
Maverick Ventures Israel
Description
Maverick Ventures Israel is a prominent Tel Aviv-based venture capital firm established in 2013 by Yaron Carni, focusing on early-stage Israeli technology companies. The firm distinguishes itself by providing both financial capital and operational support, backed by a network of individual investors. Its investment mandate primarily targets companies in the Seed, Series A, and Series B stages, reflecting a commitment to nurturing startups from their nascent phases through significant growth.
The firm has demonstrated substantial fundraising capabilities, having successfully raised a total of $170 million across two distinct funds. Its most recent fund, Maverick Ventures Israel II, closed in 2017 with a capital commitment of $100 million, underscoring investor confidence in its strategy and team. Maverick Ventures Israel typically deploys initial investments ranging from $1 million to $5 million, providing crucial early-stage capital that enables startups to scale their operations and develop their products.
Over its decade of operation, Maverick Ventures Israel has built a robust portfolio, investing in over 40 companies across various technology sectors. This extensive portfolio includes companies that have collectively attracted more than $1.5 billion in follow-on funding from other investors, a testament to the quality and potential of the startups Maverick identifies and supports. The firm also boasts a track record of successful exits, further validating its investment acumen and contribution to the vibrant Israeli tech ecosystem. Maverick Ventures Israel continues to play a pivotal role in fostering innovation and growth within the country's high-tech landscape.
Investor Profile
Maverick Ventures Israel has backed more than 24 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Health Care, Financial Services.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (29%)
- Series B (29%)
- Seed (25%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
- Series C (4%)
- Series D (4%)
- Series E (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (46%)
- Israel (42%)
- United Kingdom (8%)
Industry Focus
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Health Care
- Financial Services
- Software
- Fintech
- Lending
- Information Technology
- Machine Learning
- Health Insurance
- Health Diagnostics
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