Ibex Investors: Investing in Israeli Innovation
February 24, 2024, 10:23 am
Ibex Investors, a US-based investment firm, recently closed its fourth Israel-focused fund, Ibex Israel VC II LP, with a whopping $106 million in capital commitments. This fund is dedicated to investing in early-stage Israeli startups across various industries like enterprise software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and transformative technologies.
Ibex Investors has a track record of success in the Israeli market, with 40 early and growth stage investments under its belt since launching its first Israel fund in 2012. Some of the notable companies in Ibex's portfolio include BeamUp, Appwrite, Honeycomb, Visionary.ai, and Weka, with past portfolio companies being acquired by big names like Cisco, CheckPoint, LinkedIn, and Intuit.
Justin Borus, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Ibex Investors, emphasized the firm's commitment to the Israeli ecosystem, highlighting the resilience and innovation of Israeli tech entrepreneurs. Nicole Priel, Partner at Ibex Investors, echoed this sentiment, praising the drive and creativity of Israeli entrepreneurs in turning ideas into reality.
The Ibex team in Israel, led by Nicole Priel and Gal Gitter, is expanding with the addition of Aaron Rinberg and Alon Cinamon. This growth reflects Ibex's dedication to supporting Israeli startups at every stage of their journey, from inception to public listing.
With war and global challenges looming, Ibex Investors sees opportunity in adversity, believing that great innovations often arise from conflict. The firm's focus on Israel as a hub for technology and innovation underscores its confidence in the Israeli tech ecosystem and its potential for outsized returns.
In a world where uncertainty reigns, Ibex Investors stands firm in its belief that now is the time to invest in Israeli innovation and partner with ambitious entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of technology.
Ibex Investors has a track record of success in the Israeli market, with 40 early and growth stage investments under its belt since launching its first Israel fund in 2012. Some of the notable companies in Ibex's portfolio include BeamUp, Appwrite, Honeycomb, Visionary.ai, and Weka, with past portfolio companies being acquired by big names like Cisco, CheckPoint, LinkedIn, and Intuit.
Justin Borus, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Ibex Investors, emphasized the firm's commitment to the Israeli ecosystem, highlighting the resilience and innovation of Israeli tech entrepreneurs. Nicole Priel, Partner at Ibex Investors, echoed this sentiment, praising the drive and creativity of Israeli entrepreneurs in turning ideas into reality.
The Ibex team in Israel, led by Nicole Priel and Gal Gitter, is expanding with the addition of Aaron Rinberg and Alon Cinamon. This growth reflects Ibex's dedication to supporting Israeli startups at every stage of their journey, from inception to public listing.
With war and global challenges looming, Ibex Investors sees opportunity in adversity, believing that great innovations often arise from conflict. The firm's focus on Israel as a hub for technology and innovation underscores its confidence in the Israeli tech ecosystem and its potential for outsized returns.
In a world where uncertainty reigns, Ibex Investors stands firm in its belief that now is the time to invest in Israeli innovation and partner with ambitious entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of technology.