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Symbol
Symbol is a private equity based in San Francisco, founded 2021; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and key...
Overview
Symbol is an exempt reporting adviser in San Francisco, CA. It is based there.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2021
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Israel
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
Tel Aviv, Israel
Principals
Yuval Ariav
Founder & Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Which sectors does Symbol avoid?
Symbol has no known investments in consumer internet, e-commerce, gaming, or advertising technology. Its portfolio gravitates toward enterprise infrastructure, computational biology, cybersecurity, and AI-native tooling. The firm does not appear to back marketplace or transaction-volume-dependent business models.
How does Symbol source deals?
The firm's deal flow runs through founder relationships tied to Israeli military intelligence units, particularly Unit 8200, and through Ariav's own network among deep-tech founders and angel investors. Symbol does not operate a public application process or maintain a visible fellowship program.
Does Symbol have any connection to Fundbox or Ariav's prior ventures?
Yuval Ariav co-founded Fundbox and served as its technology executive before transitioning fully into venture investing. Symbol is a separate entity from Fundbox and does not serve as a corporate venture arm. There is no structural overlap between the two organizations.
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