About TAU Ventures
TAU Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2018. It is primarily based out of Tel Aviv, Israel. As of Jul 2025, TAU Ventures has invested in 44 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in Israel based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and FinTech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Deeto Overall, TAU Ventures portfolio has seen 3 acquisitions, namely Digital Owl and GlobeKeeper. A lot of funds co-invest with TAU Ventures, with names like UpWest sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. TAU Ventures has team of 17 people including 14 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 1 more
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Soonicorns
TAU Ventures' List of Top Investments
TAU Ventures has a portfolio of 44 companies. Their most notable investments are in Hoopo and Biotia.Their portfolio spans across Israel, United States, Brazil and 1 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, FinTech and 17 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by TAU Ventures:1. XTEND
Developer of AI-assisted tactical unmanned aerial systems for military use. The company provides remotely operated multi-robot systems designed to enhance combat effectiveness and operator safety. Its platforms support various modular payloads and integration with third-party software. The systems offer intuitive control for complex missions and adaptability in dynamic combat environments.
Key facts about XTEND
2. InnerPlant
Developer of engineered plants that communicate stress for improved crop management. The plants emit optical signals detectable in the field, indicating stress from pathogens, nutrient deficiencies, or drought. A platform translates these signals into actionable recommendations for farmers. This enables more productive, profitable, and sustainable farming practices through early warnings and optimized resource allocation.
Key facts about InnerPlant
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Davis (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $58.9M
- Employee Count: 50 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Bee Partners, UpWest and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 25, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Digital Owl
Provider of AI platform for medical data analysis and insights. The platform transforms complex medical records into structured data. It facilitates faster, more accurate medical record reviews. The platform offers solutions for insurance and legal industries. It streamlines medical record reviews and enhances decision-making processes. The platform supports various file types, including EMRs and handwritten notes.
Key facts about Digital Owl
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Portland (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $38.6M
- Employee Count: 81 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Insight Partners, Ibex Investors and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 09, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Biotia
Provider of sequencing-based solutions for hospitals. The company uses its proprietary bioinformatics technology to fight nosocomial infections and other diseases. The company offers active surveillance of the highest risk units, and incoming patients, and facilitates intervention before patients get sick.
Key facts about Biotia
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Brooklyn (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $10.4M
- Employee Count: 26 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: OCA Ventures, Leawood Venture Capital and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 23, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. InfiniDome
Manufacturer of anti jamming modules for global navigation satellite systems. These hardware components protect receivers from signal interference and jamming attempts. The technology integrates with existing antennas and receivers to maintain operational continuity for unmanned aerial, ground, and surface vehicles. Systems utilize signal processing to detect and mitigate disruptions, ensuring navigation data remains accurate in contested electromagnetic environments. The product line includes modular units designed for various platforms requiring resilient positioning and timing capabilities.
Key facts about InfiniDome
TAU Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
TAU Ventures has invested in 44 companies over the last 8 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 2 investments. Its most recent first time investment was in Deeto and most recent follow-on round was in Castor.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2022 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2018 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
TAU Ventures' Investments by Stage
TAU Ventures has made 8 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.98M, 5 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $9.2M and 4 investments in Grant (prize money) stage with an average round size of $13.7K.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 8 |
Series A | 5 |
Grant (prize money) | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
TAU Ventures' Investments by Sector
TAU Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Enterprise Infrastructure, Vertical SaaS and HealthTech. Notably, it has invested in 37 Tech companies, 36 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 27 Software companies and at least 14 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 12 |
High Tech | 6 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 3 |
Vertical SaaS | 3 |
HealthTech | 2 |
Others | 13 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
TAU Ventures' Investments by Geography
TAU Ventures has made most investments in Israel (9), followed by United States where it has made 6 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Israel | 9 |
United States | 6 |
Brazil | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
TAU Ventures' recent investments
TAU Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by TAU Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 01, 2025 | United States | Series A | 5972 | [+3] | |
Jan 13, 2025 | - | Seed | 4647 | [+6] | |
Aug 22, 2023 | United States | Series A | 1634 | [+9] | |
Oct 13, 2022 | United States | Seed | 8523 | [+4] | |
Jan 28, 2022 | Brazil | Series A | 6619 |
Acquired companies in TAU Ventures' Portfolio
3 companies from TAU Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Digital Owl in Sep 2025 by Datavant for $*****.Here are TAU Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 25, 2025 | Jul 06, 2018 | Grant (prize money) | 7606 | |
Jan 14, 2019 | - | - | 7311 | |
Mar 31, 2016 | Aug 07, 2019 | Seed | 3594 |
Team profile of TAU Ventures
TAU Ventures has a team of 17 members including 14 Partners, 1 Venture Partner and 2 Principals located in Israel and United States. TAU Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in TAU Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Israel | - | ||
Partner | Israel | - | ||
Partner | Israel | - | ||
Partner | Israel | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | Israel | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | Tel Aviv | - | - | |
Partner | Israel | - | - | |
Partner | Tel Aviv | - | - |
Co-investors of TAU Ventures
Over the past 8 years, 103 investors have co-invested in TAU Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before TAU Ventures: FUSION, Sparklabscultiv8 and 19 others have invested in rounds before TAU Ventures. There are 2 companies where FUSION has invested before TAU Ventures and 1 company where Sparklabscultiv8 has invested before TAU Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of TAU Ventures: 38 investors entered a company along with TAU Ventures. These include investors like UpWest (2 companies).
- Invested after TAU Ventures: A total of 44 investors have invested in TAU Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Tau Ventures (3 companies), John Deere (1 company) and Bison Ventures (1 company).
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