Virginia Venture (Israeli)

The Virginia Israel Advisory Board (VIAB) is a state agency that facilitates economic, cultural, and educational ties between Israel and Virginia, helping Israeli companies establish and grow their U.S. operations in Virginia.

Grant Provider Richmond, United States Est. 1996
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Last updated 2026-08-17
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Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Mature

About

The Virginia Israel Advisory Board (VIAB), established in 1996, is a government agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its primary mission is to strengthen economic, cultural, and educational ties between Israel and Virginia. VIAB assists Israeli companies in building their U.S. operations in Virginia and provides Virginia companies with access to innovative Israeli technologies and partnerships. The board also works to facilitate R&D and manufacturing partnerships between the two regions.

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Q&A

What is the primary mission of Virginia Venture (Israeli)?
The Virginia Israel Advisory Board (VIAB), operating as Virginia Venture (Israeli), aims to strengthen economic, cultural, and educational ties between Israel and Virginia. It assists Israeli companies in establishing U.S. operations in Virginia and provides Virginia companies with access to Israeli technologies.
When was Virginia Venture (Israeli) established?
Virginia Venture (Israeli) was established in 1996.
What types of companies does Virginia Venture (Israeli) typically support?
Virginia Venture (Israeli) supports companies across various stages, from Pre-Seed to Series G and Mature, focusing on sectors such as Aerospace, Defense & HLS, Agriculture & Food Technologies, Cyber Security, Health Tech & Life Sciences, and Energy Tech.
Where is Virginia Venture (Israeli) headquartered?
Virginia Venture (Israeli) is headquartered in Richmond, United States.
Who are the key executives at Virginia Venture (Israeli)?
The key executives at Virginia Venture (Israeli) include Dov Hoch as Executive Director, Mel Chaskin as Chairman, and Chuck Lessin as Vice Chairman.
What is Virginia Venture (Israeli)'s investment thesis?
Virginia Venture (Israeli)'s thesis is to strengthen economic ties between Virginia and Israel by facilitating Israeli companies' entry into the U.S. market via Virginia, and by providing Virginia companies access to Israeli innovation and technology.
What kind of entity is Virginia Venture (Israeli)?
Virginia Venture (Israeli) is a government agency focused on economic development and Israel-US relations, operating as a grant-making entity.
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External links

Websiteviab.org/

Identifiers & details

Founded1996