About
Established in 1997, Vertex Ventures Israel is one of Israel’s first and most successful venture capital firms. With over $1.6B raised to its funds, the firm has invested in more than 160 companies across 8 funds, achieving 45 successful Exits to date. Vertex Israel funds are among the top performing funds according to global benchmarks. Vertex invests early in global-minded entrepreneurs seeking to disrupt large markets.
Vertex Ventures Israel is part of the global Vertex Ventures network of funds. In addition to Israel, the Vertex Global Network is comprised of affiliates in Silicon Valley, China, Japan, Southeast Asia and India. This provides a unique platform for our portfolio companies to realize their full potential by leveraging the combined experience and resources of our extensive network of global partners.
Portfolio · 101
Investment activity
42 portfolio exits on record.
Portfolio by sector
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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External links
| Website | vertexventures.co.il/ |
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| linkedin.com/company/90223175 | |
| facebook.com/VertexVenturesIL/?view_public_for=3428636927895 |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 1997 |
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | vertexventures.co.il |
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Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 11 |
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