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About
NEC Corporation is a Japanese multinational information technology and electronics company. Its Israeli presence includes the Israel Research Center (IRC), which focuses on identifying and adopting disruptive external technologies, particularly in AI and cyber defense. NEC also operates the NEC Orchestrating Future Fund (NOFF), a corporate venture capital fund that invests in startups globally, including in Israel, across various tech sectors.
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Q&A
- What is the primary focus of NEC Corporation's Israeli presence?
- NEC Corporation's Israeli presence includes the Israel Research Center (IRC), which focuses on identifying and adopting disruptive external technologies, particularly in AI and cyber defense.
- What is the name and size of NEC Corporation's corporate venture capital fund?
- NEC Corporation operates the NEC Orchestrating Future Fund (NOFF), a corporate venture capital fund established in 2021 with a total AUM of $140,000,000.
- What are the preferred investment stages for NEC Corporation?
- NEC Corporation invests across various stages, including Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Mature, and Acquired companies.
- Which sectors does NEC Corporation prioritize for investments?
- NEC Corporation prioritizes investments in Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, 5G & 6G, Smart Cities, Digital Transformation, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Digital Government / Digital Finance, and Carbon Neutrality.
- What geographies does NEC Corporation target for investments?
- NEC Corporation targets investments in Israel, the US, Europe, and Asia.
- Who leads the NEC Israeli Research Center?
- Tsvi Lev serves as the Executive Advisor and Corporate Vice President, Managing Director of the NEC Israeli Research Center.
- What is the investment thesis of the NEC Orchestrating Future Fund?
- The NEC Orchestrating Future Fund (NOFF) is an ecosystem-driven Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund that defines strategic focus areas based on the NEC 2030VISION, supporting startups worldwide that are shaping the future, driving innovation, and creating new social value.