Jerusalem Global Ventures
Venture capitalJerusalem Β· Late Stage Β· 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
JGV is a venture capital fund focused on Israeli technology startups. Led by partners Shlomo Kalish and Ranan Grobman, who have collaborated for over 17 years across multiple market cycles, the firm invests across a broad range of technology sectors. Its approach centers on backing companies that are visionary and positioned as leaders in their respective fields, with a track record spanning more than 20 years of supporting category-defining companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team Β· 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 11 of 20 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ3EdTech Γ3Hardware Γ3Deep Tech Γ2Enterprise Software Γ2Media & Entertainment Γ2SaaS Γ2AdTech Γ1
HQs:IsraelΓ3United StatesΓ1
Investments Β· 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDevelops a unique photo-voltaic power harvesting system that provides high performance in real-life scenarios.
Shuki Nirin
Co-investorsLightspeed Venture PartnersOpus CapitalPrelude Ventures
Streaming Media is a media property covering the streaming video and CTV industry, publishing editorial content and hosting industry panels and events such as Streaming Media Connect on topics like ad tech, AI, and contextual advertising.
AdTechMedia & Entertainment
PartnerShlomo KalishΒ· led
PartnerShlomo KalishΒ· led
Lev Academic Center (Jerusalem College of Technology) is an academic institution with campuses in Jerusalem and central Israel, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, computer science, life and health sciences, nursing, and management, alongside Torah studies.
EdTechJerusalem, IL
Lumus develops geometric reflective waveguide technology for near-eye displays used in augmented reality glasses, aiming for daylight-readable, energy-efficient displays in a normal eyewear form factor.
Deep TechHardwareNew Materials
PartnerShlomo KalishΒ· led
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHardwareSunnyvale, US
Eyal Waldman(Founder)in
Co-investorsUS Venture PartnersWestSummit Capital
Moovit is a mobile application that provides real-time public transit information, including schedules, maps, and step-by-step directions for buses, trains, trams, and subways across multiple countries.
Mobility & Transportation
PartnerShlomo KalishΒ· led
Co-investorsHanaco Venture CapitalNGP CapitalSequoia Capital
PartnerShlomo KalishΒ· led
Powermat develops wireless power and wireless charging technology solutions for integration into consumer electronics, automotive, robotics, medical devices, and industrial applications.
EnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoT
Kfir Abuhatzirain
PartnerShlomo KalishΒ· led
Co-investorsInnovestor Ventures
The Technion β Israel Institute of Technology is a public research university offering academic programs across 18 faculties, including engineering, medicine, and biomedical engineering, with around 15,000 students and 60 research centers.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEdTech
VAIZRA LIMITED is an online trading platform offering access to forex, cryptocurrency, commodities, and stock/index CFD markets from a single account.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Ynetnews is the English-language edition of Israel's Ynet news outlet, publishing coverage of Israeli, Middle East, and world news alongside sections on technology, finance, real estate, health, sports, lifestyle, and Jewish affairs.
Media & EntertainmentTel Aviv-Jaffa, IL
Exits Β· 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioSolaredgeNASDAQ: SEDGMellanox Technologies Mlnxacq. by NVIDIA
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Jerusalem Global Ventures made?
- Jerusalem Global Ventures has 20 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Jerusalem Global Ventures invest at?
- Jerusalem Global Ventures invests at the Late Stage stage.
- What sectors does Jerusalem Global Ventures focus on?
- Jerusalem Global Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Jerusalem Global Ventures located?
- Jerusalem Global Ventures is headquartered in Jerusalem, IL.
- Who does Jerusalem Global Ventures co-invest with?
- Jerusalem Global Ventures most often shares deals with Innovestor Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, NGP Capital, among 13 tracked co-investors.
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