Benson Oak Capital

Benson Oak Capital is a private equity firm established in 1991 and headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. The firm specializes in buy-out and growth equity investments, primarily targeting small to medium-sized enterprises in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. With a team that possesses over 50 years of combined experience in these markets, Benson Oak Capital has successfully completed more than 70 debt-raising and M&A transactions, valued at over €6 billion. The firm emphasizes building strong relationships with its portfolio companies, allowing for proactive sourcing of investment opportunities and a more collaborative approach to strategic development. Since its inception, Benson Oak Capital has invested over €50 million across various industries, aiming to support high-quality businesses in achieving enhanced performance. The firm’s unique advisory background enables it to create value for both its investors and the communities in which it operates.

Lubomir Cervenak

Director

Robert Cohen

Managing Partner

Gabriel Eichler

Venture Partner

Christian Henze

Venture Partner

Yoni Mindel

Partner

Rachel Pether

Venture Partner

Amir Pushinsky

Venture Partner

Stanislav Spurny

Managing Director

Walker Stapleton

Venture Partner

14 past transactions

Verofax

Seed Round in 2022
Traceability as a service for Pharmaceuticals, valuables and Food. Improve trust through eradicating counterfeit, tampering or inventory diversion. Solution includes last mile safe delivery.

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 provides a SaaS based tecnology platform for K-12 schools to manage and fund scholastic sports. The system features administration and engagement tools to bring together student-athletes, their families, schools, and valued partners.

ZenGo

Series A in 2021
Developer of a non-custodial digital currency wallet designed to make the global crypto economy more accessible. The company's digital wallets let people buy and sell cryptocurrencies and generate and manage private keys that reduce and fix the problems of security breaches and human error, enabling cryptocurrency traders and investors to manage their digital assets and investment portfolios in a convenient, secure, and hassle-free manner.

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
Imagine a dating app that starts with getting to know a person before swiping on them. Where character is considered before physical attributes, and where profiles are evaluated on the basis of common interests, opinions, and values.

Tailor-ED

Seed Round in 2019
Tailor-ED Ltd. operates an online learning platform designed to assist teachers in delivering personalized educational experiences for students. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company focuses on creating engaging learning environments tailored to the unique needs and abilities of each student. The platform provides customized content based on individual capabilities, past academic performance, and interests, facilitating differentiated instruction. Additionally, Tailor-ED integrates social and emotional learning (SEL) skills development into its offerings, enabling teachers to foster a holistic educational experience. By merging proficiency with collaboration and creativity, Tailor-ED aims to support both educators and learners in achieving effective outcomes in the classroom.

Become

Series A in 2019
Become, Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-powered marketplace designed to connect small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with various lending options. The company provides a range of financial solutions, including unsecured business loans, lines of credit, merchant cash advances, equipment financing, and invoice factoring services. Founded in 2016 and originally known as Lending Express Inc., the company rebranded in July 2019 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv. Become's platform utilizes advanced algorithms to deliver customized funding offers, facilitating over $316 million in loans through partnerships with more than 50 leading lenders and fintech firms. Additionally, the company offers the BeProfit dashboard, which provides tools for online SMBs to track and analyze key business metrics, helping them optimize their operations and enhance profitability. With over 236,000 registered business owners, Become continues to grow its ecosystem to support the financial needs of SMBs.

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.

ZenGo

Seed Round in 2018
Developer of a non-custodial digital currency wallet designed to make the global crypto economy more accessible. The company's digital wallets let people buy and sell cryptocurrencies and generate and manage private keys that reduce and fix the problems of security breaches and human error, enabling cryptocurrency traders and investors to manage their digital assets and investment portfolios in a convenient, secure, and hassle-free manner.

ZenGo

Seed Round in 2018
Developer of a non-custodial digital currency wallet designed to make the global crypto economy more accessible. The company's digital wallets let people buy and sell cryptocurrencies and generate and manage private keys that reduce and fix the problems of security breaches and human error, enabling cryptocurrency traders and investors to manage their digital assets and investment portfolios in a convenient, secure, and hassle-free manner.

Become

Seed Round in 2018
Become, Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-powered marketplace designed to connect small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with various lending options. The company provides a range of financial solutions, including unsecured business loans, lines of credit, merchant cash advances, equipment financing, and invoice factoring services. Founded in 2016 and originally known as Lending Express Inc., the company rebranded in July 2019 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv. Become's platform utilizes advanced algorithms to deliver customized funding offers, facilitating over $316 million in loans through partnerships with more than 50 leading lenders and fintech firms. Additionally, the company offers the BeProfit dashboard, which provides tools for online SMBs to track and analyze key business metrics, helping them optimize their operations and enhance profitability. With over 236,000 registered business owners, Become continues to grow its ecosystem to support the financial needs of SMBs.

LoungeBuddy

Series A in 2015
LoungeBuddy, Inc. is a mobile application developed to provide travelers with short-term access to airport lounges globally. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the platform enables users to discover, book, and access lounges, enhancing their travel experience for a one-time fee. LoungeBuddy effectively addresses the significant excess capacity in airport lounges, which can accommodate approximately 350 million entries annually but currently receive fewer than 250 million. The company operates as a subsidiary of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. It has created a patent-pending, real-time inventory management platform that allows lounge operators to optimize passenger flow and generate additional revenue. This technology facilitates transactions with various partners, including online travel agencies, travel management companies, and airlines, ensuring travelers receive relevant offerings while helping lounges capitalize on their unused capacity.

Slidely

Venture Round in 2014
Promo.com is a leading video creation platform for businesses and agencies. (formerly known as Slidely). Promo.com helps businesses of all sizes to leverage great visual content to promote anything they want in smart, effective ways. Promo.com offers access to over 15 million premium video clips and images, ready-made templates, pre-edited licensed music, and a user-friendly editor. The Company started in 2012 as Slidely, a B2C platform helping 200 million people create and share slideshows visuals and videos. Promo, the B2B service was launched in summer 2016, and following its successful growth, the company rebranded as promo.com in 2019. Promo.com, an official Facebook & Instagram Marketing Partner, and a YouTube creative Partner, is a privately held company with offices in Tel Aviv, and Warsaw.
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