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Pitango

Venture capitaloperating company · company profile

Tel Aviv · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 46 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

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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 25, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
Check
$4M – $100M
HQ
Tel Aviv, NY, IL
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1993
Last 12 months
5 investments
AUM
$3B
VC funds
1
Tracked investments
30

Team · 46 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Chemi Peres· Managing Partner and Co-Founder
Eyal Klein· Partner & Chief Financial Officerin
Jonathan Glazer, MD· Partner | HealthTech
Yael Leventer-Nacker· Principal | HealthTechin
Joel Schoppig· Principalin𝕏
Pascal Cagni· Venture Partner
Daniel Tu· Venture Partnerin
Liron Wand· Venture Partnerin
Afsi Sulimani· Executive Assistant
Alona Ashkenazi· Executive Assistantin
Cynthia Diaz· Executive Assistant
Dan Charash· Chairman
Efrat Kotler· Head of Marketing
Elana Barzilay· Head of Legalin
Evlin Ellati· Value-Add Analyst & Events Managerin
Gilat Yadin· Administrative Manager
Itay Galan· Director of Financein
Lilach Goren· Executive Assistantin
Maria Ginzburg· Head of Capital Partnershipsin
Mark Chacham· Vehicle Officer
Merav Shoval-Hinkis· Head of People
Ofira Kadmor· Senior VP Financein
Sharon Katz· Executive Assistant & Head of Community Ventures
Shira Shavit· Controller
Simona Korenstain· Bookkeeper
Vered Digmy· Head of Investor Relations
Aviv Barzilay· Senior Associatein𝕏

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Pitango went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 27 of 30 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×12Healthtech ×8SaaS ×7Digital Health ×6Cloud Computing ×5Biotech ×4Developer Tools ×4Enterprise Software ×4

HQs:United States×15Israel×3United Kingdom×1Sweden×1

Investments · 30 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 42025 · 12024 · 22023 · 12021 · 52020 · 22016 · 12014 · 117 dated

DarioHealthdariohealth.comin𝕏NASDAQ: DRIOOct 2025SEC filingmedium confidence

Dario provides digital tools and support to help people manage chronic conditions such as diabetes between provider visits.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessNew York, US

Erez Raphael(Chief Executive Officer)Zvi Ben David(Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary)Steven Nelson(Chief Commercial Officer)Adam Stern(Director)Dennis McGrath(Director)Oren Fuerst, PhD(Director)

Board seatHila Karah· per SEC Form D · $17.5M raise · filed Oct 2025

Co-investorsAgate Medical Investments LP

Riskifiedriskified.cominNYSE: RSKDMar 2021SEC filingmedium confidence

Riskified provides AI and machine-learning fraud prevention that protects the ecommerce customer journey from login and checkout to refunds and returns.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceFintechTel Aviv

Assaf Feldman(Executive Officer, Director)Eido Gal(Executive Officer, Director)Naama Ofek Arad(Executive Officer)Aglika Dotcheva(Executive Officer)

BoardTanzeen Syed(Director)

Board seatAaron Mankovski· per SEC Form D · filed Mar 2021

Co-investorsAglae VenturesBright Pixel CapitalC4 VenturesConvergeEntrée CapitalFounder Collective+3 more

Komodorkomodor.comin𝕏✓ verified

Komodor is an autonomous AI SRE platform that provides visualization, troubleshooting, and optimization for Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsTel Aviv, IL

Itiel Shwartz(Founder)inBen Ofiri(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelNFXTiger Global ManagementCisco InvestmentsFelicis VenturesGround Up Ventures+4 more

Optibusoptibus.comin𝕏✓ verified

Optibus provides a unified software platform for public transportation agencies and operators to plan, schedule, and manage transit services using artificial intelligence and optimization algorithms.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSTel Aviv, IL

Amos Haggiag(Co-Founder & CEO)inEitan Yanovsky(Co-Founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersInsight PartnersTencent HoldingsVerizon VenturesNew Era Capital PartnersState of Mind Ventures+2 more

Variantyxvariantyx.cominFeb 2021 · $36M✓ verified

Variantyx is a molecular diagnostics company offering genetic testing for rare genetic disorders, reproductive genetics, and precision oncology.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechFramingham, US

Haim Neerman(Co-founder)inTomer Jackman(Co-founder & VP Customer Support and Lab Services)inJeffrey Weisberg(Chief Financial Officer)inYaron Rachmany(Operations, R&D, IT (executive))inChristine Stanley(Chief Genomics and Compliance Officer)inEyal Reinstein(Chief Medical Officer)in

Co-investors20/20 HealthCare Partners LLCBosch VenturesNew Era Capital PartnersOrbiMedPeregrine VenturesQuark Venture Inc.+2 more

Altesa BioSciencesaltesabio.comFeb 2026SEC filingmedium confidence

BiotechCollege Park, US

John Clerici(Executive Officer)Andrew Drechsler(Executive Officer)Brett Giroir(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardNicholas Williams(Director)Moncef Slaoui(Director)Jon Edwards(Director)

Board seatIttai Harel· per SEC Form D · $75M raise · filed Feb 2026

Co-investorsGRA VentureMedicxi

Homethrivehomethrive.cominOct 2024SEC filingmedium confidence

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)inDavid Jacobs(Executive Officer, Director)Tom Archipley(Director)

BoardRavit Washa Dor(Director)Robert Garber(Director)in

Board seatIttai Harel· per SEC Form D · $22M raise · filed Oct 2024

Co-investors7wire VenturesCorewell Health VenturesHuman Capital

ImmuneID, Inc.Jan 2021SEC filingmedium confidence

Boston, US

Board seatIttai Harel· per SEC Form D · $20.2M raise · filed Jan 2021

LogsHeroOct 2016SEC filingmedium confidence

Tel Aviv

Asaf Yigal(Director)Eyal Katz(Executive Officer)Boaz Chalamish(Director)Tomer Levy(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardErez Ofer(Director)in

Board seatEyal Niv· per SEC Form D · $15.6M raise · filed Nov 2016

Co-investors83North

TScan Therapeuticstscan.comin𝕏Jan 2021SEC filingmedium confidence

A company focused on developing clinical treatments aimed at improving patient outcomes.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesBoston, US

David Southwell(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Crane(Executive Officer)

BoardLea Hachigian(Director)Steve Kraus(Director)inCampbell Murray(Director)Hannes Smarason(Director)in

Board seatIttai Harel· per SEC Form D · $100M raise · filed Jan 2021

Co-investorsAstellas Venture Management LLCBessemer Venture PartnersLongwood FundRA Capital6 Dimensions CapitalLongwood Special Situations

Tulip InterfacesMay 2024SEC filingmedium confidence

Somerville, US

Rony Daniel Kubat(Executive Officer, Director)Natan Linder(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDayna Grayson(Director)Laurent Vernery(Director)

Board seatAaron Mankovski· per SEC Form D · $100M raise · filed May 2024

Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Vertex Ventures

Vertos MedicalJun 2023SEC filingmedium confidence

HealthtechAliso Viejo, US

Eric Wichems(Executive Officer, Director)Rebecca Colbert(Executive Officer)

BoardMyles Greenberg(Director)Daniel Pelak(Director)John Ryan(Director)

Board seatIttai Harel· per SEC Form D · $45.6M raise · filed Jun 2023

Via Transportationridewithvia.comin𝕏Mar 2021SEC filingmedium confidence

Via operates a microtransit service platform that helps cities improve public transportation by providing flexible routing and on-demand services.

GovTechMobility & TransportationSaaSNew York, US

Daniel Ramot(Executive Officer, Director)Oren Shoval(Director)

BoardArnon Dinur(Director)

Board seatNechemia (Chemi) J. Peres· per SEC Form D · $60M raise · filed Mar 2021

Co-investors83NorthBosch VenturesBroadscaleEvolution VC PartnersFraser McCombs CapitalKoch Disruptive Technologies+8 more

Zertozerto.comin𝕏Jun 2020acquired by HPESEC filingmedium confidence

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

Ziv Kedem(Executive Officer, Director)Oded Kedem(Director)Liat Nachmani(Executive Officer)Gil Levonai(Executive Officer)Paul Zeiter(Executive Officer)Shlomi Oren(Executive Officer)

Board seatIsaac Hillel· per SEC Form D · $33.2M raise · filed Jun 2020

Co-investors83NorthBattery VenturesClaltechClear VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Harmony Partners+2 more

Adaptive6adaptive6.cominJan 2026 · $44M

Adaptive provides a cloud cost optimization platform that detects, remediates, and prevents "shadow waste" and inefficiencies across multi-cloud, Kubernetes, AI platforms, data cloud, and code.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper Tools

Aviv Revach(Founder)Eyal Brosh(Founder)

Co-investorsForgePoint CapitalLaunchpad CapitalNew Era Capital PartnersUS Venture PartnersNew Era CapitalU.S. Venture Partners+1 more

AI21 Labsai21.comin𝕏

AI21 develops trustworthy artificial intelligence technology to enhance human productivity.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Ori Goshen(Co-CEO & Co-Founder)inProf. Yoav Shoham(Co-CEO & Co-Founder)Yoav Shoham(Founder)in

Co-investors8VCAhren Innovation CapitalCoatue ManagementComcast VenturesFelicis VenturesIntel Capital+4 more

AppsFlyerappsflyer.comin𝕏

AppsFlyer provides a marketing measurement and attribution platform that collects validated, fraud-filtered signals across app, web, CTV, PC, and console to feed AI-driven marketing decisions.

AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech

Oren Kaniel(Founder)inReshef Mann(Founder)in

Co-investors10DDTCPF-Prime CapitalEight Roads VenturesMetaQumra Capital+1 more

Blykallablykalla.comin

Blykalla develops a first-of-a-kind lead-cooled small modular reactor (SMR) using a patented aluminum-alloyed corrosion-resistant steel, and has applied to build an advanced nuclear reactor park at Norrsundet, Sweden delivering around 330 MW of baseload power.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyStockholm, SE

Co-investors92 CapitalArmada Investment AGAugust OneEarth Venture CapitalFarvatn VentureNucleation Capital+2 more

Connie Healthconniehealth.cominJun 2026 · $40M

Connie Health helps older Americans choose and navigate Medicare plans by combining technology with local licensed agents, providing unbiased plan recommendations and an ongoing local care team at no cost to the user.

Digital HealthHealthtechInsurTech

Oded Eran(Co-founder)inDavid Luna(Co-founder)inMichael Scopa(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesaMoonArkitekt Venturesat.inc/HealthQuest CapitalJ-Ventures+2 more

iguazioiguazio.comin𝕏

Iguazio provides an MLOps platform for operationalizing data science, covering the full lifecycle from data engineering through model deployment and monitoring, with a built-in feature store for real-time AI applications.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools

Co-investorsGen CapitalINcapital VenturesKensington Capital Partners LimitedPlaza VenturesVerizon VenturesCME Ventures+1 more

Laguna Healthlagunahealth.cominSep 2020

Laguna Health provides a conversational AI platform for healthcare care teams and care managers that reduces administrative work by automating post-call documentation, surfacing real-time conversation insights, and offering dynamic care pathways.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Yoni Leonid Shtein(Co-founder)Yael(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsArkin CapitalHC9 VenturesLionBirdSemperVirens Venture Capital

Optimaloptimal.agin

Optimal provides AI-based greenhouse climate control that connects to growers' climate computers (such as Priva and Ridder) via cloud APIs and automatically adjusts settings 24/7 to hit target climate conditions as weather forecasts change.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningSaaSLondon, GB

Dave Hunter(CEO)inJoão Abrantes(Founding CTO)in

Co-investors2050Air Street CapitalBackedCrane Venture PartnersEntrepreneur FirstCarmel Ventures+1 more

Optimaloptimalsocial.comin𝕏

Brand Networks (Optimal Social) is a creator and employee advocacy platform that lets brands turn employees, fans, associates, and partners into organic content creators and amplify top-performing posts through paid media buying.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechSaaSRochester, US

Co-investorsSocial StartsCarmel VenturesKoch Disruptive Technologies

Perception Pointperception-point.ioin𝕏

FortiMail Workspace Security (formerly Perception Point) provides AI-powered threat protection for email, browsers, collaboration tools, and cloud applications used across the workplace.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurity

Co-investorsNGP CapitalRed Dot Capital Partners

Quantum Sourceqs-labs.comin𝕏

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 ComputingNess Ziona, IL

Gil Semo(Founder)in

Co-investors10DLevel Ventures

Tomorrow Iotomorrow.ioin𝕏Jun 2026 · $210M

Tomorrow.io develops an AI-powered weather intelligence platform that combines satellite technology and proprietary data to help organizations forecast weather impacts and build resilience.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US

Shimon Elkabetz(CEO, Co-Founder)Rei Goffer(CSO, Co-Founder)Itai Zlotnik(CCO, Co-Founder)

Co-investorsSquare Peg CapitalACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSCanaan PartnersClearvision VenturesEvergy VenturesFlying Tiger Capital+9 more

Totangototango.comin

Totango offers a customer success platform for businesses to manage customer relationships and drive revenue retention and growth, including AI-powered features like account summaries and a customer intelligence engine.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSan Mateo, US

Guy Nirpaz(Founder)Tomer Manor(VP Finance)Keith Frankel(CEO)Sherman Chu(Director)Tomas Carlos Tovar(Director)Nechemia Jacob Peres(Director)

Co-investorsGreat Hill PartnersBenhamou Global VenturesCanvas VenturesGarage CapitalGemini Israel Ventures

Valeritasvaleritas.cominJun 2014

An Italian-language affiliate guide that reviews and ranks non-AAMS online casinos (foreign-licensed gambling sites) accessible to Italian players, comparing bonuses, game catalogs, payment methods, and licensing.

ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentBridgewater, US

William Duke(Executive Officer)Daniel Pelak(Director)Sean Traynor(Director)Steve LaPorte(Director)Paul Queally(Director)John Barr(Director)

Co-investorsAgate Medical Investments LPHLM Venture PartnersKaiser Permanente VenturesAbingworthMPM BioImpactWelsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe

Visbyvisby.comin𝕏

Visby makes a handheld PCR diagnostic device for at-home testing of common curable STIs including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis, delivering results in about 30 minutes.

ConsumerDigital HealthMedical Devices

Adam de la Zerda(Founder)in

Co-investorsKhosla Ventures+ND CapitalArtiman VenturesCatalio Capital Management

Zorromyzorro.coin𝕏

Zorro provides an ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement) platform that helps brokers, employers, and employees manage individual health insurance coverage and reimbursements.

FintechHealthtechInsurTech

Co-investors10DEntrée Capital

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.

Exits · 3

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

DarioHealthNASDAQ: DRIORiskifiedNYSE: RSKDZertoacq. by HPE

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

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.
Who does Pitango co-invest with?
Pitango most often shares deals with Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Level Ventures, among 10 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Inside 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

🇮🇱 Aaron Mankovski // Pitango // Venture Capital Talk by qashqade // Episode #7

Curated · Aaron Mankovski

Chemi Peres - Pitango Venture Capital

Moo-V Group · Chemi Peres

Meet Ayal Itzkovitz, our newest Managing General Partner, who joins Eyal Niv in leading our Early Stage Fund. Early on, we’ve invested in Ayal's... | By Pitango VC

Ayal Itzkovitz · facebook.com

Co-investors · 58

83North

83North is a global venture capital firm that invests in and helps entrepreneurs build large, category-defining companies, backing startups across multiple stages and sectors.

Both backed · 3
$100K – $10M
10D

10D is an Israel-focused venture capital firm that partners closely with early-stage technology entrepreneurs, providing hands-on support in business development, talent acquisition, and fundraising.

Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.

$5M – $100M
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.

Both backed · 1
$200K – $40M
Insight Partners

Insight Partners is an investment firm focused on accelerating revenue and profit growth in software companies, providing capital and operational support through its Insight Onsite team.

Both backed · 1
$120M – $350M
CRV (Charles River Ventures)

CRV is a venture capital firm that backs founders at the seed and Series A stages, focusing on those with deep conviction and unique insights.

Both backed · 1
$250K – $5M
Canaan Partners

Canaan Partners is a venture capital firm with over 30 years of history, backing companies across technology and healthcare sectors through close, hands-on partnerships with founders.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $20M
Battery Ventures

Battery Ventures is a global investment firm that has backed more than 450 companies over its 40-year history, operating its investment staff as a single global unit.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $100M
F-Prime Capital

F-Prime Capital is an early-stage-focused investment firm backing companies across life sciences, technology, healthtech and services, and crypto.

Both backed · 1
$3M – $10M
Comcast Ventures

Comcast Ventures is the venture capital arm of Comcast NBCUniversal, backing early- to growth-stage companies in sectors relevant to Comcast's future, and offering portfolio companies access to Comcast NBCUniversal's expertise, scale, network, and resources.

Both backed · 1
$2M – $15M
OrbiMed

OrbiMed is a global healthcare-focused investment firm providing financing and operational support to companies across biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, diagnostics, and healthcare services.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $75M
Square Peg Capital

Square Peg Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders early and continues to back them across multiple rounds, providing strategic support and guidance as they scale global businesses.

Both backed · 1
46 more co-investors

7wire VenturesState of Mind VenturesAhren Innovation CapitalGeneral CatalystLightspeed Venture PartnersIndex VenturesMenlo VenturesSpark CapitalMeritech Capital PartnersAcrew CapitalWingShasta VenturesDell Technologies CapitalCoinbase VenturesEclipse VenturesMS&AD VenturesGeneral AtlanticViola VenturesM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Team8Walden InternationalStageOne VenturesBlueRun VenturesVertex Ventures IsraelTLV PartnersAngular VenturesAZ-VCGlilot Capital PartnersDefy PartnersMangrove Capital PartnersSoftBank CapitalS CapitalAtreides ManagementF2 Venture CapitalGrove VenturesGreenfield PartnersDeep33ZhenFundBASF Venture Capital GmbHIsrael Growth PartnersMerck Global Health Innovation FundDisruptive AIvgamesfresh.fundJumpspeed VenturesTDJ Pitango Ventures

Firms observed investing alongside Pitango, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Pitango's recorded portfolio.

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