Terra Venture Partners News
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קרן טרה ונצ'ר פרטנרס ביצעה 3 השקעות בחברות סטארט-אפ חדשות בהיקף כולל של כ 3 מיליון דולר - Chiportal
Terra Venture Partners, a fund specializing in impact investments, recently invested over $3 million in three Israeli start-ups: ViewNetic, Cognishape, and Infiniplex. ViewNetic, founded in 2018, is developing an AI-based product that helps monitor and early detect pests and diseases in greenhouses for vegetable cultivation. Cognishape, founded in 2020, is developing a digital drug designed to slow and even prevent the cognitive decline process in old age. Infiniplex, founded in 2021, enables the testing of cancerous growth residues long before the appearance of clinical symptoms, as part of a periodic blood test. The investments were made in partnership with the Innovation Authority.
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https://www.jpost.com/jerusalem-report/jerusalems-terra-venture-partners-helps-start-ups-that-positively-impact-society-665742
Terra Venture Partners, a venture capital firm based in Jerusalem, has been investing in seed and early-stage startups in sectors such as clean energy, healthcare, and digitalization of traditional industries for over 12 years. The firm, led by Dr. Astorre Modena and Dr. Harold Wiener, manages around $100 million, all dedicated to Israeli companies. As part of the investment fund, they established a technology incubator in Yokneam, after being selected by the Innovation Authority of Israel. The firm is keen on investing in companies that have a strong positive impact on society, especially in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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https://www.geektime.com/2016/05/29/exclusive-israeli-impact-startups-from-terra-lab-incubator-raise-10m-in-follow-on-funding/
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http://www.jpost.com/Business-and-Innovation/For-Israels-Terra-partners-making-the-world-a-better-place-sounds-like-good-business-410222
Terra Ventures, an impact investment fund, is focused on technologies that can change the world while making a profit. The company has raised $25 million for its first fund and has made seed investments in companies with good founders and ideas. One of its successful investments is Phoebus Energy, a company that improves water heating and cooling efficiency. Terra Ventures aims to build sustainable companies and is not looking for a fast exit. Their investors have been satisfied with the results, leading to investments in a second fund. The company operates an incubator called TerraLabs, where selected companies receive support and guidance for 18-24 months before formal investment decisions are made. The incubator also has relationships with large corporations that can potentially become clients or investors. Terra Ventures is focused on technologies that have the potential to change the world.
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Terra Venture Partners raises $20m for new fund
Terra Venture Partners LP has announced the first $20 million closing for its new fund, with plans to raise $50 million. The investors include a US private equity fund, a Brazilian bank, European family wealth offices, and strategic investors. The second fund will invest in ventures outside the cleantech industry, including Internet, software, and mobile, which have a favorable impact on the environment. Terras first fund invested in nine water, renewable energy, and environmental companies. Terra aims to attract more talented entrepreneurs with innovative ideas to help build the next generation of cleantech in Israel.
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