VC firm
HiCenter Ventures
Also known as InVenTech
- Investor type
- VC
- Investing status
- Activeas of 2026-09-21Source (opens in a new tab)
- Headquarters
- Haifa, Israel
- Check size
- Our investment in portfolio companies is up to NIS 400,000 per company: NIS 300,000 in equity phantom units An additional NIS 100,000 non-dilutive grantSource (opens in a new tab)
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Record updated 21 September 2026
About
HiCenter Ventures is an investment fund backing high-potential technology startups in Haifa. Founded by the Haifa Economic Corporation and the Haifa Municipality, the fund is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and accelerating ventures at various stages of development.
Investment approach
- Thesis
- We invest in technology-driven companies building foundational innovations with long-term impact. Our focus is on DeepTech, DefenseTech, and the Blue Economy — sectors where advanced science, engineering excellence, and strong intellectual property create meaningful barriers to entry and sustainable value. We partner with ambitious founders developing technologies that address critical global challenges and have the potential to scale internationally. Beyond capital, we provide strategic guidance, industry connections, and hands-on support to help transform breakthrough technologies into successful companies.Source (opens in a new tab)
- Eligibility
- Selected startups commit to establishing their main operations in Haifa for a period of five years from the date of investment.
- Traction requirement
- We seek companies beyond proof of concept (POC) that feature strong interdisciplinary teams and initial funding.
- Investing status notes
- If you are building a deep-technology company with global ambition, we invite you to submit your startup for investment consideration here:
Locations
- Headquarters
- Haifa, Israel
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