SouthUp Impact Investment Fund

Venture Capital Active Israel Est. 2021
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
—
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
A Round, Pre-Seed, Seed

About

SouthUp Impact Investment Fund (SIIF) is a venture capital fund (currently being set up) with an objective to develop the Gaza Envelope and southern regions by investing in innovative enterprises that will have a specific and direct impact on the regions economy in particular, and on that of Israel and globally in general.

The SIIF goals are to lead the development of the regional economy and to create profits for the venture capital funds investors and to SouthUp.

The funds scope will be set at 5 million dollars, investing in some 25 to 30 startups. The fund will invest in startups once the SouthUp technology Incubator has worked with them for a while and concluded its impressions of each.

The fund will invest in startups which: Aim to do well; Received a grant of 75% of their budget from the Israel Innovation Authority; Can grow in the region, and enjoy the competitive advantages offered by the ecosystem; and, Can create numerous workplaces and regional economic mobility.

SIIF investors will enjoy: Dividends for the funds lifetime irrespective of the investments success; Anticipated returns of five times more than the investment; The option of further investment in successful companies. SIIF investors include business and hi-tech leaders from San Diego and Israel.

Portfolio · 1

The AdBox
Cognate Content-analyzing and AI-driven Content-customization
1 round Latest: 2021-12

Investment activity

Portfolio by sector

Media & Entertainment Technologies1

Q&A

What is the primary objective of SouthUp Impact Investment Fund?
SouthUp Impact Investment Fund (SIIF) aims to develop the Gaza Envelope and southern regions of Israel by investing in innovative enterprises that will have a specific and direct impact on the regional economy, and on Israel and globally.
What is the target fund size and number of startups SouthUp Impact Investment Fund plans to invest in?
The fund's scope is set at $5 million, with plans to invest in approximately 25 to 30 startups.
What are the key criteria for startups to receive investment from SouthUp Impact Investment Fund?
SouthUp Impact Investment Fund invests in startups that aim to do well, have received a 75% grant from the Israel Innovation Authority, can grow in the region and leverage its ecosystem, and can create numerous workplaces and regional economic mobility.
Who are some of the key individuals on the SouthUp Impact Investment Fund team?
The team includes Ami Appelbaum as Chairman, Gil Shwarsman as CEO.
When was SouthUp Impact Investment Fund founded?
SouthUp Impact Investment Fund was founded in 2021.
What investment stages does SouthUp Impact Investment Fund focus on?
SouthUp Impact Investment Fund focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, and A Round investment stages.
Can you name a portfolio company of SouthUp Impact Investment Fund?
One portfolio company is The AdBox, which received Seed funding in 2021.
What sector does SouthUp Impact Investment Fund show activity in based on its portfolio?
SouthUp Impact Investment Fund has shown activity in the Media & Entertainment Technologies sector, with one portfolio company in this area.
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