Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
5
in our dataset
Rounds participated
7
Rounds led
5
Rounds' value
$83.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, F Round, Seed, E Round, G Round
About
Founded in 1992, Star Ventures is a pioneering venture capital firm based in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices in Germany. The firm manages approximately $1 billion in assets and has a strong reputation for building over 180 technology companies, with more than 82 IPOs and profitable mergers and acquisitions. Star Ventures invests across a broad spectrum of sectors, including telecommunications, enterprise software, media, wireless, and life sciences, primarily targeting emerging, early-stage, and mid-stage companies. The firm emphasizes strategic guidance and a robust network to enhance portfolio company success.
Portfolio · 5
Cadent
Provider of 3D digital solutions for the orthodontic and dental industries.
Topio
Developed innovative software for data replication, rapid recovery, and data protection across enterprise systems.
Mercado Software Ltd.
Provider of e-commerce search, navigation, and merchandising solutions.
Fundtech
A leading provider of software solutions and services to financial institutions that facilitate payments, settlement and cash management.
Ceragon Networks
Global innovator and leading solutions provider of end-to-end wireless connectivity, specializing in transport, access, and AI-powered managed & professional services.
Investment activity
18 portfolio exits on record.
Portfolio by sector
Business Software8
Industrial Technologies7
Health Tech & Life Sciences5
Fintech & Insurtech2
Media & Entertainment Technologies1
Q&A
- What are Star Ventures' most recent notable exits?
- Star Ventures has had several notable exits, including the acquisition of Alvarion Technologies by SuperCom for $2M in May 2016, and the acquisition of EZChip by Mellanox Technologies for $810M in February 2016.
- Which sectors does Star Ventures primarily focus on for investments?
- Star Ventures primarily focuses on Industrial Technologies and Business Software, with 9 investment rounds in each sector. Health Tech & Life Sciences is also a significant area with 8 rounds.
- Can you name some of Star Ventures' portfolio companies that have gone public?
- Star Ventures has seen two of its portfolio companies go public: BiolineRx, which had a PO event in April 2007 on TASE, and Ceragon Networks, which had a PO event in August 2000 on NASDAQ.
- Which portfolio company of Star Ventures was acquired for $40M in November 2015?
- In November 2015, Star Ventures' portfolio company cVidya Networks, which provides revenue analytics solutions for telecom service providers, was acquired by Amdocs for $40M.
- What was the acquisition value for Star Ventures' portfolio company AeroScout?
- AeroScout, a Star Ventures portfolio company focused on Location Based Apps in a Wireless LAN Environment, was acquired by Stanley Black & Decker for $240M in December 2012.
- Which company did Star Ventures exit via acquisition by Broadcom in March 2012?
- Star Ventures exited BroadLight, a developer of Passive Optical Network Technology, through its acquisition by Broadcom for $230M in March 2012.
- What was the exit value for Star Ventures' portfolio company BigBand Networks?
- BigBand Networks, a portfolio company in network communication platforms, was acquired by Arris Group Inc. for $53M in October 2011.
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | star-ventures.com |
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| linkedin.com/company/53275 |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 1992 |
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Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 1 |
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | star-ventures.com |
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Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 0 |
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