MizMaa Ventures News
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Orca AI Raises $72.5M to Advance Autonomous Shipping
Orca AI, a leader in autonomous shipping, has successfully raised $72.5 million in Series B funding, led by Brighton Park Capital with participation from Ankona Capital and Hyperlink Ventures. This funding round brings Orca AIs total funding to $111 million. The company plans to use the funds to expand its AI platform into new sectors, including defense and security. Orca AI has made significant strides in the shipping industry, with over 1,200 vessels equipped with its technology, leading to improved safety and operational efficiency. The company aims to deploy its platform across thousands more vessels, enhancing sustainability and efficiency in global shipping.
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"Get yourself a mentor, and not one but three if you can"
Isaac Applbaum, co-founder of MizMaa Ventures, discusses the importance of connections, leadership, and wine. He shares his passion for wine and his role as a connector. Applbaum also talks about his experience as an SVP at Bank of America and his investment approach, focusing on the work ethic and responsiveness of entrepreneurs. He emphasizes the significance of mentorship and setting goals. The article highlights the growth-positive impact on MizMaa Ventures and its investment strategy.
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"בקורונה משקיעים רוצים יזמים בעלי ניסיון. התוצאה היא פחות עסקאות, אך גדולות ויקרות יותר"
MizMaa Ventures, a venture capital firm, has been investing in Israeli startups and creating global connections. The firm has 20 companies in its portfolio and has recorded three exits in its four years of existence. The firm focuses on sectors where Israeli entrepreneurs have a proven advantage and invests in companies with deep technology that will serve as a barrier to market competitors. The firm also focuses on companies that target markets in Asia and the US. MizMaa Ventures has recorded three exits: Protego Labs, which was sold to Check Point; Corephotonics, which was sold to Samsung; and Vayavision, which was sold to Leddartech.
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https://www.7wireventures.com/news/mizmaa-and-7wireventures-announce-a-strategic-partnership-to-ignite-the-growth-of-israeli-digital-health-companies/
7wireVentures and MizMaa Ventures have announced a partnership to accelerate the digital health ecosystem in Israel. The collaboration aims to identify, invest in, and grow Israeli digital health companies. 7wireVentures, founded by Glen Tullman and Lee Shapiro, brings deep experience in healthcare leadership and entrepreneurship. MizMaa Ventures, a dynamic venture capital fund in Israel, offers a unique global perspective and a track record of working with technology innovators. The partnership will leverage MizMaas local access to deal flow in Israel and 7wireVentures operational knowledge in digital health. Both firms believe that the partnership will benefit their respective funds and rapidly accelerate the Israeli digital health ecosystem.
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Aaron Applbaum's VC Mizmaa is Open for Business
MizMaa Ventures, a Hong Kong-based venture capital firm with Chinese investors, has invested in 21 startups and is soon to invest in another. The firm focuses on five technology verticals, including artificial intelligence, mobility, cybersecurity, fintech/blockchain, and cloud/serverless computing. Aaron Applbaum, a partner at MizMaa Ventures, emphasizes the importance of the management team when considering investments. He also discusses the industries that interest the firm, the next wave of development, and the impact of external factors like COVID-19. Applbaum mentions that the firm is hands-on with its portfolio companies and is not significantly affected by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). MizMaa Ventures has invested in companies with ties to Israel and has a couple hundred million USD under management.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2017-06-26/mizmaa-sees-more-investment-from-china-to-israel-video
The article discusses the interest from China in Israels technology sector and the potential for collaboration between the two countries. It highlights Israels expertise in deep tech and its desire to export technology to the US and the West. The article also mentions the large R&D per capita in Israel and its innovative technologies that have disrupted daily lives. The interviewee mentions that their company has received investments from Alibaba Group and Naspers group, which are strategic investors from China. The article emphasizes the market opportunities in China for their company, as it is a search engine for e-commerce companies. It also mentions the similarities between Chinese and Israeli cultures, making collaboration easier.
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Chinese fund MizMaa to invest $100m in Israeli startups
MizMaa Ventures, a venture capital fund from China, will invest $100 million in Israeli startups. The fund has already obtained funding from three wealthy Chinese families, with most of the money coming from the Chen family. MizMaa Ventures focuses on investing in Israeli companies in sectors such as cybersecurity, auto technology, fintech, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. The fund plans to raise $150 million for another fund in the future. MizMaa Ventures aims to bridge the gap between the East and the West by investing in Israeli companies that can appeal to both markets. The fund is led by Chinese investment banker Catherine Leung and former Bank of America executive Isaac Applbaum.
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