Description:Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP) is an internationally recognized venture capital fund that holds a prominent place in the landscape of the Israeli venture capital industry. Established in 1993 by Dr. Erel Margalit, JVP has successfully raised over $175 billion throughout its history. The firm has played a critical role in the establishment of over 160 companies and has been consistently recognized by Preqin as one of the top six performing venture capital firms globally.
JVP's successful strategy intricately weaves together company creation with both early-stage and late-stage investments. This approach has been pivotal in the growth of some of the largest companies in the world. JVP has orchestrated numerous industry acquisitions, facilitated 12 initial public offerings (IPOs) on NASDAQ, which include notable companies such as CyberArk Software (NASDAQ: CYBR) with a market capitalization of $4.7 billion and QLIK Technologies (NASDAQ: QLIK) with a market cap of approximately $4 billion, among other significant industry sales.
A hallmark of JVP's operations is its ability to generate the majority of its deal flow directly from seed stage, by actively seeking innovative and groundbreaking technologies. The firm is highly regarded for its hands-on approach, offering essential support and mentorship to its portfolio companies. JVP is committed to collaborating with global strategic and investment partners across all phases of the corporate maturity cycle, aiming to create disruptive technologies and innovative solutions.
In the past decade, JVP has also been at the forefront of developing international Centers of Excellence. Among these initiatives are the AI and Media Center in Jerusalem, the Cyber Center in Beer Sheva, the FoodTech Center in the Galilee, the Digital Health Center in Haifa, the Fintech Center in Tel Aviv, and the International Cyber and ClimateTech Center in New York City. These centers are designed to foster innovation and collaboration in various sectors, further solidifying JVP's role as a leader in the venture capital space.