
lool ventures
Description
Lool Ventures is a prominent Tel Aviv-based venture capital fund specializing in early-stage investments, primarily at the seed and pre-seed stages. Established with a clear mandate to back exceptional founders, the firm maintains a sector-agnostic approach, allowing it to explore opportunities across diverse technological domains within the vibrant Israeli startup ecosystem. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying promising ventures at their nascent stages, providing crucial capital and strategic guidance to help them scale.
The firm typically deploys initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $1,500,000, positioning them as a key early financial partner for nascent startups. Lool Ventures has progressively grown its capital base, currently investing out of its third fund. This latest fund, closed in 2020, reportedly raised $75 million, contributing to a total of approximately $150 million managed across its three funds since its inception in 2012. This substantial capital allows Lool to not only provide initial funding but also to participate in follow-on rounds, supporting portfolio companies through subsequent growth phases.
With a portfolio that boasts investments in over 30 companies, Lool Ventures demonstrates a consistent track record in identifying and nurturing promising startups. Beyond capital, the firm prides itself on its hands-on approach, often taking active board roles and providing operational support to its founders. This engagement spans various aspects, from strategic planning and talent acquisition to market access and fundraising for later stages. Their commitment to fostering the growth of Israeli tech companies underscores their role as a significant player in the region's venture capital landscape.
Investor Profile
lool ventures has backed more than 51 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, Switzerland.
- Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software, InsurTech.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $1.5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (39%)
- Series B (18%)
- Series A (16%)
- Series C (12%)
- Series Unknown (8%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Series D (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (57%)
- Israel (41%)
- Switzerland (2%)
Industry Focus
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Software
- Insurtech
- Machine Learning
- Health Care
- Payments
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Mobile Apps
- Drone Management
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