is a co-founder of Impact First Investments?
Cecile Blilious is a Co-Founder of Impact First Investments.
What is a notable recent investment by Impact First Investments in the Health Tech sector?
Impact First Investments participated in a Series A round for MyndYou, an AI-powered virtual care assistant, which raised $12.4M. They also invested in MedOrion, an AI-based health behavior management platform, which raised $8.8M in its Series A round.
Can you name a portfolio company in the Agriculture & Food Technologies sector?
Impact First Investments has invested in Catalyst AgTech, a company developing self-destructing pesticides, which raised $1.6M in its Seed round.
What is Impact First Investments' most active sector for investments?
Impact First Investments shows a strong concentration in the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector, with 7 investment rounds and 6 portfolio companies in this area.
What is an example of Impact First Investments' portfolio in assistive technology?
Impact First Investments has invested in EyeControl, a company developing a wearable assistive communication device, which raised $15.21M in its Series A round.
When was Impact First Investments founded?
Impact First Investments was founded in 2011.
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