Hetz Ventures
VC
2018
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Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel
Profile
Hetz Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2018. The firm is led by a team of ex-engineers and entrepreneurs who have founded and exited companies, and have extensive experience in engineering and deal structuring. Hetz Ventures is known for its strong focus on cybersecurity and data/AI infrastructure, leveraging a network of over 50 executives to support its portfolio companies.
The firm primarily invests in seed-stage companies, with a focus on sectors such as AI, cybersecurity, fintech, and enterprise software. Hetz Ventures typically writes checks ranging from $1 million to $10 million. The firm has a total of $500 million in assets under management, with notable funds including Fund I ($55M, 2018), Fund II ($77M, 2020), Fund III ($123M, 2022), and Fund IV ($140M, 2026). Hetz Ventures invests globally, with a particular emphasis on Israeli startups.
Notable investments by Hetz Ventures include Aligned - business productivity software, Lama AI - AI agents for banking, and Prompt Security - cybersecurity solutions. The firm has led 80% of its seed rounds and has seen several successful exits, including acquisitions by major companies like Intel and Armis.
Industry
Hetz Ventures Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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North America
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$1-5 m
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$55 M
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January 2018
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Fund II
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Venture Capital (VC)
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North America
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$1-5 m
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$77 M
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April 2020
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Fund III
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Venture Capital (VC)
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$123 M
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April 2022
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Fund IV
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Venture Capital (VC)
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$140 M
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January 2026
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