State of Mind Ventures

State of Mind Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology-driven Israeli startups.

Venture Capital Active Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel Est. 2014
Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
5
in our dataset
Rounds participated
7
Rounds led
1
Rounds' value
$65.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
D Round, C Round, E Round, A Round, Seed, B Round

About

State of Mind Ventures (SOMV) is an Israeli seed and early-growth-stage venture capital fund that focuses on investing in game-changing, technology-driven Israeli startups. The firm identifies visionary technology teams and aims to help them build world-class companies that influence and shape business environments. SOMV's investment strategy emphasizes technology-driven startups that address complex business and technological challenges, with a particular focus on the Asian market. They invest in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, SaaS, data infrastructure, enterprise applications, consumer products, D2C businesses, semiconductors, communications, cloud, big data, computer vision, sensors, robotics, and aerospace. The firm has raised approximately $400 million across multiple funds.

Portfolio · 5

Investment activity

9 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software11
Cyber Security7
Industrial Technologies5
Media & Entertainment Technologies4
Fintech & Insurtech2
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1
Aerospace, Defense & HLS1
Agriculture & Food Technologies1

Funds · 4

  • 3 — Undisclosed Oct 2021
  • 4 — Undisclosed Oct 2021
  • 2 — $100M Jan 2018
  • 1 — $75M Jun 2016

Q&A

What are State of Mind Ventures' most recent notable exits?
State of Mind Ventures has had several recent exits. In January 2026, Pliops was acquired by Astera Labs for $70M. Rezonate merged with Silverfort for $30M in November 2024.
What is State of Mind Ventures' primary investment focus by sector?
State of Mind Ventures primarily focuses on Business Software, with 15 investment rounds in this sector. Cyber Security is another significant area with 10 investment rounds.
Which funding stages does State of Mind Ventures typically invest in?
State of Mind Ventures invests across various stages, with a strong emphasis on early-stage companies. They have participated in 17 Seed rounds and 9 A Round investments.
Can you name some of State of Mind Ventures' active portfolio companies?
Some of State of Mind Ventures' active portfolio companies include Optibus, which raised $260M in a D round, and Percepto, which raised $122.5M in a C round.
When was State of Mind Ventures founded and where is it headquartered?
State of Mind Ventures was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel.
Who are the General Partners at State of Mind Ventures?
The General Partners at State of Mind Ventures include Yuval Baharav, Merav Rotem Naaman, Andy Bellass, and Nir Adler.
What was the size of State of Mind Ventures' Fund 2?
State of Mind Ventures closed Fund 2 in January 2018 with $100M.
What was the amount raised by State of Mind Ventures' Fund 1?
State of Mind Ventures closed Fund 1 in June 2016 with $75M.
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