SIBF VC

A venture capital firm supporting Israeli technology companies from Seed to Series A funding with financial and strategic assistance.

Venture Capital Active Be'er Sheva, Israel Est. 2017
Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
6
in our dataset
Rounds participated
7
Rounds led
4
Rounds' value
$31.1M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
A Round, Seed

About

Southern Israel Bridging Fund (SIBF) is an Israeli venture capital firm that supports visionary founders by providing both financial and strategic assistance to help their technology companies scale effectively. SIBF focuses on companies transitioning from Seed to Series A funding, often in what they call the 'death valley' between these stages. The firm takes a hands-on approach, embedding partners within portfolio companies as interim executives to optimize management, finance, and market targeting. SIBF invests in a diverse range of sectors including agtech, fintech, AI, healthcare, biotech, energy, medical devices, and gaming. While headquartered in Beer Sheva, SIBF has expanded its focus to support war-affected founders across northern Israel and the Gaza Envelope.

Portfolio · 6

Investment activity

Portfolio by sector

Automotive & Mobility Technologies5
Health Tech & Life Sciences4
Industrial Technologies3
Agriculture & Food Technologies3
Media & Entertainment Technologies2
Aerospace, Defense & HLS2
Education & Knowledge Technologies2
Energy Tech2

Funds · 2

  • SIBF 2 — $155M Jul 2020
  • SIBF 1 — $40M Jun 2018

Q&A

What is SIBF VC's primary investment focus?
SIBF VC primarily invests in Seed and A Round stage companies.
What funds has SIBF VC raised?
SIBF VC raised SIBF 1, a $40M fund in June 2018, and SIBF 2, a $155M fund in July 2020.
Which sectors does SIBF VC frequently invest in?
SIBF VC frequently invests in Automotive & Mobility Technologies and Agriculture & Food Technologies, with 5 rounds each, and Health Tech & Life Sciences with 4 rounds.
Can you name some of SIBF VC's recent portfolio companies?
SIBF VC recently invested in Stargo, a generative AI solutions company, and Yemoja, a microalgae production manufacturer.
What is SIBF VC's geographic focus for investments?
SIBF VC is headquartered in Be'er Sheva, Israel, indicating a focus on the Israeli market.
Who are the founding partners at SIBF VC?
The founding partners at SIBF VC include Or Ben Shoshan, Eli Ben Simon, Aviv Cohen, Boaz Or-Shraga, and Doron Eldar.
What kind of support does SIBF VC offer to its portfolio companies?
SIBF VC supports visionary founders by offering financial and strategic bridges for scaling up, including expertise in strategy, business models, and go-to-market approaches.
Has SIBF VC made any investments in the cybersecurity sector?
Yes, SIBF VC has made one investment round in the Cyber Security sector, with SIGA being a portfolio company focused on SCADA Cybersecurity and Anomaly Detection.
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External links

Websitesibf.vc/
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sibf-vc

Identifiers & details

Legal nameSouthern Israel Bridging Fund
Founded2017

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Web history (Wayback)

Domainsibf.vc

Certificate / subdomain footprint

Subdomains4