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JVP
JVP is a leading international Fund with strong presence in Israel and New York. For the past 30 years, JVP has been instrumental in building some of Israel’s...
JVP
JVP is a leading international Fund with strong presence in Israel and New York. For the past 30 years, JVP has been instrumental in building some of Israel’s international category leaders, scaling them to North America, Europe and Asia, with significant ownership positions. JVP invests early, taking large positions on a low-cost basis, and then invests in the companies again to maintain and increase its position with leading third party international Funds.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1993
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Israel
City
Jerusalem
Corporate office
Jerusalem, Israel
Additional offices
New York, United States
Principals
Erel Margalit
Founder and Chairman
Fiona Darmon
Managing Partner
Kobi Samboursky
Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at JVP?
Investment decisions are led by a team of managing partners including Fiona Darmon and Kobi Samboursky, who succeeded founder Erel Margalit in day-to-day operations after he transitioned to chairman in 2021. Margalit remains involved in strategic direction and fundraising. The firm operates with a partnership model, with senior partners co-leading each deal.
How does JVP source proprietary deal flow?
JVP sources deal flow through its strong network within Israeli innovation hubs, particularly from collaborations with universities, government research institutes, and the Israel Defense Forces' technology units. The firm runs JVP Labs, an incubator that nurtures early-stage ideas. Jerusalem-based headquarters give it privileged access to startups in the capital region.
Which sectors does JVP explicitly avoid?
JVP publicly avoids consumer internet, social media, and retail. The firm concentrates on enterprise-focused technology sectors: cybersecurity, enterprise software, AI/ML, digital health, fintech, and agritech/foodtech. These sectors fit JVP's specialization in deep tech and B2B models.
Does JVP participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
JVP is primarily a direct investor, leading or participating directly in portfolio company equity rounds. The firm does not run a fund-of-funds program or commit capital to other venture firms. JVP Labs serves as an operating incubator rather than a separate investment vehicle.
Where does the underlying capital JVP manages come from?
JVP's limited partners are institutional investors — primarily pension funds, endowments, foundations, and insurance companies from the United States, Europe, and Israel. The firm does not disclose a specific breakdown of LPs by type or geography. JVP does not publicly report any single family or individual as a dominant LP.
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