Pitango
Venture capitalTel Aviv · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 48 people tracked
Also known as Pitango HealthTech · PITANGO HEALTHTECH MANAGEMENT 2019 LTD. · PITANGO HEALTHTECH MC 2022 LTD · PITANGO INTERNATIONAL MC 2019 LTD. · Pitango Supplemental · Pitango Venture Capital · PITANGO VENTURE MANAGEMENT MC 2016 LTD · PITANGO VENTURE MANAGEMENT MC 2022 LTD. · PITANGO VENTURE PARTNERS 2004 LTD. · PITANGO VENTURES INTERNATIONAL 2004 LTD.
Investment thesis
Pitango backs founders building technology-driven companies aimed at real-world impact. The firm emphasizes long-term, enduring partnerships with entrepreneurs shaping and redefining industries. Beyond capital, Pitango offers portfolio companies access to an extensive network, helping with early hires, customer and partner introductions, connections to large enterprises, and seasoned operational leaders. Its team brings experience building, scaling, and backing companies through every stage of growth.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 48 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 9 of 14 portfolio companiesBiotech ×3Healthtech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Cloud Computing ×2Developer Tools ×2Digital Health ×2Enterprise Software ×2Wellness & Fitness ×2
HQs:United States×8
Investments · 14 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDario provides digital tools and support to help people manage chronic conditions such as diabetes between provider visits.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Erez Raphael(Chief Executive Officer)Zvi Ben David(Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary)Steven Nelson(Chief Commercial Officer)Malcolm Hoenlein(Director)Peter Kash(Director)Richard Stone(Director)
Board seatHila Karah· per SEC Form D · $17.5M raise · filed Oct 2025
Tel Aviv
Board seatAaron Mankovski· per SEC Form D · filed Mar 2021
BiotechBoston, US
Lea Hachigian(Director)David Southwell(Executive Officer, Director)Steve Kraus(Director)Campbell Murray(Director)Hannes Smarason(Director)Christoph Westphal(Director)
Board seatIttai Harel· per SEC Form D · $100M raise · filed Jan 2021
New York, US
Board seatNechemia (Chemi) J. Peres· per SEC Form D · $60M raise · filed Mar 2021
BiotechCollege Park, US
John Clerici(Executive Officer)Nicholas Williams(Director)Andrew Drechsler(Executive Officer)Seth Rudnick(Director)Jon Edwards(Director)Brett Giroir(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatIttai Harel· per SEC Form D · $75M raise · filed Feb 2026
Homethrive offers a caregiving support service that combines digital tools with access to human care experts to help working family caregivers manage care for their loved ones.
Digital HealthHealthtechHR TechSaaSWellness & FitnessNorthbrook, US
David Greenberg(Executive Officer, Director)David Jacobs(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Garber(Director)Ittai Harrell(Director)Glen Tullman(Director)Tom Archipley(Director)
Board seatIttai Harel· per SEC Form D · $22M raise · filed Oct 2024
Boston, US
Board seatIttai Harel· per SEC Form D · $20.2M raise · filed Jan 2021
Tel Aviv
Asaf Yigal(Director)Eyal Katz(Executive Officer)Eyal Niv(Director)Erez Ofer(Director)Boaz Chalamish(Director)Tomer Levy(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatEyal Niv· per SEC Form D · $15.6M raise · filed Nov 2016
Somerville, US
Dayna Grayson(Director)Rony Daniel Kubat(Executive Officer, Director)Natan Linder(Executive Officer, Director)Laurent Vernery(Director)
Board seatAaron Mankovski· per SEC Form D · $100M raise · filed May 2024
HealthtechAliso Viejo, US
John Ryan(Director)Myles Greenberg(Director)Bruce Feuchter(Executive Officer)Eric Wichems(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Pelak(Director)Rebecca Colbert(Executive Officer)
Board seatIttai Harel· per SEC Form D · $45.6M raise · filed Jun 2023
Zerto provides software for ransomware resilience, disaster recovery, and data mobility across on-premises and cloud environments, enabling enterprises to protect, replicate, and recover applications and data at scale.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareHerzliya Pituach
Liat Nachmani(Executive Officer)Erez Ofer(Director)Roy Golding(Director)Gil Levonai(Executive Officer)Mark Leslie(Director)Paul Zeiter(Executive Officer)
Board seatIsaac Hillel· per SEC Form D · $33.2M raise · filed Jun 2020
Quantum Systems (QS) develops photonic quantum computing technology based on deterministic generation of photons and entangling gates, aiming to make practical, affordable quantum computers more widely accessible.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Pitango invest at?
- Pitango invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Pitango's typical check size?
- Pitango typically writes checks of $4M – $100M.
- What sectors does Pitango focus on?
- Pitango focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Digital Health, E-commerce, Fintech, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, Quantum Computing.
- Where is Pitango located?
- Pitango is headquartered in Tel Aviv, IL.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInside the Mind of One of Israel's Top VC ft. Chemi Peres from Pitango
IsraelTech · Chemi Peres

Mizuho Conversations with Leaders: Chemi Peres, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Pitango
Mizuho Americas · Chemi Peres · youtube.com
Ep793: Eyal Niv | Managing General Partner, Pitango
20MinuteLeaders · Eyal Niv
Chemi Peres - Pitango Venture Capital
Moo-V Group · Chemi Peres
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▶44 more co-investors
Insight PartnersMenlo VenturesSpark CapitalCanaan PartnersMeritech Capital PartnersF-Prime Capital PartnersAcrew CapitalWingShasta VenturesDell Technologies CapitalCoinbase VenturesEclipse VenturesMS&AD VenturesGeneral AtlanticViola VenturesOrbiMedM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Team8Walden InternationalStageOne VenturesBlueRun VenturesVertex Ventures IsraelTLV PartnersAngular VenturesAZ-VCGlilot Capital PartnersDefy PartnersMangrove Capital PartnersSquare Peg CapitalS CapitalAtreides ManagementF2 CapitalGrove VenturesState of Mind VenturesGreenfield PartnersDeep33ZhenFundBASF Venture Capital GmbHIsrael Growth PartnersMerck Global Health Innovation Fundvgamesfresh.fundJumpspeed VenturesTDJ Pitango Ventures
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