HORIZON CAPITAL News
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Why Horizon Capital expects $1M ARR from $1M Pre-Seed in 18 months | CTech
Horizon Capital, an Israeli early-stage fund, is increasingly integrating AI into its operations, from due diligence to internal workflows. Managing Partners Yaniv Jacobi and Lior Segal emphasize the importance of lean teams and deep domain expertise in the fast-paced AI market. The fund focuses on AI, fintech, and software sectors, particularly B2B subscription models. They expect startups to achieve significant ARR within 18 months of investment, highlighting the efficiency AI enables. Horizon Capital is looking for AI-native companies that embed AI into every business layer. They see potential in transforming traditional industries with AI and are particularly interested in GenAI with enterprise use cases.
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ליאור סגל: ביצענו 7 השקעות להבטחת עתיד הייטק הישראלי
Horizon Capital, a venture capital firm, has made seven follow-on investments in its portfolio companies over the past year to ensure the future of Israeli high-tech. Lior Segal, founder and managing partner, emphasized the importance of internal strengthening during uncertain times to help companies navigate challenges and emerge stronger. The Israeli high-tech sector has shown significant growth, contributing 19.7% to the national output and employing around 391,000 people. Despite global economic instability and security concerns, Horizon Capitals strategy focuses on building resilience within existing companies and continuing investments in new companies, thereby supporting the Israeli economy.
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Horizon Capital highlights MusicTech as a key sector in 2025 | CTech
Horizon Capital, a prominent investor in Israeli high-tech, highlights the transformative potential of MusicTech, driven by AI advancements. Despite challenges from unethical practices in the industry, Horizon Capital emphasizes the importance of ethical growth and artist rights protection. The firm is optimistic about the future, with plans for further investments and fundraising in 2025. Notable investments include Aiode and Session42, both leveraging AI to revolutionize music creation. Horizon Capitals $50M fund supports these ventures, aiming to drive innovation and growth in the sector. The article underscores the resilience of Israeli entrepreneurs and the potential for a resurgence in IPO activity, fueled by favorable economic conditions.
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ישראל על המפה: הסטארטאפ-אפ Aiode חוגג הישג ענק
The Israeli startup Aiode has won a major music-tech competition in London, which will allow it to participate in a mentorship program with leading music technology companies such as Amazon Music, Red Bull Media, and Universal Music Group Digital Innovation. Aiode, which aims to enhance musical creativity through AI technology, has raised over $5 million from investors including Horizon Capital, Atooro Fund, and Regah Ventures. The company was selected among hundreds of global startups for its innovative AI models that ethically reward artists and capture the essence of real musicians. The competition, Music Ally SI:X 2024, was particularly challenging this year due to the significant advancements in AI technology.
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Salesforce buys Israeli data protection co Own for $1.9b
Salesforce has announced its acquisition of Israeli data protection company Own for approximately $1.9 billion, valuing the company at $2.1 billion. Own, known for its data backup platform, has developed expertise in Salesforce products and offers additional services to enhance data security and compliance. The acquisition is seen as a strategic move to bolster Salesforces data protection capabilities. Own has raised $507 million since its inception, with early investors like Vertex Ventures Israel seeing significant returns. The acquisition aligns with Salesforces commitment to providing secure data solutions and navigating the evolving landscape of data security.
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Rep AI raises $8.2 million for its AI sales concierge tool | CTech
Israeli startup Rep AI, which specializes in leveraging behavioral AI to enhance e-commerce sales, has successfully closed a Series A funding round, raising $8.2 million. The investment was led by Osage Venture Partners, with contributions from Flashpoint Venture Capital and Oryzn Capital. Rep AIs technology, which integrates behavioral AI and large language models, aims to improve conversion rates by providing personalized sales assistance to merchants on platforms like Shopify. The company claims a significant return on investment and increased conversion rates for its users. Founded in 2019, Rep AI is already utilized by 500 merchants globally, indicating its growing influence in the e-commerce sector.
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Volunteering platform startup headed by 22-year-old raises $12 million Seed round
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עוד יוניקורן נולד: הסטארט-אפ Verbit גייס 157 מיליון דולר לפי שווי של יותר ממיליארד דולר | כלכליסט
Verbit, an Israeli startup specializing in real-time audio and video transcription, has raised $157 million in a recent funding round, led by Sapphire Ventures and other investors. This funding round, which occurred less than six months after the previous one, values the company at over $1 billion just four years after its founding. Verbit also secured a $37 million debt from Silicon Valley Bank and plans a secondary round of approximately $70 million to allow early investors and employees to sell shares. The company has expanded its customer base, including CNN, FOX, Harvard University, and Stanford University, and recently acquired VITAC, a major North American media captioning provider. Verbit plans to recruit 200 more employees by the end of the year and is considering a public offering in 2022.
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