Zeev Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingTel Aviv · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Also known as ZEEV VENTURES, LLC
Investment thesis
Solo GP running an anti-firm—no partners or committees—delivers VC-sized checks quickly, backing nontraditional founders with deep personal pain points and often co-founding, incubating, and serving as primary capital partner.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 14 of 55 portfolio companiesSaaS ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Fintech ×3Construction Tech ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Deep Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2InsurTech ×2
HQs:United States×13Israel×1
Investments · showing 54 of 55
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HomeLightoffers bridge loans and financial solutions that allow homebuyers to remove sale contingencies and access equity for home purchases.
Data & InfrastructureFintechMarketplacesPropTechSan Francisco, US
Tyler Sosin(Director)Andrew Uher(Executive Officer, Director)Oren Zeev(Director)
Board seatOren Zeev· per SEC Form D
San Francisco, US
Oren Zeev(Director)Ran Harpaz(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatOren Zeev· per SEC Form D · $18M raise · filed Aug 2025
Dallas, US
Board seatOren Zeev· per SEC Form D · $42M raise · filed Jun 2022
Next Insurance is an insurance agency that issues business insurance coverage for customers.
InsurTechPalo Alto, US
Nick Shalek(Director)Eitan Bek(Director)Guy Goldstein(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew McElhattan(Director)Nissim Tapiro(Director)Oren Zeev(Director)
Board seatOren Zeev· per SEC Form D
Walnut, US
Board seatOren Zeev· per SEC Form D · $2.6M raise · filed Sep 2020
Newton, US
Board seatOren Zeev· per SEC Form D · $16.5M raise · filed Jan 2026
Carlsbad, US
Gary Benitt(Director)Itai Hirsch(Executive Officer, Director)Oren Zeev(Director)Rami Lachter(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatOren Zeev· per SEC Form D · $20M raise · filed Jun 2021
Palo Alto, US
Board seatOren Zeev· per SEC Form D · $275M raise · filed Oct 2021
San Mateo, US
Sean Freeberg(Executive Officer)Amit Haller(Executive Officer, Director)Dafna Ben Porat Akiva(Director)Jon Jaffe(Director)Oren Zeev(Director)
Board seatOren Zeev· per SEC Form D · $400M raise · filed Feb 2022
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Exodigo uses advanced multi-sensor fusion, AI, and geophysics to uncover utilities, foundations, and geotechnical conditions beneath infrastructure projects without excavation, delivering subsurface intelligence for planning and construction.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechDeep Tech
PartnerOren Zeev· solo GP
Firebolt is a Postgres-compliant analytical database designed for engineers and AI agents, running from a single laptop binary to multi-node cloud clusters.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Eldad Farkash(Co-Founder)inSaar Bitner(Co-Founder)inBenjamin Wagner(CEO)in
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Hippo is an online home insurance marketplace that connects customers with quotes from top-rated carriers and provides expert guidance through dedicated agents.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerInsurTech
PartnerOren Zeev· solo GP
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Houzz Pro provides software tools for construction and design professionals, including 3D renderings, floor plans, project management, estimates, proposals, invoicing, and takeoffs in a single platform.
Construction TechPropTechSaaS
PartnerOren Zeev· solo GP
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proteanTecs develops in-chip monitoring technology (Universal Chip Telemetry) that embeds intelligence inside chips to provide deep data and visibility from design through production to field for semiconductor and electronics companies.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsHaifa, IL
Evelyn Landman(CTO & Co-Founder)Roni Ashuri(COO & Co-Founder)Eyal Fayneh(Co-Founder & Silicon Technologies Sr. Principal Engineer)Sanjay Lall(Chief Revenue Officer)Eran Ben Horin(Chief Financial Officer)Zehavit Goren(Chief People Officer)
PartnerOren Zeev· solo GP
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ShipIn applies AI to onboard CCTV video from vessels, turning it into operational intelligence through its FleetVision platform to detect early risk signals, prevent incidents, and support compliance across fleets.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
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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 Zeev Ventures invest at?
- Zeev Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Zeev Ventures's typical check size?
- Zeev Ventures typically writes checks of $20M – $50M.
- What sectors does Zeev Ventures focus on?
- Zeev Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, InsurTech, Marketplaces, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Zeev Ventures located?
- Zeev Ventures is headquartered in Tel Aviv, IL.
- Does Zeev Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Zeev Ventures leads investment rounds.
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Bessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs from early stages through every stage of growth, publishing investment roadmaps across multiple technology sectors.
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