Sherpa InnoVentures

Overview

Sherpa InnoVentures is an innovation-focused investment fund based in Israel, dedicated to investing in highly innovative Israeli and Israeli-related technology companies. The firm applies innovation expertise throughout its activities, including scouting, due diligence, selection, investment, and guidance of portfolio companies. By partnering with SIT – Systematic Inventive Thinking, Sherpa employs structured innovation tools to enhance its investment processes. The fund primarily invests in sectors such as Internet and other Information & Communication Technologies, including FinTech, and non-Pharma life sciences, including agro-tech. Sherpa's management team is committed to personally accompanying each portfolio company, working closely with their management teams to address specific needs and foster growth. This hands-on approach aims to create a harmonious partnership between investors, companies, and the fund's team. Sherpa InnoVentures operates with a unique model that combines structured innovation tools with personal working relationships. The fund's budget-based operation model, as opposed to the traditional percentage-based management fee model, aligns the interests of all parties involved, making the success of portfolio companies the primary focus. This innovative approach has been developed by learning from and building on best practices in the industry, aiming to overcome key drawbacks and disadvantages of the current VC model.

Investment Focus

• Highly innovative Israeli and Israeli-related technology companies