A weekly spotlight on VC - Evergreen‏

Posted by Liat on 21/03/2008

 

 

 

 

Contact person

 

Maya Davidoff, Director of Investor Relations

 

60 seconds on VC

 

Evergreen was established in 1987 by Jacob Burak as one of Israel's first Venture Capital firms, and has grown into a leader, generating successful exits with tangible rewards for investors and entrepreneurs. Through its five generations of funds, Evergreen has invested to date in more than 120 companies, with 35 successful exits through IPOs or M&As and 28 active portfolio companies.

 

For more than 10 years Evergreen has supported programs and projects that focus on improving quality of life and creating better opportunities in the Israeli society. Evergreen has been active in supporting weak communities through sponsorship of social events and cultural activities, volunteering in private tutoring, and funding of social work and psychological support.

 

In what areas are you investing?

 

Evergreen's investments are focused on early stage Israeli companies in Communications, Software, Internet & Media, Healthcare. Our investments are positioned in different segments of each of these markets to comprise a well diversified and balanced portfolio of companies.

 

At what stage of the company are you investing? Who should we contact?

 

Early stage investments, including pre-seed and seed.

 

What should we bring for the first meeting?

Anything that you'd like

 

What investments did you make 2006-2007, and what are you looking for in 2008?

 

We are always opportunistic and invest in what we regard as a promising venture

 

How many of them were ventures entrepreneured by women?

 

Unfortunately - none (unfortunately there were not many candidates..)

 

Your tip for an entrepreneur

 

Believe in yourself and in your capabilities

 

How many women work at your VC? 11

 

How to contact you?

 

www.evergreen.co.il

 

mdavidoff@Evergreen.co.il

 

+972-3-7108224