About
StageOne Ventures, founded in 2001, is a seasoned venture capital firm investing in early-stage Israeli startups that address significant enterprise challenges through advanced technologies. With over two decades of experience, StageOne has been the first investor in many successful companies, guiding them from inception to IPOs and acquisitions, including recent exits like Qwak (acquired by JFrog), Epsagon (acquired by Cisco), Avanan (acquired by Checkpoint), and Otonomo (NSDQ: OTMO).
StageOne manages over $500M across four funds, including the latest $150M Fund IV, closed in January 2022. The firm’s portfolio includes industry leaders like Coralogix, Silverfort, NeuroBlade, and DoControl, all prominent in the enterprise-tech sector.
Specializing in preparing companies for Series A funding, StageOne works closely with both Israeli and US investors. The firm has a strong focus on Israeli founders, supporting them both in Israel and globally, including in the US and Europe.
StageOne’s investment strategy centers on three core areas: backing Israeli founders worldwide, leading seed-stage investments with follow-on support, and investing in enterprise technology across sectors like cybersecurity, software infrastructure, vertical SaaS, AI, DevOps, and Deeptech.
Based in Israel, the StageOne team includes three partners and a diverse investment team, with expertise across various domains. They provide added value services like marketing, HR, business development, corporate connections, and strategic investor introductions, helping founders achieve market leadership and build impactful companies in the enterprise tech sector.
In 2025, StageOne launched the StageZero program for solo founders in the AI era. The program helps technical builders go from idea to live product fast, offering a $100K SAFE, major cloud credits, and hands-on GTM and AI support through a quick, founder-friendly process.
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- What is StageOne Ventures' primary investment focus?
- StageOne Ventures primarily invests in early-stage Israeli startups that address significant enterprise challenges through advanced technologies, with a strong focus on enterprise technology across sectors like cybersecurity, software infrastructure, vertical SaaS, AI, DevOps, and Deeptech.
- How much capital does StageOne Ventures manage across its funds?
- StageOne Ventures manages over $650M across its funds, including the latest $165M Fund V, closed in March 2026.
- Can you name some notable recent exits for StageOne Ventures?
- Recent notable exits for StageOne Ventures include Qwak (acquired by JFrog in June 2024) and Epsagon (acquired by Cisco Systems in August 2021).
- What is StageOne Ventures' typical investment stage?
- StageOne Ventures specializes in leading seed-stage investments with follow-on support, and also invests in Pre-Seed and A Round stages.
- What new program did StageOne Ventures launch in 2025?
- In 2025, StageOne Ventures launched the StageZero program for solo founders in the AI era, offering a $100K SAFE, major cloud credits, and hands-on GTM and AI support.
- Which sectors have seen the most portfolio companies for StageOne Ventures?
- According to startupim data, StageOne Ventures has the most portfolio companies in Business Software (33 companies) and Cyber Security (13 companies).
- What was StageOne Ventures' most recent fund closing?
- StageOne Ventures announced the closing of its fifth fund at $165M in March 2026, which will focus on early-stage Israeli AI and cybersecurity startups.
- What is StageOne Ventures' geographic focus for founders?
- StageOne Ventures has a strong focus on Israeli founders, supporting them both in Israel and globally, including in the US and Europe.