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Buildots, a startup developing an AI-powered construction management platform, has raised $45 million in a Series D round led by Qumra Capital with participation from OG Venture Partners, TLV Partners, Poalim Equity, Future Energy Ventures, and Viola Growth.
Buildots, a Chicago-based startup founded in 2018, is revolutionizing the construction industry with its AI and computer vision platform. The platform tracks construction progress using 360-degree cameras and provides predictive insights to prevent costly delays. Recently, Buildots raised $45 million in a Series D funding round led by Qumra Capital, bringing its total funding to $166 million. The funds will be used to expand the products capabilities and grow its North American operations, particularly in R&D. Buildots clients include Intel and around 50 construction firms, and the company plans to use historical data to enhance its AI models.
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Viola Ventures, a prominent Israeli venture capital firm, is undergoing significant management changes as part of a generational transition. Key partners, including founder Avi Zeevi and Danny Cohen, are stepping down, with younger partners like Lior Akavia taking on leadership roles. The firm is focusing on fintech, cybersecurity, and AI, moving away from consumer investments. Viola Growth, another arm of the group, recently raised $250 million, while Viola Credit secured $600 million. These changes occur amid a challenging fundraising environment for private venture capital funds. The firm aims to maintain its leading position by adapting its partner structure, though it faces increased competition from younger and international funds.
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Igal Shany appointed General Partner at Viola Growth
Igal Shany, the former CEO of Eitan Medical, is joining investment fund Viola Growth as a General Partner. Shany will be focusing on Viola Growth’s fourth and latest fund, which includes focus areas such as ClimaTech, digital health, and other large undisrupted industries. Viola Growth, founded in 2008, manages over $1 billion across four funds and focuses on tech companies at the expansion phase that have substantial annual revenues, profitable unit economics, and a proven business model.
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Startup success dependent on team, says Viola Growth
Natalie Refuah, General Partner at Viola Growth, emphasized the importance of the team when considering an investment. She stated that teams account for nearly 90% of investment choices. Refuah also highlighted the significance of a large market with potential for growth. Small markets limit a companys ability to grow, which is not desirable for investment. The article does not mention any specific partners, customers, valuation amount, acquisition amount, investment amount, layoffs, or date of the event.
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"I can imagine Israeli megacorns sometime in the future"
Natalie Refuah, a partner at Viola Growth, discussed the Israeli ecosystem and the growth of Israeli companies at the Mind the Tech NY 2021 conference. Refuah mentioned that between 30 to 40 new companies in Israel have become unicorns this year, and while they are not ready for an IPO yet, they have the potential to become Israeli megacorns in the future. She also highlighted that Israeli companies are receiving increasing amounts of capital at all stages, particularly at the early stages. Refuah predicted that companies will come back to the market sooner than expected for additional funding. Saagar Kulkarni, a partner at Stripes Group, also praised Israeli companies for their technological expertise, global product focus, and ambitious founders.
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Viola Growth names three new general partners
Viola Growth has promoted Natalie Refuah, Rafi Carmeli, and Eran Westman to the positions of General Partner. The three individuals, who previously held the position of Partner, have been recognized for their contributions to the fund and their impact on the companies they have worked with. Viola Growth is a growth capital fund and part of the Israeli tech-investment group Viola. The group manages $3.5 billion in assets and focuses on investing in Israeli-related technology companies during their expansion phase. The promoted individuals have extensive experience in private equity, tech investment, and business leadership. They have been involved in various boards and partnerships, and have played a role in the success of companies such as RapidAPI, Guesty, Zoomin, and more.
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Viola Growth Raises Third, $280 Million Fund
Israel-based venture capital fund Viola Growth is raising its third fund, with commitments already reaching most of its $280 million target. The fund specializes in growth-stage companies and typically invests $20 million to $40 million in each company. Viola Growths previous funds closed at $164 million and $274 million respectively. The funds portfolio companies include Playbuzz, SimilarWeb, and Dynamic Yield. Viola Growth believes in the potential for the creation of large Israeli tech companies and will continue to support them in the future.
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Vidyo's Eran Westman Joins Viola Growth as Partner
Viola Growth, the growth capital vehicle of Israel-based Viola Group, has appointed Eran Westman as a partner. Westman brings vast experience regarding the global challenges Israeli growth companies face. Viola Growth manages $430 million in assets across two funds and its portfolio companies include Playbuzz Ltd., SimilarWeb Ltd., and Behalf Inc.
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Viola Growth Appoints Former Goldman Sachs SVP Rafi Carmeli As Partner
Viola Growth has appointed Rafi Carmeli as a partner to scout for investment and business opportunities in the U.S. for the fund and its portfolio companies. Carmeli, previously a senior vice president at Goldman Sachs, will focus on the greater New York area.
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Viola Private Equity closes $250m investment fund
Viola Private Equity has closed its $250 million Viola Private Equity II fund, with the potential to reach $300 million. The fund will invest in 10-12 growth-stage technology companies, with investment sizes ranging from $20 million to $40 million per company. Viola Private Equitys previous fund invested in 12 companies, three of which have already been successfully exited. The first investment from the new fund has been made in GlassesUSA.com. The fund received commitments from leading global institutional investors and leading family offices from the US, Asia, Europe, and Israel. Viola Private Equity aims to turn recognized companies into global tech leaders and accelerate their growth.
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