TAU Ventures
Venture capitalTel Aviv · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Also known as TAU VENTURES, LLC
Investment thesis
TAU Ventures operates as an early-stage venture firm tied to Tel Aviv University, offering founders capital along with dedicated space, support and an active atmosphere for building companies. The firm leverages its strong connection to Tel Aviv University to generate deal flow, connect startups with potential customers, mentors and investors, and provide freedom to operate. It positions itself as a home for entrepreneurial teams looking to launch and scale.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 13 of 32 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×10Healthtech ×4Digital Health ×3Enterprise Software ×3Fintech ×3Biotech ×2SaaS ×2AgTech ×1
HQs:United States×4Israel×2
Investments · 32 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSiftwell is a healthcare technology company founded by former health plan operators and clinicians that applies data analytics and operational expertise to improve managed care organization (MCO) operations and member outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech
Decoded Health provides AI-powered clinical documentation and intake automation tools for healthcare providers, using natural language processing to capture patient data and generate structured clinical notes.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
InnerPlant develops living sensor technology that enables farmers to detect plant stress in real-time, allowing targeted application of treatments to reduce chemical use and increase crop yields.
AgTechBiotechIoTCalifornia, US
RodinGary Schaefer(Chief Commercial Officer)inShely Aronov(Executive Officer, Director)
Healthcare company that raised a $24M Series A
HealthtechFrisco, US
Ilya Golubovich(Director)Daniel Goldsmith(Director)Avish Bhama(Executive Officer, Director)
Olli Health develops clinical AI technology for home health agencies.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechNew York City, US
Eric Steege(Co-founder & CEO)Joe Freudenthal(Co-founder & COO)Jeremy Gordon(Co-founder & CTO)
TaTiO provides AI-powered job simulations that assess candidate skills through real job tasks rather than resumes, serving staffing firms, RPO, and enterprise hiring teams integrated into their existing applicant tracking systems.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSTel Aviv, IL
Efrat Dagan(CEO)Ran Gishri(VP Marketing)
Uptiq develops AI agents that automate operational workflows in banking and lending, enabling credit execution, underwriting, and portfolio management without replacing existing systems.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechMckinney, US
Ganapathi Palanipandian(Director)Snehal Fulzele(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardNnamdi Okike(Director)Michael Walsh(Director)
XTEND develops AI-powered operating systems and mission platforms for unmanned aerial and ground systems, enabling single operators to command and autonomously coordinate multiple assets across military and defense operations.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics
Youtiligent provides AI-driven analytics software that helps large-scale food retailers optimize their refrigeration systems and reduce operational costs.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRetail TechSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does TAU Ventures invest at?
- TAU Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is TAU Ventures's typical check size?
- TAU Ventures typically writes checks of $1M – $28M.
- What sectors does TAU Ventures focus on?
- TAU Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is TAU Ventures located?
- TAU Ventures is headquartered in Tel Aviv, IL.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamEp327: Nimrod Cohen | Managing Partner at TAU Ventures
The Matias Experiment · Nimrod Cohen
Ep327: Nimrod Cohen | Managing Partner at TAU Ventures | Ep327: Nimrod Cohen | Managing Partner at TAU Ventures 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁: "I was a professional basketball player!" 𝗕𝗶𝗼: Nimrod is a serial entrepreneur and... | By 20 Minute Leaders
Nimrod Cohen · facebook.com
Co-investors · 5
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Quiet Capital is an early-stage venture firm run by builders who back founders from day zero.
Entrée Capital is a venture capital firm run by former serial founders, managing $1.5bn across multiple funds with offices in Tel Aviv, London and New York.
Firms observed investing alongside TAU Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with TAU Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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