Margalit Startup City

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Margalit Startup City creates international centers of excellence in strategic cities, focusing on thematic innovation hubs including AI & Media, Cyber Security, FoodTech & AgTech, FinTech, Digital Health, and Climatetech. The firm invests in startups that bring 'breakthrough solutions to the world's most challenging problems' while simultaneously driving socio-economic development and regional growth.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage

Focus Areas

Ai Ml, Media Entertainment, Cybersecurity

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Investment Thesis

Margalit Startup City operates on the belief that innovation and entrepreneurship can serve as catalysts for both economic growth and social change. The firm combines venture capital investment with urban development, creating thematic centers of excellence that integrate technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship with social and cultural initiatives. Their approach emphasizes that innovation can transform cities, countries, and serve as bridges to the world.

What Sets Them Apart

Integrated model combining venture capital with urban real estate development and community building
Thematic centers of excellence organized by industry vertical rather than broad portfolio approach
Strong emphasis on social impact alongside financial returns, including poverty reduction programs through Bakehila
Geographic diversification with centers across Israel (Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Galilee, Be'er Sheva, Haifa) and internationally (New York)
Partnerships with major academic institutions, multinational corporations, and government entities in each location
Focus on building entrepreneurial ecosystems in underserved regions and secondary cities, not just major tech hubs
Integration of cultural and artistic communities alongside technology entrepreneurs