Cerca Partners

Cerca Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 and based in Ra'anana, Israel. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing primarily on technology startups in Israel. By targeting seed and startup transactions, Cerca Partners aims to support innovative companies in their development and growth phases.

Nir Falevich

Principal

Ronnie Zahavi

Partner

23 past transactions

Hour One

Series A in 2022
Hour One AI, founded in 2019 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in creating synthetic video content using artificial intelligence technology. The company is recognized as a leading provider of synthetic characters based on real individuals, facilitating businesses in enhancing communication with their customers. Hour One produces high-quality, photo-realistic videos through a vast repository of ready-to-use characters, enabling rapid content generation in multiple languages for a global audience. Its platform leverages extensive cloud infrastructure to maintain character assets and efficiently generate and edit thousands of videos across various business sectors, supporting agencies in producing engaging content with minimal obstacles.

FundGuard

Series B in 2022
FundGuard Inc. is a developer of an AI-powered, cloud-based investment funds operating system platform designed to assist asset and fund managers in administering various investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds, insurance, and pensions. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel, FundGuard utilizes modern cloud technologies and a multi-dimensional real-time design to enhance operational efficiencies within the investment management industry. The platform is capable of automatically resolving exceptions, detecting financial anomalies, identifying potential fraud, and recommending operational improvements. By transforming traditional, outdated systems into more scalable and efficient solutions, FundGuard aims to foster innovation and transparency in financial operations, enabling asset managers to enhance their product offerings and improve overall performance.

Cyera

Series A in 2022
Cyera is the next generation data security platform that empowers security teams to manage and protect all of their company’s sensitive data. The platform provides visibility and insight into your data, identities, and access, and delivers actionable guidance to remediate threats stemming from exposure, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations. The most common use cases include incident response - detecting data exposures and suspicious data access - and attack surface minimization - enforcing least privileged access and removing unnecessary data. Cyera was founded in 2021 and was headquartered in San Mateo, USA.

Legit Security

Series A in 2022
Legit Security specializes in cybersecurity solutions focused on protecting software supply chains from various threats. The company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to discover and secure software development pipelines, infrastructure, code, and personnel. This solution is compatible with both cloud and on-premises environments, integrating automated discovery and analysis with a wide range of security policies developed by industry experts. By addressing vulnerabilities and minimizing risks associated with software supply-chain attacks, Legit Security enables businesses to maintain a fast-paced development cycle while ensuring the security of their software releases.

Island

Series A in 2022
We are excited to announce the founding of a new Enterprise Software Company, Zero Abstraction. Each year the cost and complexity of cyber security increases disproportionately to security posture. It’s time to rethink our design -- this is our mission. We can’t wait to share our passion with the world at the appropriate time.

TaTiO

Seed Round in 2022
Skillset helps you make better, fairer, and more efficient hire decisions combining a technology solution with grounded theory and practice. Skillset replaces the traditional resume with an instant and fast online process that evaluates the parameters for predicting success, in which anyone can showcase his or her abilities without hiding behind a dull resume.

Guardio

Series A in 2021
Guardio is a company that develops tools and products aimed at addressing modern web and cloud-based threats for both consumers and businesses. It offers a lightweight browser extension designed to enhance online security by removing malware and unwanted pop-ups, while also blocking phishing attempts, malicious websites, and various scams. By providing these protective features, Guardio enables users to browse the internet securely and safeguard their personal computers from potential threats.

Dazz

Series A in 2021
Dazz is a cloud security repair service that takes a unique approach to cybersecurity.

HiBob

Series C in 2021
Hibob Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based human resources management system, primarily known for its platform, bob. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in New York and London, Hibob aims to modernize HR technology for today's collaborative and remote work environments. The bob platform serves as a comprehensive solution for various HR needs, including attendance records, time-off schedules, employee records, performance management, and compensation tools. It has gained traction among over 1,000 midsize and multinational companies, facilitating improved employee engagement, talent development, and retention. Hibob has experienced significant growth since its inception, reflecting the increasing importance of agile HR technology in driving organizational success.

Boards

Funding Round in 2021
Bliss Ventures Ltd operates an online platform and mobile application designed to connect brands and manufacturers with individuals and small businesses. Founded in 2020 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Bliss Ventures enables users to generate additional income by reselling products through popular mobile chat and social network applications like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. The platform offers a range of digital sales and marketing tools, including payment solutions and client management capabilities, allowing users to promote and sell products without the need for inventory management or shipping logistics. This innovative approach provides a flexible opportunity for users to engage in e-commerce from anywhere in the world.

Juno Journey

Series A in 2021
Juno Journey provides a platform to accompany, advise and lead employees of businesses through a process of personal growth. Dor Nachshoni founded it in 2017, with its headquarters in Herzliya in Israel.

Alviere

Series A in 2021
Developer of an embedded finance platform designed to empower brands to offer financial services to their customers. The company's software and services give businesses a flexible framework to launch new financial service lines of business aimed at increasing profits, enabling customer relationships and insights, and increasing customer satisfaction and retention.

HiBob

Series B in 2020
Hibob Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based human resources management system, primarily known for its platform, bob. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in New York and London, Hibob aims to modernize HR technology for today's collaborative and remote work environments. The bob platform serves as a comprehensive solution for various HR needs, including attendance records, time-off schedules, employee records, performance management, and compensation tools. It has gained traction among over 1,000 midsize and multinational companies, facilitating improved employee engagement, talent development, and retention. Hibob has experienced significant growth since its inception, reflecting the increasing importance of agile HR technology in driving organizational success.

Demostack

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of a cloud-based demo-making platform designed to optimize customer engagement through customized demos. The company's platform permits users to create interactive, personalized, data-driven, and issue-free demos without coding, video recording, or designing, enabling product teams to improve the product showcase and enhance sales conversion rates.

Spot.IM

Series D in 2019
OpenWeb, formerly known as Spot.IM, aims to enhance online conversations by fostering healthy dialogue and reducing toxicity through the use of AI and machine learning. The platform collaborates with over 700 leading publishers and engages approximately 100 million active users each month. Founded in 2012, OpenWeb has established a presence in New York City and Tel Aviv, employing more than 100 individuals. The company is supported by prominent investors, including Insight Partners, AltaIR Capital, ScaleUp, Norma Investments, and Index Ventures.

HiBob

Series A in 2019
Hibob Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based human resources management system, primarily known for its platform, bob. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in New York and London, Hibob aims to modernize HR technology for today's collaborative and remote work environments. The bob platform serves as a comprehensive solution for various HR needs, including attendance records, time-off schedules, employee records, performance management, and compensation tools. It has gained traction among over 1,000 midsize and multinational companies, facilitating improved employee engagement, talent development, and retention. Hibob has experienced significant growth since its inception, reflecting the increasing importance of agile HR technology in driving organizational success.

Cylus

Series B in 2019
Cylus is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting railway and metro systems from cyber threats. Founded by experts from the Israeli Defense Forces’ Intelligence Corps and seasoned professionals from the railway sector, Cylus provides tailored solutions to address the unique challenges faced by the railway industry. Their technology is designed to detect and mitigate cyber threats in signaling and control networks, both trackside and onboard. By facilitating timely responses to potential cybersecurity events, Cylus helps railway companies prevent safety incidents and service disruptions caused by cyber-attacks, ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers and operational systems.

Vi

Series A in 2018
Vi delivers on-demand cardio audio workouts that are fun, effective, and adapt to you in real-time while anyone works out. Vi's mission is to democratize personal health & fitness through AI and voice

prooV

Series B in 2017
prooV, Inc. operates a Pilot-as-a-Service platform designed to streamline the proof of concept (PoC) process for software vendors and startups. Founded in 2015 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, prooV's platform facilitates engagement between technology providers and enterprises by offering a comprehensive ecosystem for identifying collaboration opportunities and evaluating new technology solutions. Users can quickly configure and integrate multiple PoCs, significantly reducing the time required to complete these evaluations from months to days. Additionally, prooV provides testing environments that support the demonstration and assessment of various solutions from pre-screened vendors, thereby enhancing the decision-making process for enterprises seeking to adopt innovative technologies.

Vi

Seed Round in 2016
Vi delivers on-demand cardio audio workouts that are fun, effective, and adapt to you in real-time while anyone works out. Vi's mission is to democratize personal health & fitness through AI and voice

Armis, Inc.

Seed Round in 2015
Armis, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing Internet of Things (IoT) security solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Armis focuses on detecting and managing unmanaged and rogue devices within organizational networks. Its solutions protect enterprises from potential threats posed by various devices such as point of sale systems, medical devices, security cameras, printers, and other IoT applications. By offering an agentless security platform, Armis enables organizations to gain visibility and control over their IoT environments, thereby addressing critical security vulnerabilities across industries such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology.

Adallom

Series A in 2012
Adallom, Inc. is a cloud application security company that specializes in providing cloud access security brokerage services. Founded in 2012 by cybersecurity veterans, Adallom offers a range of solutions aimed at enhancing the security and governance of cloud applications. Its platform enables organizations to protect their data while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks associated with cloud usage. Key offerings include security for widely used applications such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Google Apps, Box, and Dropbox for Business, as well as communication tools like Jive and Yammer. The company’s services are designed to be user-friendly and can be deployed either as a Software as a Service (SaaS) or on-premises solution. Adallom utilizes advanced heuristics to provide visibility and control over cloud data, making it a critical resource for businesses looking to safeguard their information in the cloud. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with a research and development facility in Tel Aviv, Israel, Adallom became a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation in 2015.

Européenne des Desserts

Private Equity Round in 2009
Européenne des Desserts is a French leader in the frozen baking industry employing more than 770 people across five production sites, four located in France and one in the UK. The Group supplies some of the largest organisations in the retail and catering sectors.
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