About Intel Ignite
Intel Ignite, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2019, is based in Tel Aviv, Israel. With a presence in 3 countries, it has supported around 22 startups in sectors like High Tech, Enterprise Applications. As of Oct 2026, Intel Ignite has 1 unicorn under its belt and has witnessed 2 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Addionics, Orca AI and Atlantic Quantum. The program primarily supports Grant (prize money) startups based in Germany. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Grant (prize money) round in Proxima Fusion on Nov 06, 2023.
Intel Ignite's List of Top Investments
Intel Ignite has a portfolio of 22 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investmentis in SuperDuperDBTheir portfolio spans across Germany, Israel and United States. They have invested in High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Infrastructure and 14 other sectors, across stages such as Grant (prize money), Seed stages. Here is the list of top investments by Intel Ignite:1. Addionics
Manufacturer of three-dimensional current collectors designed for advanced battery performance. These collectors facilitate faster charging, lighter weight, and higher conductivity in batteries. The technology is designed for seamless integration into existing battery assembly lines. The current collectors are compatible with traditional coating processes, enabling use with existing and emerging battery chemistries.
Key facts about Addionics
2. Orca AI
Developer of maritime artificial intelligence platform for enhanced situational awareness. The platform offers tools for bridge and office teams to improve safety. It provides situational awareness and autonomous shipping solutions. The company serves commercial shipping and defense and government sectors.
Key facts about Orca AI
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $111M
- Employee Count: 170 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Brighton Park Capital, Lloyd’s and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, May 06, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Developer of quantum computers for computations and processing information. It provides users with a company that is focused on solving the quantum hardware problem by building scalable quantum computers. Company is working on building fault-tolerant quantum computers by making superconducting qubit technology and deploying scalable hardware architecture.
Key facts about Atlantic Quantum
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Cambridge (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $9M
- Employee Count: 23 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Glasswing Ventures, MassVentures and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Feb 21, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Antaris
Provider of cloud platform for satellite mission design, simulation, and operation. The platform supports various payloads, buses, and missions, including ground segments. It enables government and commercial operators to build, launch, and operate constellations. The platform facilitates performance optimization across complex, multi-vendor architectures. It offers solutions for designing and customizing satellites. The platform allows users to simulate missions using hardware and software configurations. It provides a solution for space vehicle software, which can integrate existing software.
Key facts about Antaris
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Los Altos (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $42.2M
- Employee Count: 28 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: WestWave Capital, Acequia Capital and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Mar 16, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Key facts about Proxima Fusion
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Munich (Germany)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $211M
- Employee Count: 185 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: DST Global, Burda Principal Investments and 43 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 07, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Intel Ignite's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Intel Ignite has invested in 22 companies over the last 4 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 3 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Proxima Fusion.Intel Ignite's Investments by Stage
Intel Ignite has made 4 investments in Grant (prize money) stage and 3 investments in Seed stage.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Grant (prize money) | 4 |
Seed | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Intel Ignite's Investments by Sector
Intel Ignite has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Infrastructure, High Tech, Energy and Energy Tech. Notably, it has invested in 21 Tech companies, 19 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 16 Software companies and at least 10 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 3 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 3 |
High Tech | 3 |
Energy | 1 |
Energy Tech | 1 |
Others | 5 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Intel Ignite's Investments by Geography
Intel Ignite has made most investments in Germany (3), followed by Israel where it has made 2 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Germany | 3 |
Israel | 2 |
United States | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Intel Ignite's recent investments
Intel Ignite has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Intel Ignite:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Nov 06, 2023 | Germany | Grant (prize money) | 9829 | - | |
Nov 06, 2023 | Germany | Grant (prize money) | 6241 | - | |
Nov 06, 2023 | Germany | Seed | 5592 | - | |
Oct 02, 2023 | United States | Seed | 6287 | - | |
2023 | United States | Grant (prize money) | 1106 | - |
Unicorns in Intel Ignite's Portfolio
Intel Ignite has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Proxima Fusion. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Proxima Fusion which became a unicorn in 2026, 2 years after Intel Ignite first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Intel Ignite's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
60 | Developer of fusion power plants | 2023 | Munich | Series A | osjtafr |
Acquired companies in Intel Ignite's Portfolio
2 companies from Intel Ignite's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Quality Match in Dec 2025 by Wayve for $*****.Here are Intel Ignite's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 01, 2025 | - | - | 9996 | |
Sep 08, 2022 | - | - | 1607 |
Co-investors of Intel Ignite
Over the past 4 years, 53 investors have co-invested in Intel Ignite's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Intel Ignite: UVC Partners, HTGF and 10 others have invested in rounds before Intel Ignite. There is 1 company where UVC Partners has invested before Intel Ignite and 1 company where HTGF has invested before Intel Ignite.
- Invested after Intel Ignite: A total of 41 investors have invested in Intel Ignite's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Lightspeed Venture Partners (2 companies) and Europa (2 companies).
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Intel Ignite Tel Aviv appoints Alon Leibovich as Managing DirectorCTech•Sep 05, 2022•Intel Ignite, BrandTotal
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