Cactus Capital
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Be'er Sheva, Israel
Countries of investment
- Israel
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
- Fintech
- AI
- Blockchain
- Data Science
About
Cactus Capital is Israel’s first studentrun venture capital fund. Located at the Yazamut 360 center within BenGurion University of the Negev, the firm aims to support and fund outstanding BGU students who are committed to tech entrepreneurship. Cactus Capital not only provides financial backing but also necessary support to help early stage startups succeed in the dynamic tech and business landscape. The firm invests up to 100,000 ₪ in emerging startups and offers a comprehensive educational program, Cactus Academy, to transform students into skilled analysts. Their diverse portfolio covers a range of industries, including fintech, health tech, artificial intelligence, and more. Cactus Capital is generously supported by David Bengis & family.
Cactus Capital is Israel’s first studentrun venture capital fund. Located at the Yazamut 360 center within BenGurion University of the Negev, the firm aims to support and fund outstanding BGU students who are committed to tech entrepreneurship. Cactus Capital not only provides financial backing but also necessary support to help early stage startups succeed in the dynamic tech and business landscape. The firm invests up to 100,000 ₪ in emerging startups and offers a comprehensive educational program, Cactus Academy, to transform students into skilled analysts. Their diverse portfolio covers a range of industries, including fintech, health tech, artificial intelligence, and more. Cactus Capital is generously supported by David Bengis & family.
Investment Thesis
Cactus Capital supports and funds outstanding BenGurion University students pursuing tech entrepreneurship. They provide necessary backing for their ventures to succeed in the evolving tech and business landscape.
Manager's Experience
With a strong background in venture capital, the fund manager has successfully navigated over 30 deals primarily within the technology and healthcare sectors. Their strategic, operator-first approach has led to significant exits across North America and Europe, focusing on early to growth-stage investments. Leveraging a data-driven methodology, they have built a robust portfolio that emphasizes innovation and market disruption. This experience has positioned them as a key player in identifying emerging trends and fostering scalable companies.