Disruptive AI
Venture capitalHerzliya · Pre-Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
Disruptive AI positions itself as the first Israeli fund specialized in artificial intelligence, concentrating on early-stage AI ventures. The firm views AI as a deep-tech technology class that will be broadly disruptive across industries, and believes specializing in this area lets it apply its experience to foster successful companies. It backs strong teams and ideas that can use AI to disrupt markets, partnering with founders from the earliest stages — ideation or initial concepts at pre-seed — through to seed+ and Series A stages where business traction is emerging. The firm offers a 360-degree relationship spanning ideation, funding, and post-funding support.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 29, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's websiteInvestments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAI-powered code review platform with purpose-built agents for engineering teams.
Cybersecurity solution protecting smart contracts with tailored coverage.
Uses AI to help governments uncover tax evasion and illicit financial activity.
Real-time monitoring solution to make GenAI models safer and more reliable.
Israeli quantum computing company developing Perspective, a 1,000-qubit multi-core system for commercial-scale quantum computing.
End-to-end AI agent security platform covering discovery, red teaming, guardrails and monitoring.
Social media security startup using AI to track and neutralize phishing, scams, and ransom attempts.
AI that builds apps from a verbal description.
Relationship intelligence technology for customer success teams; acquired by Gainsight Inc. in 2024.
B2B relationship intelligence platform using machine learning; acquired by Gainsight.
AI contract review SaaS platform for SMBs.
Food and beverage intelligence platform using AI to serve top global food companies.
Generative AI GRC tool helping vendors fulfill security requirements.
AI-powered transcription and captioning platform.
AI e-commerce startup from ironSource founders that predicts product success and builds brands using AI agents.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Disruptive AI invest at?
- Disruptive AI invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Disruptive AI focus on?
- Disruptive AI focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech.
- Where is Disruptive AI located?
- Disruptive AI is headquartered in Herzliya, IL.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamEp628: Yorai Fainmesser | General Partner, Disruptive AI - YouTube
The Matias Experiment · Yorai Fainmesser
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