OurCrowd
OurCrowd empowers accredited investors to co-invest in vetted early-stage tech companies.
OurCrowd is a global venture investing platform that enables accredited investors to co-invest in early-stage private technology companies and venture funds alongside professional investors. The platform curates 2-3 investment opportunities monthly from 150-200 reviewed startups, conducting rigorous due diligence before offering deals to its membership. Unlike traditional VC platforms, OurCrowd invests its own capital in every deal, aligning incentives between the platform and its investors. With $2 billion in managed commitments and a track record of 8 unicorns, 8 IPOs, and 45 acquisitions including Beyond Meat, Lemonade, and Klook, OurCrowd has established itself as Israel's most active VC fund.
Problem solved
Accredited investors lack access to curated, early-stage venture investment opportunities with professional-grade due diligence and alignment with experienced institutional co-investors.
Target customer
Accredited investors seeking early-stage venture exposure; institutional investors; high-net-worth individuals; family offices
Founders
J
Jonathan Medved
Founder & Chairman
Serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist; co-founded Israel Seed Partners (1995) and Vringo (2006-2012), which IPO'd on NASDAQ in 2010; named one of 50 Most Influential Jews by Jerusalem Post.
C
Cali Chill
Acting Chief Executive Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Promoted from Chief Investment Officer to CEO and COO as of recent leadership transition.
Funding history
Series A
$5.5M
February 2013
Led by Alta Berkeley Venture Partners
· David Arnovitz, Elan Zivotofsky, Gadi Mazor, Israel Seed Partners, Jay Kalish, Pini Lozowick, Robert Citron, Steven Blumgart, Zack Miller
Series B
$25M
April 2014
Led by Unknown
· Andrew Heyer, Geoff Levy AO
Series C
$10M
March 2016
Led by United Overseas Bank
· Unknown
Series C
$72M
September 2016
Led by UOB Venture
· Unknown
Corporate Round
$60M
November 2020
Led by Orix Capital Corporation
· Unknown
Growth Funding
$25M
October 2021
Led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2
· Unknown
Total raised:
$172.5M
Pricing
Accredited investors can co-invest with minimum $10,000 in individual companies or $50,000 in funds. Management fees and carried interest rates not publicly disclosed.
Notable customers
Not publicly disclosed; platform has over 2 billion USD in commitments from accredited investor base
Integrations
GE Ventures (partnership, November 2013), PwC Israel (partnership), Salesforce (CRM)
Tech stack
core-js (JavaScript libraries)
Pure CSS (UI frameworks)
Outbrain (Advertising)
Microsoft Clarity (Analytics)
Linkedin Insight Tag (Analytics)
Hotjar (Analytics)
Google Analytics (Analytics)
Google Ads Conversion Tracking (Analytics)
Facebook Pixel (Analytics)
reCAPTCHA (Security)
Unbounce (Editors)
Nginx (Reverse proxies)
Amazon Cloudfront (CDN)
Microsoft Advertising (Advertising)
Google Tag Manager (Tag managers)
Salesforce (CRM)
Amazon Web Services (PaaS)
AWS Certificate Manager (SSL/TLS certificate authorities)
Website
Competitors
EquityZen
Secondary market focus on later-stage private companies; broader geographic reach but less emphasis on early-stage curated deal flow.
AngelList
Decentralized syndication platform with lower minimums; focuses on individual angel syndicates rather than institutional co-investment model.
SeedInvest
Equity crowdfunding platform with broader audience; less emphasis on institutional co-investment alignment and professional due diligence.
Why this matters: OurCrowd has become Israel's dominant early-stage venture platform through a unique model where professional investors and accredited members share deal terms, creating rare alignment in the venture ecosystem. With $172.5M raised, $2B+ in managed commitments, and a track record of 8 unicorns and multiple IPOs, OurCrowd demonstrates that curated, institutionalized crowdfunding can compete effectively with traditional VC firms.
Best for: Accredited investors seeking curated early-stage venture exposure with professional-grade due diligence and alignment with institutional co-investors on standardized deal terms.
Use cases
Family Office Early-Stage Portfolio Diversification
A family office with $50M+ AUM needs diversified exposure to early-stage tech startups but lacks the operational capacity to source, vet, and negotiate terms with founders. OurCrowd provides curated deal flow vetted by professional investors, allowing the family office to deploy capital across 2-3 opportunities monthly with co-investment alignment and simplified due diligence.
Individual Accredited Investor Deal Access
A high-net-worth individual wants early-stage venture exposure but cannot access institutional deal flow or conduct professional due diligence alone. OurCrowd's platform provides access to the same investment opportunities as institutional co-investors with transparent terms, allowing the individual to invest $10,000+ in vetted companies alongside OurCrowd's capital.
Institutional Allocations to Israeli Tech Ecosystem
An institutional investor wants to increase exposure to Israel's high-growth tech sector but lacks on-the-ground sourcing capabilities. OurCrowd functions as a regional expert platform identifying early-stage Israeli startups and managing deal execution, with the investor participating on standardized terms across multiple portfolio companies.
Alternatives
EquityZen
Better for later-stage secondary market transactions; weaker for early-stage deal flow and institutional co-investment alignment.
AngelList
Lower minimums ($1K+) and decentralized syndicate structure; better for individual angels but less institutional due diligence infrastructure.
SeedInvest
Broader equity crowdfunding model with lower barriers to entry; less emphasis on professional institutional co-investment and alignment.
FAQ
What does OurCrowd do? +
OurCrowd is a venture investing platform that enables accredited investors to co-invest in early-stage private technology companies and venture funds. The platform curates and conducts due diligence on 2-3 investment opportunities monthly, offering membership the chance to invest on the same terms as OurCrowd's professional investors, with OurCrowd investing its own capital in every deal.
How much does OurCrowd cost? +
Accredited investors can co-invest with a minimum of $10,000 in individual companies or $50,000 in venture funds. Management fees and carried interest rates are not publicly disclosed; contact OurCrowd directly for specific fee structures.
What are alternatives to OurCrowd? +
EquityZen (secondary market for later-stage private companies), AngelList (decentralized angel syndication with lower minimums), and SeedInvest (equity crowdfunding platform with broader audience access).
Who uses OurCrowd? +
Accredited investors, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional investors seeking early-stage venture exposure. OurCrowd manages over $2 billion in commitments from its investor base.
How does OurCrowd compare to AngelList? +
OurCrowd offers curated deal flow from professional investors with higher minimums and institutional-grade due diligence; AngelList provides decentralized syndication with lower entry points ($1K+) but less centralized vetting. OurCrowd co-invests its own capital in every deal, aligning incentives; AngelList syndicate leads may have varying levels of expertise.
What is OurCrowd's track record? +
As of February 2026, OurCrowd has invested in 186 companies with 60+ exits including 8 unicorns, 8 IPOs (Beyond Meat, Lemonade, Innoviz), and 45 acquisitions (including CyberX acquired by Microsoft, Klook, DailyPay). Pitchbook named OurCrowd Israel's most active VC fund for ten consecutive years.
Tags
venture capital
early-stage investing
accredited investors
co-investment
deal curation
angel investing
Israeli startups