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למרות שמדובר בתקופה לא פשוטה עבור סטארטאפים צעירים ועבור האקוסיסטם הישראלי, NFX מודיעה כי תמשיך להשקיע בסטארטאפים ישראליים
קרן NFX מודיעה היום על גיוס קרן רביעית בהיקף של 325 מיליון דולר ● המטרה: להשקיע בכ-50 חברות בתחומים שבהם יש לישראל יתרון בולט ● "כשמסתכלים על ישראל מבחוץ, רואים תעשייה שלא עוצרת", אומר המייסד-שותף גיגי לוי-וייס, "יש כאן אנשים שממשיכים לעבוד, למצוא פתרונות ולבנות חברות גם כשהמציאות סביבם משתנה" ● ומה הוא חושב על הקריפטו?
In 2025, NFX announced the successful raising of its fourth fund, amounting to $325 million, amidst a cautious recovery in the tech investment sector following a challenging 2024. The fund, managed by Gigi Levy-Weiss and others, focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in Israel and Silicon Valley. NFX plans to invest in approximately 50 new companies, with an average investment of $4-5 million per company, emphasizing sectors where Israel has a competitive edge, such as cybersecurity, DevOps, and AI infrastructure. The fund also continues its interest in the crypto sector. Despite geopolitical challenges, Israeli tech entrepreneurs remain resilient, contributing to the funds appeal to global investors.
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NFX raises $325 million for new fund, Levy-Weiss predicts ‘a new wave of global giants’ from Israel | CTech
Venture capital firm NFX has successfully closed its fourth fund, raising $325 million, which will be focused on investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The fund, smaller than its predecessor, reflects a decline in startup valuations and early-stage investment sums. Despite economic uncertainties, NFX is optimistic about the potential for growth in Israels tech sector, particularly in AI. The firm plans to invest in the tools and applications layers of AI, emphasizing sectors like biology, gaming, cybersecurity, and productivity tools. NFX, which has invested in nearly 200 startups and created significant value, remains committed to supporting Israeli entrepreneurs and sees potential for a new wave of global giants to emerge from Israel.
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הדירוג השנתי של טיים מציג רשימה הכוללת 350 קרנות הון סיכון אמריקאיות ● חלק ניכר מגופי ההשקעה הגדולים, שבהם מצויות גם קרנות זרות שמשקיעות בישראל, או קרנות שנוסדו גם על ידי ישראלים ● כמה שמות ישראלים מככבים בהמשך הרשימה ובהם: ליאור סוסן עם "אקליפס", קרן NFX שבין מקימה גיגי לוי וגרופ 11 של דובי פרנסס
The article discusses the annual ranking of American venture capital funds by Time magazine, which includes 350 firms. Notably, several Israeli-founded or Israeli-investing funds are highlighted. Among them, Eclipse, founded by Lior Susan, ranks 67th with investments in Israeli companies like Augury and Toka. Other notable mentions include Innovation Endeavors, NFX, and Group 11. The ranking evaluates financial and operational metrics, including fundraising capabilities, investment activities, and successful exits over the past five years. The article emphasizes the prominence of Israeli investors and their significant impact on the venture capital landscape.
Sarai Bronfeld, a partner at NFX was speaking on a panel with Shelly Hod Moyal, a founding partner at iAngels, and Navot Volk, partner at Ground Up Ventures.
The article discusses the transformation of venture capital, particularly focusing on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping the industry. Sarai Bronfeld from NFX highlights the rise of secondary markets and the use of AI in evaluating startups and identifying potential founders. The panelists, including Shelly Hod Moyal from iAngels and Navot Volk from Ground Up Ventures, discuss how AI tools are being integrated into their processes to improve efficiency and decision-making. The conversation also touches on the changing dynamics of funding, with a shift towards more strategic investments and the need for less capital to start but more for scaling. The panelists emphasize the importance of adapting to these changes and making calculated investments in the evolving market landscape.
Oz Alon, CEO of HoneyBook, was speaking on a panel alongside Amitai Ratzon, CEO of Pentera, Guy Tytunovich, CEO of CHEQ, and Gigi Levy Weiss, general partner at NFX.
The article discusses the challenges and strategies of scaling Israeli companies to unicorn status, focusing on maintaining company culture and integrating global teams. CEOs from HoneyBook, Pentera, and CHEQ shared insights at the Tech1 conference. HoneyBooks CEO, Oz Alon, emphasized the importance of customer connection and employee involvement in customer interactions. The discussion highlighted the role of AI in business growth, with CEOs expressing optimism about AIs potential to create jobs and enhance customer experiences. The panelists also discussed the evolving role of CEOs as companies grow, stressing the importance of building a strong company culture and effective leadership.
המסלול המהיר של קרן ההון סיכון: תשובה בתוך 9 ימים, כסף בתוך 3 שבועות | כלכליסט
NFX, a venture capital firm, has launched a unique investment track that promises a response within 9 days and funding within 3 weeks. Out of 402 companies that passed the initial screening, five have already been selected. The investment track was launched during one of the toughest periods in the history of Israeli tech, which had to deal with three consecutive crises. The goal of the fast track is to encourage the establishment of new Israeli companies. The second goal is related to the fact that there are seed funds with available money that can be invested in companies that raised seed money two years ago and will not be able to raise A today.
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NFX launching ultra-fast $20 million investment track to support Israeli AI and biotech startups | CTech
Venture capital fund NFX is launching an ultra-fast emergency investment track called Fast to support early-stage Israeli startups, primarily in artificial intelligence and biotech. The fast track will focus only on Seed and pre-Seed investments in Israeli companies, totaling $20 million. Companies in the track will receive a response within nine days of submission, with funds transferred within three weeks. The fast track will open next week and last for three weeks. NFX partners will visit Israel at the tracks end to meet entrepreneurs at an event named Israel Tech Is Back.
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Gigi Levy-Weiss: "I have no doubt the Israeli 'Startup Nation' brand will thrive for years to come" | CTech
Despite the challenges faced by Israel in 2023, including political unrest and war, NFX General Partner Gigi Levy-Weiss believes that the Israeli tech ecosystem remains strong. He notes that while some investors may be cautious about investing in Israel at present, those familiar with the market are impressed with its resilience. NFX has continued to support Israeli startups, despite a 51% decrease in investment compared to 2022. Levy-Weiss is optimistic about the future, expecting a spike in new Israeli company formation and a return to full industry steam in 2024. He also highlights the potential of AI and defense-tech sectors.
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מה גרם לגיגי לוי-וייס לבקש מיזמים לשלוח לו מייל, שאותו בכלל לא פתח? | גיקטיים
Gigi Levy-Weiss's NFX to invest in climate-tech
US-Israeli investment fund NFX is starting to invest in climate-tech, focusing on early-stage ventures in emissions reduction, the sharing and circular economy, alternative proteins, mobility, green construction, treatment of the oceans and water, waste treatment, and more. NFX aims to provide support and funding for entrepreneurs in the climate-tech sector, believing that it is the order of the day and that there is a need to channel a great deal of capital into this area to address the climate crisis. The fund has raised $450 million in its third fund and has $1 billion under management. NFX is one of the first general funds to enter the climate-tech field.
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NFX Launches $450 Million Pre-seed and Seed Fund
NFX, a seed-stage venture firm, has announced a $450 million Fund III dedicated to pre-seed and seed-stage startups. The fund will focus on sectors such as fintech, marketplaces, gaming, proptech, crypto, and tech-bio. NFX was founded in 2015 by serial entrepreneurs and has invested in companies like Lyft, Doordash, and Patreon. The firm manages $875 million in total assets and aims to support founders from idea to IPO. Fund III is projected to support 70 additional companies and is NFXs largest fund to date. NFX has also added new partners with expertise in tech-bio and crypto. The firm plans to build a stronger network and services to help founders in an increasingly competitive market.
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US-Israeli VC firm NFX launches new Biotech fund
Israeli-American venture capital firm NFX has launched NFX Bio, a new investment arm focused on financing pre-seed and Seed rounds of Israeli and American biotech companies. NFX Bio will continue the pre-seed and Seed investment focus and has already invested in companies like Twist Bioscience and Mammoth Bioscience. The launch of NFX Bio includes the addition of Dr. Omri Amirav Drory as Venture Partner and Emily Leproust Ph.D., CEO of Twist Bioscience, as an advisor. NFX founders James Currier and Gigi Levy-Weiss will join the NFX Bio advisory board. The announcement comes ten months after NFX pledged to provide entrepreneurs and startups with a final funding decision within 9 days and transfer the funding within 3 weeks.
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New Synthetic Biology Venture Fund Puts 'Scientist Founders' First
NFX Bio, a new biotech venture fund, has been announced. The fund will focus on seed-stage companies with strong platform approaches in the biotech space. It will be led by Omri Amirav Drory and advised by Emily Leproust. NFX Bio aims to support diverse synthetic biology companies, including those in Israel. The funds goal is to fund biotech companies led by scientist founders, who can develop nimble business strategies while maintaining the companys true purpose. The article highlights the growing importance of biotech and the intersection of biology and technology in driving innovation.
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Facebook exec joins NFX to help steer startups on the right path
Morgan Beller, the co-founder of Libra and former Head of Strategy for Facebooks blockchain digital wallet Novi, is joining seed-stage venture capital firm NFX as a general partner. NFX primarily invests in companies with network effects. Beller will identify, invest in, and advise the firms portfolio of early-stage technology startups. The move is seen as a growth-negative impact on Facebook, as they are losing a senior executive with expertise in blockchain and corporate development.
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Right Now Just Might be the Best Time to Invest in Traveltech, Says NFX Founder
NFX, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm, believes that despite the impact of Covid-19 on travel, there will still be opportunities in the traveltech industry. The firm raised $275 million in commitments for its second fund in May 2019 and invests in B2B and B2C seed companies across various industries. The founder and managing partner of NFX, Gigi Levy-Weiss, shared these insights during an interview at the Google and Calcalist’s Startup Week conference.
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"We Know From Past Crises That Some Great Startups and Companies Will Rise"
Shayma Sharif has been promoted to principal at venture capital firm NFX Guild. Sharif, originally from East Jerusalem, was introduced to the tech world by the Middle East Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow (MEET) program. She later became a MEET board member, where she met Gigi Levy-Weiss, managing partner of NFX. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, NFX recently announced a new $20 million fund named the FAST Seed initiative. Founders can apply for a $1-2 million seed round for 15% of equity, and receive a commitment in nine days or less. The initiative has already received 2,000 applications.
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NFX Speeds Up Seed Funding With New Nine-Day Process
NFX, a Silicon Valley seed fund, has launched its FAST Seed initiative to streamline the fundraising process for founders. The company is allocating $20 million from its current fund to invest between $1 million and $2 million in a seed round for a 15 percent stake. NFX aims to make investment decisions within nine days, with initial feedback provided in three business days. Founders need to upload their deck, answer 12 questions, and record a one-minute video of themselves and their team. NFX primarily invests in the U.S. and Israel, with a focus on sectors such as remote work, labor marketplaces, supply chain, education, and health care.
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NFX Founder/VC Survey Predicts Drop In Early-Stage VC Investment
NFX, a seed-focused venture firm, conducted a survey on how startups are responding to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey revealed that 24% of pre-Series A companies had already made layoffs. Startups are focusing on reducing spending by cutting office expenditures, marketing costs, and implementing hiring freezes. VCs predict a longer recovery time for the US, while founders believe it will be back to normal within a year. VCs are spending more time working with portfolio companies and seeing a lowering in valuation from founders. Startups are being advised by investors to plan for a 2-year runway to survive the downturn. Funding patterns from the 2008 financial crisis show that it took two years for funding amounts to exceed pre-crisis levels.
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Spinning Wheel: Venture Funds Are Now Battling Over Startup Investments, Says Venture Capitalist
Gigi Levy-Weiss, a prominent angel investor in Israeli tech, now invests through his venture firm NFX Guild. NFX Guild, based in Silicon Valley, focuses on using technology to appeal to entrepreneurs. They have implemented a customer relationship management system and offer an informational platform for entrepreneurs. Levy-Weiss believes that data and software can revolutionize venture capital. NFX Guild has seen success, ranking 4th among global venture capital firms in terms of web traffic. They have closed two funds, raising a total of $450 million, and primarily invest in seed companies. NFX Guild focuses on companies with a network effect and aims to increase the chances of selecting successful investments.
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We Invest in Product-Obsessed Entrepreneurs, Says Venture Capitalist Gigi Levy-Weiss
NFX Guild, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm, is looking to invest in entrepreneurs who are obsessed with product. The firm also seeks out teams that work well together and encourages entrepreneurs who have no fear of failure. In May, NFX raised $275 million in commitments for its second fund.
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NFX Raises Second, $275 Million Fund
NFX Guild, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm, has raised $275 million for its second fund. The firms first fund, closed in October 2017 with commitments of $175 million, has yet to see an exit. However, some of its more mature startups have already raised hundreds of millions of dollars. NFX invests mostly in seed companies and occasionally in series A-stage companies. The firms portfolio consists of around 35 companies, with a third of them being Israeli companies. NFX serves as a bridge to Silicon Valley for Israeli companies, with its American partners available to open doors for them. The firm invests equally in B2B and B2C companies across various industries, with a focus on Israeli and Silicon Valley startups.
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NFX Guild gets more serious about investing with a $150 million fund
NFX Guild, a Bay Area accelerator, has raised $150 million for a venture fund. The company, which was founded by angel investor Gigi Levy-Weiss and serial operators James Currier and Stan Chudnovsky, has funded around 80 companies, including Outdoorsy, Ivy, and Wheelhouse. The new fund will also see NFX focus more on software that it began developing earlier this year called Signal, which aims to make it easier for founders to discern which VCs they should be approaching. NFX will now work with startups over a six-month period, providing them with $250,000.
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NFX Guild just showed 14 new companies to top investors in its latest demo day
Silicon Valley-based accelerator program NFX Guild hosted its latest demo day, featuring 14 start-ups. The event was attended by 200 venture investors. NFX Guild, which is financially backed by venture firms CRV, Shasta Ventures, Greylock Partners, and Mayfield, works exclusively with start-ups referred to it through a network of scouts. The start-ups presenting at the demo day included Zero, an email solution for professional services firms, MatrixDS, a platform for data scientists, and Crater, a software for moving companies.
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Trulia founder Pete Flint is now a VC with NFX Guild
NFX Guild, a startup accelerator, has added Pete Flint, the co-founder and former CEO of Trulia, to its team. Flint will be involved in investing and mentoring companies. NFX is focused on building a community and helping its portfolio companies succeed. The accelerator is currently investing a $15 million fund, with support from Greylock Partners, Shasta Ventures, CRV, and Mayfield. Flints move suggests that NFX has big ambitions and may raise more money in the future. Prior to joining NFX, Flint made seed-stage investments in various companies. NFX works with startups referred through a network of scouts and provides funding and support in exchange for equity.
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NFX Guild just introduced 13 buzzy young companies to investors
NFX Guild, a Bay Area accelerator, has hosted its third demo day at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View. The accelerator, which was founded by James Currier, Stan Chudnovsky and Gigi Levy Weiss, provides companies with $120,000, 30 hours of programming, mentoring and investor introductions. In return, NFX takes 7% of the company. The accelerator is unique in that there is no public application process, with startups instead referred to NFX scouts, who are mostly venture capitalists. The last class saw referrals from 42 people, while this class involved 68 scouts.
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NFX Guild's James Currier's journey from baiting hooks to baiting big deals
James Currier, a venture capitalist and entrepreneur, discusses the importance of network effects and choosing the right team in building successful businesses. Currier, who co-founded social network Tickle and later founded incubator OogaLabs and accelerator and venture fund NFX Guild, emphasizes the value created when a business hits a network effect. He also highlights the importance of mentorship and choosing the right team, looking for qualities such as humility, grit, and determination in successful teams.
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James Currier And Stan Chudnovsky Take The Wraps Off Their New Incubator, NFX Guild
NFX Guild, a Bay Area accelerator, plans to run a three-month-long program for 10-15 companies. Startups will be referred to NFX by VCs, and NFX will invest $120,000 in each startup. The focus of NFX is on building and growing network effects businesses. The founders of NFX have a history of successful investments and acquisitions. The first batch of 16 startups just graduated from the program. NFX held an invite-only demo day for investors to meet the startups. NFX is now looking for future startups to work with.
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