NextGear Ventures

NextGear Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, investing in smart and sustainable mobility startups.

Venture Capital Tel Aviv, Israel Est. 2018
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Last updated 2026-07-23
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
3
Rounds led
1
Rounds' value
$47.5M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A

About

NextGear Ventures (NGV) is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel. The firm focuses on investing in startups that are pioneering solutions in sustainable and smart mobility, including AI, digitization, and energy transition. NGV aims to foster a dynamic ecosystem of companies that address mobility challenges through innovative technologies and collaborates with Drive TLV, an innovation hub for smart mobility.

Portfolio · 1

Foretellix
Foretellix provides a data automation platform for AI-powered autonomous vehicle stacks.
Led ★ 3 rounds $47.5M committed Latest: 2021-09

Q&A

What is NextGear Ventures' primary investment focus?
NextGear Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in smart and sustainable mobility startups, including those focused on AI, digitization, and energy transition.
When was NextGear Ventures founded and where is it based?
NextGear Ventures was founded in 2018 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.
What investment stages does NextGear Ventures target?
NextGear Ventures invests in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stage companies.
What are NextGear Ventures' preferred sectors for investment?
NextGear Ventures prefers to invest in Automotive & Mobility Technologies, Energy Tech, Industrial Technologies, Cyber Security, and Business Software.
What is the typical check size for NextGear Ventures' investments?
NextGear Ventures typically invests between $100,000 and $2,500,000 per company.
What is NextGear Ventures' total AUM?
NextGear Ventures has a total AUM of $90,000,000.
Has NextGear Ventures raised multiple funds?
Yes, NextGear Ventures raised 'Next Gear Ventures I' in 2018 with $30,000,000 and 'Next Gear Ventures II' in 2022.
Who are the managing partners at NextGear Ventures?
The managing partners at NextGear Ventures are Tal Cohen and Omer Shachar.
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