Takwin

Takwin is a venture capital firm and incubator based in Haifa, Israel, established in 2015. It focuses on early-stage investments in high-tech companies led by Arab entrepreneurs within Israel. The firm aims to foster the startup spirit in Arab Israeli communities by empowering these entrepreneurs to develop successful businesses. Takwin is notable for being the first venture capital entity located in northern Israel and operates Takwin Labs, which serves as a specialized infrastructure for local entrepreneurs and startups. The firm takes a proactive investment approach, assisting entrepreneurs in refining their business plans, products, and strategies before formal investment, leveraging its expertise in the startup ecosystem. Areas of interest for Takwin include autonomous vehicles, agriculture technology, seismology, nanotechnology, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Erel Margalit

Investor

Nechemia (Chemi) Peres

Chairman, Investment Committee

Imad Telhami Ph.D

Co-Founder and Chairman

4 past transactions

Soos

Venture Round in 2020
Soos is a company focused on advancing poultry production through its innovative incubation system. This system utilizes AI-driven software to monitor and control environmental conditions during the incubation of chicken embryos. By transmitting sound waves to the embryos, Soos can influence the sex development process, transforming genetic male chicks into functional female layers capable of laying eggs. This technology aims to enhance the efficiency of the egg production industry, addressing global nutritional security challenges by increasing the production capacity of female layers.

Imagry

Venture Round in 2017
Imagry LLC is a developer of an advanced autonomous driving platform that operates without maps, utilizing real-time software to perceive and navigate environments. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with additional operations in Israel and San Jose, California. Imagry’s technology employs a unique combination of vision-based perception and imitation-learning artificial intelligence, allowing vehicles to understand their surroundings and make driving decisions akin to a skilled human driver. Since 2019, Imagry has successfully operated autonomous passenger vehicles on public roads in various countries, including the U.S., Germany, Israel, and Japan. The company supplies its perception and motion planning software to automotive Tier-1 suppliers and original equipment manufacturers, while also collaborating with bus manufacturers to provide integrated solutions for fully autonomous buses. Recognized for its innovative contributions to the autonomous transport sector, Imagry has received accolades for its technology leadership and customer value in the industry.

OlfaGuard

Seed Round in 2016
OlfaGuard Ltd is a bio-nanotech company based in Haifa, Israel, focused on enhancing food safety through innovative technology. The company has developed an E-nose that utilizes an array of nanotech-based sensors specifically designed to detect pathogens, such as Salmonella and E. coli, on food. These sensors function by identifying microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) associated with these pathogens. Currently in the research and development phase, OlfaGuard is leveraging technology derived from four patents licensed from the Technion and Professor Hossam Haick. The sensors are intended for single-use and provide results with high specificity in a matter of minutes, making it possible for users to identify foodborne pathogens without the need for professional personnel or laboratory settings, thus offering a cost-effective solution for food safety.

Imagry

Seed Round in 2015
Imagry LLC is a developer of an advanced autonomous driving platform that operates without maps, utilizing real-time software to perceive and navigate environments. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with additional operations in Israel and San Jose, California. Imagry’s technology employs a unique combination of vision-based perception and imitation-learning artificial intelligence, allowing vehicles to understand their surroundings and make driving decisions akin to a skilled human driver. Since 2019, Imagry has successfully operated autonomous passenger vehicles on public roads in various countries, including the U.S., Germany, Israel, and Japan. The company supplies its perception and motion planning software to automotive Tier-1 suppliers and original equipment manufacturers, while also collaborating with bus manufacturers to provide integrated solutions for fully autonomous buses. Recognized for its innovative contributions to the autonomous transport sector, Imagry has received accolades for its technology leadership and customer value in the industry.
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