Cornerstone Venture Partners

Cornerstone Venture Partners is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2016 and based in New York City, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Israel. The firm focuses on providing early-stage capital and strategic guidance to technology companies, particularly those involved in B2B sectors. Its investment interests include software, big data, logistics, edge computing, marketing and sales technologies, virtual reality, and the Internet of Things. Cornerstone typically makes initial investments of up to $1 million and is open to follow-up funding for promising ventures. The firm primarily targets companies in the United States and Israel, aiming to support innovation across diverse technology sectors.

Hanan Brand

General Partner

Michael Ozechov

Partner

Zosia Ulatowski

Principal, Fund Operations

17 past transactions

NewSpace

Venture Round in 2024
NewSpace is a company specializing in aerospace research and technology, focusing on the design and development of persistent drones for earth observation and communications. It develops unmanned systems that utilize advanced technologies such as autonomy, sensor fusion, and stratospheric operations for both civilian and military applications. The company's expertise encompasses aircraft design, collective robotics, distributed intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and GPS-denied navigation. This diverse skill set enables NewSpace to create drones with varying endurance capabilities, catering to a wide range of operational needs.

DealHub.io

Series B in 2021
DealHub's award-winning Revenue Amplification Platform offers the most complete and connected revenue workflow for your organization. The zero-code, purpose-built platform empowers visionary leaders to connect their teams and processes, execute deals, and create predictable pipeline more effectively than ever before. DealHub centralizes buyer communications from opportunity to renewal, and connects everything you need to close the deal. The company’s many customers benefit from real-time buyer intent and sales insights, faster time-to-revenue, and automated approval workflows – all from one easy-to-use guided selling playbook. The Revenue Amplification Platform includes: Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ) Contract Management Subscription Management Sales Proposals Document Generation Buyer Engagement E-signature Native integration with your CRM (Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce and Freshworks). Visit www.dealhub.io to optimize and accelerate your Sales and Revenue operations.

YOUTiLiGENT

Seed Round in 2019
YOUTiLiGENT focuses on revolutionizing the professional equipment market by integrating artificial intelligence with existing machines. Its AIoT solution enhances various types of equipment, including medical devices and professional heating and cooling systems, by converting data into actionable business insights. The company's technology utilizes smart plugs to monitor and analyze the electric consumption patterns of these devices, allowing manufacturers, vendors, and service providers to make informed, data-driven decisions based on real-time usage. This innovative approach aims to provide significant value to users by optimizing equipment performance and efficiency.

DeskForce

Series A in 2019
Established in 2009, DeskForce has quickly established itself as a global partner to call centers and businesses alike. DeskForce specializes in design and implementation of single and multi-site complex communication systems and custom software integrations. Providing service to over 500 callcenters worldwide, DeskForce has become the trusted name in call center software and support.

User1st

Series B in 2019
User1st Ltd. is a company based in Wilmington, Delaware, that specializes in cloud-based accessibility solutions for websites and mobile applications. Founded in 2012, User1st provides tools that help teams create an accessibility overlay, enabling real-time, crowd-sourced information to support various accessibility requirements. Their Accessibility Suite offers features to monitor and modify websites to accommodate diverse disability needs. The company's developer tool allows developers to render websites and apps inclusive with minimal effort, requiring only basic knowledge of accessibility standards. This tool can be easily integrated into continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, making it accessible to a wide range of professionals, including webmasters, content managers, user experience managers, and developers, without necessitating changes to the existing codebase.

YOUTiLiGENT

Seed Round in 2019
YOUTiLiGENT focuses on revolutionizing the professional equipment market by integrating artificial intelligence with existing machines. Its AIoT solution enhances various types of equipment, including medical devices and professional heating and cooling systems, by converting data into actionable business insights. The company's technology utilizes smart plugs to monitor and analyze the electric consumption patterns of these devices, allowing manufacturers, vendors, and service providers to make informed, data-driven decisions based on real-time usage. This innovative approach aims to provide significant value to users by optimizing equipment performance and efficiency.

TEXEL

Seed Round in 2018
TEXEL is a company that provides a white label platform designed for immersive video on demand (VOD) and live 360-degree video experiences for content owners, broadcasters, and telecom companies. With a focus on high video quality and enhanced network efficiency, the platform allows users to attend live events, such as concerts, virtually alongside friends in different locations through advanced synchronization technology. Additionally, TEXEL's platform includes features for social interaction and monetization, enabling content providers to better understand audience engagement by analyzing viewer behavior and headset movement. Based in New York and Tel Aviv, TEXEL is led by a team of senior executives with extensive experience in broadcast and digital media technology.

Axonize

Series A in 2018
Axonize Ltd., based in Tel Aviv, Israel, develops a cloud-based IoT orchestration platform that streamlines the deployment of Internet of Things solutions for enterprises. The platform automates the integration of data and business logic across various applications, sensors, and protocols, allowing businesses to deploy IoT solutions in just a few days. Axonize focuses on three main areas: visibility, automation, and analytics. Its technology enables real-time visualization and optimization of data from multiple devices and sources, helping organizations identify trends, detect anomalies, and derive actionable insights. By facilitating efficient communication between connected devices and web or mobile applications, Axonize enhances the overall effectiveness and ease of IoT implementation for businesses.

OptimalQ

Seed Round in 2018
OptimalQ specializes in predictive analytics and advanced algorithms to enhance call center efficiency by improving lead engagement. The company has developed a technology platform that helps identify the optimal moments when potential customers are most likely to be receptive to sales calls, leveraging a combination of historical and real-time data, including factors like time zone and demographics. OptimalQ offers three primary products: Insight API, which integrates seamlessly with various customer relationship management systems; OptimalCall, an automated lead selection system that operates in real-time; and ActiveLeads, which provides sales agents with notifications about customer availability, allowing for more informed decision-making during outreach. Through its innovative solutions, OptimalQ aims to optimize customer engagement and boost sales effectiveness for its clients.

DealHub.io

Series A in 2017
DealHub's award-winning Revenue Amplification Platform offers the most complete and connected revenue workflow for your organization. The zero-code, purpose-built platform empowers visionary leaders to connect their teams and processes, execute deals, and create predictable pipeline more effectively than ever before. DealHub centralizes buyer communications from opportunity to renewal, and connects everything you need to close the deal. The company’s many customers benefit from real-time buyer intent and sales insights, faster time-to-revenue, and automated approval workflows – all from one easy-to-use guided selling playbook. The Revenue Amplification Platform includes: Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ) Contract Management Subscription Management Sales Proposals Document Generation Buyer Engagement E-signature Native integration with your CRM (Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce and Freshworks). Visit www.dealhub.io to optimize and accelerate your Sales and Revenue operations.

DBS-H

Series A in 2017
DBS-H Ltd. is a data integration provider based in Jerusalem, Israel, specializing in continuous data integration solutions for SQL and NoSQL databases across private, hybrid, and public cloud environments. The company offers a Database as a Service, facilitating the setup and management of Oracle databases in the cloud, along with continuous cloud database integration services. Their technology enables real-time analytics by streaming data from core SQL systems to big data applications, ensuring that databases remain up to date. As businesses increasingly transition towards big data and real-time analytics, DBS-H addresses the limitations of traditional ETL solutions, which can be slow and costly. Their platform allows enterprises, including banks and healthcare providers, to integrate legacy data into new projects swiftly, applying changes without placing undue stress on production systems. Additionally, the company provides tools like CR8 for integrating legacy relational databases with new NoSQL solutions and a transaction analyzer for converting SQL commands from Oracle transaction logs into readable formats for analysis.

Sixdof Space

Seed Round in 2017
Sixdof Space specializes in advanced optical positioning technology that enables precise location tracking at high speeds and low costs. The company has developed a light-based optical sensor combined with sophisticated algorithms to achieve centimeter-level accuracy for both indoor and outdoor applications, even in direct sunlight. By utilizing existing room lighting as reference points, rather than relying on expensive cameras and hardware, Sixdof Space significantly reduces data processing requirements and computational complexity. The technology is applicable across various sectors, including augmented and virtual reality, robotics, drones, and automotive systems. Its patented approach allows for autonomous navigation and precision landing capabilities, providing customers with reliable and efficient tracking solutions.

TEXEL

Seed Round in 2016
TEXEL is a company that provides a white label platform designed for immersive video on demand (VOD) and live 360-degree video experiences for content owners, broadcasters, and telecom companies. With a focus on high video quality and enhanced network efficiency, the platform allows users to attend live events, such as concerts, virtually alongside friends in different locations through advanced synchronization technology. Additionally, TEXEL's platform includes features for social interaction and monetization, enabling content providers to better understand audience engagement by analyzing viewer behavior and headset movement. Based in New York and Tel Aviv, TEXEL is led by a team of senior executives with extensive experience in broadcast and digital media technology.

User1st

Series A in 2016
User1st Ltd. is a company based in Wilmington, Delaware, that specializes in cloud-based accessibility solutions for websites and mobile applications. Founded in 2012, User1st provides tools that help teams create an accessibility overlay, enabling real-time, crowd-sourced information to support various accessibility requirements. Their Accessibility Suite offers features to monitor and modify websites to accommodate diverse disability needs. The company's developer tool allows developers to render websites and apps inclusive with minimal effort, requiring only basic knowledge of accessibility standards. This tool can be easily integrated into continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, making it accessible to a wide range of professionals, including webmasters, content managers, user experience managers, and developers, without necessitating changes to the existing codebase.

Axonize

Seed Round in 2016
Axonize Ltd., based in Tel Aviv, Israel, develops a cloud-based IoT orchestration platform that streamlines the deployment of Internet of Things solutions for enterprises. The platform automates the integration of data and business logic across various applications, sensors, and protocols, allowing businesses to deploy IoT solutions in just a few days. Axonize focuses on three main areas: visibility, automation, and analytics. Its technology enables real-time visualization and optimization of data from multiple devices and sources, helping organizations identify trends, detect anomalies, and derive actionable insights. By facilitating efficient communication between connected devices and web or mobile applications, Axonize enhances the overall effectiveness and ease of IoT implementation for businesses.

Snapp Builder

Seed Round in 2015
Snapp Inc. is a mobile business platform based in New York that enables users to create and manage mobile applications and websites without requiring prior technical knowledge. The platform provides a range of tools for business owners to establish their online presence and facilitate user engagement through various solutions, products, and services. Snapp's offerings include Snapp Builder for building applications, Snapp Wave for user interaction and transactions, and Snapp Bridge for third-party developers to integrate into the Snapp ecosystem. The company's services are accessible through its website and mobile applications available on popular app stores.

DBmaestro

Seed Round in 2015
DBmaestro Ltd. is an enterprise software development company that specializes in database automation solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Burlington, Massachusetts; Berkshire, United Kingdom; and Israel, the company offers DBmaestro TeamWork, a comprehensive platform for database change management and deployment automation. This platform features agile development, continuous integration and delivery, and robust security measures, including customizable role management and an audit trail. It streamlines development processes, enforces change policies, and mitigates risks, making it invaluable for development managers, DBAs, and other IT professionals. DBmaestro serves a diverse array of industries, including finance, healthcare, government, and retail, providing essential tools for database oversight and operational efficiency.
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