Viola Group

Viola Group is a leading technology-focused investment organization based in Herzliya, Israel, managing over $3 billion in assets. Founded in 2000, the group comprises several distinct investment arms, including Viola Ventures, Viola Growth, Viola Credit, Viola Partners, and Viola FinTech. Viola Ventures specializes in early-stage technology investments across various sectors, such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and fintech. Viola Growth targets expansion-phase companies, while Viola Credit provides custom credit solutions to technology firms. Viola FinTech focuses on global investments in the fintech sector, emphasizing digital services, wealth management, customer engagement, and regulatory technology. The group supports Israeli entrepreneurs in building transformative technology companies and has backed over 200 firms to date, contributing significantly to the growth of Israel's vibrant tech landscape. Each investment arm operates independently but shares access to a broad network of resources and expertise.

Yael Alroy

Partner

Harel Beit-On

Founder and General Partner

Rafi Carmeli

General Partner

Shlomo Dovrat

Co-Founder and General Partner

Ranit Etzion-Weiss

Analyst

Ruthi Simha

General Partner and Co-Founder

S. Fitzgerald Haney

Partner and Head of Strategic Development

Roni Kahn

Principal

Jonathan Kolber

Investor

Uri Lampert

Principal

Maayan Levy

Principal

Tomer Michaeli

General Partner @ Viola FinTech

Zvika Orron

General Partner

Natalie Refuah

General Partner

Jeffrey Shapiro

Partner, Human Capital

Alex Shmulovich

Principal

Ido Vigdor

Partner @ Viola Credit

Orr Yidov

Analyst

Avi Zeevi

Co-Founder and General Partner

Or Zolty

Associate

Past deals in Visual Search

SimilarWeb

Series F in 2020
SimilarWeb is a market intelligence platform that specializes in web and mobile app traffic analytics. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company operates globally with offices in Israel, the UK, France, Japan, and Australia. It provides users with insights into website statistics and competitive strategies, allowing businesses to monitor and enhance their digital market share. SimilarWeb's advanced technology processes billions of digital interactions daily, transforming this data into actionable insights for its clients. The primary revenue stream for the company comes from SaaS subscriptions, which include fees from customers using its cloud-based digital intelligence solutions. Overall, SimilarWeb aims to empower organizations by delivering a comprehensive view of the digital landscape, aiding them in becoming more competitive in their respective markets.

Syte

Series C in 2020
Syte develops a product discovery platform designed to transform the way people search and shop online. It is a provider of visual AI technology that aims to improve retailers’ site navigation, product discovery, and user experience by powering solutions that engage and convert shoppers. The B2B enterprise's solution includes camera search, augmented site search, personalization engines, and smart in-store tools, empower shoppers to discover and purchase products instantly. Their camera solution enables shoppers to take a picture of a product that inspires them and search for visually similar products within a retailer’s site. Up to date, Syte has raised $71 million from investors including Viola Ventures, LG Tech Ventures, NHN Ventures, Kreos Capital, Naver Corporation, Commerce Ventures, Storm Ventures, Axess Ventures, La Maison, MizMaa Ventures, Magma, Naver Corporation, Line Corporation, Reimage Ventures, North Base Media, and KDC Ventures. In 2014, Helge Voss, Idan Pinto, Lihi Pinto Fryman, and Ofer Fryman established Syte in Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv.

Syte

Series B in 2019
Syte develops a product discovery platform designed to transform the way people search and shop online. It is a provider of visual AI technology that aims to improve retailers’ site navigation, product discovery, and user experience by powering solutions that engage and convert shoppers. The B2B enterprise's solution includes camera search, augmented site search, personalization engines, and smart in-store tools, empower shoppers to discover and purchase products instantly. Their camera solution enables shoppers to take a picture of a product that inspires them and search for visually similar products within a retailer’s site. Up to date, Syte has raised $71 million from investors including Viola Ventures, LG Tech Ventures, NHN Ventures, Kreos Capital, Naver Corporation, Commerce Ventures, Storm Ventures, Axess Ventures, La Maison, MizMaa Ventures, Magma, Naver Corporation, Line Corporation, Reimage Ventures, North Base Media, and KDC Ventures. In 2014, Helge Voss, Idan Pinto, Lihi Pinto Fryman, and Ofer Fryman established Syte in Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv.

Vayavision

Seed Round in 2018
VayaVision Sensing Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in developing perception engine software aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Or Yehuda, Israel, the company offers VAYA-Drive, an artificial intelligence cognition platform that integrates raw data fusion with advanced computer vision techniques. This platform generates comprehensive environmental models, enabling critical functions such as road and free space detection, lane detection, object detection and tracking, and recognition of traffic signs. By utilizing deep learning algorithms, VayaVision delivers a reliable detection and classification system that accurately assesses the size, shape, and velocity of surrounding objects, including small obstacles. This innovative approach not only improves sensing capabilities for autonomous vehicles but also contributes to cost reductions within the automotive industry. Since July 2020, VayaVision has operated as a subsidiary of LeddarTech Inc.

SimilarWeb

Series F in 2017
SimilarWeb is a market intelligence platform that specializes in web and mobile app traffic analytics. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company operates globally with offices in Israel, the UK, France, Japan, and Australia. It provides users with insights into website statistics and competitive strategies, allowing businesses to monitor and enhance their digital market share. SimilarWeb's advanced technology processes billions of digital interactions daily, transforming this data into actionable insights for its clients. The primary revenue stream for the company comes from SaaS subscriptions, which include fees from customers using its cloud-based digital intelligence solutions. Overall, SimilarWeb aims to empower organizations by delivering a comprehensive view of the digital landscape, aiding them in becoming more competitive in their respective markets.

Delver

Series A in 2008
Delver is an intelligent social search engine designed to help users find relevant content, media, and connections within their social networks. By leveraging the wealth of information created and shared by users and their connections, Delver aims to provide search results that are tailored to individual preferences and interests. The platform facilitates the discovery of valuable resources such as blogs, videos, reviews, and articles, which are increasingly generated by people in one's social sphere. Additionally, Delver offers a natural language interface, making it accessible across various devices, including mobile and web platforms. Through its innovative approach, Delver seeks to enhance the search experience by emphasizing the collective wisdom of users' social circles.

Delver

Series A in 2007
Delver is an intelligent social search engine designed to help users find relevant content, media, and connections within their social networks. By leveraging the wealth of information created and shared by users and their connections, Delver aims to provide search results that are tailored to individual preferences and interests. The platform facilitates the discovery of valuable resources such as blogs, videos, reviews, and articles, which are increasingly generated by people in one's social sphere. Additionally, Delver offers a natural language interface, making it accessible across various devices, including mobile and web platforms. Through its innovative approach, Delver seeks to enhance the search experience by emphasizing the collective wisdom of users' social circles.
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