We are a specialized fund, not a generalist. We invest in the verticals we know intimately as both founders and investors: AI, Digital, and Commerce. We back seed-stage startups that have already demonstrated initial revenue and have the potential to become fast-growing internet companies. Our focus includes B2B, B2C, and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) business models.

We look for exceptional operators, founders with deep domain expertise, a relentless focus on execution, founders that hustle, and a clear path to product-market fit and a clear vision for scaling globally. At Savyon Ventures, we believe that early revenues give founders control over their path and create healthier, more sustainable growth. We back teams that move fast, learn quickly, and turn insights into measurable traction. We also value the core traits of our namesake, the Savyon plant: fast growth, resilience, and high energy allocation to scaling.

Our average check size is $250K. We are happy to lead rounds or follow trusted investors. We also typically help bring additional co-investors from our extensive network and LPs.

While we are not strictly limited to any region, we strongly favor Israel and the US (Delaware companies).

• Israeli founders: We can lead the round and leverage our local ecosystem expertise, but are also open to following a lead investor.

• Non-Israeli founders (primarily US/Delaware): We are happy to follow an investor we know and trust to ensure strong syndicate alignment.

We are quite engaged and involved in the startups we invest in, offering hands-on support in strategy, GTM, and fundraising. However, we never forget our role: we are not taking over or 'putting our hands on the wheel'. We always remember that you are the founder and the driver of the business.

We typically ask for a board seat or a board observer as this aligns with our mission statement to be involved, engaged, and genuinely helpful partners.

We are highly selective. We see, on average, 1,000 new opportunities every year, which translates to 3-5 new companies every day. We only invest in the top 0.3% of the deals we review.

We pride ourselves on a rapid and transparent decision-making process. We conduct a thorough due diligence (DD) that includes business DD, technical DD, financial DD, and Legal DD. When we follow a lead investor, we can rely on their DD to avoid duplication and speed things up.

If a deal is interesting and the company is well-prepared and organized, the investment process can take us 2-3 weeks. If the process is delayed, it's typically because the company does not yet have the necessary materials ready, which we understand, as we are often the first VC in a company.

We respond to all inquiries from founders and will never ghost or ignore messages. When we pass on a deal, we'll always explain why, as we know how important and valuable this feedback is to founders.