Varana Capital

Varana Capital is an investment firm.

Venture Capital Active Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Est. 2012
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
7
in our dataset
Rounds participated
10
Rounds led
1
Rounds' value
$208.1M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
D Round, G Round, E Round, C Round, B Round, F Round

About

Varana Capital is an asset management platform specializing in venture capital, private equity, and public markets. Founded by Philip Broenniman and Ezra Gardner in 2012, Denver-based Varana Capital, LLC invests in and cooperatively engages with public and private companies, partnering with visionary leaders to create a global impact.

Portfolio · 7

CustoMed
Transforming Surgery Excellence with 3D-printed Patient-specific Instruments at Scale
1 round $6.0M committed Latest: 2025-10
Arcuro Medical
Meniscus Repair System
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2025-01
NeuReality
Transforming AI Inference with Disruptive NR1 Technology
2 rounds $28.0M committed Latest: 2024-03
Incredi.ai
Underwriting and Monitoring as a Service (UMaaS) Platform
1 round Latest: 2021-12
TriEye
Short-Wave Infrared Sensing Solutions Enabling Imaging & Ranging Under All Visibility Conditions
1 round $74.0M committed Latest: 2021-11
Arbe Robotics
4D Imaging Radar Solutions for Autonomous Vehicles
1 round $100.0M committed Latest: 2021-10
EVR Motors
Electric Motor Topology
3 rounds Latest: 2021-05

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Automotive & Mobility Technologies3
Health Tech & Life Sciences2
Business Software1
Fintech & Insurtech1
Industrial Technologies1

Funds · 1

  • Chai 10x Fund (Israel Opportunity Fund) — $30M Feb 2024

Q&A

What is Varana Capital's most recent fund activity?
In February 2024, Varana Capital announced the oversubscription and first close of its Chai 10x Fund (Israel Opportunity Fund), raising $30M.
What are Varana Capital's preferred investment stages?
Varana Capital invests across various stages, including Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round.
Which sectors does Varana Capital primarily focus on?
Varana Capital shows a concentration in Automotive & Mobility Technologies, Health Tech & Life Sciences, and Business Software.
Can you name a notable exit for Varana Capital?
Varana Capital had an exit in October 2021 with Arbe Robotics, which went public via a SPAC event with Industrial Tech Acquisitions, Inc. at a valuation of $525M.
Which portfolio companies are in the Automotive & Mobility Technologies sector?
Varana Capital's portfolio includes Arbe Robotics.
Who are the co-founders of Varana Capital?
Varana Capital was co-founded by Ezra Gardner, who serves as CIO, and Philip Broenniman, who is the Managing Partner & Portfolio Manager.
What is Varana Capital's most recent portfolio company investment?
Varana Capital invested in CustoMed, a company focused on 3D-printed patient-specific instruments, which was founded in 2023 and raised a $6M Seed round.
What is the investment focus of Varana Capital's Chai 10x Fund?
The Chai 10x Fund is identified as an Israel Opportunity Fund, indicating a focus on investments within Israel.
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