Vertex Ventures Israel

A leading Israeli venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology startups.

Venture Capital Active Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Est. 1997
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
10
in our dataset
Rounds participated
19
Rounds led
6
Rounds' value
$138.3M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, B Round, A Round, Seed

About

Vertex Ventures Israel is a venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel, established in 1997. It is part of the global Vertex Ventures network of independent venture capital funds. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, from Seed to Series B, in high-growth technology startups across various sectors, including Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, AI, Automotive, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data & Analytics, Enterprise SaaS, AgriTech, Digital Health, Industry 4.0, Fintech, Healthcare, Robotics, HR Tech, and Commerce. Vertex Ventures Israel has over $1.6 billion in assets under management and has invested in more than 160 companies, with over 40 exits. Notable past investments include Waze, CyberArk, and SolarEdge.

Portfolio · 10

Firedome
Securing IoT with Endpoint Protection
1 round Latest: 2024-08
Unity SCM
SaaS-based Supply Chain Operation Platform
Led ★ 2 rounds $10.0M committed Latest: 2023-05
Joonko
AI-powered Solution for Eliminating Workplace Bias
Led ★ 2 rounds $35.0M committed Latest: 2022-09
Amplication
Open-source Low-code Platform
Led ★ 1 round $6.6M committed Latest: 2022-02
Sogur
Reserve-backed Global Cryptocurrency
1 round $30.0M committed Latest: 2018-03
Argus Cyber Security
A global leader in automotive cybersecurity, providing solutions to protect connected vehicles and fleets from cyber threats.
Led ★ 2 rounds $30.0M committed Latest: 2015-09
WebyClip
Visual Marketing Solutions
2 rounds $5.0M committed Latest: 2015-01
Correlsense
Application Performance Management
Led ★ 6 rounds $21.0M committed Latest: 2013-09
Vayar Vision
Search Engine for Images
1 round $700K committed Latest: 2008-01
PowerDsine
Power over Ethernet Solutions
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2002-02

Investment activity

42 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software42
Cyber Security16
Industrial Technologies12
Health Tech & Life Sciences9
Undisclosed5
Media & Entertainment Technologies4
Fintech & Insurtech4
Automotive & Mobility Technologies3

Funds · 9

  • Vertex VII — $160M Jan 2024
  • 6 — $230M Jan 2021
  • Opportunity II — $170M Jan 2021
  • Opportunity I — $70M Nov 2018
  • 5 — $175M Jan 2018
  • 4 — $144M Apr 2014
  • 3 — $174M May 2005
  • 2 — $160M Apr 2000
  • 1 — $37M Jan 1997

Q&A

Which companies has Vertex Ventures Israel recently exited?
Vertex Ventures Israel recently exited D-Fend Solutions in June 2026 for $1.5B, and Cymbio in January 2026 via an acquisition by PayPal.
What are some of Vertex Ventures Israel's notable recent acquisitions in its portfolio?
In November 2024, Adaptive Shield was acquired by CrowdStrike for $300M. Additionally, Own was acquired by SalesForce for $1.9B in September 2024.
What is Vertex Ventures Israel's primary investment focus by sector?
Vertex Ventures Israel shows a strong focus on Business Software, with 42 portfolio companies in this sector, and Cyber Security, with 16 portfolio companies.
What stages does Vertex Ventures Israel typically invest in?
Vertex Ventures Israel invests across various stages, including Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round, and B Round.
How many funds has Vertex Ventures Israel raised in total?
Vertex Ventures Israel has raised 9 funds to date, including Fund 1, Fund 2, Fund 3, Fund 4, Fund 5, Fund 6, Opportunity I, Opportunity II, and Vertex VII.
Can you name a recent public exit for Vertex Ventures Israel?
Actelis Networks, a portfolio company of Vertex Ventures Israel, went public on NASDAQ in May 2022, raising $16.9M with a valuation of $70M.
What was a significant exit for Vertex Ventures Israel in the cybersecurity space?
In June 2026, D-Fend Solutions, a cybersecurity company, was acquired by Motorola Solutions for $1.5B, marking a significant exit for Vertex Ventures Israel.
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