Nielsen Innovate

Incubator Active Caesarea, Israel Est. 2013
Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
40
in our dataset
Rounds participated
46
Rounds led
8
Rounds' value
$35.1M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, Pre-Seed

About

Nielsen Innovate (NIF) is an early-stage incubator, licensed by the Israeli Innovation Authority, and an investment fund that specializes in retail, research, marketing, and media technologies. The incubators partnership with Nielsen gives start-ups access to Nielsens network, knowledge, and resources. NIF provides start-ups with funding and a variety of services, including financial services, operational support, office space, strategic guidance, hands-on management, a mentorship program, business development, and a network of worldwide partners and customers. The team supporting and guiding the portfolio companies has a strong track record and years of experience building successful companies globally. It also offers exclusive benefits and introductions to potential follow-up financing.

Portfolio · 40

QuickCast
Management Platform for Content Creators
1 round Latest: 2022-01
Show
AI-powered SaaS Platform Connecting Brands with Live-Stream Influencers
1 round Latest: 2021-07
AdVerif.AI
Artificial Intelligence for Ad Verification
1 round Latest: 2020-09
G-Mana
Advertising for TV Streaming
1 round Latest: 2020-09
Pudding.ai
AI-based Data-sourced Insights for Marketing Personnel
Led ★ 1 round $580K committed Latest: 2020-06
Parsempo
AI-powered DOOH and Retail Media platform
Led ★ 1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2020-03
RevenueWize
Conversion Optimization for Amazon Sellers
1 round Latest: 2020-01
Voiceable
Real-time Customer Assistance for Online Businesses
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2019-12
Momentum Labs
Blockchain-based Shopper Intelligence Platform
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2019-10
ARpalus
AR-based Planogram Solution for Retailers and CPG Manufacturers
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2019-07
CYou Retail
Consumer Behavior Analysis
Led ★ 1 round $770K committed Latest: 2019-06
Webeyez
Website Monitoring and Analysis for eCommerce
1 round Latest: 2019-01
INVIOU
Invoice Financing and Management Platform
Led ★ 1 round $850K committed Latest: 2019-01
Tomobox
AI-powered Customer Engagement Platform
1 round Latest: 2018-12
Placense
Real-time Customer Behavior Data and Insights
1 round Latest: 2018-12
ciValue
Customer-centric Artificial Intelligence and Monetization Solutions
3 rounds $10.7M committed Latest: 2018-10
Change Labs
Financial Health AI Platform
2 rounds $2.2M committed Latest: 2018-06
SRP Analytics
Collaborative Retail Platform for Brands, Grocery Stores, and Consumers
1 round $560K committed Latest: 2018-03
Package.ai
Unified Platform for Last-Mile & Customer Engagement
1 round $570K committed Latest: 2018-01
BrainVu
Real-time Emotion Analytics
1 round $580K committed Latest: 2018-01
Stamp.ee
Customer Loyalty Solutions
1 round $2.0M committed Latest: 2018-01
Enerjoy
Contact Center Motivation
1 round $570K committed Latest: 2018-01
Xenia Optimal
AI-generated Floor Plans for Retail Spaces
1 round $600K committed Latest: 2017-12
TextLab
Text Personalization for Digital Marketing
1 round Latest: 2017-05
Revuze
Consumer Insights from Online Reviews Powered by Generative AI
2 rounds $4.5M committed Latest: 2016-08
Wiseshelf
IoT Platform for Inventory Management
1 round $850K committed Latest: 2016-07
Personalics
Predictive Modeling for Optimized Customer Engagement
1 round Latest: 2015-10
vBrand
AI Data Platform for Sports Marketing
2 rounds $1.5M committed Latest: 2015-09
Crossense
Digital Measurement Solution
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2015-07
OurCart
AI-powered Invoice Collection
2 rounds $2.9M committed Latest: 2015-06
Furious Corp.
Inventory Management and Advertising Data
1 round $1.1M committed Latest: 2015-05
VocaVu
Bringing Radio Content to the Web
1 round Latest: 2014-12
Getwizer
Consumer Insight Platform
1 round $550K committed Latest: 2014-04
Mobilibuy
Virtual Stores for Retailers
1 round $550K committed Latest: 2014-02
EVOLITA
Data-driven Research
1 round $600K committed Latest: 2013-12
Adstrix
Programmatic Print Exchange and Cross-media Advertising Platform
1 round $550K committed Latest: 2013-12
eDealya
Online Platform for the Monetization of Social Media Investments of Brands
1 round Latest: 2013-02
Tap Reason
Mobile Growth Automation Platform
1 round
Flow
Autonomous Checkout Carts
1 round
Yellzz
Proactive Customer Engagement Platform
1 round $1.0M committed

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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