
Viola Growth
Description
Viola Growth is a prominent technology growth capital fund, operating as part of the larger Viola Group, one of Israel's leading technology investment firms. Based in Herzliya, Israel, Viola Growth specializes in providing expansion capital to global technology companies that have demonstrated significant market traction and are poised for accelerated growth. Their investment thesis centers on identifying companies with proven products, substantial revenue streams, and strong potential for global market leadership. While deeply rooted in the Israeli tech ecosystem, Viola Growth maintains a broad international perspective, actively seeking opportunities in North America and Europe.
The fund typically invests in companies that are beyond the early-stage venture phase, focusing on those with established business models and a clear path to scaling. They provide capital for strategic initiatives such as market expansion, product development, and M&A activities. Viola Growth often takes a lead or co-lead position in funding rounds, leveraging its extensive network and operational expertise to support portfolio companies. The firm's commitment to its portfolio is evident through its active involvement, providing strategic guidance and operational support to help companies navigate the complexities of rapid expansion.
Viola Growth has successfully raised multiple dedicated growth funds, with its most recent, Viola Growth IV, closing at $250 million in 2022, following a similarly sized Viola Growth III fund in 2019. These funds enable them to deploy significant capital into promising ventures. Typical first checks range from $20 million to $40 million, though they have the capacity to invest up to $50 million in larger opportunities. The broader Viola Group, encompassing various investment vehicles from seed to growth and credit, collectively manages over $4 billion in assets under management, underscoring its substantial presence and influence in the global technology investment landscape. Their portfolio includes notable successes such as the IPOs of WalkMe and the acquisition of ironSource, demonstrating their ability to identify and nurture high-value technology companies.
Investor Profile
Viola Growth has backed more than 40 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 21 rounds, about 53% of its total and boasts 16 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series C, Series D, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, The Netherlands.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Analytics.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $20M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Series C (33%)
- Series D (33%)
- Series B (13%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
- Series E (10%)
Country Focus
- United States (57%)
- Israel (23%)
- The Netherlands (10%)
- India (5%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- Canada (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Enterprise Software
- Information Technology
- Cloud Computing
- Developer Apis
- Proptech
- Business Information Systems
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