Nielsen Innovate

An early-stage incubator and investment fund specializing in retail, research, marketing, and media technologies.

Incubator Active Caesarea, Israel Est. 2013
Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
16
in our dataset
Rounds participated
17
Rounds led
4
Rounds' value
$11.6M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, Pre-Seed

About

Nielsen Innovate (NIF) is an early-stage incubator and investment fund established in 2013 as a collaborative venture between Nielsen, a global leader in performance management and consumer understanding, and Partam Hi-Tech, a prominent Israeli early-stage venture capital fund. It operates as an early-stage incubator, licensed by the Israeli Innovation Authority, and focuses on nurturing disruptive digital technologies across mobile, internet, and new media sectors. NIF provides startups with seed funding, mentorship, strategic guidance, operational support, office space, and access to Nielsen's extensive global client network and resources. The fund's mission is to help early-stage startups become successful global companies, transforming innovative ideas into scalable global businesses.

Portfolio · 16

Investment activity

6 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software35
Fintech & Insurtech2
Media & Entertainment Technologies2
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1

Q&A

What is Nielsen Innovate's primary investment focus?
Nielsen Innovate is an early-stage incubator and investment fund specializing in retail, research, marketing, and media technologies. They primarily invest in Seed and Pre-Seed stage companies.
What is the most recent exit for Nielsen Innovate?
Nielsen Innovate's most recent exit was AdVerif.AI, which was acquired by Zefr in July 2022.
Which of Nielsen Innovate's portfolio companies was acquired by NielsenIQ?
Nielsen Innovate saw its portfolio company ciValue acquired by NielsenIQ in March 2022.
What are some notable portfolio companies for Nielsen Innovate?
Nielsen Innovate's portfolio includes companies like Revuze, which raised $24.55M, and Package.ai, which raised $14.57M.
What are the typical investment stages for Nielsen Innovate?
Nielsen Innovate focuses on early-stage investments, primarily in Seed and Pre-Seed rounds.
Who is the CEO of Nielsen Innovate?
Dov Yarkoni serves as the CEO of Nielsen Innovate.
In which sector does Nielsen Innovate have the most portfolio companies?
Nielsen Innovate has the majority of its portfolio companies, 35 in total, within the Business Software sector.
What kind of support does Nielsen Innovate provide to its startups?
Nielsen Innovate provides funding and a range of services including financial services, operational support, office space, strategic guidance, hands-on management, a mentorship program, business development, and access to a network of worldwide partners and customers.
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