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Saban Ventures

Venture capital

Tel Aviv · Seed–Late Stage · 2 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Saban Ventures backs difference-making founders across a range of sectors and company stages, emphasizing a close, supportive partnership approach rather than a passive investment role. Its portfolio spans app distribution and monetization platforms, enterprise software, digital analytics, connectivity/IoT networks, and retail technology, reflecting a sector- and stage-agnostic strategy focused on technology companies with strong founding teams.

Invests inSector AgnosticGlobalIsraelTel Aviv

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Tel Aviv, IL
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2008
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
19
Unicorns
2
IPOs
2
Acquisitions
4

Team · 2 people

from the firm's website

What they invest in

from 18 of 19 portfolio companies

SaaS ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7Enterprise Software ×5Marketing Tech ×5AdTech ×4Gaming ×4Media & Entertainment ×4Consumer ×3

HQs:Israel×4United States×4Denmark×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 12 portfolio companies
58%
solo founders
7 of 12 mapped founding teams
69%
repeat founders
of 13 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×72 founders×34+ founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 12 founders with education data

Reichman University ×3Tel Aviv University ×3Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2Technion ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 12 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×4Business & Management ×3Computer Science ×2Finance & Accounting ×2Social Sciences ×2

Investments · 19 tracked

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By year:2025 · 12023 · 12022 · 12018 · 14 dated

Intuit®intuit.comin𝕏NASDAQ: INTUAcquired

Intuit develops financial software products—including TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp—for consumers and small businesses to manage taxes, credit, accounting, and marketing.

AI & Machine LearningFintechMarketing TechSaaSMountain View, US

Scott CookinThomas ProulxSasan Goodarzi(CEO)in

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Co-investorsA-Rod CorpAllegisCyber CapitalAlphaDriveAugust CapitalAura VenturesCanvas Ventures+8 more

Similarwebsimilarweb.comin𝕏NYSE: SMWB

Similarweb provides web analytics showing traffic market share across mobile, desktop, and tablet platforms, including device traffic trends and top platforms by country.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSSales TechNew York City, US

Or Offerin

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Co-investorsNFXUnion Tech VenturesViola Ventures

Applicasterapplicaster.comin𝕏

Applicaster offers a no/low-code platform (Zapp) for creating, operating, and optimizing over-the-top (OTT) streaming apps.

AdTechDeveloper ToolsMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Jonathan Laor(CEO and Cofounder)inIdo Hadari(CEO)in

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Co-investors83NorthPlanven Entrepreneur VenturesViola VenturesC4 Ventures

Bbumgamesbbumgames.cominacquired by Voodoo

Beach Bum Games develops and publishes mobile games including card games, board games, and casino titles like Spades Royale, Rummy Rush, and Domino Go.

Gaming

Yuval(Leadership (Gaming veteran, position not explicitly stated))inHila(Leadership (Financial leadership role, position not explicitly stated))inShiri(Game Manager / Leadership)inYair Yehezkel(Product Leader)inOmri(Technology Leader)in

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Co-investors83North

Bonfybonfy.aiin𝕏

Bonfy.AI provides context-aware content security and governance for AI-generated and human-authored content, monitoring and enforcing what data AI agents can access, use, and transmit in real time.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Danny Kibel(Founder)in

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Co-investorsHoneystone VenturesTLV Partners

Deeldeel.comin𝕏

Deel is a global HR platform that enables businesses to hire, onboard, and manage employees and contractors across borders.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Alex Bouaziz(Founder/CEO)inShuo Wang(Founder/CRO)inAlexandre Bouaziz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ofer Simon(Former Co-Founder)Philippe Bouaziz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

BoardAnish Acharya(Director)in

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Co-investorsAlpha Square GroupAltaIR CapitalAmplo VenturesAndreessen HorowitzCoatue ManagementElad Gil+34 more

Exex.coin𝕏

EX.CO provides machine learning-powered video technology for media companies to maximize revenue across web, mobile, CTV, and DOOH platforms.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMedia & Entertainment

Tom Pachys(Founder)in

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Co-investors83NorthPix Vine Capital

Floliveflolive.netin𝕏

floLIVE is a global IoT network platform built by telecommunications and technology experts that enables intelligent device operations beyond basic connectivity.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoT

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Co-investors83NorthGreenfield PartnersQualcomm Ventures

ironSourceis.comin𝕏acquired by Unity

ironSource (now part of Unity) provides tools and ad networks for mobile game and app developers to grow, monetize, and market their titles.

AdTechGamingMarketing TechTel Aviv, IL

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Co-investors83NorthClaltechJAL Ventures Ltd.Runa Capital

Ironsrcironsrc.comin𝕏acquired by Unity

ironSource provides monetization and user acquisition services for mobile game developers, including ad networks, mediation platforms, and analytics tools integrated with the Unity engine ecosystem.

AdTechGamingMarketing TechSaaS

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Linlin.healthinDec 2025 · $11M

Lin Health provides virtual, evidence-based behavioral healthcare for people with chronic pain, using the Collaborative Care model and a technology platform to address the underlying causes of pain rather than only symptoms.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & Fitness

Yehuda Kogan(Founder)in

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Co-investorsShoni Health VenturesViola VenturesaMoonOsage Venture PartnersProofpoint Capital

Metasightdxmetasightdx.com

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Minesaymine.comin

Mine offers a data privacy and governance suite serving both organizations and individuals, aimed at managing data privacy needs on both sides of the market.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Gal Golan(Founder)in

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Co-investorsGradient VenturesMassMutual Ventures

Nexitenexite.ioinMay 2022 · $67M

Nexite provides retailers with a continuous stream of real-time data about their physical merchandise, tracking items from the factory through to purchase to give visibility across the value chain.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureIoTRetail TechSaaSTel Aviv, IL

Anat Shakedd‏(Founder)inLior Shakedd(Founder)in

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Co-investorsBattery VenturesIntel CapitalVertex Ventures

Opsysopsys-tech.cominJan 2023 · $51.5M

Opsys develops solid-state scanning LiDAR sensors with no moving parts, using VCSEL and SPAD chip technology for autonomous driving and industrial applications.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRoboticsIsrael, IL

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Co-investors83NorthOUP (Osage University Partners)TransLink CapitalOsage University Partners

Podimopodimo.com

Podimo is a premium audio subscription service offering original and exclusive podcasts without ads, audiobooks, and curated podcast feeds through RSS.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentCopenhagen, DK

Morten StrungeinNikolaj KoppelinSverre DueholmAndreas SachseinEva Kirstine Lægdsgaard(Founder)inEva Lægdsgaardin

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Co-investors83NorthHeadlineHeadline Growth Management, LLCHighland EuropeHeartcore CapitalHighland Capital Partners+1 more

Polyrizepolyrize.comin𝕏acquired by Varonis

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & Infrastructure

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Co-investorsGlilot Capital Partners

Snappysnappy.comin𝕏Jun 2018 · $25M

Snappy is a gifting platform that integrates with Microsoft Teams, enabling users to send and receive gift notifications directly within Teams workspaces.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechMarketing TechSaaSNew York, US

Dvir Cohen(Co-founder)Hani Goldstein(Co-founder)in

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Co-investors83NorthNotable CapitalXRCCeltic House Asia PartnersCeltic House Venture PartnersFINTOP Capital+3 more

Snaxgamessnaxgames.comin𝕏

Snax operates a web platform that aggregates browser-based games into a single destination, adding new titles regularly with no downloads or subscriptions required.

ConsumerGamingMedia & Entertainment

Shahar Burg(Founder)in

PartnerBarak Pridor· solo GP

Co-investorsNFX

Exits · 6

2 IPOs · 4 acquisitions

Intuit®NASDAQ: INTUSimilarwebNYSE: SMWBBbumgamesacq. by VoodooironSourceacq. by UnityIronsrcacq. by UnityPolyrizeacq. by Varonis

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Saban Ventures made?
Saban Ventures has 19 tracked investments, 6 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Saban Ventures invest at?
Saban Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Saban Ventures focus on?
Saban Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Saban Ventures located?
Saban Ventures is headquartered in Tel Aviv, IL.
Who does Saban Ventures co-invest with?
Saban Ventures most often shares deals with 83North, Viola Ventures, NFX, among 70 tracked co-investors.

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