
TLV Partners
Description
TLV Partners is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel, established in 2015. The firm focuses on investing in Israeli entrepreneurs who are developing groundbreaking technologies, primarily within the enterprise software sector. Their investment scope spans from Seed to Series A rounds, targeting companies that are pushing the boundaries in areas such as cybersecurity, developer tools, data infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and cloud technologies. The firm was founded by experienced venture capitalists Rona Segev, Eitan Bek, and Shahar Tzafrir, who bring a deep understanding of the Israeli tech ecosystem.
TLV Partners is known for its hands-on approach, working closely with its portfolio companies to help them scale and achieve global success. Their investment philosophy emphasizes identifying strong founding teams with innovative solutions addressing significant market needs. The firm's initial investment range is clearly defined, with typical first checks falling between $1 million and $8 million. This strategic range allows them to support promising startups at critical early junctures, providing substantial capital to fuel their initial growth and product development.
Since its inception, TLV Partners has demonstrated significant growth and commitment to the Israeli tech scene. The firm manages a substantial capital base, with over $700 million across four distinct funds. Their most recent fund, TLV Partners IV, closed in March 2022 with $250 million, underscoring their continued capacity to invest in the next generation of Israeli tech leaders. This capital has enabled them to make over 90 investments to date, with a notable track record of leading over 40 of these rounds. Their portfolio includes successful companies like Aqua Security, Cloudinary, and Granulate, showcasing their ability to back companies that achieve significant market traction and, in some cases, successful exits.
Investor Profile
TLV Partners has backed more than 86 startups, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 28 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 12 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), Information Technology.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $8M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (33%)
- Seed (24%)
- Series B (22%)
- Series C (14%)
- Series Unknown (2%)
- Series E (2%)
- Series D (2%)
Country Focus
- Israel (55%)
- United States (45%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Cyber Security
- Analytics
- Finance
- Security
- Financial Services
- Machine Learning
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