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Our story with VentureIsrael's managing partners started in 2017 when they attracted a strategic investor for my previous company, Splitit, during the Series A round. The transaction was carried out swiftly and professionally, and we maintained a friendly relationship. A year and a half later, the company went public, becoming the most successful Israeli startup IPO on the ASX. In 2021, I started a new venture, and VentureIsrael was one of the first institutional investors on board. It was an incredible journey up to the exit when F5 Networks acquired us. Our fruitful partnership has evolved, and I have recently joined VentureIsrael as a Venture Partner, specializing in cybersecurity.
Despite having a relatively small stake in our company, VentureIsrael goes above and beyond to help us grow faster. They brought in a new investor during the most challenging period for the company, arrange dozens of meetings for us with potential investors and partners, and expand our network in the USA and the UK. Moreover, they are people who truly understand what we do. Having VentureIsrael on board is a seal of excellence for any deep tech startup, including us.
VentureIsrael was the last fund to join our seed round, and they were so persistent that we had to increase the round size to accommodate them. However, we have no regrets – just a year later, it was VentureIsrael who managed to bring to MAOLAC a new investor with a check six times larger than their own. We can always count on their professionalism and natural mediation skills.
We first met in 2018, before they had their own fund. They were among the first investors in the Israeli market who were deeply interested in maritime cybersecurity and understood its potential. We were thrilled to join forces when they offered to invest in us in 2020. VentureIsrael consistently supports our company through good and challenging times. They have brought additional investors several times and constantly help and support us in any way possible.