About CE Ventures
CE Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2015. It is primarily based out of Israel. As of Nov 2024, CE Ventures has invested in 34 companies. It primarily invests in Series A round in Israel based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Enterprise Infrastructure. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of CrossBridge Bio Overall, CE Ventures portfolio has seen 1 unicorn, 2 IPOs and 17 acquisitions including key companies like SimilarWeb, Kitopi and Glassbox. A lot of funds co-invest with CE Ventures, with names like Saban Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. CE Ventures has team of 1 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Series B & 6 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Portfolio Soonicorns
CE Ventures' List of Top Investments
CE Ventures has a portfolio of 34 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments are in CrossBridge Bio and FreshToHome.Their portfolio spans across Israel, United States, India and 2 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Enterprise Infrastructure and 16 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Series B and 6 more. Here is the list of top investments by CE Ventures:
1. Furlenco
Online platform for renting and buying designer furniture. Offers furniture rental through monthly subscription plans with options to upgrade, swap, or buy back items. Provides complete home furnishing packages including living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, and appliances. Delivers, installs, and maintains furniture with flexibility for short-term or long-term use.
Key facts about Furlenco
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2026
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $146M
- Employee Count: 290 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: White Oak, Crescent Enterprises and 118 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 17, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. SimilarWeb
Provider of digital data intelligence solutions for market and sales analysis. The company offers tools for website and app analysis, competitor intelligence, and keyword research. It also provides functionalities for sales prospecting, lead scoring, and e-commerce sales performance tracking. The platform delivers insights into consumer behavior, market trends, and brand visibility.
Key facts about SimilarWeb
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $240M
- Employee Count: 1,256 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Viola Growth, Prosus and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Oct 27, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. FreshToHome
Online retailer of fresh fish, poultry, mutton, and ready-to-cook items. The business provides various cuts of chicken, fish, and goat meat. Ready-to-cook products such as samosas, cutlets, sausages, and curries are available. The retailer also provides combo packs, steaks, fillets, Indian breads, and dairy products.
Key facts about FreshToHome
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $320M
- Employee Count: 302 as on May 31, 2025
- Investors: Amazon, Crescent Enterprises and 98 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Jan 02, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Kitopi
Provider of a cloud-based network of food delivery businesses. It helps food brands with delivery-only locations to launch online storefronts. It also offers infrastructure, management services, phone support, and delivery management. It serves burgers, crispy chicken, and rice dishes.
Key facts about Kitopi
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $852M
- Employee Count: 3,867 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: GIC, B. Riley Financial and 29 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jan 30, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Glassbox
Provider of digital customer experience analytics platform for regulated industries. The platform offers customer journey mapping, mobile application analytics, and session replay capabilities. It also provides performance and product analytics, interaction maps, and accessibility insights. The platform includes funnel analysis, struggle and error analysis, and digital record keeping features.
Key facts about Glassbox
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $70M
- Employee Count: 272 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Ibex Investors, NaMa Capital and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Aug 05, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
CE Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
CE Ventures has invested in 34 companies over the last 11 years, with an average of 2 new investments annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in CrossBridge Bio and most recent follow-on round was in DiA Imaging Analysis.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
2020 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2018 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
2017 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
CE Ventures' Investments by Stage
CE Ventures has made 9 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $4.86M, 5 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $27.8M and 3 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $4.98M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 9 |
Series B | 5 |
Seed | 3 |
Series C | 2 |
Post IPO | 1 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
CE Ventures' Investments by Sector
CE Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Infrastructure, Food and Agriculture Tech, Retail and Vertical SaaS. Notably, it has invested in 30 Tech companies, 27 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 21 Software companies and at least 14 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 15 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 7 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 3 |
Retail | 3 |
Vertical SaaS | 3 |
Others | 21 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
CE Ventures' Investments by Geography
CE Ventures has made most investments in Israel (13), followed by United States where it has made 6 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Israel | 13 |
United States | 6 |
India | 3 |
United Arab Emirates | 1 |
United Kingdom | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
CE Ventures' recent investments
CE Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by CE Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Nov 04, 2024 | United States | Seed | 8451 | [+4] | |
Aug 24, 2021 | Israel | Series B | 7295 | [+8] | |
Jul 04, 2021 | India | Series D | 7464 | [+1] | |
Jul 04, 2021 | India | Conventional Debt | 8464 | [+1] | |
Jun 29, 2020 | United States | Series C | 5664 |
Unicorns in CE Ventures' Portfolio
CE Ventures has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Kitopi. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Kitopi which became a unicorn in 2021, 1 years after CE Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in CE Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 | Provider of a cloud-based network of food delivery businesses | 2018 | Dubai | Series C | ikshfah |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in CE Ventures' Portfolio
2 of CE Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. SimilarWeb got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in May 2021 at marketcap of $1.63B and Transcorp got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).Here are CE Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 12, 2021 | Jul 25, 2017 | Series E | 5679 | |
Oct 25, 2001 | Nov 26, 2018 | Post IPO | 8032 |
Acquired companies in CE Ventures' Portfolio
17 companies from CE Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was CrossBridge Bio in Apr 2026 by Lilly for $*****.Here are CE Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 14, 2026 | Nov 04, 2024 | Seed | 6401 | |
May 20, 2024 | Oct 04, 2018 | Series B | 8529 | |
Feb 27, 2024 | Jun 29, 2020 | Series C | 1383 | |
May 08, 2023 | Mar 04, 2016 | Seed | 9558 | |
Feb 21, 2023 | - | - | 4955 |
Team profile of CE Ventures
CE Ventures has a team of 1 member located in China. CE Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of CE Ventures
Over the past 11 years, 341 investors have co-invested in CE Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before CE Ventures: Crescent Enterprises, Radicle and 169 others have invested in rounds before CE Ventures. There are 3 companies where Crescent Enterprises has invested before CE Ventures and 2 companies where Radicle has invested before CE Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of CE Ventures: 54 investors entered a company along with CE Ventures. These include investors like Saban Ventures (1 company).
- Invested after CE Ventures: A total of 116 investors have invested in CE Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Alicorn (2 companies), Ceutics (1 company) and Eudora Global Ventures (1 company).
Recent News related to CE Ventures
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Furlenco Raises $7 Mn Debt From Northern Arc, CredAvenueInc42•Mar 07, 2025•Furlenco, Northern Arc Capital, Zinnia Global, CE Ventures and 4 others
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Freya Biosciences Raises $38M in Series A FundingFinSMEs•Dec 12, 2023•Freya, Sofinnova Partners, OMX Ventures, Danmarks Eksport og Investeringsfond and 7 others
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EXCLUSIVE: WeedOUT closes Series A at $4.2m; appoints former Monsanto M&A chiefAgFunderNews•Nov 17, 2020•WeedOUT, ZORA, CE Ventures, Syngenta Group Ventures
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Gaming Startup MPL raises almost $50 million in Series B roundTechStory•Sep 08, 2020•MPL, MDI Ventures, RTP Global, Sequoia Capital and 12 others
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Devops tech startup Codefresh raises $27 million Series C funding to power software delivery to KubernetesTechStartups.com•Jun 29, 2020•Codefresh, Red Dot Capital Partners, Shasta Ventures, Vertex Ventures and 5 others
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Glassbox Announces Raising $40 Million to Enhance Digital Customer ExperiencesReadITQuik•Apr 07, 2020•Glassbox, Brighton Park Capital, Updata, Ibex Investors and 3 others
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Kitopi raises $60 million in Series B fundingKitopi•Feb 03, 2020•Kitopi, Knollwood, Lumia Capital, Beco and 17 others
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India’s FreshToHome raises $20M to grow its fish, meat, vegetable, and milk e-commerce platformTechCrunch+•Aug 26, 2019•FreshToHome, Iron Pillar, CE Ventures, Al Nasser Holdings and 6 others
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FreshToHome expands to UAE, Mumbai and PuneIndiatimes•Aug 20, 2019•FreshToHome, CE Ventures (CEIIF), CE Ventures, DAS Capital and 5 others
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Aromyx Corp. Closes $3 million Investment to Grow Its Team and Continue Development of Sensory Platform to Digitally Measure Taste and SmellGlobeNewswire•Jun 26, 2019•Aromyx, Ulu Ventures, Merus Capital, CE Ventures and 2 others
