
Viola Ventures
Description
Viola Ventures is a leading Israeli venture capital firm, a core part of the broader Viola Group, which is one of Israel's largest technology investment groups. Based in Herzliya, Viola Ventures primarily focuses on investing in early-stage, Israeli-related technology companies. Their investment scope is broad, encompassing sectors such as enterprise software, cybersecurity, fintech, digital health, and deep tech, demonstrating a versatile approach to the rapidly evolving tech landscape. The firm is known for identifying and nurturing innovative startups with global potential, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to a vast network.
The firm typically engages with companies at the Seed, Series A, and Series B stages, often taking a lead or co-lead position in funding rounds. Viola Ventures is recognized for its hands-on approach, working closely with portfolio companies to accelerate their growth and market penetration. Their initial cheque sizes for first investments generally range from $3 million to $10 million, reflecting their commitment to providing substantial early-stage capital. This strategic investment size allows them to support companies through critical development phases, from product-market fit to scaling operations.
Viola Ventures has a significant footprint in the Israeli tech ecosystem, managing over $1.2 billion across its dedicated venture funds. Their most recent fund, Viola Ventures V, successfully closed in 2022 with $250 million in commitments, underscoring strong investor confidence in their strategy and team. Over the years, the firm has built an impressive portfolio of over 200 companies, with more than 50 successful exits, including notable IPOs and acquisitions. This robust track record solidifies their position as a key player in fostering technological innovation and entrepreneurial success in Israel and globally.
Investor Profile
Viola Ventures has backed more than 190 startups, with 9 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 56 rounds, about 29% of its total and boasts 54 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Analytics, FinTech.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $3M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (24%)
- Series A (21%)
- Series C (18%)
- Series D (12%)
- Seed (11%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Series E (4%)
- Private Equity (2%)
- Series F (1%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (65%)
- Israel (28%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Venezuela (2%)
- Germany (1%)
- United Arab Emirates (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Analytics
- Fintech
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Enterprise Software
- Financial Services
- Big Data
- Saas
- Advertising
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