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North First Ventures
North First Ventures is a Venture Capital Fund, partnering with seed to round A stage companies in Israel that harness innovative technologies, solve...
North First Ventures
North First Ventures is a Venture Capital Fund, partnering with seed to round A stage companies in Israel that harness innovative technologies, solve real-world problems within large existing markets or create new markets.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2017
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Israel
City
Tel Aviv
Corporate office
Midtown Office Tower - 46th Floor, Derech Menachem Begin 144, Tel Aviv, Israel
Principals
Matti Zinder
Co-Founder and Chairman
Ronen Smooha
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Omri Toppol
General Partner
Yaer Tavor
Co-Founder & COO
Yionna M. Moas
Director of Marketing
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at North First Ventures?
Co-Founder and Managing Partner Ronen Smooha leads the investment team alongside Co-Founder and Chairman Matti Zinder, with General Partner Omri Toppol also listed on the firm's team page. Co-Founder and COO Yaer Tavor handles operations, while Yionna M. Moas serves as Director of Marketing.
What investment stages does North First Ventures target?
The firm focuses on seed to Series A stage companies in Israel, acting as a first institutional check for startups that have already begun building and validated their core technology or market hypothesis.
Does North First Ventures lead rounds or co-invest?
N1V's website does not specify a lead-investor policy, but as a seed-to-Series A fund it typically participates alongside other early-stage investors. The firm emphasizes working shoulder to shoulder with entrepreneurs through non-linear growth journeys.
Which sectors does North First Ventures invest in?
Disclosed portfolio companies span enterprise software (Octopai, Gaviti), cybersecurity (Cervello), mobility (NoTraffic), proptech (Home365), AI/ML (Veego), gaming (ShapeShift Gaming), and fintech (Futora). The firm looks for innovative technologies addressing large or new markets.
Does North First Ventures maintain a philanthropic or foundation arm?
There is no public disclosure of a separate philanthropic vehicle. The firm does publicly endorse the Israeli Venture Capital Industry's policies against sexual harassment and predatory conduct, signaling an operational commitment beyond investment activity.
How does North First Ventures source deal flow?
The firm accepts inbound submissions through a form on its website and relies on the entrepreneurial networks of its founding partners, who cite extensive experience as entrepreneurs and global business strategists.
Is North First Ventures structured as a venture capital fund or a family office?
North First Ventures operates as a venture capital fund manager rather than a single-family office, investing third-party capital into early-stage Israeli technology companies from its base in Tel Aviv.
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