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Read it in the news ?? Major Israeli tech and business media picked up key findings from our 2024 Pre-Seed Report, highlighting the rise in angel investor activity and AI’s growing influence on the pre-seed ecosystem. Check out all the features - links in the comments.

Pre-Seed Boom. Now that our annual Pre-Seed report is available to everyone, it's time to dive into the 2024 trends. We asked 40 leading #VC funds and 50 top angel investors in Israel how many Pre-Seed investments they made in 2024 - here’s what we found. The insights highlight a clear trend: Pre-Seed investments gained momentum in 2024, both among funds and, even more significantly, among angels. ??What does the data reveal? Over the past year, we have observed growth in the number of Pre-Seed investments among VC funds and angel investors. More funds have made more investments, and in fact, we found that the median number of investments increased by 50%, reaching four investments in 2024 compared to three in 2023. Additionally, while the average number of deals per fund in 2023 was just above 2, in 2024, the average increased to 4 deals (or 4.15, if we want to be precise) - almost double last year’s figure. We saw a significant number of funds doubling their investment volume, from 2-3 investments in 2023 to 4-5 deals in 2024. However, an opposite trend was also observed - three funds reported making no Pre-Seed investments this year, and seven additional funds made only one investment, allocating a significant portion of their capital to Seed-stage investments instead. ??What about angels? In contrast, we see a significant increase in the number of Pre-Seed investments made by angels. While in 2023, only 8% of angels made more than five investments, this year, that figure jumped to nearly a third (32%). Moreover, the number of angels who made more than eight investments in a year more than doubled, rising from 4% last year to 10% this year. ??What’s driving these trends? In our view, there are three main reasons: 1??An overall increase in investments - A moderate rise in market stability (economic, security, and political), mainly due to Israel’s significant achievements in Operation Swords of Iron across multiple fronts and progress towards its resolution. 2??Increased angel investments - The #AI industry's dominant influence has significantly lowered technological barriers. Today, almost any team can "work from a garage" and reach a first product with minimal funding, typically ranging from tens to a few hundred thousand dollars. 3??Limited VC activity in the Pre-Seed market - A growing number of serial entrepreneurs have entered fundraising rounds, likely due to the expiration of their lock-in periods at companies that acquired their startups during the 2021 boom. Many of these serial founders are now raising significant Seed rounds, often in the high single-digit or even double-digit million-dollar range, leading funds to reallocate capital toward these later-stage investments. Haven’t read the full report yet? Download it from the link in the comments below.

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At the core of every thriving startup is a strong People strategy. We teamed up with Fusion portfolio company Team Me and our friends at Google for Startups Israel for a special morning event focused on the synergy between #HR and leadership. #CEOs shared the HR strategies that have shaped their company cultures and driven business success - and one clear theme stood out: ??The most successful companies view hiring and culture as a joint mission between founders and HR. Here are some key insights that emerged from the sessions: ?? Growth starts with the right people - skills matter, but trust, flexibility, and cultural fit matter even more. ?? Always be recruiting - building talent pipelines before you need them is critical for startups. ?? #Founders are the best recruiters - direct outreach by founders leads to the strongest hires. ?? Cultural fit is non-negotiable - hiring fast or falling for a shiny CV often results in costly mismatches. ?? The CEO-HR partnership is a strategic advantage - when founders and HR leaders work in sync, hiring becomes sharper, culture is clearer, and retention improves. ?? Hire half a step above - bring in talent that can grow with you, but avoid hiring people too senior to thrive in a fast-moving environment. A huge thank you to all our incredible speakers, Idan Tendler, Harel Tayeb, Lior Wilczynski, Galit Gold, Rami Sass. Yotam Tzuker, Judith Charbit, Yuval Passov, Dikla Matias and to all the founders, HR professionals, and growth-stage leaders who joined us to explore how aligning people strategies with company vision creates a true competitive edge! Guy Katsovich |Yair Vardi | Amit Shechter | Mend.io | Place-IL | Palo Alto Networks Israel R&D Center | morning by Green Invoice | eTeacher Group ?? Tali Talmid Flax

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The 2024 report by IVC Data and Insights, Gornitzky GNY, and KPMG Israel is out - and once again weve been named Israel’s most active #VC for first-time deals, marking the third year in a row ?? We’re not slowing down. We keep #investing, backing bold founders from day one, and supporting them when it matters most. You bring the idea - we’ll bring the check.

#Unicorns are real, and investors make them happen. But getting there takes more than just a great idea. Here are some key takeaways from Finding the Next Unicorn, our live panel with top early-stage investors, co-hosted by Or Azulay and Pearl Cohen: ??Investors aren’t just a checkbook - they’re partners. Build a real relationship. ??Founder-market fit matters, but teams need to be holistic and know how to sell. ??Israeli cyber startups have an easier path to funding, but AI-driven professional services are on the rise. ??VCs bring more than money. Their knowledge can help you navigate roadblocks and scale smartly. This packed discussion, moderated by Guy Lachmann, featured Gliksman (5 Eyes), Renana Ashkenazi (Grove Ventures), and Nofar Amikam (Glilot Capital Partners) - four of Israel’s top investors shared what it really takes to build billion-dollar success. This was just the first in a special series of meetups for early-stage startups. Next up: March 16th, and spots are filling fast. Sign up - link in the comments below. A huge thanks to everyone who joined us and Or Azulay making turkey sounds (IYKYK) ?? Guy Katsovich | Yair Vardi | Amit Shechter ?? Tali Talmid Flax