Hanaco Venture Capital

Hanaco Venture Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, with an additional office in New York. It backs early-stage technology startups and focuses on companies founded by Israeli entrepreneurs worldwide, aiming to strengthen the Israeli innovation ecosystem. The firm targets investments across sectors including consumer products and services, fintech, digital health, information technology, food and agricultural technology, with activity in the United States and Israel.

Daniel Ferber

Analyst

Gadi Fisher

Investor

David Frankel

Partner

Gabi Heller

Partner

Itai Hoffman

Senior Associate

Past deals in Israel

Vesttoo

Series C in 2022
Vesttoo Ltd is a Tel Aviv-based company that operates an artificial intelligence-driven financial risk management platform. Established in 2018, Vesttoo focuses on creating a marketplace for non-catastrophic insurance-based risk transfer and investments, connecting insurance companies with institutional investors. Its proprietary technology enhances risk transfer and liquidity in the life and property & casualty insurance markets by facilitating faster deal structuring, risk modeling, pricing, and index calculation. Vesttoo provides a range of solutions that cater to the legal, regulatory, and accounting needs of its clients, which include insurers, reinsurers, and pension funds. By offering asset managers access to diverse, uncorrelated investment options linked to insurance and reinsurance premiums, the company positions itself as a significant alternative to traditional reinsurance models. Vesttoo's innovation has garnered recognition through participation in prestigious fintech accelerators and collaborations with industry leaders, further establishing its role in merging insurance with capital market dynamics.

CHEQ

Series C in 2022
CHEQ is a cybersecurity company that protects business-critical digital interactions for more than 15,000 companies, from emerging brands to large enterprises. It focuses on go-to-market security, shielding the entire funnel from paid marketing to on-site conversion and analytics. Its three solutions: Marketing Security, Fraud & Abuse, and Data Security & Compliance address marketing effectiveness, fraud prevention, privacy compliance, and data governance, with granular detection across devices, networks, behaviors, and users. The platform aims to maintain customer trust, brand safety, and business continuity by preventing data leakage and vendor risk.

Cheetah Technologies

Series C in 2022
Cheetah Technologies is a San Francisco-based company that operates an online, AI-enabled wholesale e-commerce platform connecting distributors, manufacturers, and food-service customers to streamline ordering and delivery of groceries and restaurant supplies. Customers can browse, place orders via a mobile app, and receive next-day, contactless delivery or pickup from designated locations. The platform helps reduce order-processing time and labor while aiming to minimize food waste. The company serves food-service businesses across multiple markets, including the Bay Area and other major U.S. cities. It was founded in 2012, originally named Sourcery Technologies, and rebranded to Cheetah Technologies in 2017; it also maintains an office in Israel.

Redefine Meat

Venture Round in 2022
Redefine Meat Ltd. is an innovative company specializing in the production of animal-free meat alternatives, primarily focused on replicating the texture, flavor, and overall experience of traditional beef and other high-value meat products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Ness Ziona, Israel, the company employs advanced 3D printing technology, proprietary meat digital modeling, and carefully crafted food formulations to create its products. Redefine Meat's offerings are designed to meet the demands of meat distributors, restaurants, and retailers, providing a sustainable and ethical solution for meat production without compromising on the sensory qualities associated with animal meat. By utilizing natural and sustainable ingredients, the company aims to transform the meat industry and promote a more responsible approach to food consumption.

Remilk

Series B in 2022
Remilk is a food‑tech company founded in 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel, that employs microbial precision fermentation to produce milk proteins and other key ingredients. Its technology enables the creation of dairy products that closely match the flavor, nutritional profile, and functional properties of cow milk, while eliminating the need for animal farming and reducing environmental impact.

EasySend

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2016, EasySend empowers financial institutions and insurance companies worldwide to convert paper forms and PDFs into digital journeys using its no-code platform. The platform supports various use cases such as mortgage processing, lending, policy renewals, claims, and customer onboarding. It integrates seamlessly with legacy systems and third-party services, optimizing workflows and driving revenue growth.

Lightricks

Series D in 2021
Lightricks Ltd. is a mobile application developer based in Jerusalem, Israel, specializing in image processing and creativity tools that enhance visual content creation. Founded in 2013 by a team of entrepreneurs with expertise in computer graphics, image processing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, the company offers a range of popular applications, including Facetune, Enlight, and Beatleap. These applications integrate advanced technologies such as computer vision and augmented reality, allowing users to easily edit and customize their photos and videos. Lightricks' portfolio includes tools for both personal and professional use, catering to individual users and small businesses alike, facilitating engagement and creativity through user-friendly mobile solutions.

BrainQ

Venture Round in 2021
BrainQ develops a platform for precision neurology therapies using a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) approach. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel.

Vesttoo

Series A in 2021
Vesttoo Ltd is a Tel Aviv-based company that operates an artificial intelligence-driven financial risk management platform. Established in 2018, Vesttoo focuses on creating a marketplace for non-catastrophic insurance-based risk transfer and investments, connecting insurance companies with institutional investors. Its proprietary technology enhances risk transfer and liquidity in the life and property & casualty insurance markets by facilitating faster deal structuring, risk modeling, pricing, and index calculation. Vesttoo provides a range of solutions that cater to the legal, regulatory, and accounting needs of its clients, which include insurers, reinsurers, and pension funds. By offering asset managers access to diverse, uncorrelated investment options linked to insurance and reinsurance premiums, the company positions itself as a significant alternative to traditional reinsurance models. Vesttoo's innovation has garnered recognition through participation in prestigious fintech accelerators and collaborations with industry leaders, further establishing its role in merging insurance with capital market dynamics.

Yotpo

Series F in 2021
Yotpo is an e-commerce marketing platform founded in 2011 that helps brands grow direct-to-consumer engagement by leveraging customer-generated content and data-driven solutions. The platform collects reviews, questions and answers, photos, and videos, and integrates loyalty programs, referrals, visual marketing, and SMS marketing to create smarter, higher-converting customer experiences. It enables brands to use social proof to influence purchasing decisions and sustain relationships through feedback and insights. The company also operates Atlas, a content, data, and analytics engine, and serves global retailers from its origins in Tel Aviv with offices in major markets.

Redefine Meat

Series A in 2021
Redefine Meat Ltd. is an innovative company specializing in the production of animal-free meat alternatives, primarily focused on replicating the texture, flavor, and overall experience of traditional beef and other high-value meat products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Ness Ziona, Israel, the company employs advanced 3D printing technology, proprietary meat digital modeling, and carefully crafted food formulations to create its products. Redefine Meat's offerings are designed to meet the demands of meat distributors, restaurants, and retailers, providing a sustainable and ethical solution for meat production without compromising on the sensory qualities associated with animal meat. By utilizing natural and sustainable ingredients, the company aims to transform the meat industry and promote a more responsible approach to food consumption.

EasySend

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2016, EasySend empowers financial institutions and insurance companies worldwide to convert paper forms and PDFs into digital journeys using its no-code platform. The platform supports various use cases such as mortgage processing, lending, policy renewals, claims, and customer onboarding. It integrates seamlessly with legacy systems and third-party services, optimizing workflows and driving revenue growth.

Yotpo

Series E in 2020
Yotpo is an e-commerce marketing platform founded in 2011 that helps brands grow direct-to-consumer engagement by leveraging customer-generated content and data-driven solutions. The platform collects reviews, questions and answers, photos, and videos, and integrates loyalty programs, referrals, visual marketing, and SMS marketing to create smarter, higher-converting customer experiences. It enables brands to use social proof to influence purchasing decisions and sustain relationships through feedback and insights. The company also operates Atlas, a content, data, and analytics engine, and serves global retailers from its origins in Tel Aviv with offices in major markets.

Cheetah Technologies

Series B in 2020
Cheetah Technologies is a San Francisco-based company that operates an online, AI-enabled wholesale e-commerce platform connecting distributors, manufacturers, and food-service customers to streamline ordering and delivery of groceries and restaurant supplies. Customers can browse, place orders via a mobile app, and receive next-day, contactless delivery or pickup from designated locations. The platform helps reduce order-processing time and labor while aiming to minimize food waste. The company serves food-service businesses across multiple markets, including the Bay Area and other major U.S. cities. It was founded in 2012, originally named Sourcery Technologies, and rebranded to Cheetah Technologies in 2017; it also maintains an office in Israel.

Redefine Meat

Seed Round in 2019
Redefine Meat Ltd. is an innovative company specializing in the production of animal-free meat alternatives, primarily focused on replicating the texture, flavor, and overall experience of traditional beef and other high-value meat products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Ness Ziona, Israel, the company employs advanced 3D printing technology, proprietary meat digital modeling, and carefully crafted food formulations to create its products. Redefine Meat's offerings are designed to meet the demands of meat distributors, restaurants, and retailers, providing a sustainable and ethical solution for meat production without compromising on the sensory qualities associated with animal meat. By utilizing natural and sustainable ingredients, the company aims to transform the meat industry and promote a more responsible approach to food consumption.

Darillium

Seed Round in 2018
Darillium is a technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2017. It specializes in multi-cloud management, providing a platform that allows enterprises to design and release business services efficiently across various platforms and clouds. The company's flagship product, Galaxy, optimizes the deployment of applicative workloads by enhancing performance, cost-effectiveness, and resource utilization. Utilizing an application programming interface and an artificial intelligence-driven engine, Darillium's platform eliminates the need for extensive expertise or additional resources, thereby enabling businesses to innovate more rapidly and with reduced risk.

Cheetah Technologies

Series A in 2018
Cheetah Technologies is a San Francisco-based company that operates an online, AI-enabled wholesale e-commerce platform connecting distributors, manufacturers, and food-service customers to streamline ordering and delivery of groceries and restaurant supplies. Customers can browse, place orders via a mobile app, and receive next-day, contactless delivery or pickup from designated locations. The platform helps reduce order-processing time and labor while aiming to minimize food waste. The company serves food-service businesses across multiple markets, including the Bay Area and other major U.S. cities. It was founded in 2012, originally named Sourcery Technologies, and rebranded to Cheetah Technologies in 2017; it also maintains an office in Israel.
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