
MizMaa Ventures
Description
MizMaa Ventures is a Tel Aviv-based venture capital firm with a strong focus on early-stage Israeli deep technology startups. The firm primarily targets companies operating in critical sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, enterprise software, and cloud infrastructure. MizMaa's investment thesis centers on identifying innovative technologies emerging from Israel's vibrant tech ecosystem and providing them with the capital and strategic support needed to scale globally, particularly into the US market. Their dual presence in Israel and Silicon Valley allows them to act as a crucial bridge for their portfolio companies, facilitating access to international markets, talent, and follow-on funding.
The firm typically participates in Seed and Series A funding rounds, demonstrating a commitment to supporting companies from their foundational stages. MizMaa Ventures has a history of raising substantial capital to back its investment strategy. For instance, the firm successfully closed its second fund, MizMaa Ventures II, at $100 million in 2020, significantly boosting its capacity to invest in promising ventures. This was followed by plans for MizMaa Ventures III, targeting a larger sum of $150 million, indicating continued growth and confidence in their investment approach.
MizMaa Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, offering more than just capital. They leverage their extensive network and operational expertise to assist portfolio companies with product-market fit, business development, and strategic partnerships. Their typical initial investment, or first cheque, ranges from approximately $1 million to $5 million, tailored to the specific needs and stage of the startup. This strategic capital, combined with their operational guidance, aims to accelerate the growth and global expansion of Israeli deep tech innovators.
Investor Profile
MizMaa Ventures has backed more than 28 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 61% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Israel, United States, Sweden.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $1M – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (29%)
- Series A (25%)
- Series B (21%)
- Series C (11%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Series D (4%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
Country Focus
- Israel (64%)
- United States (25%)
- Sweden (7%)
- Switzerland (4%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Automotive
- Insurtech
- Intelligent Systems
- Marine Transportation
- Shipping
- Computer
- Network Security
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