Pontifax
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2004
AUM
$1 200 M
Location
Herzliya, Central District, Israel
Investor profile last updated: 25 August, 2026
Profile
Founded in 2004, Pontifax is a healthcare-dedicated venture capital firm with $1.2 billion under management.
We seek transformative, cutting-edge life sciences technologies at all development stages. Our portfolio comprises of about 100 companies that develop breakthrough solutions to substantial unmet needs.
INVESTING IN BREAKTHROUGH
INNOVATIONS ONLY
Pontifax invests in breakthrough innovation regardless of therapeutic area or development stage. We establish our own companies as well as partner with existing management to nurture start-ups to maturity. Pontifax takes a hands-on approach in its portfolio management and is deeply involved in charting the course of each company.
Industry
Pontifax Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pontifax AgTech
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Agriculture
Biotechnology
Financial Services
Foodtech
Software
|
Seed
Series A
Series B
|
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Australia and others
|
$5-10 m
|
$40 M
|
December 2015
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|
Pontifax IV
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Agriculture
Biotechnology
Financial Services
Robotics
Software
|
Pre-seed
Seed
Series A
|
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Australia and others
|
$5-10 m
|
$150 M
|
December 2015
|
|
Pontifax V
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Agriculture
Biotechnology
Financial Services
Foodtech
Robotics
|
Pre-seed
Seed
Series A
|
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Australia and others
|
$5-10 m
|
$240 M
|
January 2018
|
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FAQs about Pontifax
Is Pontifax a venture capital or private equity firm?
Pontifax is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Where is Pontifax located?
Pontifax is located in Herzliya, Central District, Israel.
When was Pontifax founded?
Pontifax was founded in 2004.
What sectors and industries does Pontifax invest in?
Pontifax invests in companies and startups in Healthcare Services, Robotics, Software, HealthTech, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Financial Services, Foodtech.
What is Pontifax geographical focus of investments?
Pontifax invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Pontifax typically invest in?
Pontifax invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of Pontifax investment?
Pontifax usually invests $0-1 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Pontifax?
Pontifax has around $1 200m assets under management.
When was Pontifax last fund created?
Pontifax last fund was created/launched in 2018-01-18
What are the contacts of Pontifax?
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