Surround Ventures

Venture Capital Active Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Est. 2019
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
10
in our dataset
Rounds participated
13
Rounds led
2
Rounds' value
$102.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, Pre-Seed

About

Surround Ventures is an early-stage VC investing in Israeli technology startups in the media, entertainment, sports, and commerce sectors. Surround Ventures' team is committed to empowering its portfolio companies with strategic insights and access to the most relevant executives, entrepreneurs, and investors. Operating at the intersection of technology & culture with a finger on the pulse of innovation, Surround Ventures works hand-in-hand with its entrepreneurs to drive market value, accelerate their ventures, and help fulfill their vision.

Portfolio · 10

QuamCore
Quantum Processor Architecture
2 rounds $35.0M committed Latest: 2025-08
Onebeat
AI-driven Adaptive Inventory Management
2 rounds $25.0M committed Latest: 2025-05
TerraWave Energy
Electromagnetic Drilling Technology for Geothermal Energy
1 round $3.7M committed Latest: 2024-08
Bites
Training and Communication Platform
Led ★ 2 rounds $5.0M committed Latest: 2022-08
Yo! Egg
Plant-based Egg Substitute
1 round $5.0M committed Latest: 2022-05
XTEND
Human-guided autonomous machine systems for defense, public safety, and security.
1 round $20.0M committed Latest: 2021-11
Hyper Food Robotics
Autonomous - Robotic Fast Food Store
1 round $2.3M committed Latest: 2021-03
Botika
Reinventing Fashion Photoshoots with Generative AI
1 round Latest: 2021-01
Solvo
Cloud Security Platform
Led ★ 1 round $3.0M committed Latest: 2020-10
IMGN Media
Platform for Social Content Publishing
1 round $3.0M committed Latest: 2018-07

Investment activity

3 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software3
Agriculture & Food Technologies2
Aerospace, Defense & HLS1
Cyber Security1
Industrial Technologies1
Media & Entertainment Technologies1
Energy Tech1

Funds · 2

  • II — $50M Apr 2026
  • 1 — $17.5M Sep 2019

Q&A

What is Surround Ventures' investment focus?
Surround Ventures is an early-stage VC that invests in Israeli technology startups within the media, entertainment, sports, and commerce sectors. They focus on the intersection of technology and culture.
Which investment stages does Surround Ventures typically target?
Surround Ventures primarily invests in Seed and Pre-Seed stage companies.
Who are the Managing Partners at Surround Ventures?
Jared Kash and Yaron Kniajer are the Managing Partners and co-founders of Surround Ventures.
What are some of Surround Ventures' recent portfolio companies?
Recent additions to Surround Ventures' portfolio include TerraWave Energy, which raised $5.05M in Seed funding in 2024, and QuamCore, which raised $35M in Series A funding in 2023.
Has Surround Ventures had any notable exits recently?
Yes, XTEND is expected to go public via a Reverse Merger Event in February 2026. Additionally, Solvo was acquired by CYE in January 2025.
What is the status of Surround Ventures' funds?
Surround Ventures closed its first fund, Fund 1, with $17.5M in September 2019. They also have Fund II, which completed its first closing in April 2026 with $50M.
In which sectors does Surround Ventures have the most portfolio companies?
Surround Ventures has the most portfolio companies in Business Software, followed by Agriculture & Food Technologies.
Can you name a significant past exit for Surround Ventures?
IMGN Media was acquired by Warner Music Group for $86M in August 2020.
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