Horizon Capital
Description
Horizon Capital is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm strategically located in Tel Aviv, Israel, positioning itself at the heart of the nation's dynamic tech ecosystem. Established in 2010, the firm has carved out a distinct niche by exclusively focusing its investments on Israeli-founded startups, primarily within the high-growth sectors of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This specialized approach allows Horizon Capital to leverage deep industry insights and a robust network to identify and nurture promising technological innovations emerging from Israel.
The firm's investment strategy is centered on providing crucial early-stage capital, targeting Seed and Series A funding rounds. Horizon Capital typically deploys initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $3 million, a sweet spot for nascent companies seeking to validate their product-market fit and accelerate initial growth. Over its operational history, Horizon Capital has demonstrated a consistent ability to raise significant capital, managing three distinct funds. These include Horizon Capital I, closed in 2010 with $30 million; Horizon Capital II, which secured $50 million in 2017; and the most recent, Horizon Capital III, which closed in 2021 with $80 million. Cumulatively, the firm has raised $160 million across these funds, underscoring its growing capacity and commitment to the Israeli startup landscape.
Horizon Capital's portfolio boasts an impressive roster of companies that have achieved global recognition and substantial success. Notable investments include Cloudinary, a leading cloud-based image and video management platform; Lightricks, known for its popular mobile content creation tools; AppsFlyer, a prominent mobile attribution and marketing analytics company; and Gong, a revenue intelligence platform. These examples highlight Horizon Capital's knack for backing ventures that not only innovate within their respective domains but also demonstrate strong potential for scaling and market leadership, contributing significantly to Israel's reputation as a global tech hub.
Investor Profile
Horizon Capital has backed more than 26 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 4% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on SaaS, Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Typical check size: $500K – $3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (35%)
- Series A (27%)
- Series B (27%)
- Series D (8%)
- Series C (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (58%)
- Israel (38%)
Industry Focus
- Saas
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Machine Learning
- Cloud Computing
- Cloud Data Services
- Cloud Security
- Data Storage
- Enterprise Software
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