Supporting Israel’s thriving Deep Tech ecosystem
Supplying a 360° startup support system, InNegev provides the backing you need to transform a bold idea into a game-changing Deep Tech venture
Elevating Israeli Innovation
We’re passionate about ideas – your ideas – and we want to see them flourish.
At InNegev, we’ve been nurturing top-tier early-stage startups since 2020 because we believe that Israeli entrepreneurs’ groundbreaking, audacious Deep Tech concepts deserve not only investment, but a proven launchpad to enduring success.
That’s why we’ve assembled a world-beating team of strategic partners from the country’s leading industrial, academic, and financial institutions to accelerate your growth through funding, mentoring, and a wealth of resources. Backed by the Israeli Innovation Authority’s Peripheral Incubators Program, InNegev is the industry-redefining Venture Creator that will maximize your commercial potential and empower those crucial next steps in your startup journey.
Backed by the Israeli Innovation Authority’s Peripheral Incubators Program, InNegev represents an unprecedented collaboration between prominent industrial, academic, and financial institutions, which have now come together to nurture early-stage startups.
Portfolio Companies
- Raised $800K
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- Sector: Materials
SNOW Polymers pioneers a deep tech approach to sustainable plastics by transforming industrial organic waste into biodegradable materials. Our patented grades TPSx™ and TPC™ formulations integrate seamlessly into existing manufacturing processes without requiring costly equipment upgrades. By leveraging advanced material science, we provide a circular economy solution that meets the highest industry standards while maintaining durability, versatility, and superior environmental performance.
- Raised $400K
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- Sector: ClimateTech
Lamin BioTex is redefining composite materials by embedding natural lamin proteins into textiles, making carbon and glass composites 25x tougher and 30% lighter. Their sustainable innovation targets industries like aerospace, automotive, defense, and sports equipment.
- Raised $840K
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- Sector: FoodTech
TeXperience is a technology company specializing in converting plant-based proteins into accessible, high-quality food products. Its proprietary AI-powered multi-texture extrusion platform enables food manufacturers to accelerate new product development and production scale-up, achieve attractive profit margins, and improve market penetration by meeting consumer demands.
- Raised $650K
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- Sector: AgriTech
XtrION has developed the innovative TEF (Tailored Electrical Fields) technology, which intelligently adapts to each plant’s needs, delivering precise electrical treatments that accelerate growth and maximize vitality in real time.
By optimizing nutrient absorption and speeding up growth cycles, XtrION significantly increases crop yields and resource efficiency—producing more, faster, and with exceptional quality.
Driven by Passion, United by Purpose
Our Team
Arnon Columbus
- Chief Executive Officer
- | InNegev
Noa Isralowitz
- VP Deal Flow & Portfolio Operations
- | InNegev
Dror Green
- Chief Financial Officer
- | InNegev
Amir Tzach
- Chief Investment Officer
- | InNegev
Shir Levy
- Dealflow Associate & Marketing Manager
- | InNegev
Naomi Vaintrob
- Executive Assistant & Office Manager
- | InNegev
Karina Rubinstein
- Venture Partner
- | InNegev
InNegev's Board
Eli Bensimon
- General Partner
- | SIBF
Zohar Wohlfarth Cohen
- CEO
- | SCE College
Hila Zamir
- CEO
- | Dolav
Kfir Suisa
- Global COO
- | SodaStream International
Esteban Sokolsky
- VP R&D
- | Netafim
Dror Krichman
- Chairman
- | Kibbutz Hatzerim
Kobi Liberman
- Owner - CEO
- | Lamed Holdings
Gilad Zinger
- Investment Director
- | YYM Ventures
Avinoam Halevy
- CEO
- | ICA
Advisory Board
Dr. Ruth Dagan
- Head of Environment & Climate Change
- | ISRAEL
Itay Dana
- Co-Founder and CBDO
- | ISRAEL
Yotam Livny
- Strategic AI & Tech consultant
- | ISRAEL
Irit Idan
- Former EVP R&D at Rafael
- | ISRAEL
Menachem Shefer
- Chief Innovation and Technology
- | ISRAEL
Chanan Schneider
- Managing Partner
- | ISRAEL
Noam Shamir
- Consultant, Supply Chain and Operations (Former Chief Supply Officer Teva Pharmaceuticals)
- | ISRAEL
Guy Paradis
- Strategic IP & Innovation Advisor
- | ISRAEL
Daniel Chadash
- Biotech & Product Strategy
- | ISRAEL
Phil Balkeman
- Sustainability & R&D
- | UK
Cathy Tway
- Senior Director for Chemistry and Catalysis
- | USA
Kalyan Sarma
- Business Innovation and Strategic R&D leader
- | UK
Frank Stivalet
- Global Innovation Leader
- | MALAYSIA
InNegev is Partnered with Elite Companies
Alpha Capital
Alpha Capital is a prominent private investor involved in venture capital investments with extensive international connections and business relationships, having been involved with numerous transactions and investments in the private and public markets.
SodaStream
SodaStream International is the Israel-based manufacturer of consumer sparkling water makers that have become a favorite with families around the globe. In 2018, SodaStream was acquired by PepsiCo
ICA
ounded in 1891 by Baron Maurice de Hirsch, the Jewish Charitable Association started its operation in Israel in 1900.
During the last years, ICA has concentrated its activities to the development of the peripheral areas of Galilee and the Negev. ICA supports novel projects in the fields of education, agriculture and tourism in rural areas
Yemin Family
Yemin family office operates from the US and Israel. We invest in Investing in climate technologies and cyber
Hatzerim
Hatzerim was one of the first kibbutzim to break from traditional agriculture and innovate new solutions – a strategy that has led to a billion-dollar global enterprise
Dolav
Established in 1976, Dolav is one of the world’s leading pallet and pallet box manufacturers, utilizing innovative production methods to solve material handling and storage challenges.
Netafim
Since 1965, Netafim has been pioneering drip irrigation systems and enabling growers to farm in the most extreme, challenging conditions. It is now active across 110 countries, with 29 subsidiaries.
Shamoon College of Engineering
Shamoon College of Engineering was founded in 1995, offering STEM-oriented degree programs with a view to nurturing Israel’s next generation of engineering and technology professionals.