Symbol VC

Overview

Symbol VC is a first-check venture capital firm focused on early-stage Israeli tech startups. The firm invests between $500,000 and $3.5 million in the initial funding rounds of pre-consensus companies across B2B, consumer, and enterprise sectors. Symbol VC engages with founders at the earliest stages, supporting them through ideation, validation, and team building. Post-investment, the firm offers personalized support to help startups progress from zero to one. Founded in 2021 by Yuval Ariav, Symbol VC is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. Ariav, an entrepreneur known for building and scaling companies like Onavo, acquired by Meta, established the firm to provide specialized support to early-stage ventures beyond capital. The firm's approach emphasizes engaging with entrepreneurs as early as possible, even before the first funding round, to provide comprehensive assistance in the crucial early stages of company development. Symbol VC's portfolio includes companies like Jiga and Nilus, which have raised $4 million and $8.6 million respectively. The firm offers personalized post-investment support to help startups progress from zero to one. Their approach emphasizes engaging with entrepreneurs as early as possible, even before the first funding round, to provide comprehensive assistance in the crucial early stages of company development.

Investment Focus

• Exceptional Israeli entrepreneurs building pre-consensus companies

Portfolio Companies