Viola Fintech Overview
Viola FinTech is a cross-stage venture fund that invests in global financial technology companies alongside leading venture investors. The fund brings together financial institutions and innovative start-ups to accelerate the modernization and digitization of financial institutions and support the growth of financial technology companies. Viola FinTech is backed by global banks, insurance companies, and asset managers from North America, Europe, APAC, and Israel. This allows it to work closely with its investors to accelerate fintegration (the implementation and adaptation of innovative solutions by financial institutions). The fund invests in B2B and B2C companies in sectors such as Tech for fin, Insurtech, Regtech, wealth and asset management, platforms for liquidity, compliance, Tech for SME. It looks to invest in companies using advanced technologies to solve problems stemming from inefficiencies triggered by regulation, manual labor or unnecessary middlemen; and, in innovative solutions to streamline the digitization and modernization of large core systems. The fund has backed 15 companies to date, and stands with 2 exit. The management team of the fund is well experienced, with a strong background in banking, entrepreneurship, and investment. Viola FinTech is part of the Viola Group.
Latest News
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"We’re at a critical crossroads. As fintech capabilities grow, they can either be used for good or exploited for harm. If liberal democracies don’t lead the way in using technology for financial defense, terrorist groups and hostile states will use the same tools to exploit our vulnerabilities. This is a race, not just of tech, but of will," writes Noam Inbar, Partner at Viola FinTech.
The article discusses the evolving landscape of financial technology (fintech) in the context of counter-terrorism financing (CFT). As geopolitical conflicts escalate, the role of fintech in combating financial crime becomes crucial. The article highlights how terrorist groups exploit financial platforms and blockchain technology to raise funds, emphasizing the need for liberal democracies to lead in using technology for financial defense. It mentions the role of artificial intelligence, blockchain analytics, and open-source intelligence in detecting and disrupting terror-linked financial activities. The article also underscores the importance of collaboration between regulators, banks, and fintech companies to enhance financial integrity and security.
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מה גורם לעזיבות באחת מהקרנות המייסדות של ההייטק הישראלי
Viola Ventures, a prominent Israeli venture capital firm, is undergoing significant management changes. Key partners, including founder Avi Zeevi and Danny Cohen, are stepping down, with Zeevi continuing to serve on existing boards. The firm is shifting its focus towards fintech, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, moving away from consumer investments. This transition is part of a generational shift within the 24-year-old firm, as younger partners like Omri Ben-David and Zvika Oron take on leadership roles. Despite these changes, Viola Ventures recently raised $250 million for its growth fund, although it faces challenges in a tough capital-raising environment. The firm also manages a credit arm, Viola Credit, which raised $600 million in August. The changes reflect a broader trend of partner turnover in the venture capital industry.
Management ChangesInvestment
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Noam Inbar joins Viola FinTech as Partner | CTech
Noam Inbar joins Viola FinTech as Partner. Viola FinTech is part of the Viola group and has raised $120 million to invest in startups.
PartnersInvestment
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Viola raising $100-150 million for new fintech fund | CTech
Bank Hapoalim, an anchor investor in Violas first fintech fund, has decided to significantly reduce its participation in the new fund. Bank Leumi is set to be an anchor investor with a $15 million investment. Viola is raising $100-150 million for the new fintech fund, largely from foreign investors. The fund aims to accelerate the modernization and digitization of financial institutions and support the growth of fintech companies. Most investments range between $3-10 million.
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| Website | www.viola-group.com/fund/violafintech/ |
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6 articles
growth-positive
"We’re at a critical crossroads. As fintech capabilities grow, they can either be used for good or exploited for harm. If liberal democracies don’t lead the way in using technology for financial defense, terrorist groups and hostile states will use the same tools to exploit our vulnerabilities. This is a race, not just of tech, but of will," writes Noam Inbar, Partner at Viola FinTech.
The article discusses the evolving landscape of financial technology (fintech) in the context of counter-terrorism financing (CFT). As geopolitical conflicts escalate, the role of fintech in combating financial crime becomes crucial. The article highlights how terrorist groups exploit financial platforms and blockchain technology to raise funds, emphasizing the need for liberal democracies to lead in using technology for financial defense. It mentions the role of artificial intelligence, blockchain analytics, and open-source intelligence in detecting and disrupting terror-linked financial activities. The article also underscores the importance of collaboration between regulators, banks, and fintech companies to enhance financial integrity and security.
growth-negative
מה גורם לעזיבות באחת מהקרנות המייסדות של ההייטק הישראלי
Viola Ventures, a prominent Israeli venture capital firm, is undergoing significant management changes. Key partners, including founder Avi Zeevi and Danny Cohen, are stepping down, with Zeevi continuing to serve on existing boards. The firm is shifting its focus towards fintech, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, moving away from consumer investments. This transition is part of a generational shift within the 24-year-old firm, as younger partners like Omri Ben-David and Zvika Oron take on leadership roles. Despite these changes, Viola Ventures recently raised $250 million for its growth fund, although it faces challenges in a tough capital-raising environment. The firm also manages a credit arm, Viola Credit, which raised $600 million in August. The changes reflect a broader trend of partner turnover in the venture capital industry.
Management ChangesInvestment
growth-positive
Noam Inbar joins Viola FinTech as Partner | CTech
Noam Inbar joins Viola FinTech as Partner. Viola FinTech is part of the Viola group and has raised $120 million to invest in startups.
PartnersInvestment
growth-negative
Viola raising $100-150 million for new fintech fund | CTech
Bank Hapoalim, an anchor investor in Violas first fintech fund, has decided to significantly reduce its participation in the new fund. Bank Leumi is set to be an anchor investor with a $15 million investment. Viola is raising $100-150 million for the new fintech fund, largely from foreign investors. The fund aims to accelerate the modernization and digitization of financial institutions and support the growth of fintech companies. Most investments range between $3-10 million.
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Reuters Breaking International News & Views
The article does not provide any specific information about Reuters or any events related to the company.
growth-positive
Viola FinTech is a new $100M Israel-based VC fund targeting fintech startups around the world
Viola, an Israel-based technology investment group, is launching a new independent VC fund called Viola FinTech. The fund, with an initial closing of $100 million, aims to bridge the gap between financial institutions and innovative startups in the fintech sector. It will work closely with its investors to accelerate the implementation of innovative solutions and guide startups in the regulatory and corporate environment. The funds team has backgrounds in banking, entrepreneurship, and investment. Viola FinTech will target areas of fintech ripe for disruption, such as launching digital services, wealth and asset management, customer engagement, financial services for SMBs, creating liquidity in illiquid assets, and regtech. The fund will focus on opportunities in Israel, the EU, and the Americas. The main global hubs for fintech are New York, the Bay Area, London, Tel Aviv, and Paris.
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| Confidence | 47/100 |
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| BI Verification | Jenny Sotnik-Talisman |
| Registrar ID | 515640746 |
| Crunchbase | viola-fintech |
| Phone | +97299727400 |
| Creator | Yotam Maman |
| Creator email | yotamm1988@gmail.com |
| Last updater | Ortal Wein |
| Updater email | ortalw@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2018-05-01T00:00:00.000Z |
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