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early-stage venture capital firm providing pre-seed and seed funding for startups in digital marketing, new media, social, and mobile.
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Key people at Cyhawk Ventures.
Cyhawk Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that provides pre-seed and seed-stage funding to technology startups. The independent firm specializes in direct equity investments across the digital marketing, advertising, new media, social, and mobile industry sectors. Operating with a highly concentrated team of three staff members, the firm backs founding teams through a combination of capital allocation and hands-on management. Originally operating through direct investments by its principals, the entity formally established the Cyhawk Ventures Fund in 2011 to retroactively structure its growing portfolio. Prior to establishing the investment firm, the leadership team gained significant industry experience by launching the digital advertising company Matomy, which was previously known as AdsMarket. Cyhawk Ventures was originally founded in 2001 by general partner Kfir Moyal and at least one additional unnamed co-founder.
Key people at Cyhawk Ventures.
Cyhawk Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in pre-seed and seed investments primarily in media technology, digital marketing, social, and mobile sectors. Its mission centers on backing disruptive startups that innovate in media and advertising technologies, aiming to accelerate growth in these dynamic industries. By focusing on early-stage companies, Cyhawk Ventures plays a critical role in nurturing emerging ventures that address evolving digital media challenges and opportunities, thereby influencing the startup ecosystem in Israel and beyond[1][2][3][4][5].
Founded by Assaf Ben Asher and Kfir Moyal, Cyhawk Ventures has evolved to concentrate on media technology companies, leveraging its founders' expertise and network to identify promising startups. The firm’s investment philosophy emphasizes early engagement with companies that demonstrate potential for innovation in digital marketing, social platforms, and mobile technologies. This focus allows Cyhawk Ventures to support companies at pivotal moments, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance to help them scale effectively[4][1].
Cyhawk Ventures is positioned at the intersection of several key trends: the digitization of media, the rise of social and mobile platforms, and the transformation of advertising through technology. The timing is critical as media consumption habits rapidly evolve, creating demand for innovative tools and platforms. By investing early in startups that address these shifts, Cyhawk Ventures helps shape the future of digital media and marketing, fostering innovation that can scale globally. Its influence extends through its portfolio companies, which contribute to the modernization of media technology and advertising ecosystems.
Looking ahead, Cyhawk Ventures is likely to deepen its focus on emerging media technologies, potentially expanding into areas such as Web3, AI-driven marketing solutions, and new social engagement models. As digital media continues to fragment and personalize, startups backed by Cyhawk Ventures could lead the next wave of innovation. The firm’s early-stage investment approach positions it well to capitalize on nascent trends and maintain influence in the evolving media technology landscape, reinforcing its role as a key catalyst in the startup ecosystem.
Cyhawk Ventures has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $2.0M Seed in Backed in December 2015.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2015 | Backed | $2.0M Seed | — | iAngels |
| Aug 1, 2013 | Appoxee | $2.0M Seed | Moshe Lichtman, Lazarus Israel Opportunities Fund | Horizon Capital |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Pluralis | $1.0M Seed | Cyhawk Ventures, TheTime | — |
