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Hanaco Ventures
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Hanaco Ventures backs exceptional founders before they trend, investing across both early and growth stages in Israeli startups and Israeli entrepreneurs building globally — primarily in cybersecurity, fintech, artificial intelligence, digital health, hardware, and other emerging technologies. The firm operates six funds (three early-stage, three late-stage growth) managing over $2 billion in AUM, with a focus on companies at pre-M&A or pre-IPO stages for its growth vehicles. Hanaco's philosophy is rooted in true partnership beyond capital: 'We don't disappear after the term sheet. From strategic guidance to late-night calls, our battle-tested experience is no match for any challenge.' Rooted in Israel's tech ecosystem with offices in Herzliya and New York, the firm connects bold founders to a global network of capital, partners, and opportunity — from Tel Aviv to New York and beyond.
Notable quotes
“ESG will become ubiquitous for investing funds in underlying companies. It also speaks as to how funds move. Pension funds give their money to VCs, and we invest in startups. I think this will get more people thinking about how they can make a positive impact.”
“I always knew that when I'll do something substantial, she will be involved somehow, and that's Hanaco.”
“Zeno's nuclear batteries will have an immediate impact in defense and space, and long-term potential to transform how energy is delivered in remote and distributed environments.”
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeno Power | Series B | $50m | 2025-05 |
| Guardz | Series B | $56m | 2025-06 |
| Quack | Seed | $7m | 2025-09 |
| Curve | Later Stage VC | $47m | 2025-03 |
| UVeye | Series C | $100m | 2022-01 |
| DigitalOcean | Growth | — | 2019-01 |
| Via | Growth | — | 2018-01 |
| Pontera | Series B | — | 2021-01 |
| Cross River Bank | Growth | — | 2020-01 |
| Lightricks | Series C | — | 2021-01 |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| Founders Fund | 3 |
| Goldman Sachs | 3 |
| Bonnier Ventures | 3 |
| Tiger Global Management | 2 |
| Whale Rock Capital Management | 2 |
| Oak HC/FT | 2 |
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