Benson Oak Ventures Overview
Benson Oak Ventures is the Israeli investment arm of the Czech and Slovak investment banking boutique Benson Oaks. Benson Oak Ventures has almost 20 years of venture capital investment experience in the United States, Israel, and Europe. With investments in consumer and platform plays including flagship company AVG, its founder focus means it looks for every conceivable way to add value pre-investment, during due diligence, and through a deeper involvement with its portfolio companies. The fund seeks to invest in blockchain technology platforms and brands of the future, supporting products and marketplaces that have stickiness built in and can scale rapidly with digital marketing efforts without operational growth bottlenecks. The fund will generally lead the late-seed and series-A rounds of its portfolio companies Benson Oak Ventures' investments focus on B2C, small business platforms, and blockchain technologies. Benson Oak Ventures' investors include private individuals, family offices, and strategic companies from around the world (and excludes institutional investors). The fund has already secured $25 million. Benson Oak Ventures fund is the 4th venture-focused fund in the Benson Oak ecosystem.
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"I want to invest in things that can be big, that can conquer the world"
Robert Cohen, managing partner at Benson Oak Ventures, discusses his investment work and the companys focus on investing in B2B, B2SMB, and Passionware companies. He emphasizes the importance of balancing career with other aspects of life and shares his excitement for investing in ideas that can conquer the world. Benson Oak provides not only funds but also adds value to its portfolio companies. Cohen spends a lot of time listening to founders and enjoys being surprised by new ideas every day.
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There's a new wave of Israeli startups out there: meet the pioneers in B2C, B2SMB, and Passionware
The article discusses the concept of the ownership/passion economy and introduces the term passionware as a new category of software tools and platforms that enable individuals to be entrepreneurs and fulfill their passions. It highlights the success of Israeli founders in leveraging innovative ideas and technologies to build global brands in the B2C and B2SMB sectors. The article mentions recent funding and IPO news from Israeli unicorns in these sectors. It also explores the convergence of B2C and B2SMB characteristics, such as product, brand, and customer acquisition. The correlation between passionware and B2C/B2SMB is explained, with passionware companies enabling entrepreneurs to run digital businesses and providing platforms for distribution. The article also discusses the role of blockchain and crypto in the passion economy. Overall, the article has a growth-positive impact on Benson Oak Ventures, the company mentioned in the opinion piece.
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Benson Oak Capital Announces Sale of Online Broker Klikpojisteni.cz, a.s.
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Major Tech Investor Says Covid-19 Crisis Unlike Any Other, But Offers Opportunities For Innovators
Robert Cohen, managing partner at Benson Oak, discusses the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the venture capital industry. He believes that while the crisis is unprecedented and a threat to humanity, it will also lead to behavioral changes and new opportunities. Benson Oak Ventures, the VC fund he runs, has already closed four deals and is focusing on companies in EdTech, FinTech & Crypto, and Entertainment & Leisure. Cohen highlights two of their portfolio companies, TailorED and Spitball, which are in the EdTech sector and have the potential to grow and build a brand during this crisis. He also mentions the importance of being part of companies that can create transformative solutions in the current environment. Despite the challenges, Cohen remains positive about the future and believes that new companies and markets will emerge, with startups leading the way.
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The Companies Oak Is Eyeing Don't Have to Be Profitable, But They Must Have Potential, Says Exec
Oak HC/FT, a New York-based venture capital and private equity firm, has expressed its interest in investing in Israels healthcare and fintech sectors. The firm has already made investments in several Israeli companies, including Pagaya Investment Israel, Kryon Systems, Namogoo Technologies, Authentix, Rapyd Financial Networks, and Panorays. Oak HC/FT focuses on companies with an annual turnover of $10 million to $20 million. The firm believes that the current valuations in Israel are rational and is not looking for bargains. Oak HC/FT sees potential in companies that make exits at valuations of several hundreds of millions of dollars and also considers companies with the potential for a big initial public offering. The firm plans to make additional deals in Israel, as it sees the country as a strategic interest.
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"I want to invest in things that can be big, that can conquer the world"
Robert Cohen, managing partner at Benson Oak Ventures, discusses his investment work and the companys focus on investing in B2B, B2SMB, and Passionware companies. He emphasizes the importance of balancing career with other aspects of life and shares his excitement for investing in ideas that can conquer the world. Benson Oak provides not only funds but also adds value to its portfolio companies. Cohen spends a lot of time listening to founders and enjoys being surprised by new ideas every day.
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There's a new wave of Israeli startups out there: meet the pioneers in B2C, B2SMB, and Passionware
The article discusses the concept of the ownership/passion economy and introduces the term passionware as a new category of software tools and platforms that enable individuals to be entrepreneurs and fulfill their passions. It highlights the success of Israeli founders in leveraging innovative ideas and technologies to build global brands in the B2C and B2SMB sectors. The article mentions recent funding and IPO news from Israeli unicorns in these sectors. It also explores the convergence of B2C and B2SMB characteristics, such as product, brand, and customer acquisition. The correlation between passionware and B2C/B2SMB is explained, with passionware companies enabling entrepreneurs to run digital businesses and providing platforms for distribution. The article also discusses the role of blockchain and crypto in the passion economy. Overall, the article has a growth-positive impact on Benson Oak Ventures, the company mentioned in the opinion piece.
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Benson Oak Capital Announces Sale of Online Broker Klikpojisteni.cz, a.s.
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Major Tech Investor Says Covid-19 Crisis Unlike Any Other, But Offers Opportunities For Innovators
Robert Cohen, managing partner at Benson Oak, discusses the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the venture capital industry. He believes that while the crisis is unprecedented and a threat to humanity, it will also lead to behavioral changes and new opportunities. Benson Oak Ventures, the VC fund he runs, has already closed four deals and is focusing on companies in EdTech, FinTech & Crypto, and Entertainment & Leisure. Cohen highlights two of their portfolio companies, TailorED and Spitball, which are in the EdTech sector and have the potential to grow and build a brand during this crisis. He also mentions the importance of being part of companies that can create transformative solutions in the current environment. Despite the challenges, Cohen remains positive about the future and believes that new companies and markets will emerge, with startups leading the way.
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The Companies Oak Is Eyeing Don't Have to Be Profitable, But They Must Have Potential, Says Exec
Oak HC/FT, a New York-based venture capital and private equity firm, has expressed its interest in investing in Israels healthcare and fintech sectors. The firm has already made investments in several Israeli companies, including Pagaya Investment Israel, Kryon Systems, Namogoo Technologies, Authentix, Rapyd Financial Networks, and Panorays. Oak HC/FT focuses on companies with an annual turnover of $10 million to $20 million. The firm believes that the current valuations in Israel are rational and is not looking for bargains. Oak HC/FT sees potential in companies that make exits at valuations of several hundreds of millions of dollars and also considers companies with the potential for a big initial public offering. The firm plans to make additional deals in Israel, as it sees the country as a strategic interest.
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Benson Oak Ventures: Announcing the Founder Partner Program
The article discusses Benson Oak Ventures, a venture capital firm that aims to support and build great companies. The company follows a founder-first approach and focuses on backing business-to-mass-market companies led by passionate and visionary founders. They provide financial capital and operational value-add to assist these founders in building transformational companies. Benson Oak Ventures emphasizes value-add as a core skill set, rejects the notion of always having someone else lead the next funding round, and aims to provide capital quickly to accelerate growth. They also introduce the Founder Carry Program, allocating a pool of their own carried interest for the benefit of all portfolio founders. The article highlights the excitement about their existing portfolio and upcoming new investments.
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Deep Dive with Robert Cohen from Benson Oak Ventures on Venture Capital
Robert Cohen, head of Benson Oak Ventures, discusses his investment strategy in an interview with Sovereign Wealth Ltd. Cohen highlights the importance of high-conviction investing in venture capital, rather than a spray and pray approach. He also discusses the benefits of doubling and tripling down on investments as a derisking strategy. Cohen explains his hands-on approach to working with companies, helping them grow and develop. He also discusses the Israeli market and its entrepreneurial mindset. Cohen provides examples of successful investments, including Promo and Spitball.
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Czech Investment Bank Raising $100 Million for Blockchain Fund
Benson Oak, an investment bank based in Prague, Czech Republic, is raising $100 million to launch an investment fund dedicated to the Israeli market and focused on blockchain startups. The new investment arm, called Benson Oak Ventures, has already secured $25 million and aims to reach the $100 million target by the end of 2018. The fund will be interested primarily in blockchain startups offering consumer products or creating platforms that enable community growth. Benson Oak anticipates releasing the names of two portfolio companies in the coming days.
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Benson Oak's new fund to invest in Israeli blockchain technology
European investment bank Benson Oak has secured $25 million in investment commitments for a new Israel-dedicated fund, Benson Oak Ventures. The fund aims to raise a total of $100 million and will support Israeli startups, with a focus on blockchain technologies. Benson Oak has a successful track record in technology investments, including an investment in Internet security company AVG. The investors in Benson Oak Ventures include private individuals, family offices, and strategic companies from around the world.
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