Office of the Chief Scientist

Venture Capital Active Jerusalem, Israel Est. 1965
Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
57
in our dataset
Rounds participated
63
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$35.9M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages

About

The 'Office of the Chief Scientist' (OCS) is a designation for several governmental units within various Israeli ministries, rather than a single startup or company. The most prominent historical OCS, which focused on industrial R&D, was established in 1965 and rebranded as the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) in 2016. Other ministries, such as the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of National Security, also have Chief Scientist offices that lead scientific activities and promote R&D in their respective fields.

Portfolio · 57

ZevaLed
Colored LED Lights
1 round $2.5M committed Latest: 2018-04
Trailze
Navigation SDK for Micromobility
1 round $550K committed Latest: 2017-06
CureFacts
Platform for Evidence-based Medicine
1 round $89K committed Latest: 2017-04
Castle Builders
Sharing Platform for Interactive Books and Media
1 round $250K committed Latest: 2017-01
O2Waterator
Water Pressure-based Aeration System for Fish Ponds
2 rounds $800K committed Latest: 2017-01
Leviticus Cardio
Wireless Solution for VAD Implants
1 round $1.6M committed Latest: 2016-12
Libra@Home
Portable Rehabilitation System for Balance Disorders
1 round Latest: 2016-07
Inspecto
Early Detection of Food Contaminants
1 round $25K committed Latest: 2016-07
Amnis Therapeutics
Endovascular Technologies for Emergency Situations
1 round $400K committed Latest: 2016-05
Knil
Blockchain-based Content Discovery Platform
1 round $1.2M committed Latest: 2016-04
SolarBead
Smart Microinverter for Enhancing PV Yield
4 rounds Latest: 2016-01
Salient Eye
SaaS-based Video Communication System
1 round $50K committed Latest: 2016-01
Roadcode
Pothole Repair
1 round Latest: 2016-01
Amaizz Advanced Agriculture
Minimizing Postharvest Losses
1 round $140K committed Latest: 2015-12
Croosing
User Journey Management
1 round $250K committed Latest: 2015-12
Semorex Technologies
Cancer Therapeutics and IFI/SFI Diagnostics
2 rounds Latest: 2015-12
Change Labs
Financial Health AI Platform
1 round $800K committed Latest: 2015-11
Curewize Health
Personalized Cancer Treatment
1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2015-10
XACT Robotics
Image-guided Robotic Needle-steering System
1 round $5.0M committed Latest: 2015-07
Cyren
Cloud-based Cybersecurity
1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2015-06
CMoo Systems
Smart Home and IoT Devices
1 round $50K committed Latest: 2015-06
Catalyst AgTech
Self-Destructing Pesticides
2 rounds $1.6M committed Latest: 2015-05
Etugo
Intelligent Home System
1 round $550K committed Latest: 2015-05
Wings&Rotors
Aerial Robotics
1 round $70K committed Latest: 2015-05
InvestieComp
Stock Market Prediction Signals for Traders
1 round $50K committed Latest: 2015-04
ParaSonic
Ultrasound Device for the Elimination of Lice
1 round $800K committed Latest: 2015-04
KeyPodOn
Wearable IoT Technology
1 round $60K committed Latest: 2015-04
Flywheel Energy
Flash Charger for Electrical Vehicles
1 round $700K committed Latest: 2015-01
Oplon Pure Science
Antimicrobial Coatings and Protective Products
1 round Latest: 2015-01
FlowMed
Continuous Irrigation for Endoscopic Surgeries
1 round $2.0M committed Latest: 2015-01
PamBio
Antifibrinolytic Therapy for Acute Bleeding Conditions
1 round $3.0M committed Latest: 2015-01
Advanced Brine Solutions
Evaporation Technology for Brine and Industrial Wastewater
1 round $550K committed Latest: 2015-01
Koalys
Developer of an online audiology diagnosis platform designed to offer effective solutions for hearing impairment.
1 round Latest: 2014-11
GlaucoPharm
Topically Treating Glaucoma
1 round Latest: 2014-10
Renergy
Energy Recovery Technology for Desalination
1 round $550K committed Latest: 2014-02
Sonarax
Ultrasonic Connectivity and Communication Platform
1 round $1.2M committed Latest: 2014-01
Fanzone
Transportation Platform for Live Events
1 round $1.2M committed Latest: 2014-01
HeadSense
Noninvasive Multiparameter Brain Monitoring
1 round Latest: 2013-11
FitFully
Virtual Fitting for Online Footwear Shopping
1 round $60K committed Latest: 2013-11
LapSpace Medical
Inflatable Balloon Retractor for Laparoscopic Procedures
1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2013-11
Elloria Medical Technologies
Electro-chemical Hair Removal
1 round $1.2M committed Latest: 2013-10
Sesame Enable
Hands-free Accessibility for Mobile Devices
1 round $215K committed Latest: 2013-05
Weepo
Social Nightlife App
1 round Latest: 2013-01
EXP Commerce
Ecommerce Buy-back Platform
1 round Latest: 2013-01
JamStar
Guitar Teaching Application
1 round $800K committed Latest: 2013-01
Spondoolies
Cyptocurrency Mining Gear
1 round $3.0M committed Latest: 2013-01
Biologic
Biological Pest Control for Livestock
1 round Latest: 2011-12
UniVerve
Micro-algae Biomass Production for Feedstock
1 round $350K committed Latest: 2011-10
B-Shoe Technologies
Fall Prevention with Smart Shoes
1 round Latest: 2011-02
Ecofer
Automated Fertigation System
1 round $650K committed Latest: 2010-07
Pozzily Wireless Communication
Low-tier 4G base and Repeater Stations Developer
1 round Latest: 2010-05
Genaphora
Pathogen Detection in Drinking and Source Water
1 round Latest: 2009-12
Lesico CleanTech
Reducing the Volume of Liquid Waste in Water Treatment
1 round Latest: 2009-06
LunGuard
Reflux Prevention Device for Ventilated and Tube-fed Patients
1 round $600K committed Latest: 2009-01
JetGuide
Real-time Monitoring for Dental Drilling and Neurosurgery
1 round Latest: 2006-01
Mental Heal
Antipsychotic Treatment for Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders
1 round
IDD Therapeutics
Drug Discovery Platform for Cancer Treatments
1 round

Investment activity

6 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Health Tech & Life Sciences28
Industrial Technologies7
Cyber Security6
Agriculture & Food Technologies5
Undisclosed4
Energy Tech4
Business Software3
Automotive & Mobility Technologies2

Q&A

What is the most recent exit for Office of the Chief Scientist?
The most recent exit for Office of the Chief Scientist was the acquisition of BELKIN Vision by Alcon Pharmaceuticals in July 2024 for $81M.
What is the primary sector focus for Office of the Chief Scientist's investments?
Office of the Chief Scientist primarily focuses its investments in Health Tech & Life Sciences, with 28 portfolio companies in this sector.
Can you name some notable portfolio companies in the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector?
Notable portfolio companies in the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector include BELKIN Vision, which was acquired for $81M, and TytoCare, which has raised $203.6M.
What is the typical investment stage for Office of the Chief Scientist?
Office of the Chief Scientist predominantly invests in Seed stage companies, with 54 Seed rounds recorded.
Which portfolio company has raised the most capital?
TytoCare has raised the most capital among the portfolio companies, with $203.6M in its E round.
Has Office of the Chief Scientist had any exits in the Cyber Security sector?
Yes, Office of the Chief Scientist has had three exits in the Cyber Security sector, including the acquisition of Fieldbit in November 2021 and CyKick Labs in July 2018.
What is the investment range for Office of the Chief Scientist?
The investment range for Office of the Chief Scientist is between $160K and $8M.
What was the acquisition value for BELKIN Vision?
BELKIN Vision was acquired for $81M by Alcon Pharmaceuticals in July 2024.
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