Southern Israel Bridging Fund

Profile

Southern Israel Bridging Fund (SIBF) is a venture capital firm based in Israel, dedicated to supporting visionary founders by providing a strategic and financial bridge to help them scale their businesses. The firm was established to address the gap between Seed and Series A funding, a stage where many startups fall into the 'death valley' and struggle to advance. SIBF is committed to identifying companies with breakthrough technologies and guiding them through execution to the next stage of development. The firm is led by a team of experts who employ a hands-on approach, leveraging their experience and connections to help portfolio companies succeed.

SIBF invests in a variety of sectors, including SaaS, Cybersecurity, HealthTech, AI, Internet of Things (IoT), and Energy. They typically invest in companies at the Series A stage and operate primarily within the Israeli market. The firm focuses on developing market strategies, scaling business models, and establishing sales infrastructures to prepare companies for larger funding rounds or strategic exits. The investment range is typically between $1-5 million, aligning with their goal of bridging early-stage startups to more substantial growth phases.

Notable investments include Nanox - advancements in vacuum electronics, GetPackage - collaborative economy platform for shipping, Evrideo - cloud-based broadcast solutions, and Stargo - AI-based logistics platform. SIBF continues to maintain a diversified portfolio across various innovative technologies and markets.