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Adi Gozes, Managing Partner at AnD Ventures, joined CTech to discuss AI investment trends as part of its VC AI Survey series.
Adi Gozes, Managing Partner at AnD Ventures, discusses the transformative impact of AI across various sectors, particularly software development, and highlights Israels potential as a global AI hub. AnD Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in AI, fintech, cyber, and gaming sectors, emphasizing the importance of unique data, customer integration, and strong distribution channels. The firm sees significant exit potential for AI infrastructure companies in Israel, as evidenced by recent acquisitions by NVIDIA. Despite the challenges of fierce competition and lower margins, AIs rapid adoption presents new opportunities for startups, particularly in emerging areas like Generative Engine Optimization.
AnD Ventures closes first fund at $70 million | CTech
AnD Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm, has closed its first fund at $70 million. The fund supports Israeli-based founders and has already invested in 11 companies. AnD Ventures also operates AnD Studio, which provides support to pre-Seed ventures and Seed companies. The company is currently launching a program called 200 in 30 days that commits to investing up to $200,000 in companies within one month. AnD Ventures aims to eliminate the typical stresses associated with raising capital and altering valuations. The firm sees tremendous growth potential in Israeli startup development and looks forward to partnering with more companies in the future.
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"יזם שנכשל בעבר לא מדורג נמוך יותר"
AnD Ventures, established in 2020, is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage AI companies. The founders of the fund are actively involved in the daily challenges of setting up a company, similar to the entrepreneurs they invest in. The fund focuses on companies with deep technology based on complex algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The funds portfolio includes Edge Gaming and Infinigrow. The funds strategy is to provide extensive support at an early stage for rapid value creation and faster fundraising rounds for growth into the American market.
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The Fleeting Charm Of SPACS
The article discusses the rise of Special-Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) in 2020 and their impact on the investment landscape. It highlights the increase in the number and size of SPACs, particularly in the tech sector. The article also mentions the factors that contributed to the growth of SPACs, such as lax regulations and higher funding certainty. However, it notes that regulators are starting to scrutinize SPACs more closely, which may lead to changes in their structure and disclosures. The article suggests that investors may diversify their portfolios and that traditional venture capital (VC) models could be revamped to incorporate aspects like growth strategy and internationalization. It also mentions the significant investments made in Israeli tech firms in 2020 and predicts that SPACs will continue to be part of the market but with more regulation and closer resemblance to IPOs.
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From the White House to a $30 million seed fund
The article discusses the career path of Lee Moser, the founder and managing partner of venture capital fund AnD Ventures. Moser transitioned from a career in politics to the world of tech investments. She started her journey in the tech realm at venture capital fund iAngels and later founded AnD Ventures with partner Roy Geva Glasberg. AnD Ventures focuses on early-stage investments and has raised $30 million for seed investments. Moser highlights the importance of interpersonal connections and the ability to work with people in the venture capital industry. The article showcases Mosers determination to succeed despite challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and being a working mother.
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Global crisis? Israeli tech sees venture capital activity skyrocket during the pandemic
The article discusses how the global pandemic has created opportunities for the tech and VC sectors. It highlights how several major firms and tech unicorns were established during crises, with the current average valuation of 10 global tech firms founded in crises standing at $31.7B. The article also discusses the growth of the Israeli tech ecosystem, with a record-breaking $10B invested in Israeli tech firms in 2020, up from $7.8B in 2019. The number of Israeli Unicorns also increased from 20 in 2019 to 45 in 2020 and currently stands at 60. The article also mentions significant developments in the Israeli tech ecosystem in 2021, including eToros announcement that it will go public via a merger with SPAC, expecting a $10.4B valuation.
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イグニション・ポイント、イスラエルを拠点とするAnD Ventures、KAITOとスタートアップと大企業のクロスボーダー連携を加速する「AnD Ignite Tokyo」を設立
AnD Ventures, Ignition Point, and Kaito Consulting Services have established a membership-based community called AnD Ignite Tokyo to accelerate cross-border collaboration between startups and large companies. AnD Ignite Tokyo will support Israeli tech companies in entering the Japanese market and facilitate co-creation with Japanese companies. The community will provide unique programs to accelerate early-stage startups and offer support through accelerator programs and a community of entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors. Mizuho Bank has joined as a regional strategic partner to accelerate collaboration between Japanese and foreign companies. AnD Ventures is an Israeli company that invests in early-stage technology developers and company builders. Kaito Consulting Services is a consulting firm specializing in supporting market entry and fundraising for Israeli companies in Japan.
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Choosing an accelerator? This is what startups should look for
The article discusses the importance of accelerator programs in Israels startup ecosystem. It highlights various accelerator programs in Israel, including Y Combinator, MassChallenge Israel, and 8200 For Startups. These programs provide mentorship, networking opportunities, and business guidance to young companies and entrepreneurs. The article emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to carefully choose the right accelerator program that aligns with their needs. Poalim Hi-Tech, a sponsor of accelerator programs, is mentioned as a company that collaborates with startups and supports their growth. The impact of the article on Poalim Hi-Tech is growth-positive. The key theme of the article is the significance of accelerator programs in fostering the growth of startups in Israel.
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Sisense, SimilarWeb, and face.com founders invest in InfiniGrow's MarTech marvel
Israeli MarTech startup InfiniGrow has raised over $5M in Seed funding after two years of bootstrapping. The company offers marketing management and monitoring technologies that combine attribution and planning. This allows enterprises to make quick modifications to their marketing plan and respond to changes in real-time. InfiniGrows product aims to help marketing teams prove the business impact of their campaigns and optimize marketing budgets. The company has listed several key customers, including Virtana, Cato Network, Orca Security, Bizzabo, and Papaya Global. The $5.25 million Seed round was led by AnD Ventures and included participation from various respected entrepreneurs and industry experts. InfiniGrow was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv.
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New Israeli VC on the block: AnD Ventures launches $50M Seed fund
AnD Ventures, a new Israeli venture capital firm, is raising a $50 million Seed focused fund to lead Seed rounds in Israeli and foreign-based startups. The fund operates as a company builder and aims to help build Silicon Valley standard companies. It has close partnerships with leading enterprises and plans to focus on startups in the AI and Big Data markets. The founders of AnD Ventures have collectively invested in over 200 companies. The funds strategic partnerships in New York, Japan, and India will help its portfolio companies expand globally. AnD Ventures sees an opportunity to invest in early-stage companies and take a bigger chunk of the companys equity. The fund believes that investors are now looking for long-term, more profitable investments.
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AnD Ventures Launches With $50M Seed Fund
Israel-based AnD Ventures is launching its first fund, looking to invest in artificial intelligence, database and software technologies, as well as new emerging markets. The company has raised about 80 percent of its initial $50 million seed fund and expects to invest in 15 to 17 companies in the next three years. AnD Ventures is partnering with IDC Herzliya’s IDCX Accelerator and the European Institute of Innovation & Technology’s Calling2Scale Bootcamp to enhance deal flow. The firm also plans to leverage partnerships with large enterprises to give traction to its new investments. AnD Ventures aims to penetrate the U.S. market quickly and is open to emerging trends in addition to its focus areas.
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AnD Ventures Launches With $50M Seed Fund
Israel-based AnD Ventures is launching its first fund with a target size of $50 million. The firm plans to invest in artificial intelligence, database and software technologies, as well as new emerging markets. AnD Ventures has already raised about 80 percent of its seed fund and expects to invest in 15 to 17 companies in the next three years. The firm is partnering with IDC Herzliya’s IDCX Accelerator and the European Institute of Innovation & Technology’s Calling2Scale Bootcamp to enhance deal flow. AnD Ventures also plans to leverage partnerships with large enterprises to give traction to its portfolio companies. While the majority of investments will be made in Israel, the firm wants its portfolio companies to penetrate the U.S. market as quickly as possible.
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AnD Ventures raises $30 million for new seed investment fund
Israeli venture capital fund AnD Ventures has raised $30 million for its first seed round investment fund, with the goal of reaching $50 million. The fund aims to invest $1 million to $1.5 million in 17 early-stage startups, focusing on B2B Enterprise Software technologies with deep AI and Big Data approaches. AnD Ventures has already completed its first investments and has partnerships with leading enterprises and external experts. The fund aims to provide guidance, access to experts, and connections to large corporations and investors to help accelerate the growth of the startups it invests in.
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Israel's AnD Ventures launches $50m seed fund
AnD Ventures, a new Israeli venture capital fund, has launched a $50 million fund and plans to invest $1-1.5 million in seed rounds for 15-17 Israeli and foreign-based companies. The fund has already raised $30 million and has invested in its first company. AnD Ventures was founded by three partners with backgrounds in iAngels, Google, OurCrowd, and Microsoft. The funds unique deal-flow pipeline is achieved through AnD Studio, which manages global accelerators and partnerships with tech giants like Amazon, Deloitte, and Monday. AnD Ventures focuses on B2B enterprise software technologies with AI and big data approaches.
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Introducing AnD Give
AnD Ventures has launched the AnD GIVE platform to facilitate positive change in society and give back to the community. The company is committed to designating a percentage of its profits, promoting its portfolio founders to give back equity, and cooperating with leading corporates in Israel for mutual giving back collaborations. AnD Ventures has partnered with impactful organizations in Israel to make a difference in peoples lives.
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