Yaron Valler

Engages in design, development, manufacture and sale of CPUs and integrated circuits to computing and related end products

Technion Seed is an active manager which invests in and supports Israeli seed-stage start-up companies in a variety of sectors including communications, IT, internet, medical devices, renewable energy and new materials. Through Technion Seed, the Vertex Venture Capital, Battery Ventures, SCP-Vitalife and ProSeed venture capital funds invest in high market potential technological ideas and ventures, that are still at an early stage and with very high uncertainty. The initial investment of up to $1 million is made both directly by the funds and indirectly through Technion Seed, and is to enable the entrepreneurs to prove the viability of their idea. Success in the initial phase will then lead to a large round of financing by the funds. The firm only accepts a small number of start-ups each year so that they can provide support for investee companies from seed to exit.

Giza Venture invests in companies located in Israel and Asia. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in early stage capital transactions. It acts as a lead investor and takes a seat on the board of directors. It also makes co-investments and follow-on investments.

Provides cash-back reward programs for on-line shoppers

Functions as a College/University

Provides products for memory system design performance and capability enhancement

Functions as a College/University

Designs and develops light modulator that controls the intensity of visible light

HPV is a venture capital investment manager focused on technology-related industries, following a hands-on investment approach. The firm invests in the software, web services and cleantech sectors throughout Europe, particularly in German-speaking countries, as well as in Israel. The firm targets innovative early-stage and expansion-phase companies with the potential to become global leaders in their market segment. HPV's investment criteria include an experienced management team, a distinctive product or service providing a durable and sustainable customer benefit, and the potential for an international roll-out, especially in the US market. The firm invests EUR 500 thousand to 10 million, generally in the form of equity. The firm supports their portfolio companies through a wide variety of services, including IT-equipped incubator space, business advisory, partnerships and network development. They hire third-party providers of professional services such as recruiting and design-led innovation consultancy. Their goal is to support young entrepreneurs in transforming their ideas into marketable products. In 2008 HPV launched a pan-African venture capital fund co-sponsored by MAN Ferrostaal AG, a division of the Munich-based MAN AG group (FR: MAN). MAN Ferrostaal provides industrial services and is a key player in alternative energy. Based in Stellenbosch near Cape Town, the fund focuses on pre-profit innovative African companies in the technology industry and in industrial sectors such as heavy engineering, automotive and green technology, with an emphasis on social entrepreneurship.