Israeli venture capital company Viola Ventures has announced the creation of two new funds with a total value of approximately $250 million to support the local startup ecosystem.
According to the company’s plan, $100 million will be allocated through the Viola Conviction Fund I to support existing portfolio companies.
The remaining funds will be managed under Viola Ventures VII, the firm’s seventh main fund, which is expected to become fully operational in early 2026. This fund will primarily target early-stage startups (Seed and Series A), with plans to invest in approximately 20 new startups.
Viola Ventures’ priority sectors include vertical and corporate AI, AI infrastructure, fintech, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, and defense industry. This initiative aims to revitalize Israel’s tech sector at a time when the number of newly established companies has declined—from around 1,000 annually a decade ago to 500 in 2024.
