F2 Venture Capital Overview
F2 is an early stage VC firm that invests in cutting edge technology companies out of Israel. We are a team of investors, operators and engineers taking ventures from pre-seed to IPO over the last twenty years. With $500 million under management, F2 powers visionary founders on their bold missions to transform industries. F2 also operates the Operator Platform, a pre-seed investment platform to back founders with guidance, network, and capital from day zero.
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Managing Partner Barak Rabinowitz joined CTech for its 2025 VC Survey to share reflections on the past year and highlight the companies to watch in the months ahead.
The article discusses insights from Barak Rabinowitz, Managing Partner at F2 Venture Capital, as part of CTechs 2025 VC Survey. Rabinowitz reflects on the resilience of the Israeli tech sector amidst challenges, highlighting the sectors potential in AI and cybersecurity. F2 Venture Capital, with a $500M fund, is focused on supporting Israeli startups that are poised to become global leaders in these areas. The article emphasizes the importance of AI and the potential impact of new U.S. leadership on Israeli startups. It also mentions F2s investment strategy, including a notable investment in Faye, a travel insurance company, and highlights two promising companies, Astrix and Darrow, in cybersecurity and legal tech, respectively.
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"Good companies will always find ways to raise money" | CTech
The article discusses the current state and future outlook of Israels high-tech sector, focusing on the challenges and opportunities faced by startups and investors. Despite economic and geopolitical challenges, there is optimism about the growth of AI and defense tech sectors. The article highlights the resilience of Israeli entrepreneurs and the continued interest of foreign investors in the region. Key figures like Adi Hoorvitch-Lavi from Poalim Tech and Maor Fridman from F2 Venture Capital emphasize the importance of strategic growth and innovation. The discussion also touches on the challenges startups face in securing follow-on funding and the need for adaptability in a changing market.
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"Investors always say they 'invest in people' but they don't know how to evaluate their potential" | CTech
Noa Matz, Social Psychologist and Operating Partner at F2 Venture Capital, discusses her mission to bridge the gaps between investors and founders, her vision for social psychology, and her tips for women in the industry. F2 Venture Capital is a Tel Aviv-based VC firm with $400 million under management. Matz emphasizes the importance of trust and understanding in the founder-investor relationship, and the need for investors to evaluate people, teams, dynamics, and potential. She also highlights the challenges faced by founders and the role of social psychologists in building trust and providing support. Matz encourages women entrepreneurs to ask for help and believes in treating girls and boys equally in terms of risk-taking and confidence.
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F2 Venture Capital raises $250 million for early-stage investments CTech
F2 Venture Capital has raised a third seed fund of $150 million for Israeli founders and another $100 million fund to back existing portfolio companies. The total funds under management for F2 now exceed $400 million. The firm focuses on areas such as Fintech, AI, Big Data, Cloud Ops, and Cyber. F2 has promoted Maor Fridman to Partner to support their growth and focus on founders establishing deep-technology companies. F2 Fund III is an increase from their previous funds of $60 million and $75 million. F2 has also developed value-add platforms, including The Junction, a pre-seed investment program. F2 has invested in companies like Explorium, Justt, Parametrix, Darrow, 4M Analytics, and Dataloop.
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Entrée Capital and F2 Venture Capital crowned as most active VC funds in Israeli tech
The number of first investments in Israeli tech in 2020 reached a seven-year record of 620, despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The most active venture capital funds were Entrée Capital and F2 Venture Capital, with 14 investments each. Insight Partners and Peregrine Ventures shared second place with 13 investments each. South Israel Bridge Fund and GoAhead Ventures ranked joint third with 11 investments each. Israeli VC funds accounted for 45% of all first investments in 2020. The increase in first investments indicates increased faith and readiness by the market to carry out earlier stage investments. The number of first investments in growth rounds and later rounds has also increased. Overall, the Israeli tech ecosystem has shown resilience and remains a leading sector in the Israeli economy.
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growth-positive
Managing Partner Barak Rabinowitz joined CTech for its 2025 VC Survey to share reflections on the past year and highlight the companies to watch in the months ahead.
The article discusses insights from Barak Rabinowitz, Managing Partner at F2 Venture Capital, as part of CTechs 2025 VC Survey. Rabinowitz reflects on the resilience of the Israeli tech sector amidst challenges, highlighting the sectors potential in AI and cybersecurity. F2 Venture Capital, with a $500M fund, is focused on supporting Israeli startups that are poised to become global leaders in these areas. The article emphasizes the importance of AI and the potential impact of new U.S. leadership on Israeli startups. It also mentions F2s investment strategy, including a notable investment in Faye, a travel insurance company, and highlights two promising companies, Astrix and Darrow, in cybersecurity and legal tech, respectively.
Investment
growth-positive
"Good companies will always find ways to raise money" | CTech
The article discusses the current state and future outlook of Israels high-tech sector, focusing on the challenges and opportunities faced by startups and investors. Despite economic and geopolitical challenges, there is optimism about the growth of AI and defense tech sectors. The article highlights the resilience of Israeli entrepreneurs and the continued interest of foreign investors in the region. Key figures like Adi Hoorvitch-Lavi from Poalim Tech and Maor Fridman from F2 Venture Capital emphasize the importance of strategic growth and innovation. The discussion also touches on the challenges startups face in securing follow-on funding and the need for adaptability in a changing market.
InvestmentPartners
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"Investors always say they 'invest in people' but they don't know how to evaluate their potential" | CTech
Noa Matz, Social Psychologist and Operating Partner at F2 Venture Capital, discusses her mission to bridge the gaps between investors and founders, her vision for social psychology, and her tips for women in the industry. F2 Venture Capital is a Tel Aviv-based VC firm with $400 million under management. Matz emphasizes the importance of trust and understanding in the founder-investor relationship, and the need for investors to evaluate people, teams, dynamics, and potential. She also highlights the challenges faced by founders and the role of social psychologists in building trust and providing support. Matz encourages women entrepreneurs to ask for help and believes in treating girls and boys equally in terms of risk-taking and confidence.
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F2 Venture Capital raises $250 million for early-stage investments CTech
F2 Venture Capital has raised a third seed fund of $150 million for Israeli founders and another $100 million fund to back existing portfolio companies. The total funds under management for F2 now exceed $400 million. The firm focuses on areas such as Fintech, AI, Big Data, Cloud Ops, and Cyber. F2 has promoted Maor Fridman to Partner to support their growth and focus on founders establishing deep-technology companies. F2 Fund III is an increase from their previous funds of $60 million and $75 million. F2 has also developed value-add platforms, including The Junction, a pre-seed investment program. F2 has invested in companies like Explorium, Justt, Parametrix, Darrow, 4M Analytics, and Dataloop.
Investment
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Entrée Capital and F2 Venture Capital crowned as most active VC funds in Israeli tech
The number of first investments in Israeli tech in 2020 reached a seven-year record of 620, despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The most active venture capital funds were Entrée Capital and F2 Venture Capital, with 14 investments each. Insight Partners and Peregrine Ventures shared second place with 13 investments each. South Israel Bridge Fund and GoAhead Ventures ranked joint third with 11 investments each. Israeli VC funds accounted for 45% of all first investments in 2020. The increase in first investments indicates increased faith and readiness by the market to carry out earlier stage investments. The number of first investments in growth rounds and later rounds has also increased. Overall, the Israeli tech ecosystem has shown resilience and remains a leading sector in the Israeli economy.
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Tel Aviv Venture Capital Firm F2 Capital Raises Second, $75 Million Fund
Israel-based venture capital firm F2 Capital Ltd. has raised $55 million in commitments for its new fund, F2 Capital 2. The fund has been capped at $75 million. F2 Capital focuses on investing in software-first companies with a focus on big data and artificial intelligence. The firm previously raised a $60 million fund in 2017 and has invested in 15 companies to date.
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Genesis Partners spins out $50 million fund, F2 Capital, to back early-stage startups in Israel
Three members of the senior investing team at Genesis Partners have started a new early-stage fund called F2 Capital. Genesis Partners portfolio companies have been acquired by major tech companies and have gone public on the Nasdaq. F2 Capital is closing a $50 million debut fund to back seed stage companies. The firm is also taking over the management of an accelerator program called The Junction. F2 Capital will focus on frontier technology, including big data, AI, connectivity, insurance technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, drones, connected vehicles, and cybersecurity.
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The article discusses StartupSmart, which has been Australias leading publication for the startup community since 2010. It highlights the companys role in the governments national innovation agenda and its focus on technology, creativity, and entrepreneurialism. The impact on the company is growth-positive. The key theme of the article is the startup movement. The key issues discussed are customers and partners. No specific customers or partners are mentioned in the article. The date of the event described in the article is not provided. The confidence level of the answer is 8.
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HP, SAP, and other big tech companies have a new way into the red hot Israeli startup scene
Israeli startup accelerator The Junction, created by Genesis Partners, has partnered with multinational corporations to fund and mentor startups. HP and Munich Re have joined as partners, following SAP and Telstra. The Junction accepts only five companies per class and offers a six-month program with the option of seed money. The program also includes a trip to Silicon Valley for founders to showcase their tech and find more investors. The partnership with The Junction gives the multinational corporations close relationships with startups, often leading to funding or acquisition opportunities. The article highlights the increasing interest of multinational corporations in Israels tech startup community.
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| Creator | Ben Yaron |
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