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i3 Equity Partners
i3 Partners invests in pre-seed Israeli deep tech. Founded in 2016 by Noga Kap and Eran Wagner, the firm invests in tech companies developing innovative...
i3 Equity Partners
i3 Partners invests in pre-seed Israeli deep tech. Founded in 2016 by Noga Kap and Eran Wagner, the firm invests in tech companies developing innovative solutions to real-world problems with the potential to transform large markets. Working hand-in-hand with entrepreneurs, they support companies to reach product-market fit and beyond.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2016
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Israel
City
Tel Aviv
Corporate office
Tel Aviv, Israel
Principals
Noga Kap
Managing Partner
Eran Wagner
Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Which sectors does i3 Equity Partners specialize in?
The firm concentrates on deep-tech enterprise sectors: cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning, industrial IoT, and enterprise software. i3 avoids consumer internet, gaming, and media investments. The thesis targets companies building infrastructure-layer technology that large enterprises deploy across their operations.
How does i3 Equity Partners source its deal flow?
i3 sources deal flow through Israel's military intelligence alumni networks, university technology transfer offices, and relationships with corporate innovation groups. The firm's partners have deep ties to Israel's cybersecurity and enterprise software communities. i3 also receives referrals from the corporate partners it co-invests alongside, creating a proprietary sourcing loop.
Does i3 Equity Partners co-invest with corporate strategic investors?
Yes. Corporate co-investment is central to i3's model. The firm brings multinational enterprise partners into the diligence process at the seed stage, aligning portfolio companies with potential early customers. This structure helps startups secure reference customers and design partners before raising institutional Series A rounds from top-tier venture capital firms.
Is i3 Equity Partners a venture capital firm or a corporate venture arm?
i3 Equity Partners is an independent venture capital firm, not a corporate venture arm. The firm raises capital from institutional limited partners and family offices. It partners with corporate strategics as co-investors and commercial partners, but investment decisions are made independently by i3's partnership.
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