Benson Oak Capital

Benson Oak Capital, established in 1991, is a Prague-based private equity firm with over 50 years of collective experience in the Czech and Slovak markets. The company specializes in buy-outs and growth equity investments, focusing on small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these regions. Benson Oak Capital has a strong track record, having advised on over 70 debt-raising and M&A transactions worth more than €6 billion. The firm's approach involves sourcing deals before they become public, fostering closer relationships with investee companies and aligning incentives. They actively support their portfolio companies, providing strategic guidance from the early stages of development through to exit. Benson Oak Capital's primary goal is to invest in high-quality businesses and help them achieve enhanced performance, creating value for both investors and the community.

Robert Cohen

Managing Partner

Gabriel Eichler

Venture Partner

Christian Henze

Venture Partner

Yoni Mindel

Partner

Rachel Pether

Venture Partner

Amir Pushinsky

Venture Partner

Walker Stapleton

Venture Partner

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Aktivate

Series A in 2023
Aktivate is a company that offers a software as a service (SaaS) technology platform designed to support K-12 schools in managing and funding scholastic sports programs. The platform includes administrative tools and engagement features that connect student-athletes, their families, schools, and partners. It provides resources for athletic directors, coaches, and parents, aiming to help students maximize their potential through sports while reducing financial barriers to participation. By facilitating transactions that are typically offline with a streamlined digital experience, Aktivate supports the broader sports community.

Colu

Venture Round in 2022
Colu Technologies Ltd. is a company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2014 that specializes in blockchain-based technology solutions aimed at enhancing local economies. It develops an open-source protocol that facilitates direct exchanges of digital cash, promoting financial interactions within communities. Colu's offerings include a control panel for creating local currencies, a mobile application that allows users to send and receive payments while tracking their economic engagement, and merchant tools for transaction management and local currency distribution. The company's initiatives focus on empowering communities to drive positive economic and social change, enabling them to take control of their financial futures.

Verofax

Seed Round in 2022
Verofax is a provider of asset digitization and tracing solutions, focusing on enhancing productivity and compliance for businesses across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, valuables, and food. The company's platform offers services that improve traceability and brand protection through features such as serialization and anti-counterfeiting systems. By addressing issues like counterfeit products, tampering, and inventory diversion, Verofax aims to foster trust among consumers. Additionally, the platform facilitates secure transaction validation, ensuring that every step in the supply chain is monitored and verified. With a commitment to improving consumer satisfaction and operational integrity, Verofax offers a comprehensive solution for businesses seeking to enhance their product safety and authenticity.

Talis

Initial Coin Offering in 2021
Talis is an NFT marketplace that empowers artists and bridges physical and digital art on the Terra and Juno blockchain. With just a few clicks and no code, the company enables users to own portfolios and mint their first NFT. The TALIS token will act as the protocol's official governance token and give users access to the Talis Treasury, fraud detection, and smart contract changes.

Aktivate

Seed Round in 2021
Aktivate is a company that offers a software as a service (SaaS) technology platform designed to support K-12 schools in managing and funding scholastic sports programs. The platform includes administrative tools and engagement features that connect student-athletes, their families, schools, and partners. It provides resources for athletic directors, coaches, and parents, aiming to help students maximize their potential through sports while reducing financial barriers to participation. By facilitating transactions that are typically offline with a streamlined digital experience, Aktivate supports the broader sports community.

ZenGo

Series A in 2021
ZenGo is a developer of a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet that aims to enhance accessibility within the global crypto economy. The company utilizes advanced multiparty computation (MPC) cryptography to ensure security by default, boasting over one million customers and a record of zero hacks. ZenGo's digital wallets enable users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies while efficiently generating and managing private keys. This innovative approach addresses issues related to security breaches and human error, allowing cryptocurrency traders and investors to manage their digital assets and investment portfolios conveniently and securely.

KRE8.TV

Seed Round in 2020
KRE8.TV's platform allows users to order custom made video content from their favorite creators, who can register for the application for free and have the freedom to charge as much as they choose. Dozens of Israeli celebrities have already registered for the platform, including Nancy Brandes, Niro Levy, and Shimi Tavori, and they have created everything from songs dedicated to loved ones to customized comedic sketches.

S'More Date

Seed Round in 2019
S'More Date they provide daters with a totally interactive way to learn more about a person before evaluating them on appearance.

Tailor-ED

Seed Round in 2019
Tailor-ED Ltd. is an online learning platform headquartered in San Francisco, California, with operations in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company focuses on assisting teachers in delivering personalized and engaging educational experiences tailored to the unique needs of each student. Its platform provides customized content based on individual student capabilities, academic history, and interests. Additionally, Tailor-ED emphasizes the integration of social and emotional learning (SEL) skills, enabling educators to foster collaboration, creativity, and holistic learner development. By offering differentiated instructional resources through a virtual learning portal, Tailor-ED aims to enhance the effectiveness of classroom learning.

Become

Series A in 2019
Become, Inc. is an artificial intelligence-driven marketplace that specializes in providing business loans and funding solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs). Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers a variety of financial products, including unsecured business loans, lines of credit, merchant cash advances, equipment financing, and invoice factoring. Formerly known as Lending Express Inc., Become rebranded in July 2019 to better reflect its mission of optimizing financial solutions for businesses. The platform utilizes advanced algorithms to deliver customized funding offers and features the BeProfit dashboard, which equips online SMBs, particularly Shopify merchants, with tools to analyze business metrics and enhance profitability. Become has established partnerships with over 50 lenders and fintech companies, facilitating more than $316 million in loans to a growing community of over 236,000 registered business owners. The company also has offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv, further expanding its reach in the financial technology sector.

Zengold

Angel Round in 2019
Shenzhen ZenGold Culture Development Co., LTD. operates in the field of blockchain technology, specifically focusing on the trading and management of gold assets. The company has developed a decentralized application that utilizes blockchain to facilitate gold spot trading, providing users with real-time price quotes sourced from the Shanghai Gold Exchange. ZenGold also offers custody services for physical gold assets and enables delivery options. The physical assets are underwritten by Sunshine Insurance Company, ensuring security and reliability for users in China and beyond.

KZen Networks

Seed Round in 2018
KZen Networks is a technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in the development of a non-custodial digital currency wallet. Incorporated in 2018, KZen Networks combines advanced cryptography with a strong emphasis on security, user interface, and user experience to create a reliable platform for digital asset management. The company's innovative approach to blockchain technology reflects its commitment to providing secure solutions for cryptocurrency users, leveraging expertise in both cutting-edge technology and consumer product marketing.

Become

Seed Round in 2018
Become, Inc. is an artificial intelligence-driven marketplace that specializes in providing business loans and funding solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs). Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers a variety of financial products, including unsecured business loans, lines of credit, merchant cash advances, equipment financing, and invoice factoring. Formerly known as Lending Express Inc., Become rebranded in July 2019 to better reflect its mission of optimizing financial solutions for businesses. The platform utilizes advanced algorithms to deliver customized funding offers and features the BeProfit dashboard, which equips online SMBs, particularly Shopify merchants, with tools to analyze business metrics and enhance profitability. Become has established partnerships with over 50 lenders and fintech companies, facilitating more than $316 million in loans to a growing community of over 236,000 registered business owners. The company also has offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv, further expanding its reach in the financial technology sector.

LoungeBuddy

Series A in 2015
LoungeBuddy, Inc. is a mobile application company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing travelers with short-term access to airport lounges worldwide. By enabling users to discover, book, and access these lounges, LoungeBuddy enhances the travel experience for those seeking comfort and amenities while waiting for flights. The company operates as a subsidiary of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. LoungeBuddy's innovative platform allows lounge operators to sell excess capacity, capitalizing on the significant gap between available and utilized entries. This technology-focused approach includes a patent-pending, real-time inventory management system that optimizes passenger flow and facilitates transactions for various travel-related companies. With the global airport lounge market experiencing underutilization, LoungeBuddy aims to transform lounge access into a standard component of the air travel experience, alongside flights and hotel bookings.

Slidely

Venture Round in 2014
Slidely, now rebranded as Promo.com, is a visual content creation platform that specializes in video and visual content for businesses and agencies. Launched in 2012 as a B2C platform, it initially helped millions of users create and share slideshows and videos. In 2016, the company expanded its offerings with the launch of a B2B service tailored for businesses of all sizes, enabling them to utilize visual content effectively for promotion. Promo.com provides access to over 15 million premium video clips and images, along with ready-made templates, licensed music, and an intuitive editing tool. The company has established itself as an official marketing partner for major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and operates offices in Tel Aviv and Warsaw.
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