Symbol VC

A first-check venture capital firm backing pre-consensus Israeli founders and companies from their earliest stages.

Venture Capital Tel Aviv, Israel Est. 2021
Last updated 2026-06-18
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Pre-Seed, Seed

About

Symbol VC is a Tel Aviv-based venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Yuval Ariav. The firm focuses on making first-check investments ranging from $500,000 to $3.5 million in pre-seed and seed-stage Israeli startups. Symbol VC is sector-agnostic, investing in B2B, consumer, and enterprise tech, and is known for supporting founders with unconventional backgrounds and ideas considered too complex or niche for traditional early-stage VCs.

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Q&A

What is Symbol VC's primary investment focus?
Symbol VC is a first-check venture capital firm that backs pre-consensus Israeli founders and companies from their earliest stages, focusing on pre-seed and seed-stage investments.
When was Symbol VC founded and by whom?
Symbol VC was founded in 2021 by Yuval Ariav.
What is the typical check size for Symbol VC's investments?
Symbol VC typically makes investments ranging from $500,000 to $3.5 million.
What is Symbol VC's total AUM?
Symbol VC has a total AUM of $50 million.
Has Symbol VC raised any funds recently?
Yes, Symbol VC raised Symbol Fund I in 2023, with a size of $50 million.
Who are the key partners at Symbol VC?
The key partners at Symbol VC are Yuval Ariav, Founder & Managing Partner, and Racheli Kogan, Partner.
Where is Symbol VC headquartered?
Symbol VC is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.
What is Symbol VC's investment thesis?
Symbol VC invests in 'pre-consensus' opportunities, backing founders and markets that do not fit traditional VC checklists, focusing on ideas often considered too niche or complex and entrepreneurs lacking conventional credentials.
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