18.Ventures

18.Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 and based in Santa Monica, California. It focuses on investing in seed and Series A rounds, primarily targeting companies that have a strong connection to Israel. The firm collaborates closely with mission-driven investors and utilizes its resources and expertise to support portfolio companies as they prepare for significant growth. 18.Ventures is committed to investing in organizations that have shown proof of concept and possess the potential to disrupt their respective industries.

David Meister

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Nik Talreja

Founder / Partner

Nikhil Talreja

Co-Founder and Partner

1 past transactions

MeliBio

Pre Seed Round in 2020

MeliBio, Inc., established in 2020 and located in Berkeley, California, specializes in producing vegan nectar products that serve as molecularly identical alternatives to honey. The company utilizes scientific technologies and synthetic biology to create honey-like products without relying on bees, addressing concerns related to biodiversity loss associated with commercial bee farming. By providing these innovative alternatives, MeliBio enables food producers to incorporate vegan nectar into their offerings, promoting a more sustainable approach to honey production.

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