Introducing the Hetz Data Program for data engineering and AI startups.

Meet
Hetz Ventures

Our mission is to be the first choice investor for ambitious early-stage Israeli startups.
The Hetz Ventures team standing on a balcony together for a photoshoot.
By working harder, thinking smarter and moving faster - we’re dedicated to growing with our companies in true partnership through:
Access to a global network of executive tech leadership
Support in developing go-to-market strategy & product market fit
Opportunities for follow-on capital from strong partners
From day one, we’re a unified, strong force, applying all that we have to solve short-term challenges and help co-create long-term strategies.

Through our global network of investors and access to initial corporate customers, we’ll connect you with the right people to move you forward from first meeting to term sheet.
85%
Of our rounds led by Hetz
34
Portfolio companies
300m
AUM
20
Average number of days from first meeting to signing
TIMELINE / HETZ.VC
Our Timeline
Our Timeline
2023
Hetz Data Program launched
July 2023
Hetz Data Program launched
2022
December 2022
Hetz Executive Network launched
2022
Black poster with the words $123m in big bold pink colour.
April 2022
Fund III announced; $123M
2022
Grey poster with a diagonal repeated pattern in black with the words $27m.
March 2022
Hetz Ventures Opportunity Fund closed; $27M
2021
Mint green poster with the words Sarona Open.
July 2021
Opened our Sarona office
2020
Pink poster with the numbers 77 in large black, centred.
April 2020
Fund II announced; $77M
2018
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January 2018
Fund I announced; $55M
NEWS / HETZ.VC
News
News
How to Find Your Startup Co-Founder, with Gal Deitsch
Founders
“Make a pitch deck” and more advice on how to search for your startup co-founder, from the co-founder of Aligned

“Make a pitch deck” and more advice on how to search for your startup co-founder, from the co-founder of Aligned

Generative AI case studies from the Hetz portfolio
Ideas
Case studies of startups combining rule-based engines with generative AI

Case studies of startups combining rule-based engines with generative AI

Two Reverse Trends Shaping The Future Of Venture Capital And Startups
Ideas
Founders and investors should understand the reverse trends shaping our deglobalized world

Founders and investors should understand the reverse trends shaping our deglobalized world

Ideas
Recession or soft landing? Either way, VCs should aim to make the most of an extended downturn

Recession or soft landing? Either way, VCs should aim to make the most of an extended downturn

News
Gomboc.ai Emerges from Stealth and Raises Over $5M in Seed Funding

Gomboc.ai Emerges from Stealth and Raises Over $5M in Seed Funding

Silk Security Emerges from Stealth With $12.5 Million Seed Funding
News
Silk Security Announces $12.5 Million Seed Funding with Inside Partners, Hetz Ventures and Crowdstrike Falcon Fund

Silk Security Announces $12.5 Million Seed Funding with Inside Partners, Hetz Ventures and Crowdstrike Falcon Fund

Relying On Averages Denies The Full Picture For Startups
Ideas
Judah Taub shares three metrics for startup investors and founders to look beyond the average

Judah Taub shares three metrics for startup investors and founders to look beyond the average

Guy Fighel: Navigating the Enterprise AI Needs for Startups
Ideas
New CIO Survey Provides Insights into Data, AI, and Generative AI Spending

New CIO Survey Provides Insights into Data, AI, and Generative AI Spending

Enterprises are embracing LLM models and Shift-Left to data citizens: What’s next?
Ideas
Results of MLOps Community survey show that data practitioners are gearing up for the shift

Results of MLOps Community survey show that data practitioners are gearing up for the shift

The clock is ticking for effective GPT data management
Ideas
"Attention and investment is going to startups attempting to build on top of GPT and less to those building solutions for data management and infrastructure."

"Attention and investment is going to startups attempting to build on top of GPT and less to those building solutions for data management and infrastructure."

Impact
We're proud to join in causes and support communities making an impact in Israel and beyond.
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