
Emerge Ventures
Description
Emerge Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm strategically based in Tel Aviv, Israel, a prominent global hub for technology and innovation. Established in 2021, the firm is dedicated to identifying and backing exceptional founders at the pre-seed and seed stages of their entrepreneurial journey. With over $100 million in Assets Under Management (AUM), Emerge Ventures plays a significant role in nurturing the next generation of Israeli and global tech companies. Their investment philosophy centers on providing not just capital, but also hands-on support and strategic guidance to help startups navigate the complexities of early-stage growth.
The firm maintains a broad yet focused investment mandate, targeting disruptive technologies across a diverse range of sectors. These include high-growth areas such as SaaS, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Fintech, Web3, Deep Tech, Cybersecurity, Health Tech, Climate Tech, and Food Tech. Emerge Ventures is known for its founder-first approach, seeking out visionary entrepreneurs with strong technical expertise and a clear market opportunity. Their typical initial check sizes range from $250,000 to $1,000,000, allowing them to provide crucial early capital that often serves as a catalyst for subsequent funding rounds and accelerated development.
Emerge Ventures has rapidly built a robust portfolio, comprising over 25 companies since its inception. This extensive portfolio reflects their commitment to a high-volume, high-conviction investment strategy. Beyond capital deployment, the firm emphasizes active partnership, leveraging its extensive network and operational experience to assist portfolio companies with product-market fit, team building, strategic partnerships, and follow-on fundraising. Their presence in Tel Aviv provides them with unique access to Israel's vibrant startup ecosystem, characterized by a high density of innovative talent and groundbreaking technological advancements.
Investor Profile
Emerge Ventures has backed more than 29 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Israel, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytics.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (41%)
- Seed (24%)
- Series B (17%)
- Series C (10%)
- Pre Seed (7%)
Country Focus
- Israel (62%)
- United States (38%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Analytics
- Machine Learning
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Cyber Security
- Network Security
- Asset Management
- Cloud Security
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