Surround Ventures News
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Surround Ventures: Israeli entrepreneurs are 'more direct' than their American counterparts
The article discusses the unique communication style of Israeli entrepreneurs and the advantages of investing in Israeli companies in New York. Surround Ventures, a VC firm, is highlighted as a combination of Israeli and American investors with expertise in early-stage investments. The article also mentions the success stories of IMGN Media and Xtend, both of which received investments from Surround Ventures. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is seen as an opportunity for investment in early-stage startups. The article is part of a series called Israeli Tech in NY and features an interview with Surround Ventures Managing Partner, Jared Kash.
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BGU students by day, Amazon e-commerce wizards by night
BGU has launched the world’s first academic e-commerce accelerator to train students to establish and operate an Amazon store. The accelerator aims to provide high skill levels to students without technological backgrounds. The partnership between Surround Ventures and BGU in launching the accelerator follows similar market trends, with Facebook launching their own e-commerce accelerator. Bank Hapoalim supports the accelerator as part of its initiatives to provide equal employment opportunities. After the course, the students will continue to receive support and mentoring.
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Sababa Ventures Taps Randi Zuckerberg as Partner, Targets $35 Million Fund
Former Facebook spokesperson Randi Zuckerberg has joined investment fund Sababa Ventures as a general partner. The fund aims to raise $35 million to invest in early-stage Israeli tech companies in the media, entertainment, sports, and commerce sectors. Sababa Ventures currently has $7 million in assets under management.
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New VC Firm Co-Led By Randi Zuckerberg Raising $35M To Invest In Israeli Media Startups
Sababa Ventures, a new venture capital firm backed by Randi Zuckerberg, is raising a $35 million fund to invest in Israeli startups disrupting the media, entertainment, sports, and commerce industries. The firm aims to bridge the gap between Israeli innovators and the American market, leveraging Israeli ingenuity to shape the global media landscape. Sababa Ventures first investment is in IMGN Media, a Tel Aviv-based startup with an AI-powered technology platform for social content publishing. The firm plans to bring together Israeli entrepreneurs, investors, and the global market through its offices in Tel Aviv, New York, and Los Angeles. With strong industry experience and connections, Sababa Ventures aims to become a leading venture capital firm in the media, entertainment, sports, and commerce sectors.
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Sababa Ventures collects $7.1 mln for new fund - PE Hub
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