About
RDSeed invests in early-stage ventures. The company offers start-ups access to the largest R&D center in Israel (Rafael), a leading financial and legal team (Elron), and a management team to help them get to market. RDSeed meets with hundreds of companies to find those few special ideas to invest in. If a start-up is chosen, RDSeed uses its resources to ensure that the companys technology base, intellectual property, ecosystem, and business plan put it on the road to success. Once a company is selected, it undergoes a deep due-diligence process, including market/competitive landscape, intellectual property, tech, human resources, business plan and model, go-to-market, and legal analysis. RDSeed wants to help start-ups grow and succeed, leveraging its in-house capabilities and providing for all of the companys needs. First-round investments can go as high as $1 million, with an option to invest in follow-up rounds. RDSeed Ltd is powered by RDC, a collaboration between Elron and Rafael.
Portfolio · 5
Investment activity
2 portfolio exits on record.
Portfolio by sector
Q&A
- What is RDSeed's primary investment focus?
- RDSeed invests in early-stage ventures, specifically Seed and Pre-Seed stage companies.
- What kind of support does RDSeed offer its portfolio companies?
- RDSeed offers startups access to Rafael's R&D center, a financial and legal team from Elron, and a management team to assist with market entry. They also provide in-house capabilities to help companies grow.
- What is the typical initial investment amount from RDSeed?
- RDSeed's first-round investments can be up to $1 million, with an option for follow-up rounds.
- Which notable exits has RDSeed achieved?
- RDSeed has seen exits including Cloudyn, which was acquired by Microsoft for $50 million in June 2017, and Otonomic, acquired by Gix in April 2017.
- Can you name some of RDSeed's portfolio companies?
- RDSeed's portfolio includes IRONSCALES, an AI-driven email security platform, and Pose POS, a cloud point-of-sale system.
- What sectors does RDSeed primarily invest in?
- RDSeed shows a concentration in Business Software and Cyber Security sectors, with three investments in Business Software and one in Cyber Security.
- What is RDSeed's geographic focus for investments?
- RDSeed is based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, and primarily focuses on investments within Israel.
- Who are the key team members at RDSeed?
- Key team members at RDSeed include Lior Levinsky, CFO, and Yair Pecht, Entrepreneur in Residence.
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External links
| Website | rdseed.com |
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| linkedin.com/company/3627899 | |
| facebook.com/pages/RDSeed-early-stage-digital-start-ups-inve |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2011 |
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | rdseed.com |
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Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 4 |
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