Merchavia Holdings

A principal investment firm specializing in Med-Tech and medical distribution companies.

Holding Company Active Bnei Brak, Israel Est. 1972
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
3
in our dataset
Rounds participated
3
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$5.9M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, E Round, G Round, Pre-Seed, F Round, D Round, A Round

About

Merchavia Holdings and Investments Ltd is a principal investment firm based in Bnei Brak, Israel. The firm specializes in investing in Med-Tech companies and medical distribution, with a preference for companies related to the Cleveland Clinic. It was founded in 1972 and invests the capital of the Goldstein family, which built a large-scale US real estate business. Merchavia focuses on venture and early-growth stage companies with a clear path to value unlock within 18 months. The company is publicly listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) under the ticker symbol MRHL.

Portfolio · 3

OCON Therapeutics
Spherical Intrauterine Drug Delivery Platform
1 round $4.5M committed Latest: 2020-12
Veoli
Cannabis Oil Inhaler
1 round $400K committed Latest: 2019-08
TrainPain
Neuroplasticity Training Technology
1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2018-09

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Health Tech & Life Sciences7
Industrial Technologies1

Q&A

What is Merchavia Holdings' primary investment focus?
Merchavia Holdings primarily invests in life science companies, specifically Med-Tech and medical distribution companies.
Which investment stages does Merchavia Holdings typically participate in?
Merchavia Holdings participates in a range of investment stages including Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round.
Can you name some of Merchavia Holdings' portfolio companies?
Merchavia Holdings' portfolio includes companies like Aura Smart Air, which develops indoor-air management systems, and CardiacSense, known for its medical watch for detecting heart arrhythmias.
What is Merchavia Holdings' most recent investment activity?
Merchavia Holdings' most recent recorded investment activity was in April 2024.
Has Merchavia Holdings had any notable exits?
Yes, Merchavia Holdings had an exit in May 2021 with Aura Smart Air going public on the TASE with a valuation of $41M. Another notable exit was the acquisition of RMDY Health by OptimizeRx Corporation for $46M in September 2019.
What is the sector concentration of Merchavia Holdings' portfolio?
Merchavia Holdings shows a strong concentration in the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector, with 7 out of 8 portfolio companies in this area. They also have one investment in Industrial Technologies.
Who are the key executives at Merchavia Holdings?
The key executives at Merchavia Holdings include Eli Arad as CEO, Rani Lifshitz as Chairman of the Board, and Ilan Goldstein as President.
What is Merchavia Holdings' status on the stock exchange?
Merchavia Holdings is listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) under the ticker symbol MRHL.
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