HiCenter Ventures is a leading investment fund powering innovation

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About Us

HiCenter Ventures is an investment fund backing high-potential technology startups in Haifa. Founded by the Haifa Economic Corporation and the Haifa Municipality, the fund is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and accelerating ventures at various stages of development.

Investment Focus

We invest in disruptive ventures across a wide range of sectors, with a core focus on BlueTech, DeepTech, and DefenseTech. We seek companies beyond proof of concept (POC) that feature strong interdisciplinary teams and initial funding.

Since 2020, the fund has invested in over 100 technology startups, which have collectively raised more than NIS 1 billion within the HiCenter ecosystem.

Value Creation

Through a tailored value-creation platform, HiCenter Ventures works closely with portfolio companies to drive sustainable growth. We provide hands-on expertise in strategic investment, business development, and international market entry, alongside exclusive access to advanced infrastructure.

Initial Investment

Capital: Up to NIS 400,000 per company, including:
- NIS 300,000 in equity phantom units
- An additional NIS 100,000 non-dilutive grant.
Onboarding Support: Specialized investor readiness guidance and immediate integration into our local and global partner networks.

If you are building a deep-technology company with global ambition,
we invite you to submit your startup for investment consideration here:

Submit Your Startup

Building the infrastructure technology
ecosystem in Haifa

Today, HiCenter Ventures plays a central role in driving technological entrepreneurship across Haifa and Northern Israel, we are dedicated to providing the essential infrastructure required for company growth:

HiFund is a unique investment vehicle within HiCenter Ventures, offering investors a gateway to high-growth opportunities in Haifa-based companies.

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High-Performance AI & HPC Infrastructure. We deliver advanced, scalable HPC and AI solutions for industrial, insurance, and academic applications. Working closely with R&D teams, we enable fast, accurate, and cost-efficient execution of complex simulations, supported by deep scientific computing expertise across all stages of development.

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The Israeli National Center for the Blue Economy, advancing maritime innovation through investment in BlueTech startups, global industry connections, investor access, and hands-on business support. We connect entrepreneurs, academia, industry, and government to accelerate the development and deployment of impactful and sustainable marine technologies.

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A strong urban ecosystem is built on three pillars: innovation, capital, and the infrastructure that connects them – that’s exactly the role HiCenter plays.

Lior Hanuka

CEO, HiCenter Ventures