Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP) is an international venture capital firm founded in 1993. The fund specializes in investments in startup companies and growth stage companies, focusing on Cybersecurity, Vertical AI, Enterprise Software, Fintech and Insurtech, having raised close to $2.18 billion USD across 10 funds.[1] JVP is headquartered in Margalit Startup City Jerusalem with offices in Tel Aviv, New York City and Kiryat Shmona.
Approach
Aside from investment, JVP operates Margalit "startup cities" in Jerusalem, Be'er Sheva and New York.[2] In May 2021, JVP founder Eren Margalit met with French officials, including minister of finance Bruno Le Maire, to discuss a Startup City in Paris.[3] The cities operate like business incubators, providing portfolio companies with office space, mentoring, guidance and other business support.